Author Archives: guru

Is it me or do people go way overboard for toddler birthdays these days?  Trust me when I tell you that I am in no way excluding myself from that comment.  We had M&Ms made with our child’s face on … Continue reading →

Have you ever gone into a restaurant, looked at the menu and have seen items like Ossobuco, Eggs Florentine, Anna Potatoes, Beef Wellington, Tiramisu or Sole Almandine to name a few? If you didn’t know, all these items are describing … Continue reading →

I recently went to a small town to get away from the hustle and bustle.  I enjoy the mentality and laid back atmosphere that small towns have to offer.  I enjoy seeing friendly people who welcome you and who are … Continue reading →

It was five years ago today that I met my partner in life.  We met in a cool little bistro downtown Vancouver, We immediately felt the click and talked for hours and enjoyed the tapas, wine and the ambience this … Continue reading →

It is the debate of the summer here in BC.  Should we keep the HST in place with the promise that it will go from 12% down to 11% in 2012 and down once again to 10% in 2014.  What … Continue reading →

Have you ever been asked that question when you weren’t chewing your food?  I swear they are trained to do it at the exact moment your fork deposits food in your mouth. Maybe they ask it at that moment because … Continue reading →

July 1st is coming up this weekend, what are you going to do to celebrate our Nations Birthday? Weather permitting, many of us will go to festivals or we’ll go camping.  It’s the perfect day for a picnic with friends … Continue reading →

Well another Father’s Day has come and gone and hopefully we all got to do what we wanted.  Some of us played golf, others had a BBQ and a lot of us spent it with our family and kids.  It’s … Continue reading →

Today in Vancouver, BC people are getting ready for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup (Canucks vs Bruins) and restaurants are going to overflow with thousands of fans wearing their jerseys in support of their team.  Watching it on the … Continue reading →

Is staying in shape important to you?  Do you run, do any type of yoga, maybe it’s kickboxing, or tennis, squash, badminton or cycling?  Did you have to buy the racquet, gloves, mat, bicycle or membership before enjoying any of … Continue reading →