Take a burger bun and put an egg in it. There you have it…. The Burggerist! Thank you, Burggerist, for sharing!
Who is The Burggerist?
1) When did you start your business? It’s a brand new business in night market. (They started during the 2023 season of Richmond Night Market.)
2) What was the background and interesting facts about your product?
The Egg Burger is a very famous street food in China. At The Burggerist, we make the Egg Burger in a fusion style. Our taste is more innovative and more in line with the tastes of the local customers. Furthermore, the bun of our egg burger is composed of 30% batter and 70% egg, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The last lesson was learning to order in a burger joint. Almost all of the vocabulary was using katakana, a component of the Japanese language for foreign words. The other two components that we also used were hiragana and kanji (Chinese characters).
Through the speaking exercises, we practiced ordering what we wanted to eat and drink. We expressed preferences while learning the vocabulary. Reading the characters and trying to speak it fluently felt quite differently. Therefore, speaking exercises helped me to be brave and to speak louder.
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This unique chai cafe was situated below the sidewalk and a bit hidden from view. However, I noticed a continuous flow of customers coming in. They were familiar with the menu. Thank you, Diliheights, for my invite!
Who is Dilliheights?
1) When and why did you start your business?
We opened this location in January but we planned this business for quite some time. After being in Canada for 5 years, we severely missed the true taste of street food items that we used to get in India, specifically Delhi. With the help of my food background, my partner and I decided to bring authentic flavours to Vancouver.
2) What was your background?
I have background in food industry, in last 5 years I have worked with local restaurants. In my teens, I help my mom in kitchen and from there my strong kitchen basics.
I am a big foodie and that’s why I am particular about food. My partner has a marketing background. He take care of all the operations. He has many local restaurants as his clients, so he knows where generally business lacks.
3) What is special about your products?
All of them are prepared in house and fresh. All the recipes are from my mom, so we are able to cater the taste. Our menu is reasonably priced with most of the items under $10. Tea leaves are directly imported from India giving it an authentic Indian taste. We don’t use pre-made items. We change new dishes in our menu in every two months. Thus, making it more enjoyable for the customers.
4) What else do you want to share?
We came to Canada as students, so this place we built, was for students.
I am very proud that during these uncertain times, we are providing affordable food for students and that’s what our vision is.
Lastly, we have Friday and Saturday live music, when people come join us and remember the good old days.
For the past few months, I have been trying out this new cleanser by Rinse Co. It is very different from what I am used to using. This is a powder cleanser that is uses POWDERED RICE! (This is perfect for travelling! Less liquids for packing!) I remember my mom telling me about using rice water (water from rinsing rice) to wash the face as a child.
My recommendation:
Just add water to the amount that you need and massage all over the face. I usually use a makeup remover or cream cleanser to gently wipe off any heavy or waterproof eye make up beforehand. Then, I like using this cleanser powder to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin. Double cleansing is a technique that I discover works well for me. This product is very gentle on the dry and sensitive skin.
Who is Rinse Co.?
1) When and why did you start your business?
Incorporated in 2009, did research, testing, etc. and it wasn’t until after the birth of my second child that I decided to go full force and launch RINSEco which was in 2018!
2) What is your background?
Educational background (Family & Nutritional Science) + esthetician license. Professional background – 20+ years in the natural health and beauty industry.
“Hi! I’m Janet Chao, founder of RINSEco.
When I was younger, I spent a long time struggling to find balance and harmony between two sides of myself that I thought of as separate: my traditional Chinese heritage, and my birthplace and home of Vancouver, Canada.
As you can imagine, this wasn’t always easy for the teenage version of me. There was a constant sense of push and pull. But when I was 17, my mom took me to the spa for my first-ever facial treatment. And while it might sound corny, it’s completely true: this experience was the spark that would, eventually, change everything.
From then on, I was hooked on skincare. I spent lots of time (and money) on finding the products that worked best for me, and made facial cleansing a big part of my daily routine. But when I discovered that every liquid cleanser in my cupboard contained preservatives, I was a little freaked out. Shortly after that, liquids above a certain size were banned in carry-on luggage on board flights.
