Gerilee Mcbride | bcliving

Blogger Bio Gerilee McBride

Gerilee McBride is a Vancouver-based writer and designer working in the BC publishing industry. When not reading or writing she can be found biking, gardening or re-upholstering old office furniture. She also blogs about these things at www.talkandnottalk.com

Latest Blog Posts

FOOD
How to Host a Cookie Swap

Celebrate the season with a holiday cookie swap and you'll have no shortage of sweet, buttery treats for your hungry Christmas guests
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GARDEN
Throw a Community Garden Work Party

Community garden common areas need attention too, and garden work parties can be a great way to put members to work together
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FOOD
Chai Tea Cupcakes

The spiced milk in this cupcake recipe adds an unusal but delicious flavour
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HOME
5 Eco-friendly Design Tips

Lisa Perry from Vancouver's i3 Design gives her favourite tips for environmentally friendly interior design
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GARDEN
6 Easy-to-grow Vegetables

Don't get discouraged by an unproductive garden. Plant these easy-to-grow veggies and watch as your garden flourishes
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FOOD
Wor Wonton Soup

When there's no Chinese takeout nearby, make your own delectable Wor Wonton soup
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FOOD
Vancouver's Best Italian Delis

These Vancouver-area Italian delicatessens are sure to send you away with your arms full and your mouth watering
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GARDEN
Small Space Gardening Tips and Techniques

Minimal space at home? Try container gardening and vegetable starter kits to increase your living space
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FOOD
Baked Italian Sausage Rigatoni

The extra 20 minutes of baking time are well worth the wait for this comforting pasta dish
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FOOD
Acme Café: A Perfect Place for Pie

Just try to resist the pie at Vancouver's Acme Café; with so many varieties, you're bound to visit often for lunch or an afternoon snack
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