Kerrisdale Lumber has built a family legacy of outdoor living.

Kerrisdale Lumber has built a family legacy of outdoor living.

The Lower Mainland’s artisan butchers provide discerning consumers with an alternative to factory farming.

The Lower Mainland’s artisan butchers provide discerning consumers with an alternative to factory farming.

A nostalgic love affair with an Eastern European delicacy.

A nostalgic love affair with an Eastern European delicacy.

Head to Prado for coffee, cookies, and community.

Head to Prado for coffee, cookies, and community.

How Il Posto became Ladner’s favourite casual Italian eatery.

How Il Posto became Ladner’s favourite casual Italian eatery.

After shutting down her latest restaurant, Vancouver dining powerhouse Tannis Ling is taking a breath—but not for long.

After shutting down her latest restaurant, Vancouver dining powerhouse Tannis Ling is taking a breath—but not for long.

The visionary behind Mr. Bannock is lifting Indigenous cuisine to new heights.

The visionary behind Mr. Bannock is lifting Indigenous cuisine to new heights.

Century City Holland Park is on a mission to create an extraordinary food-focused community for its residents.

Century City Holland Park is on a mission to create an extraordinary food-focused community for its residents.

Women sommeliers work on the floor in some of the city’s best restaurants.

Women sommeliers work on the floor in some of the city’s best restaurants.

Southlands Grange is a charming community and farming hub designed to celebrate food and agriculture.

Southlands Grange is a charming community and farming hub designed to celebrate food and agriculture.

Zarak by Afghan Kitchen’s signature rice dish is the epitome of elevated comfort food.

Zarak by Afghan Kitchen’s signature rice dish is the epitome of elevated comfort food.

Scout cannery wants to change how we eat seafood.

Scout cannery wants to change how we eat seafood.

Dolce Amore’s grass-fed, locally-made gelato is a cool family affair.

Dolce Amore’s grass-fed, locally-made gelato is a cool family affair.

Motiv’s Tracey Mactavish and Asher DeGroot are shaping a new reality for agricultural buildings and lifestyles.

Motiv’s Tracey Mactavish and Asher DeGroot are shaping a new reality for agricultural buildings and lifestyles.

Experience the local goods on offer at the Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers’ Market.

Experience the local goods on offer at the Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers’ Market.

We go foraging with Published executive chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson.

We go foraging with Published executive chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson.

Earthwise Society cultivates sustainable communities through environmental education and stewardship.

Earthwise Society cultivates sustainable communities through environmental education and stewardship.

Part one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

Part one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

For Boundary Bay Bees, beekeeping is about connecting to and through nature.

For Boundary Bay Bees, beekeeping is about connecting to and through nature.

The Preservatory’s small-batch, artisanal jams celebrate the best in local produce.

The Preservatory’s small-batch, artisanal jams celebrate the best in local produce.

How Five Rivers Meats became a destination shop.

How Five Rivers Meats became a destination shop.

How baby food became the veteran chef’s latest passion project.

How baby food became the veteran chef’s latest passion project.

With slices of nature thoughtfully carved out in a city of glass skyscrapers.

With slices of nature thoughtfully carved out in a city of glass skyscrapers.

Oca Pastificio’s made-to-order dishes are nothing short of magic.

Oca Pastificio’s made-to-order dishes are nothing short of magic.

Gloria Wong is a Vancouver-based curator and visual artist, working primarily in photography. Drawing from the colonial histories of Hong Kong, Macau, and Vancouver, her practice explores the complexities and nuances of East Asian diasporic identities and the ways they are shaped by different relationships—whether between people, their environments, or objects.

Gloria Wong is a Vancouver-based curator and visual artist, working primarily in photography. Drawing from the colonial histories of Hong Kong, Macau, and Vancouver, her practice explores the complexities and nuances of East Asian diasporic identities and the ways they are shaped by different relationships—whether between people, their environments, or objects.

Gloria Wong is a Vancouver-based curator and visual artist, working primarily in photography. Drawing from the colonial histories of Hong Kong, Macau, and Vancouver, her practice explores the complexities and nuances of East Asian diasporic identities and the ways they are shaped by different relationships—whether between people, their environments, or objects.

