Hidden Gems: Vancouver businesses worth checking out

Regional Assembly of Text 3934 Main St., Vancouver / Monday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. This is an adorable stationery store and a must-visit...

Budget-friendly meals inspired by childhood recipes

Exam and paper-writing season means less time to do everything — including preparing and eating healthy meals. While it may be tempting to rely...

Food for Thought: Hallacas tell a story of Venezuela

Christmas smells like banana leaves. That’s because it’s a key ingredient in my family’s holiday meals, frequently consisting of pan de jamón, panettone, and...

Memories of Pasta Amore

My great uncle Claudio grew up with a spoon in his hand. Raised in northern Italy, his passion for cooking carried him through every...

Food for Thought: My mother’s porridge heals

Whether rice, oat, or flour based, porridge is the dish that carries the comfort of childhood in many cultures. It’s a basic food in...

Hidden Gems: Black-owned restaurants

Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant 2149 Commercial Dr., Vancouver / $8–$30 per plate (small and large portions) Harambe is a great place to experience Ethiopian culture and food...

Food for Thought: Nan Gyi Thoke

Burma is home to an impressive collection of mouth-watering (and often lip-burning) salads called athoke in Burmese, which translates to “mixed.” Athokes can be...

Food for Thought: The desperate journey to my Ketoprak

It all started when my parents in Indonesia sent me a picture of the Ketoprak they had for lunch.  As the day dragged on,...

Four Asian bakeries for when you want to treat yourself

Dessert has always played a meaningful role in my life. Of course, there are special occasions like birthdays and holidays, but usually what I...

Food for Thought: The addictiveness of food porn

Content warning: discussion of eating disorders. Currently, #foodporn has 279 million posts on Instagram. What does that mean, besides the fact that foodies like to...