As a frequent traveller that never liked to check my bags, and as someone who values using natural products on my skin, I was so frustrated with the situation—nothing out there met my needs in a product. And that’s when I had a realization: why not just make my own?
My grandmother lived by a philosophy of zero waste, and literally everything was used for something. Take rice—this pantry staple was so much more than just food in her house. She used it as a scrubber for dishes and laundry. She would make spirits out of it for gifts. And most importantly she would use it as a cleanser for herself every day!
From misting the milky rice water on her hair and face to deep cleaning her pores with powdered rice, my grandmother used this ancient grain as her main skincare tool. I decided to get back to basics with my homemade cleanser and began using naturally-sourced Oryza sativa, or rice powder, in the formula. I soon realized that for my particular skin type, the rice powder wasn’t quite enough. But what did it need?
I decided to add Canadian glacial clay, a naturally-replenishing substance found in only a small area off the coast of British Columbia. This was the missing piece, working perfectly with the rice powder to exfoliate, hydrate, and revitalize my skin.
And it was only when I mixed up my first batch that it hit me: this was the answer to bringing my influences into harmony. This was how I connected my heritage and my home; the traditional cleansing and beauty routines of east and west could be brought together, creating something entirely new as a result.
In one simple experiment to make an all-natural cleanser at home, I realized how I would find harmony between these two sides of my identity. At that moment, RINSEco was born.
RINSEco’s powder cleansers have come a long way since my first batch. They’re made in controlled environments with strict quality standards, they come in four different varieties, and they’re kept in biodegradable packaging. We proudly offer 100% natural products that are never tested on animals, and all our ingredients, fruits, and botanicals are sustainably sourced from around the world.
But at its core, RINSEco has remained the same: beauty through simplicity.
East joins west.
Rice, clay, water.
Mix, cleanse, rinse.
We live in a complex world, and when things get complicated in my life, I always remind myself to get back to basics. RINSEco brings skincare back to basics, with simple, natural ingredients working together for an unbelievable result.
I’m so grateful to have discovered a natural balance in my life through RINSEco—and to have created my own interpretation of a tradition that has endured for thousands of years. That harmony is at the core of what we do here at RINSEco, and I can promise your skin will tell the same story.”
It all started way back in August of 2022, all five of us just graduated from high school. One of our employees, Kenito, his family owned a stand that current year and we came across the idea of opening a stand ourselves. All of us had experience working in the kitchen industry and wanted to take it to the next level as we really enjoy it.
2) Some interesting facts about our products include:
At first we noticed that there weren’t that many good taco shops in Richmond so that’s what inspired what food we should sell. Our most popular item by far are our Birria tacos that your team tried today.
However, our most eye catching item would be our 2.5 foot long burrito called “THE ANACONDA”. This burrito is stuffed with birria, Mexican rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and our cilantro lime Crema.
Long hair or short hair, hair accessories definitely make a difference in my opinion. Thank you, Ouni Scrunchies for my gift!
Who is Ouni Scrunchies?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
I started this business in 2020 when I became a first time mother. I just moved to Canada.
The reason I started this business because I wanted to build a small business so I could meet new friends and be a small business entrepreneur.
2) What is your background?
I used to work in film industry back in Thailand as a TV commercial line producer for more than 10 years.
3) What is special about your products?
My mother and I created and designed most of the items in the product line. We tried our best to produce the best quality scrunchies and hair accessories with an affordable price.
Most of the time I go to the bakery would be for sweet bites. This time, I got the try more savoury ones! Thank you, Davie Village Bakery!
Who is Davie Village Bakery?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
We opened a year ago (2022). We wanted to bring taste of Europe to Davie Village and feature some of the most popular product sold across Europe.
2) Next, what was your background?
Baking has always been my passion.
3) Some interesting facts about your product?
We have very unique products and we try to change them often in order to offer our customers a variety. Our top priority is quality of our product that are fairly priced. We also change our products according to the seasons.
We offer award winning coffee, as well as over 26 flavours of gelato. We are also working on featuring breads and bread products from numerous European countries.
4) Finally, anything else you would like to share:)
Below are some of our croissant features we are currently working on: Square croissant, cronuts, ham and cheese, cheese and spinach. Double baked pistachio, double baked almond, pastry cream, vanilla cream, chocolate mousse croissant.