Breakfast is truly one of the most versatile meals you can enjoy.

Breakfast is truly one of the most versatile meals you can enjoy.

Nicole Purdy’s business is an extension of herself. The foundation for creating timeless, sustainable, and ethically sourced clothing is simple for her—she’s not a brand, she’s a friend.

Nicole Purdy’s business is an extension of herself. The foundation for creating timeless, sustainable, and ethically sourced clothing is simple for her—she’s not a brand, she’s a friend.

Nicole Purdy’s business is an extension of herself. The foundation for creating timeless, sustainable, and ethically sourced clothing is simple for her—she’s not a brand, she’s a friend.

To eat meat or not to eat meat ... that is the question.

To eat meat or not to eat meat ... that is the question.

Pantry shortcuts will boost any home meal without breaking a sweat in the kitchen.

Pantry shortcuts will boost any home meal without breaking a sweat in the kitchen.

The streets are full of wild food, you just have to know where to look.

The streets are full of wild food, you just have to know where to look.

Evolving cities are synonymous with trendy boutiques, start-ups, cafés, and cocktail bars, but amidst the growing pains of gentrification, food insecurity is often overlooked.

Evolving cities are synonymous with trendy boutiques, start-ups, cafés, and cocktail bars, but amidst the growing pains of gentrification, food insecurity is often overlooked.

Evolving cities are synonymous with trendy boutiques, start-ups, cafés, and cocktail bars, but amidst the growing pains of gentrification, food insecurity is often overlooked.

Starting a garden of any size is a daunting task. Fortunate for us Canadians we have a home-grown resource at our fingertips: West Coast Seeds.

Starting a garden of any size is a daunting task. Fortunate for us Canadians we have a home-grown resource at our fingertips: West Coast Seeds.

In the age of do-it-yourself everything, it takes a lot of drive, determination, and a competitive edge to be a maker of anything, let alone find ways to stand out in a sea of artisanally-made soaps, bath bombs, and other self-care products.

In the age of do-it-yourself everything, it takes a lot of drive, determination, and a competitive edge to be a maker of anything, let alone find ways to stand out in a sea of artisanally-made soaps, bath bombs, and other self-care products.

Whole ingredient cooking might just be the answer to monotonous meal prep.

Whole ingredient cooking might just be the answer to monotonous meal prep.

A two-part video series exploring the people, their practices, the place and the part food plays in a post-pandemic world.

A two-part video series exploring the people, their practices, the place and the part food plays in a post-pandemic world.

What’s it like to live in a place where everyone truly knows your name, and probably a little about you too?

What’s it like to live in a place where everyone truly knows your name, and probably a little about you too?

In the heart of Cape Breton, located 350 km from the province’s capital of Halifax, you'll find yourself in the quaint little town of Big Baddeck where you're more likely to win the lottery than snag a reservation at this restaurant.

In the heart of Cape Breton, located 350 km from the province’s capital of Halifax, you'll find yourself in the quaint little town of Big Baddeck where you're more likely to win the lottery than snag a reservation at this restaurant.

In the heart of Cape Breton, located 350 km from the province’s capital of Halifax, you'll find yourself in the quaint little town of Big Baddeck where you're more likely to win the lottery than snag a reservation at this restaurant.

For many entrepreneurs, the early stages of a budding business start at home. Makers toil away in whatever spaces they have and while this might come as an easy feat to some, others find themselves struggling to create.

For many entrepreneurs, the early stages of a budding business start at home. Makers toil away in whatever spaces they have and while this might come as an easy feat to some, others find themselves struggling to create.

For many entrepreneurs, the early stages of a budding business start at home. Makers toil away in whatever spaces they have and while this might come as an easy feat to some, others find themselves struggling to create.

Beyond the familiar menus of sushi, ramen, and gyoza that line streets from Tokyo to Toronto to Helsinki, Winifred Bird pulls back the fronds and invites readers to explore what the rugged wilderness of Japan has to offer. 

