Eating

It's an East meets West Asian foodie feast in Richmond, a suburb just south of Vancouver, British Columbia. How to find the best Richmond restaurants for hungry families. | thetravellingmom.ca
British Columbia, Dining, Eating, Vancouver

How to Find the Best Richmond Restaurants for Families

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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year is upon us. In Vancouver, this is great cause for celebration as the hundreds of thousands of local residents of Asian descent ring in the new year of the lucky monkey with feasting and family get-togethers at homes and at local restaurants. The epicenter of the Asian dining scene is the Vancouver suburb of Richmond. With over 800 restaurants, more than 80% of which offer Asian cuisine of every description and price point, locals and…

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These ten foods will give you a true taste of the cuisine and spirit of Jordan. (thetravellingmom.ca)
Eating, Jordan, Middle East

Jordanian Food: From Abud to Zarb

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Discovering new tastes is one of the best parts of travel. Every traveller has to eat, no? The delicious cuisine of Jordan is similar to many of its Middle Eastern neighbours, in featuring fresh vegetables, roasted and grilled meats, and a variety of mezze, or small, tasting plates of dips, salads and olives that are shared. From Abud to Zarb, I’m delighted to share my favorite Jordanian food options that are a ‘must eat’ on your next trip to this warm and hospitable land. Mezze…

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Where to find the best ice cream treats in Vancouver
Eating, Travel Tips, Vancouver

Six Spots to Enjoy Ice Cream in Vancouver

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To the delight of kids of all ages, the artisanal ice cream scene in Vancouver has exploded in recent years. You don’t have to walk, bike or travel far to find amazing, organic, hand-churned ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients. Here are six of our favorite ice cream hangouts to enjoy on a warm summer’s night in the city. Rain or Shine The west side of Vancouver is home to newish Rain or Shine homemade organic ice cream emporium. Using…

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Keeping healthy on the road involves discovering your local market and grocery store (via thetravellingmom.ca)
Eating, Travel Tips, Wellness

Six Tips for EATing Healthy on the Road

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Welcome to a new Wellness series at the travelling mom! We’re delighted to welcome Vancouver-based registered dietitian Noony Santos Paletta, co-owner of iUBER wellness. This article is the first in a four-part series on helping you find a balanced approach to health while you travel. First up, everyone’s favorite travel activity – EATing! Enjoying the cuisine of our latest destination has always been part of the travelling allure for our family. With restaurant reviews and tips on where to eat…

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UnwindTogether for Spring Break with Woodbridge Wines and Miss Vickie’s Chips
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#UnwindTogether for Spring Break with Wine + Chips

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It’s finally spring break time in our household. We’re delighted to celebrate some family downtime at home and away with some long-anticipated spring skiing in British Columbia’s Okanagan. This year’s school break is being made even more relaxing as we participate in the #UnwindTogether campaign, courtesy of Woodbridge Wine and Miss Vickie’s chips. We (the parents, not the kids) are enjoying a different pairing of tasty Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines with select flavors of Miss Vickie’s potato chips, Canada’s fave brand…

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