Living

Deb Gill describes her high school self as an organizing, conscientious, maternal person. That’s probably why her friends at the time jokingly referred to her as “mom.

Sarah Stark is happy to have a mini foodie in her home. One of her daughters, two-year-old Minelle, is already a connoisseur of sorts. “She’s hilarious,” says Stark. “She cradles and cups her food so carefully and she comments on it.

Once considered a luxury item reserved for special occasions, smoked salmon is today both affordable and readily available.

I would like to thank Mumbai Masala, specialists in cuisine from the eponymous west coastal Indian city, for transporting me back to a time and place I hold dear.

Doreen Dew, Tom Davis and Yvonne Kabata prepare for the Lynn Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale, Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Clement’s Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Cash only. lynnvalleygardenclub.org

Mother's Day is drawing near and if you're out of ideas for what you should give mom on her special day here is one that's not only easy to assemble but will provide lasting memories for years to come.

Every spring we're treated to bird songs not heard since last year, as migrants arrive from their neotropical wintering grounds - some as far away as South America. These include warblers, vireos, the black-headed grosbeak, and the western tanager.

There are hobby gardeners, professional gardeners and those people who have the heart of a gardener. I know one such person who will soon be leaving his job for the next stage in his life.

Tasting at last week’s California wine fair was a bit like being a kid in the proverbial candy store. The room was so full of Golden State iconic names that it was tough to know where to turn next. It’s no surprise that California offers such appeal.

North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission wants kids to get outside this summer. Its GO (Get Outside) Camp for kids ages six-eight years old is one of a dozen new outdoor camp options this year.