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.

March 23, 2013

David Eby Campaign Office Hosts Grand Opening in Kitsilano – Sunday, March 24

The race between David Eby and Premier Christy Clark in the Kitsilano/Point Grey riding has brought about more...

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March 23, 2013

Room 18 at 2042 West Fourth Forced to Close

Room 18 was a casual pub on West 4th between Yew and Arbutus.  I have actually never been, but know that it was...

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March 20, 2013

Kitsilano Health & Beauty Review: The Organic Facial at Spa on the Rocks Seriously Rocked

The spa on the corner of Yew and West 4th has changed hands a few times over the years. It has been Spa Ethos, Solarice...

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January 4, 2013

Celebrate Russian Christmas in Kits, January 13

The Russian Christmas greeting is “S Rozhdestvom!” This greeting might come in handy if you check out the...

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December 29, 2012

Serving New Year’s Day brunch? Try Terra Bread’s Chocolate Cherry Panettone French Toast recipe

Terra Breads offered some great new products for the holidays this year, including chocolate covered pecan fruit...

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December 28, 2012

Staying in on New Year’s Eve? Best bets for take-out in Kits

The days of fancy New Year’s Eve parties with pricey tickets have long past for my husband and I. Generally, a...

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December 25, 2012

Preview: Boxing Day deals on West 4th

I rarely go Boxing Day shopping, but thsi year I am actually looking forward to fighting the crowds to get a deal on a...

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December 21, 2012

Plaisir Sucre celebrates their 3rd anniversary and offers special treats for the holidays

With the snow today, we decided to put our plans for the day aside and stay close to home.   Thankfully, this also...

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December 21, 2012

Aphrodite’s Organic Pie Shop offers tourtiere in time for the holidays

French Canadian’s living in Kits (and the rest of us too) are in luck – Aphrodite’s now has fresh tourtiere!...

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December 17, 2012

Recipe: Panettone Eggnog Bread Pudding with Pirate Joe Sauce

Panettone is a seasonal Italian sweet bread filled with candied fruit. It makes the great base for a bread pudding that...

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