Ikea is a brand that needs no introduction. This chain of Swedish stores has conquered the world with its furniture, which is valued for its simplicity, multi-functionality, and aesthetics. These are solutions that easily allow you to arrange both large and small spaces.

A lot of people think that cooking and food preparation are art forms. Catering services, restaurants, cafeterias, and diners all rely on the skills and expertise of their kitchen crews to bolster their success.

In today's busy world, most of us do not have time to meticulously plan meals, create shopping lists and shop around for hours in search of the products that we need. As a result, it often happens that we are relaxing at home after work and suddenly we get a craving for homemade cake.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize was not only the first eco lodge in the country, it is one of the finest resorts in the Caribbean. As part of their commitment to sustainability, they have their own organic farm from which comes many of the fruits and vegetables they serve at their excellent restaurant.

Inexpensive ethnic restaurants are some of the things I love most about living in Vancouver. We are so blessed with authentic food from India, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Korea, Greece, Japan and a dozen more areas, and I try and patronize these small, independent cafes as often as possible.