Vancouver’s civic election is happening now, and all these amazing candidates are floating to the surface like turds in Lost Lagoon. It’s beautiful, really, to watch the process of democracy in action. I had to share some of the best candidates with you, because they are too good to Bogart. 1. Would you vote for…
Month: November 2014
Easy Sichuan Popcorn
Sichuan mala peanuts are one of the greatest junk foods in the world. We first encountered these in Beijing, at Great Leap Brewing. Luckily, we were able to find the product here in Vancouver. It looks like this: Toward the bottom of each bag will be quite a bit of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilis,…
Is AirBnB getting creepy or what?
It’s just become less invasive to buy a house than it is to book one on AirBnB. When I started using AirBnB, I was put off by their service fee structure, but otherwise liked the experience. We stayed in cliffside houses overlooking the sea, urban lofts, and jungle cabins. Because other websites ask for basic information, I didn’t mind that…
Love and Barley 