Imagine a candle that reminded you of a dessert! Then, imagine one that smelled like brown sugar milk tea!
Thank you, Eunoia Naturale for the gift.
Who is Eunoia Naturale?
1) When and why did you start your business?
Eunoia Naturale started fall of 2022. We were inspired to go into business because we wanted to have an expressive outlet where we can showcase our creativity and culture while offering valuable and unique products to our customers.
2) What was your background?
The Eunoia Naturale team comes from diverse backgrounds in finance, technology and fine arts. Our varied experiences and perspectives bring creativity and innovation which drives the success of Eunoia Naturale.
3) Interesting facts about your products?
At Eunoia Naturale, we take pride in creating candles that offer a unique and memorable experience. Each candle is hand-poured with love and carefully crafted to provide an experience that is both pleasing to the eye and the nose. We believe that the visual appeal of candles is just as important as its smell. It should be more than just a source of fragrance and can be both functional and beautiful. That’s why we decided to offer decorative candles that not only smell great but also look wonderful.
4) What else would you like to share?
Please follow our Instagram account to see our latest creations! We also accept custom orders and love working with our customers to create a design that is tailored to their needs and individual styles.
After a long day, my sore muscle were calling out for support! Thank you, Jade of Aromabee Wellness for soothing those sore muscles!
Who is Aromabee Wellness?
1) When and why did you start your business?I started my business in 2021 during Covid, as the demand for wellness and self care was at it’s height. I found people needed self care more than ever, so I decided to offer Aromatherapy Massage and offer products to help de-stress.
2) What was your background?
I studied Holistic Aromatherapy at Langara, finishing in 2019 from a desire to learn about natural ways to heal. I am passionate about it and am grateful for all I have learned from my teacher and fellow Bodyworkers at Hälsa Spa.
3) What is special about your products?
My products are made in mostly recyclable glass, made in small batches, and have a shelf life! This means they are all natural.
4) What else would you like to share?
Other than offering Mobile Massage, I also work at http://www.halsa.ca Sunday and Monday evenings, come see me there! I also just finished a Chair Massage course and excited to offer it to Elderly and Adults around town and at Craft Pop up Markets!
It’s beautiful to see a mother and daughter team up to promote their children’s clothing line, especially when the daughter was a tween! Amazing young entrepreneur!
Who was Sweet Pea Designs?
Sweet Pea Designs Co.– Dresses that Inspire!
Welcome to Sweet Pea Designs Co.– where every dress is a work of art!
I’m Ranpreet, the founder of Sweet Pea Designs Co. and a passionate fashion designer and mom. With two beautiful daughters to dress up, I know exactly how hard it can be to find quality clothes at affordable prices. And that’s where Sweet Pea Designs Co. comes in – to bring you the most beautiful, handcrafted dresses made with hand-selected fabrics that are guaranteed to inspire.
At Sweet Pea Designs Co., we’re all about celebrating the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Every dress is made with love, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. From selecting the perfect fabric to stitching each dress together, our process is meticulous, ensuring that you get a product that is perfect in every way.
With over 15 years of experience in retail and fashion design, I understand what it takes to create a dress that is not just beautiful but also comfortable and practical. I use my expertise to ensure that every dress is designed with the right blend of aesthetics, comfort, and durability.
At Sweet Pea Designs Co., we take pride in offering you dresses that are unique, vibrant, and versatile. Our range includes everything from cute and frilly party dresses to elegant and sophisticated evening gowns, perfect for all your special occasions.
So, if you’re looking for dresses that are a cut above the rest, look no further than Sweet Pea Designs Co. Let us inspire you with our stunning collection of handcrafted dresses – we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Summer is here! Barbecue partying begins. However, sometimes you just want to chill out with a couple of your closest friends to share a rack of juicy ribs and a cold drink.
Thank you, Whiskey Six BBQ for the invite!
Who is Whiskey Six BBQ?
Why and when did you start your business?
I started Whiskey Six BBQ in 2015. I moved from Calgary to Vancouver with the purpose of creating a concept BBQ restaurant and catering company. I started my research and making connections in 2014 when I was visiting Vancouver 1 to 2 times a month. I did some “test kitchen” pop ups and participated in a few foodie markets run by Hawkers Market. Meanwhile in Calgary I was still operating and co-owning a few popular restaurants and bars. One of them was called Bronco Smokehouse & Saloon.
