Tag: Vancouver
French Food Revolution at the Dirty Apron Cooking School
(Original article appeared on my previous blog: my30before30.com) My new thing: taking newlywed friends to Vancouver’s Dirty Apron Cooking School! Glenda was the first friend I ever made while s... Read More
Field Hockey Championship 2015 and Why I Love Team Sports
Synergy is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks to a talented group of skilled and fun women, I was recently a part of a winning Field Hockey team! Along with Snowboarding, Fie... Read More
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 – Part Two – Café Pacifica, Mahony & Sons and Minami
This is a continuation of my Annual Dine Out Festival presented by Tourism Vancouver series! Went to three restaurants offering $18, $28, and $38 set menus in the first week and then went to another ... Read More
The Dirty Apron Cooking School – Ocean Fling the Ultimate Seafood Class
(Original article appeared on my previous blog: my30before30.com) Back in the Summer as I was planning for my wedding in France, my good friend Rosine surprised me with a day out getting pampered at t... Read More
Ladies Night Out – Private Burlesque Dance Class
After my friends hosted such a lovely Bridal Shower for me, I started to secretly plan a fun event to treat my bridesmaids to, and also invite some girlfriends to join in on! I thought this could be... Read More
Ultimate Frisbee – My First Year in the VUL and Top 10 Reasons to Play
Looking for a fun summer activity? Wanting to try a new sport? I recommend Ultimate Frisbee! Top 10 reasons at the bottom of the post 🙂 I just joined the Vancouver Ultimate League for the first ti... Read More
Tips on the Vancouver Grouse Grind – Mother Nature’s Stairway from Hell
The Grouse Grind is a “hike” that takes you to the top of Grouse Mountain – a popular tourist attraction with spectacular views of the city. I remember my sister taking out of town g... Read More
Why Am I in a Hot and Sweaty Room Full of Half Naked Strangers?
I now have the answer to this strange question! Day 1 of Bikram Yoga was tough; when we moved to the floor for savasana I thought, “Okay, we’re done, that was faster than I expected!”... Read More
Quotes From Bikram Yoga and Unexpected Dating Advice
I am on week 3 now, of my 30 day Bikram Yoga Challenge and I can now recite the dialogue in my head and to my friends. Common instructor phrases “Face to your knees – no gaps, like a Japan... Read More