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I know, I’m excited too! I mean, how often can you use the words “Victoria” and “budget” in the same sentence?! So it’s that time of year again – time to start planning various Holiday events. Office parties, family get-togethers… for this article, I have chosen three local venues that I can personally recommend for [...]

Ross Bay Pub | 7 – 1516 Fairfield Rd. | Victoria, BC | 250-370-1152 “I have been here probably 10 times and have never had a bad meal or bad service. And I get something different every time, although I usually get the special.” My Mom must have said that 3 times during today’s foodie [...]

I love nachos. The cheesier the better. Seasoned meat just makes it a meal. But for whatever reason I don’t like making my own nachos at home. However I do love Epicure Selections seasonings and dip mixes because I can create amazing meals with minimal effort while saving money. Combine these two loves and you [...]

When it comes to eating in downtown Victoria, you’ve got a lot to choose from! There are sit down casual restaurants and pubs, more expensive and elaborate diners, fast food joints and now we’re even seeing food trucks here and there. After a stroll in town this past Saturday, my partner and I decided to [...]

Fine, perhaps “Goonie-ville” isn’t a fair nickname (especially 26 years later), but those of you who grew up watching the cult-classic movie The Goonies will remember the stunning beauty of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Cannon Beach is located about 45 minutes south of Astoria, Oregon. It was named for a cannon from the US Navy Schooner [...]

6333 West 3rd Street (Farmer’s Market/The Grove Shopping Center) | Los Angeles, CA | 323-954-0888 | Website It was 11am on the second day of my whirlwind Los Angeles adventure weekend, and I needed some Vitamin D. My friend needed some Vitamin B (as in “Bling” from Swarovski), so we headed to The Grove. I [...]

Imagine… You’ve been abducted by aliens. You’ve been stolen away from your real life. Your family is gone. You are brought to some unfamiliar place. They don’t speak English. They don’t eat the same food that you do ________________________________________________________________________________ Imagine… You’re surrounded by relatives. You’re at some house for a party. Your parents have disappeared [...]

1425 Store St. | Victoria, BC | 250-386-1425 | www.cafemexico.com My friends and I have a little tradition we refer to as “Cafe Mexico Friday!” It’s how we celebrate summer and cheer ourselves up through the winter. It’s been going on for more years than I’ll admit to, and is becoming rather frightening, to tell [...]

With Canadian Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas up ahead, I thought a tutorial on Turkey soup might be in order. Classic, good for what ails you, simple turkey soup! First you make the stock. After dinner, take the turkey carcass and pop it into a large pot or slow cooker. You can break up the bones [...]