Next, what was your background?
My background is all over the place. I studied business at U of A and during that I started working in the food industry. I have owned and operated bars, nightclubs, restaurant and cafes over the years in Edmonton and Calgary. As an entrepreneur. I was also involved in a wholesale/retail cigar business for 5 years. I played and toured in punk and metal bands for 15 years. I even had a event company that focussed on DJ events (raves) for years until I moved to Vancouver.
Some interesting facts about your product?
What makes Whiskey Six different is that there are two divisions. The restaurant and catering that both focus on the Farm to Table experience. I locally source from small farms and ranches and all the sauces and rubs (which are gluten free) are made from scratch. Because the concept is “Local”, the beer that is poured is only from East Van breweries and all “well” poured spirits are from BC Distilleries. This is why I all the BBQ style “Westcoast”. There are no other BBQ restaurants or food trucks doing anything similar to Whiskey Six.
Finally, anything else you would like to share?
I would like to emphasise that when people want to dine in that they make a reservation. I promote this on all my social media but still at least several times a dinner service, people just show up without a reservation and expect to “walk in”. Most of the time I cannot accommodate this.
My hashtags that are best used are #westcoastbbq #modernbbq #eastvanbbq #organicbbq
Thank you, Heritiva Dessert Shop for sending me this beautiful red velvet cake for Mother’s Day!
Who is Heritiva Dessert Shop?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
We start the business in March 2023. We decided to start the business because we both (Paola and me) share that passion and love for cooking. Our moms taught us that love was transmitted with food and there is no better place to meet than the kitchen. That is the place where the magic happens.
So one day after finishing our MBA, we both discussed the idea of having a restaurant and with that, we both discovered that we share the same dream. That was when we decided to start working together because we felt that we complemented each other. We were comfortable with our working methods. After all, a partnership was as important as a marriage.
2) Next, what was your background?
We both are from Colombia. Paola is from Bogota, and I am from Cali. Even though we were in different industries, we had the same profession in the end, Project Management. Paola’s expertise is on the Ecommerce and marketing side, and mine is in project management and operations. And we meet each other during our MBA.
3) Some interesting facts about your product?
All our products have an emotional component that reflects our Colombian flavor—for example, the Meringue with fruits. The addition of mango, represents Colombian flavors or fresh cheese with sugar cane syrup is one of the most typical desserts back in Colombia. That truly represents a tradition that was born in our Farmer’s communities.
4) Finally, anything else you would like to share?
With the desserts, we are trying to have a perfect balance between flavor and sweetness. Also, all the ingredients we use are fresh and natural. And also we are launching our line of Savory Crepes! That has authentic flavors more than recipes are experiences.
Thank you, Archipelago, for my delicious snacks and drinks from Indonesia! I would love to visit Indonesia someday too
Who is Archipelago?
1) Why did you start your business?
We want to create a platform to bring in Indonesian products for Canadians. In doing that we work closely with small/medium producers in Indonesia. It benefits both ends. We support their livelihood, and we could source our product directly.
I co-founded Archipelago in 2020 and we are starting our distribution network in BC through our partnership with some grocery stores.
2) What was your background?
Entrepreneurship has always been an attraction to me when I moved to Canada in 1999, but then motherhood kept me busy. A decade later, I decided to take a business degree at SFU and participated at BC Gov Entrepreneurship program before I started my first business in 2016.
3) What is special about your products?
We offer snacks, plant-based, coffee, and tea. Archipelago Marketplace curates and introduces unique and high quality Indonesian food products to North Americans. Their most popular products include fruit chips with no added sugar and kettle cooked tempeh chips. Archipelago sources their products directly from Indonesian producers and farmers, so they are all traceable, sustainable and fairly traded.
Made from tea leaves grown at 800-2000m above sea level, Walini Tea products offer strong flavour, distinctive character and excellent taste. Walini Tea is the retail division of PT Perkebunan Nusantara VIII (PTPN VIII), one of Indonesia’s state-owned tea plantations since 1885.