Beyond the familiar menus of sushi, ramen, and gyoza that line streets from Tokyo to Toronto to Helsinki, Winifred Bird pulls back the fronds and invites readers to explore what the rugged wilderness of Japan has to offer. 

Beyond the familiar menus of sushi, ramen, and gyoza that line streets from Tokyo to Toronto to Helsinki, Winifred Bird pulls back the fronds and invites readers to explore what the rugged wilderness of Japan has to offer. 

The integration of GMO seeds in growing has been on the rise for 60+ years and although they come in a pretty package, they won’t sustain humans or the planet long-term. 

The integration of GMO seeds in growing has been on the rise for 60+ years and although they come in a pretty package, they won’t sustain humans or the planet long-term. 

Seaweed: when it’s good, it doesn’t taste slimy.

Seaweed: when it’s good, it doesn’t taste slimy.

Seaweed: when it’s good, it doesn’t taste slimy.

Claire Livia Lassam of LIVIA Forno e Vino shares how the best way to bring people together is by spreading love. 

Claire Livia Lassam of LIVIA Forno e Vino shares how the best way to bring people together is by spreading love. 

With decades of fad diets telling us that carbs are bad, bread has gotten a pretty bad rap.

With decades of fad diets telling us that carbs are bad, bread has gotten a pretty bad rap.

A first of it's kind, this University-led farm school wants to build community through sustainable agriculture and a commitment to restoring the land around them.

A first of it's kind, this University-led farm school wants to build community through sustainable agriculture and a commitment to restoring the land around them.

After nearly a decade of cooking at one of Canada’s trendiest boutique hotels, Chef Alexandra Feswick is embracing a new venture where creating change is at the heart of everything she does, and her ultimate definition of success. 

After nearly a decade of cooking at one of Canada’s trendiest boutique hotels, Chef Alexandra Feswick is embracing a new venture where creating change is at the heart of everything she does, and her ultimate definition of success. 

Run by chef Dylan Watson-Brawn, Ernst Berlin is the restaurant with no menu.

Run by chef Dylan Watson-Brawn, Ernst Berlin is the restaurant with no menu.

An intimate look at the benefits of cooking at home beyond an Instagram feed.

An intimate look at the benefits of cooking at home beyond an Instagram feed.

A look at how and why market gardening, community supported agriculture, and growing our own food is the way of the future.

A look at how and why market gardening, community supported agriculture, and growing our own food is the way of the future.

Tahnini isn't just for hummus. There's a sweet secret to the sesame-based paste.

Tahnini isn't just for hummus. There's a sweet secret to the sesame-based paste.

“In an era of high-tech and climate extremes, we are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.”

“In an era of high-tech and climate extremes, we are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.”

A look at how slowing down in the kitchen might be exactly what restaurants need to survive.

A look at how slowing down in the kitchen might be exactly what restaurants need to survive.

Reconnect with the wonder of the outdoors and the super powers of nature.

Reconnect with the wonder of the outdoors and the super powers of nature.

The idea of belonging involves more than simply being acquainted with a group or groups of people.

The idea of belonging involves more than simply being acquainted with a group or groups of people.

From watching fishmongers unpack their daily catches in PEI, to perfecting her clam chowder, seafood has long been a part of Chef Charlotte’s life.

From watching fishmongers unpack their daily catches in PEI, to perfecting her clam chowder, seafood has long been a part of Chef Charlotte’s life.

From fisherman to food truck owner, Frank knows a good catch when he sees it.

From fisherman to food truck owner, Frank knows a good catch when he sees it.

To better understand the ancient and fascinating process of making beer, we spent a day with Adam and Brent Mills, co-founders of Four Winds Brewery.

To better understand the ancient and fascinating process of making beer, we spent a day with Adam and Brent Mills, co-founders of Four Winds Brewery.

For as long as sustainability has been a topic of conversation, the question of what exactly it entails and how it can be achieved remains somewhat clouded—and truthfully there isn’t a perfect silver bullet of an answer.

For as long as sustainability has been a topic of conversation, the question of what exactly it entails and how it can be achieved remains somewhat clouded—and truthfully there isn’t a perfect silver bullet of an answer.

Chef Malcolm Campbell takes us through a day in his quaint little town of Cape Breton, N.S.

