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For Roads & Kingdoms: There Are No Polite Canadians When it Comes to Grape-Stomping Glory

As the grapes squish between my toes, I feel two things: slightly cold and very sticky. But mostly, I'm worried about the clock.

This is not exactly old-school winemaking, in which stompers tread slowly and carefully to avoid crushing the seeds, which can ruin the taste of the finished wine. It's more like an episode of I Love Lucy.

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For BCLiving: 5 Must-visit Oliver Osoyoos Wineries for Foodies

163176_maxBest known as a wine destination in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley, Oliver has plenty to offer foodies too. Local vineyards are getting creative with their cuisine, showcasing the abundance of the area's farms and fields in addition to award-winning grapes. From a quick lunch break to world-class dining, these wineries combine acclaimed wines with uncommonly delicious food, each in a vineyard setting that provides a feast for the eyes…

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Travel writing, Vancouver, Writing samples

For YP Dine: Sweet spots for a slice: Vancouver's best pie shops

Move over fancy cupcakes and designer doughnuts – pies are making a comeback. A new generation of young bakers are shaking things up with fun shops and innovative flavours that will satisfy the most modern palate, and classic pie shops continue to deliver the quality that has kept them in business for decades. No matter what kind of pie you're craving, here's where to find the perfect slice.

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For Roads and Kingdoms: Finding the Perfect Cocktail and the Perfect Retirement Goals in One Day

NiceI first spotted the curious restaurant while walking with my mom along the waterfront just north of Nice, France. Perched on a tiny rock pillar out in the sea, it was impossible to miss. But it was not a day for lingering, so we walked on, climbed up onto Mont Boron and then back down to the neighboring town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, striding past hillside homes and kitchen gardens, where chickens lounge away their days under the shade of olive and citrus trees.

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For PAXnewsWest: TravCorp showcases the culinary side of Thailand

598c9f673b76a764793510The Travel Corporation and the Tourism Authority of Thailand hosted a media dinner in Vancouver last night to celebrate a new season of Thailand itineraries from TTC's brands.

Citing Tourism Industry Association of Canada statistics showing that 35 per cent of current travel is based on culinary tourism, and 50 per cent of travellers say food influences their travel decisions, The Travel Corporation made food the prime focus of the evening – from the family-style Thai dinner to the presentation by Instagram food photographer and cookbook author Dennis Prescott.

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