Author: janelle

Janelle has been a Kitsilano resident for eight years and currently works and lives in the neighbourhood. Originally from a farming community in Saskatchewan, she is keenly interested in building community and food security. At Kitsilano.ca she shares tidbits on the hyper-local food scene, seasonal recipes and community events. By day, Janelle is a lawyer who works as the Director of Programming at the Pacific Business and Law Institute, a legal education company based in Kitsilano. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to spending a little more time at the beach and hanging out in the neighbourhood with her family.
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Events, Food & Drink

Top Chef Canada Reunion Dinner at Fable March 2

Top Chef Canada Season 3’s Geoff Rogers of Fable is joined by fellow alumni Nicole Gomes (Nicole Gourmet boutique catering, Calgary),...

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Food & Drink, Shopping

Free Fondue Pot and Raclette Machine Rental at Les Amis du Fromage

We love cheese in our house. I like the creamy, stinky ones. My husband prefers the sharp, firm ones. A weekend trip to Les Amis du Fromage...

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Events, News, Shopping

Judith & Charles to Open Kitsilano Location in Spring 2014

The Urban Rack closed the doors to their Kitsilano location on West 4th Avenue (2207 West 4th Ave.) this Christmas. Kitsilano fans of the...

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Food & Drink, News

8 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Kitsilano

The new year will bring about new resolutions for many of us. Top resolutions year after year for Canadians include: lose weight, save more...

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Events, News

Stop by the Winter Open House at MLA David Eby’s Community Office: Saturday, Dec. 14

Kitsilano MLA, David Eby, is hosting a Winter Open House this Saturday, December 14, from 12-4pm at the community office (2909 West...

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Events, Food & Drink, News

Taste of the Holidays at Whole Foods Kitsilano – Thursday, December 5

Whole Foods Market’s annual Taste of the Holidays event takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5pm to 8pm.  For $10 you purchase a...

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News

Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder – A Recipe from Kitsilano Chef John Bishop

It was recently my anniversary and we celebrated with a beautiful dinner at Bishop’s restaurant at West 4th and Yew.  The meal and the...

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Events, Family, Food & Drink

Register Now for Breakfast with Santa at Kitsilano Community Center, Dec. 14

Kitsilano Community Center will host Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 14. The 1st seating is 9:00am-10:00am and the 2nd seating is...