Food

The bad news: more than 20 Million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders (source: Canadian Digestive Health Foundation). The good news: there has never been a better time to be gluten-free. As awareness of Celiac disease and the “wheat belly” syndrome grow, so do choices for those who suffer from them. Restaurants are becoming more aware and sympathetic, and offering more gluten-free choices, and there are now entire bakeries that are 100 per cent gluten-free.

Metro Vancouver is home to some great night markets that have something for everybody. That includes great food, entertainment and of course lots and lots of cheap merchandise. Here is our guide to Night Markets in Vancouver 2013.

If you’re searching for a indulging and aromatic Mother’s Day gift, pop by The Urban Tea Merchant’s Pop-Up Shop in Holt Renfrew, located inside the store’s skybridge.

Our journey through the 10 best ice cream (gelato and frozen yogurt included in the list) spots in Vancouver begins with the story of Menchie’s. The moral of the story: this place is irresistible. Trips to Menchie’s are like frozen yogurt fairy tales where you’re always the master. It doesn’t matter which flavours you mix or what toppings you put on. It’s your creation, so it rules.

Is there anything better than spending your days at Kits Beach? Yes, actually. Eating while spending your days at Kits Beach.

Cookbook author and mom, Dreena Burton, had been a vegan for 20 years. She became a vegan before she had kids, but is now raising three small vegans (12, 8 and 3).