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Eggnoff Challenge 2010 Champion - Amanda McCuaig

Eggnoff Challenge 2010 Champion - Amanda McCuaig

A few weeks back I unintentionally sparked the Eggnoff Challenge 2010 through our main Twitter account.

Super, Neighbours in British Columbia: Victoria in the winter The Inn at Laurel Point (2 of 3)

A couple years back in the Georgia Straight’s BEST OF awards we took home an editor’s pick for " Best Navel Gazing Web Site ", and while our non-profit organization that supports our web site ( Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, Inc ) is focused on celebrating al
WEEKLY SLOP - PEACEFUL NOODLE

WEEKLY SLOP - PEACEFUL NOODLE

A couple of great friends were moving out of town and to see them off we went to our favorite chinese spot in our neighborhood, Peaceful Noodle. We frequented this spot together many times and have ordered the basics to the obscure.
Charles Demers (and I) at the Himalaya

Charles Demers (and I) at the Himalaya

If you've been reading V.I.A. for awhile you know that myself and comedian/author, Charlie Demers, have had a very public ongoing feud about which restaurant in Punjabi Market on Main Street is the best.
WEEKLY SLOP - BO LAKSA KING

WEEKLY SLOP - BO LAKSA KING

If there's been a consistent darling of the local culinary scene as of late, it's Bo Han.
The Veggie Option: Lucy's Eastside Diner

The Veggie Option: Lucy's Eastside Diner

There are some really great vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vancouver, and as a vegetarian, I love them. My meat loving friends, not so much.
VIA CHRISTMAS CAKE DRIVE……

VIA CHRISTMAS CAKE DRIVE……

Hello, I am Baby Santa Claus. I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed the donor drive. The donations are an integral part of VIA, and seeing everyone help in any way possible, has been uplifting to my otherwise sad life .
THE BEST DOLLAR STORE I KNOW OF….

THE BEST DOLLAR STORE I KNOW OF….

On my way to catch a matinee at Tinseltown (I still call it that), this is the reason why I don't stop in to see Bob at VIA's office.Sorry Bob....that huge thing of Mike and Ikes at the theatre is like $4.50.
FOOD FARE FRIDAY: ABERDEEN CENTER

FOOD FARE FRIDAY: ABERDEEN CENTER

I think it's 'fair' game to say this is one of the best food fairs in the lower mainland. For the longest time I backed the one in Yaohan but this place has surpassed it, I think it beats Crystal .
WEEKLY SLOP - ACME CAFE'S GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BREAD

WEEKLY SLOP - ACME CAFE'S GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BREAD

For those of you that can't handle gluten or have dined out with people that can't handle gluten, it's no understatement to say that it can be a real challenge trying to avoid the stuff while cooking at home, and even tougher while eating out.