Chef Malcolm Campbell takes us through a day in his quaint little town of Cape Breton, N.S.

In 'City Quitters: Creative Pioneers Exploring Post-Urban Life', London-based ethnographer and independent trend forecaster Karen Rosenkranz delves into what it means to leave the city behind.

In 'City Quitters: Creative Pioneers Exploring Post-Urban Life', London-based ethnographer and independent trend forecaster Karen Rosenkranz delves into what it means to leave the city behind.

It’s hard to talk about where food and wine come from without hearing the word terroir, and for good reason. Terroir is exactly what gives these things their unique characteristics.

It’s hard to talk about where food and wine come from without hearing the word terroir, and for good reason. Terroir is exactly what gives these things their unique characteristics.

Opened in 2015 by Chef Jesse McCleery, Pilgrimme is a love letter to the natural environment that surrounds its physical footprint on the coast of Galiano Island.

Opened in 2015 by Chef Jesse McCleery, Pilgrimme is a love letter to the natural environment that surrounds its physical footprint on the coast of Galiano Island.

#EdibleTransparency: a simple hashtag with a big impact on the future of food that also serves as the ethos for Flourist, a Vancouver-based bakery, flour mill, coffee shop, pantry, and all around powerhouse.

#EdibleTransparency: a simple hashtag with a big impact on the future of food that also serves as the ethos for Flourist, a Vancouver-based bakery, flour mill, coffee shop, pantry, and all around powerhouse.

Basketball is so much more than just a sport to Les Sabilano, Chef and Owner of Toronto's Lamesa.

Basketball is so much more than just a sport to Les Sabilano, Chef and Owner of Toronto's Lamesa.

A subway ride away from the heart of downtown Toronto, step off the Line 1 platform at Pioneer Village Station and it’s an easy walk to Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF).

A subway ride away from the heart of downtown Toronto, step off the Line 1 platform at Pioneer Village Station and it’s an easy walk to Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF).

Executive Chef and Partner of the Toronto-based restaurant iQ Food Co shares her recipe on how to keep it together, even when it feels like it’s falling apart.

Executive Chef and Partner of the Toronto-based restaurant iQ Food Co shares her recipe on how to keep it together, even when it feels like it’s falling apart.

It’s no secret that farming is tough, but the fruits (and vegetables) of your labour make it all worth it, according to two veteran farmers.

It’s no secret that farming is tough, but the fruits (and vegetables) of your labour make it all worth it, according to two veteran farmers.

For many consumers, buying a bee emblazoned t-shirt is enough to add to the cause, but for some they feel that more needs to be done.

For many consumers, buying a bee emblazoned t-shirt is enough to add to the cause, but for some they feel that more needs to be done.

Grace Lee of eikcam ceramics and OH studios in Vancouver invites us to examine how hand-crafted objects influence the way we practice intention.

Grace Lee of eikcam ceramics and OH studios in Vancouver invites us to examine how hand-crafted objects influence the way we practice intention.

Vancouver is one of those special places where you can go for a breathtaking hike at 8 a.m. and make it back to the city for an oat milk cortado by noon.

Vancouver is one of those special places where you can go for a breathtaking hike at 8 a.m. and make it back to the city for an oat milk cortado by noon.

What makes a good life, and what does it mean to eat well? For Carolyn Steel, the key to unlocking the truths behind these perennial uncertainties is Sitopia.

What makes a good life, and what does it mean to eat well? For Carolyn Steel, the key to unlocking the truths behind these perennial uncertainties is Sitopia.

Steps away from a cozy cabin, tucked into the lush, green rainforest, you’ll find the soon-to-be Japanese-inspired bathhouse and inn Kitoki.

Steps away from a cozy cabin, tucked into the lush, green rainforest, you’ll find the soon-to-be Japanese-inspired bathhouse and inn Kitoki.

While major corporations seek out land for large scale lumber and minerals, B.C. artisans like Leigh Joseph look for resources with a deeper, spiritual connection.

While major corporations seek out land for large scale lumber and minerals, B.C. artisans like Leigh Joseph look for resources with a deeper, spiritual connection.