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Vancouver pastry chef Jackie Kai Ellis now leads tours of the best pâtisseries and chocolate houses in Paris

The secret is out about the Okanagan. This month, USA Today named the area the second best wine-growing region to visit in the world, and for good reason.

Beef, beer and chili. The trifecta of a perfect festival experience. And thus marks the return of the Gastown BBQ & Chili Festival on Saturday August 30th and Sunday August 31st, 2014.

As a riesling fan, I love that we can say BC wine country has a great handle on the grape. There are so many wineries that make the grape shine, from Tantalus and Summerhill in Kelowna to JoieFarm in Naramata to Oliver’s Road 13 Vineyards .

Q: “How can I keep squash over winter? In the past we’ve kept it till January when it will start to rot on the inside. I have kept it in a cool place and apart so they don’t touch each other.

Singing veteran raised $50,000 for Poppy Fund

Part one of a two-part series

Bohemian lifestyle brand Free People is coming to Vancouver. The American retailer sells women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, intimates, and swimwear inspired by world-travel and vintage styles, and is a part of Urban Outfitters, Inc.

What a way to wrap up the trip in Abruzzo! Chef Alex Tung, corporate chef of La Grotta Del Formaggio in Vancouver, and I have spent the last week exploring the world of Rustichella PrimoGrano pasta and Abruzzo culture.

SCENE | HEARD Café Medina ’s new location is officially opening its doors as of Tuesday, Aug. 12 at its new location at 780 Richards Street.