Mexico is a land of many splendours. A land of endless sun and glorious beaches. But there is another Mexico – a land of ancient civilization, a land of colonial history, a land of time-honoured amazing arts and crafts traditions passed on from one generation to another, a land of glorious food and dishes dating…

The Spanish painter Joan Miro combined abstract art with surrealist fantasy in a colourful, whimsical, style. One critic described it: “Persistent experimentation and a lifelong flirtation with non-objectivity stamped Joan Miró’s magnificent mark on the art world… he remains one of modern art’s greatest mavericks with a visual vocabulary unmistakably his own.” Early in his…

Tasting Notes This dinner is for two. Juicy, succulent pork chops, doused with a sauce that is combination of sweet, a bit spicy, accompanied by earthy mushrooms, sweet onions and crunchy, soft, pan-fried potatoes. What You Need 2 medium-sized pork chops, at least 1 inch thick. 5 tablespoons orange marmalade. 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1/2…

Hugs. Let’s face it – who doesn’t love a hug? And it’s been proven over and over again that hugs are good for your physical and mental health But people aren’t the only ones enjoying a good hug. So do animals.

Photo By: Asko Kuittinen

Birds are special. For most of us we find the variety, their fantastic colours, their plumage, fascinating and a joy to look at. See them now.

Northwest Coast art is a form requiring patience and time. Lots of it. And there is a reason for that – time-honoured cultural, traditions, stories, myths, are deeply embedded in the mindset of the various First Nations people that inhabit British Columbia. Northwest Coast art is a mirror reflection of those traditions, stories and myths.…

Dionne Warwick’s musical roots run deep. Her father promoted gospel and her mother managed a gospel group comprised of her aunts and uncles. At age 14 Warwick – with her sister and cousin – formed The Gospelaires, a trio that sang at local churches, college campuses and African American theatres. They gained widespread recognition –…