Being able to see the tea leaves be processed directly from the farm into the finished product ensures consistency in quality and standards, as well as the preservation of the freshness and health benefits of the tea. In Canada, customers can find various flavours of tea bags as well as loose leaf teas by Walini Tea.
The name, Egg Blanket, caught my interest. I wonder what it meant? Thank you, Egg Blanket, for the treat!
Who Is Egg Blanket Van?
When and why did you start your business? We started 3 weeks ago (April 1, 2023)! We wanted to move around and to let people taste our food. Therefore, we believed food truck was the best way to do that. There were many food trucks in Vancouver, yet many of them were hamburger, hot dogs. So, we wanted something different and our menu became very unique.
What was your background? My background is Korean.
What is special about your product? Our sandwich with Korean Style.
What else do you want to share? Follow us for new menu.
After the death of her three year old son, Tian Mei gave up on the idea of having another child. Her son died of a congenital heart failure, so she didn’t want to risk another possibility in another child.
She loved children. One day, she found out that she and her husband could become foster parents!
For years, she took care of different children of different backgrounds. Using her love and patience, she focused entirely onto the children. Sometimes, her devoted husband would feel left out…..
Conclusion
This was a moving movie about unconditional love between human beings. Watching her mature and adjust to the different children was very inspiring. Seeing how her devotion to the children affected and even changed her husband was very genuine.
As a mother, I am constantly looking for an alternative to traditional soda pop. Thank you, Chrisoda for my gift!
Who is Chrisoda?
1) When and why did you start this business?
We started our business 9 years ago when Christine was packaged out of her marketing job on her first day back from her honeymoon. Talk about a wedding present….
In her downtime she started to preserve family recipes and @manningcanning was born.
Chrisoda is our newest product and it follows the same thinking as all of their other products. Real ingredients make really great products. That’s why Chrisoda is made from cold pressed juice and not natural flavours.
The weather is warmer now and food trucks are pulling up to different sidewalks!
Who is Crack On Van?
When and why did you start your business? We started during Covid because we saw a gap in the market to make gourmet sandwiches and no one else was doing it.
What was your background? Background in sales and advertising.
What is special about your products? All our meats are made in house.
What else would you like share? We just started to sell our bacon to customers directly and will be available to purchase moving forward.
With a name like Flaming Chocolates, I was rather intrigued! Thank you for my little treat!
Who is Flaming Chocolates?
1) When and why did you start your business?I started Flaming Chocolates February 2021 after about 15 years as a pastry chef.
The process of making chocolate from the bean has always fascinated me. The different flavours from each region is so much fun to discover. I source cacao beans based on flavour but also it is very important to me to buy sustainable cacao. We can’t enjoy our chocolate without the cacao farmers, so we have to support them as best we can.
2) What is special about your products?
The Choco Nuts are one of my most popular items, they are toasted almonds coated in 70% I mix Saigon dark chocolate from Vietnam and they are lightly candied and salted giving a satisfying crunch. The Choco Nuts are my favourite “healthy” snack.
We love melon pan buns! These ones from Broye Cafe has mochi inside too! Thank you!
Who is Broye Cafe?
1) Tell me about Broyé’s story. How did it become what it is today?
Many customers ask us what Broye means cause they like the name 😊. Actually, Broyé is acknowledged as the best coffee-growing land in Vietnam, the second-largest coffee exporter in the world. The Vietnamese coffee history had dated back to the French colonial time in 1930s when almost all coffee had been planted within this area. We were inspired by this true story.
Our story begins when we strive to build a unique café and bakery chain with a cozy, green, but modern hangout space for our lovely local communities.
Throughout our journey to fulfill our dreams, we have spent much time learning and experimenting with different foods to ensure that our final products are the best they can be. We found Vietnamese coffee and Japanese sweets are great inspirations for us.
Vietnamese coffee has gained worldwide fame for its one-of-a-kind distinctive flavour and irresistible aroma. It’s no surprise that it ranks as the world’s second-largest coffee exporter. We’d love to bring you Vietnam’s coffee-drinking culture and its mouthwatering taste that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
And of course, coffee is not complete without good sweets.
