Cal-a-Vie: A High-end California Health Spa

In a famous exchange, F. Scott Fitzgerald once said to Ernest Hemingway: “The rich are different from you and me”, to which Hemingway responded drily, “Yes. They have more money.” To add a modern twist to Hemingway’s quip, it could also be said that they have less cellulite. At least those who visit Cal-a-Vie, an […]

Mountain Trek: The Transformation Vacation

“Got the Nordic poles? Check. First-Aid kit? Check. Bear spray? Yup….And we’re ready to go!” our hiking guide proclaims. “Do you mean ‘bug spray’?” I ask, with slight trepidation in my voice. “No, I meant ‘bear spray’….But don’t worry – it’s usually just a precaution”. Hiking at Monica Meadows And so, another group of urban […]

Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival 2011

The Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival held its annual event December 3 and 4, providing a bevy of information and displays on raw food and vegan living.  Vendors, speakers and chefs gathered together to promote the vegan and raw food lifestyle, showcasing vegan foods and products. The festival was well organized, and the vendors were generally friendly […]

A Sweet Life on Food and Style with David Rocco

Canadian celebrity chef, David Rocco is known to many as the host of La Dolce Vita – Italian for The Sweet Life – seen on channels such as The Food Network Canada and in over 150 other countries.  The show has also spun off cookbooks as well as a companion soundtrack.   On the show, which is […]