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Chef David Robertson on the Making of a Cooking School
July 29, 2011
There’s a buzz around the Dirty Apron Cooking School that isn’t going away anytime soon. A culinary hub in the heart of Vancouver’s Gastown, The Dirty Apron has become a special haven for many in this neighborhood. It’s got a … Read More
Mommy Extraordinaire Kia Robertson Talks Cooking, Blogs, and Rainbows
July 28, 2011
We were delighted that social media maven and mommy extraordinaire Kia Robertson agreed to join our panel of judges (along with Michael Eckford and Chef David Roberston) for this year's second annual Hands-On Cook-Off Contest. Founder … Read More
Getting Personal with Michael Eckford
July 21, 2011
If you’re a British Columbian with a TV, then you’ll need no introduction to Michael Eckford. Beloved co-host of Shaw TV’s Urban Rush, he’s perhaps best known for his quirky charm, quick wit and hilarious banter … Read More
Cooking + Fun + Family + Prizes = The Hands-on Cook-off Contest!
July 15, 2011
This just in! The Better Together second annual Hands-on Cook-off contest is happening this summer- from July 15 to August 31!
Here’s how it works.
Anyone in BC can enter. Simply team up with a child, grandchild, neighbor, niece, nephew or … Read More
10 Tips for Your Next Trip to the Farmers Market
July 11, 2011
We recently came across a freelance writer and expert on shopping and eating local named Molly Watson. The woman behind The Dinner Files, Molly contributes to publications like The New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. After … Read More
Making Family Meals Better Together: Tips from the Experts.
June 21, 2011
As you know, eating together is what we’re all about here at Better Together. What can we say? We just love maintaining a steady flow of conversation about things like new recipes, dinner conversation starters and how to deal with those … Read More
A Community Kitchen = Family meal prep made social!
June 7, 2011
As summertime approaches, cooking seems to take on a whole new dynamic. Suddenly, a wealth of fresh produce is available, the weather is beautiful… it’s enough to make you want to socialize more and perhaps spend a tad less time around … Read More
Laurie David: An activist for The Family Dinner
May 19, 2011
Laurie David has taken the world by storm with her latest book, The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time. Best known for being an environmental activist, her previous books include The … Read More
Lesley Stowe on Fine, Simple Food
May 9, 2011
We had the great pleasure of chatting with one of Vancouver’s most noted culinary pioneers, Lesley Stowe. If you don’t know her by name, you likely know her by taste. She is the woman behind arguably the most delicious gourmet … Read More
The 411 on BC’s local food industry (sake, kiwis, oysters, & more!)
April 19, 2011
The trend towards eating and shopping local is taking BC by storm. And it’s no wonder. After all, when it comes to agriculture, BC has a LOT to offer. In fact, BC has the most diverse agriculture industry in Canada with … Read More
Got a picky eater? Ellyn Satter’s here to help.
April 8, 2011
We were so excited when one of our favorite child nutrition experts, Ellyn Satter agreed to share her wisdom with the Better Together community. An internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding, Ellyn is perhaps best known for authoring … Read More
Hey we have a new website!
March 22, 2011
Today we launch the new and “better” Better Together BC website! It’s been designed to encourage sharing and exploration of stuff that matters to you. What do you think? Let us know!
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Julie Negrin on Make Family Dinners a Weekly Ritual with The Kids Cook Monday
Thanks for spreading the word about The Kids Cook Monday campaign! …