Sweets from Japan are known for their lightness and uniqueness. We were very fortunate to discover Japanese chef Hitomi Syvertsen’s café, Baker and Table, and learn the secrets to making the most delicious cakes & unique melon pans that customers have enjoyed for years. With our passion and commitment, we have mastered those recipes and continue to be supported by customers.
2) Tell us about yourself. For example, what first got you started working on your business, and what motivates you each day to do what you do? I have many years of experience working as an Account Manager at Cocacola Vietnam. Regularly working with partners in restaurants or cafes has inspired me to build my dream. When my family moved to Canada, I left behind my successful job in a large corporation and started making my dream. I dived to find out what the locals love, especially young people, then I wanted to create a place where people can feel like they visit a coffee farm and enjoy a delicious coffee by it. They can taste its freshness to the most. Luckily, I found Artist Fiona Tang, a well-known 3D painter who has created our beautiful Broyé coffee field. And in the sky of the field, you will see 1000 flying cranes, a symbol of good luck in Asia. We wish every customer who comes to our place all the good lucks. My daily joy is creating new, unique products for our lovely customers. Seeing them enjoy delicious foods in our beautiful coffee shop and having amazing photos with friends or family is my happiness.
3) What makes your business unique?
The perfect combination between Vietnamese coffee and Japanese sweets makes us so unique. The special Japanese mochi buns, cakes, and the unique taste of Vietnamese coffee, make the customers love us. We are the first Japanese- Vietnamese fusion café in Vancouver.
Fun facts about your business
The first Japanese- Vietnamese fusion café in Vancouver
Only place for Japanese mochi buns with special characters in Canada
Only café where you can see the biggest coffee farm mural and 1000 origami paper cranes on the ceiling.
I always get excited to meet a new female entrepreneur who is also as passionate about skin like me! Thank you, Dumonde Bar for the gift!
Who is Dumonde Bar?
1) When and why did you start your business?
I started this because of my years of skin issues. I tried numerous large manufacturers type products and it either dried my skin out or my skin felt greasy and covered in chemicals. I started studying natural solutions to my skin problems in late 2018 and in 2019 developed an all natural line of skin care products.
2) What is special about your products?
I constantly improve my products and I have Canadian Consumer Safety Approval for all my products.
3) What is your background?
My background is a fashion hair stylist. I only do high end braids, twists, extensions and all natural skin care products.
I love trying different types of bubble tea and see how different cultures expand the way one makes these drinks. Thank you, Bobami for the invite!
Who is Bobami?
1) When and why did you start your business?
We are a group of two Vietnamese families who immigrated to Canada six years ago. The team comprises four members who come from diverse backgrounds, including accoutning, product management, contruction and banking. After our day jobs, we often spend our free time experimenting with different drinks and desserts, which led us to develop a keen interest in the F&B industry.
As we are reaching to a point in life where we see that we need to invest our time and energy into something that we love rather than working 9-5, we decided to start up a small business in the F&B industry, which we’re all passionate about.
2) What is special about your products?
One of the most interesting things about our product is that we wanted our menu to feature classic as well as unique drinks. We believe that classic drinks never go out of style and offer customers a familiar taste that they can rely on.
And to differentiate our drinks from other store, we develop the recipes for most of the other drinks. We went through an extensive process and trial and errors and tasting before coming up with the menu you see in store. As we originate from a tropical region, we’ve enjoyed ourselves with lots of fresh fruits and unique flavours that is really scarce here.
Guava is truly a prime example. My childhood is filled up with memories associated with guava. I ate green guava since I was 3, which is green, crunchy and tart – which is definitely not suitable for the drink you’ve tried. (- Tony Tong). But pink guava is truly a fit for its sweetness and unique flavors.
3) What else would you like to share?
When combined with the sourness of kiwi, they are really a perfect match as they complement each other. For the best taste, we try to use as much fresh ingredients as possible, which is not something other bubble tea shop offers where they use mostly powdered flavour – of course it is more economical and more operationally efficient. However, when it comes to eating and drinking, we are very demanding, so we put ourselves into the customer’s position and we believe they deserve to enjoy the high quality drinks.
Ruth Davenport was a romance novelist. She was in search of new inspiration for her next novel. Despite being a romance novelist, her own love life was empty for many years.
