Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
May 15th, 2009
MAY 15TH, 2009
Hit the Spot
It's spot prawn season and the Chefs' Table Society is showcasing some of Vancouver's finest epicures, including former Aurora Bistro star and current Diva at the Met executive chef Jeff Van Geest. Lucky for us, Jeff walked us through a prosciutto-wrapped spot prawn and asparagus recipe guaranteed to amuse our bouche.
Ingredients6 spot prawns6 slices of arti ...
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Vitamin V
May 15th, 2009
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Bright, Ocean Bluff rancher on a cul-de-sac featuring 3 bedrooms, family room, spacious living and dining room areas, oak kitchen with pantry, telephone desk, 3 skylights, gas fireplace, private patio, garden shed, radiant 3 zone hotwater heat. Close to schools, recreation and transportation.
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May 14th, 2009
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No need to cry over the closing of FAB's Kitsilano boutique, the flagship Kerrisdale location has a massive selection of premium designer denim and a friendly and fashionable staff to help you find your dream pair of jeans. You'll be strutting ...
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May 14th, 2009
MAY 14TH, 2009
Nursery Rhyme
Mary Quite Contrary knew precisely what to plant in her garden, but for those of us who can't tell our silver bells from our cockle shells there's Aloe Designs.
The local landscape designers have created Design in a Box. Their kit gets you a design consultation (not to mention a few cute extras like gardening gloves and a packet of seeds) which culminates in ...
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May 13th, 2009
MAY 13TH, 2009
Pretty Lit
Here's a riddle: What's good-looking on the outside, full of brilliance on the inside and very well-read? (Other than you, of course).
The classic novels recently re-covered by award-winning designer Coralie Bickford-Smith for Penguin.
The ten two-tone hardcover titles that include Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Madame Bovary will look oh so smashing (and s ...
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May 12th, 2009
MAY 12TH, 2009
Have Clothes, Will Travel
If deciding what to pack—whether for a week in Venice or a weekend in Vegas—sometimes seems as difficult, complicated and time-consuming as international relations, we give you Diplomatic Immunity.
Catering to the jet-set man and woman, the new South Granville store has all kinds of sojourns covered with its four-in-one collection that includes ...
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May 11th, 2009
MAY 11TH, 2009
In the Limelight
Willing to embrace a little Eighties edge, but too legit to don Hammer Pants? The answer is at your fingertips.
Essie's neon nail polish collection is a splash of electric without going overboard. We test-drove their bright yellow-green Funky Limelight and loved how it took our monochromatic and pastel ensembles up a notch on the fashion index.
A tip fo ...