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Chile focusing more on regional wines

Chile focusing more on regional wines

REVIEWING my tasting travels through Chile, it's not hard to be impressed by the wealth of noteworthy wines emerging, often from lesser-known producers (several of whom I'm hopeful will show up soon on local shelves).

NV family takes action

Lace Up For Kids, a team or individual skating event, Thursday, Nov. 22 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Small kitchen yields big book

? The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, by Deb Perelman, Random House, 321 pages, $35. DEB Perelman's success story continues with the publication of this, her first cookbook.

Some rules for house training

I walked through the front door of my house and I immediately detected a familiar yet unfamiliar odour

Coat drives keep kids warm

THERE'S SNOW ON OUR NORTH SHORE MOUNTAINS. That's a sure sign that it's winter coat weather. And if you're in the market for an upgrade, local retailers offer plenty of incentives to splash out on a new style for hitting the slopes.
Elantra affordable luxury

Elantra affordable luxury

Concise menu executed perfectly

Concise menu executed perfectly

CONTRARY to what some might think, it is not easy or fun to write a review that includes criticism.

Find creative solutions to help child face fears

YOUR happy-go-lucky toddler has suddenly decided that monsters live under his bed. As a result, trying to get him to settle down at night has become a real challenge. Irrational fears are a normal stage of toddler development.

Ginger fine fresh or frozen

AN important ingredient in many Asian cuisines, ginger is believed to have therapeutic properties, among them soothing upset stomachs and stimulating appetite.

Laundry space multi-purpose

THE modern laundry room has moved far beyond the often ill-considered layouts of the past, with washer/ dryer tucked away in a poorly lit basement, to become a dynamic, contemporary space that meets a wide range of specific needs and requirements.