janelle Author Janelle has been a Kitsilano resident for eight years and currently works and lives in the neighbourhood. Originally from a farming community in Saskatchewan, she is keenly interested in building community and food security. At Kitsilano.ca she shares tidbits on the hyper-local food scene, seasonal recipes and community events. By day, Janelle is a lawyer who works as the Director of Programming at the Pacific Business and Law Institute, a legal education company based in Kitsilano. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to spending a little more time at the beach and hanging out in the neighbourhood with her family.

April 29, 2012

Edible Arrangements opens a Kitsilano location

Friend have a baby? Colleague get a promotion? Neighbour in the hospital? You could send flowers from one of the lovely...

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April 18, 2012

Earth Day clean up at Kits Beach: Sunday, April 22

On April 22 from 11am-2pm, the Surfrider Vancouver chapter is hosting a beach clean up at Kits Beach in celebration of...

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April 16, 2012

Trade in your body care products for free natural ones at Whole Foods

Stop by Capers/Whole Foods before the end of May and trade in your conventional lotions, creams, soaps, vitamins and...

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April 10, 2012

Nuba to open a Kitsilano location

I have been a fan of Nuba since 2004, when it was just a tiny little café on Seymour street. I used to be quite smug...

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April 8, 2012

New Vegetarian fast food joint to open on Broadway + perfect veggie burger recipe

I love veggie burgers. In fact, lately I’ve been in a bit of a veggie burger craze and have been eating them more...

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April 6, 2012

Best Passover eats in Kitsilano

I am not Jewish but am fortunate to have a few close friends who are and have welcomed my participation in various...

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March 24, 2012

Tix on sale for Easter Extravaganza at the Kitsilano Community Center, April 7

On Saturday, April 7 from 11am-1pm, consider taking your little ones (ages 0-8) to the Kitsilano Community Center for...

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March 23, 2012

Recipe: Mushroom and Sage Risotto made easy with Vancouver Olive Oil Company’s new, spring products

A few months ago, my husband and I had an amazing dining experience at La Quercia (4th/Alma). The tasting menu included...

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March 19, 2012

Sweet Obsession launches a fresh, new sandwich bar

Sweet Obsession, the neighbour and sister café to  Trafalgars Bistro, now offers a made-to-order sandwich menu in...

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March 17, 2012

Steak and Guinness Pie for St. Paddy’s Day

My husband is Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a fun holiday for us to celebrate.  With my brother and...

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