MONTECRISTO

White Day in Japan

In Japan Valentine’s Day has been split into two separate events, a month apart—Valentine’s Day on February 14 and White Day, March 14.

Oh, Canada?

Let’s be frank—Vancouver is not really Canada. Vancouverites are not really Canadians. Ask anybody east of the Fraser Valley.

Robbie Burns Day

Revenge, unlike haggis, is a dish best served cold.

Food Trends for 2015

In 2015 I resolve to keep a closer watch on trends. Last year was embarrassing that way—I completely missed some stuff. Kale, for instance.

Rockin’ Around

The moon turns the tides, and some say the stars determine the tides of human fortune. Will we ever know what determines the rising and falling tides of Christmas music?

Holiday Drinking

Being as how we love Christmas tradition, many of our holiday carols and stories date back centuries and thus have become little glimpses of Christmas past—including the alcoholic parts.

Quitting Social Media

Somewhere, Prince and Andrew Coyne are exchanging messages via Morse Code. Or maybe walkie-talkies. What else is left? Both have said goodbye to Twitter.

Vancouver or Rome?

Vancouver home owners—looking to cash out in a hot real estate market and downsize? There are some great options available.

Obsolete Technology

I was just reading an article about obsolete technology. Number one on the list: folding maps. Apparently they’re as passé as buggy whips. But I just did a 9,000 kilometre trip using folding map technology.

Mushroom Hunting

It’s fun, it’s healthy, it’s educational, and there’s only a small chance it will result in your slow, agonizing death. It’s mushroom hunting, and Fabio Martini can be your guide.