janelle Author 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.

December 11, 2011

Ceili’s Irish Pub open for business in Kits

With the last name of O’Connor, I was pleased to see the doors open at Ceili’s Irish Pub at W 7th and Burrard a...

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December 10, 2011

Bread making class at the Kits Community Center and Recipe

I recently took a bread making class at the Kitsilano Community Center. Together with nine of my neighbours we got...

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December 9, 2011

Best holiday books for children?

Christmas books play a big role in the lead-up to the holiday season for many children.  Tonight, as I snuggle up in...

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November 27, 2011

Searching for quince in Kits with Quince Tarte Tatin recipe

Quince is a strange fruit. It looks like a cross between an apple and a pear and smells sweet and floral. It is hard as...

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November 26, 2011

Go figure: Yaletown Brownies now open for business in Kits

In need of a thank you gift and looking for something a little more interesting than flowers or chocolates, I stopped...

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November 19, 2011

Register early for breakfast with Santa at the Kitsilano Community Centre Dec. 10

On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. or 9:30-10:30 a.m., head out to Kitsilano Community Center for breakfast with...

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November 15, 2011

Head out to the Russian Bazaar in Kitsilano Nov. 19

On Saturday, Nov. 19,  from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Russian Community Centre on W 4th is holding one of their...

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November 14, 2011

Attend a Parent/Infant Group Nov. 17

Attend the last Kitsilano Parent/Infant Group of  fall Nov. 17, to meet other infant caregivers and discuss the topic...

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November 12, 2011

Recipe: Light Carrot Cake

It was my birthday this week and my mom was in town to celebrate. Just like when I was a kid, she offered to make any...

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November 9, 2011

Family Toy and Clothes Sale Nov. 13 at Kitsilano Community Center

Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Kitsilano Community Center is holding the Family Toy and Clothes...

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