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My road trip across the country has finally come to an end, I have arrived in Vancouver, my new home.

I believe deeply in the principle that practice makes perfect (just ask my kids). But there are occasions when the principle falls flat. Take the piano, for example: you can practice and practice and practice, but if you're consistently hitting the wrong notes, all the practice in the world won't help; in fact, it may actually hinder, as your muscle memory takes on all the wrong notes.

Are you stumped for Mother's Day and wondering what to make your mom for brunch? Or maybe you're looking for ideas to give your family, so they know what to make you this Mother's Day. The Spinach and chevre frittata is a foolproof recipe that I think could easily be made by children – with supervision, of course. After all, it was easily made by me and I think it was quite the success.

Mark this down as another reason to build that strong circle of friends and family: women tend to enjoy and are happier in their retirements than men, reports a study by the BMO Retirement Institute, a division of the Bank of Montreal. Why?

Ten years ago, people drank wine. Now they rhapsodize about it. Wine columnists write at length about a vintage’s distinctive “mouth feel” (I’m guessing, wet?) and unique “flavour profile,” distinguishing the tang of saddle leather and citrus notes with every gulp. (And if you think I made that “saddle leather” thing up you don’t read enough wine columns.)

See an easy way to poach an egg using just a strainer, hot water and some vinegar.

I learned everything I know about shopping from my Mum. She has a great eye and can find something fabulous in places you’d never think to look. But while my Mum loves beautiful things, they’re not really what she wants for Mother’s Day.

This Mother's Day, try out this sweet and edible greeting card!

This exquisite body, skin and fragrance line says: Hey mom, I love you!

This is the recipe for our standout dessert served every Sunday, made by me and enjoyed by many that come from near and far for...

Many people are intimidated by cooking poached eggs. Admittedly, it can be challenging, but once you get a few tricks of the trade under your belt, you'll be able to whip them up like a pro.

Can't get enough of the bird trend? Neither can we! Here are six fun avian-inspired projects for you to craft yourself