One day, she discovered a tradition matchmaking office situated in Ireland. She found it very interesting and decided that change of scenery was what she needed….
However, the second she got off the plane, things were very disastrous for her. From her lost suitcase to her rental car accident, she felt like this place was not her type of place…..
Opening his bar door, Sean Hughes stared at this redhead standing in the rain. After his fiancé left him years ago, he was not ready to start any relationship at all. But this redhead….
Conclusion
This novel had a few scenes that actually made me tear up. I got a bit sad at a point. Definitely enjoyed the back and forth interactions between these two!
Crocheted items are so incredibly intricate! I absolutely loved my crocheted piece by Kitty’s Handcrafted Boutique.
Who is Kitty’s Handcrafted Boutique?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
I started my business from a hobby to release pressure from research. I took part time crochet lessons for around 1 year. We began our crochet business half a year ago and found a lot of local supporters.
2) What was your background?
I work at a chemistry lab as a research assistant studying about biochips. I will continue my study in science field in the future.
3) What is special about your product?
Our products are handmade with love and we would like to bring our popular crochet patterns from my home country.
4) What else would you like to share?
Follow our instagram for latest products and throw me a DM for any custom orders.
Many years ago, I travelled to Thailand and had my first authentic Thai massage. This time, thanks to Jivaka Thai Massage, I had a chance to relive those relaxing memories!
Who is Jivaka Thai Massage?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
“I aim to distribute and demonstrate my skills & knowledge of massage therapy to people who have the same passion. Those are the reasons why Jivaka Thai Massage established in December 2022.” -Nuk Jatuporn Clark(Owner)
2) What was your background?
From my 37 years of experience as a massage instructor and therapist, I’ve realized that giving clients’ relief and wellness brings fulfilment to my spirit.
3) Some interesting facts about your services?
We are professional and certified therapists serving clients who aim to relieve pain or tension and relax their bodies. We serve clients with the best practices, techniques, service mind, and respect.
4) Is there anything else you would like to share?
Here we provide authentic Thai treatment that can benefit more than just increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension but it can effectively fix chronic pain and health conditions.
It’s the season of cherry blossoms! Imagine being surrounded by beautiful blooms outside and relaxing in its scent inside your bathtub…. Thank you, Beauty Secrets Of Japan for the treat!
Who is Beauty Secrets Of Japan?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
Soap making was my grandmother‘s business and my mom worked in it for awhile. I modified my grandmother’a recipe and rearranged ingredients. Then, I started the handmade soap making company when I came to Canada.
2) Next, what was your background?
I was born in Osaka, Japan. My longest career was in sales/customer service.
3) What are some interesting facts about your product?
All the ingredients are Japanese foods, herbs and tea. Each ingredient has skin benefits.
4) Is there anything else you would like to share?
I love what I do! I love every step from choosing ingredients to packaging and interacting with customers. I will continue to improve my recipe to make my products and keep my family legacy!
Living in North America, meant that I grew up walking around in our immense and lush old growth forests. They were part of my growing up. Picking up pine cones was also part of growing up. Therefore, I was mesmerized by Spirit Seeds’ jewelry pieces. Introducing Tristan Griffith, the lender of Spirit Seeds Pinecones. Thank you for my pieces!
Who is Spirit Seeds?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
In 2012, when I first arrived in British Columbia, Canada, one of the first things I noticed, was the energy felt in the Forest. There was a magic within nature, an energy that I had not felt before.
Such a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place, this allowed a feeling of stillness, calm and peace internally that was so new to me. I started spending a huge amount of time from this feeling of stillness.
Within the special, peaceful and quiet of the BC forest, I learnt that calm and relaxation allows an internal stillness, a calmed nervous system, and a peaceful mind. In this place of calm, one could start to listen to the true self. Hearing and feeling what you really loved and what excited you…..Following this “inner child” would bring joy, gratitude, excitement and clarity.
I developed a connection with my inner self, spirit, soul. It brought awareness to what makes me truly happy and I started to follow what I loved while chasing what lit my soul on fire. I wanted to inspire people to connect with nature, to also find this stillness inside. Eventually they could follow what they love and what makes them shine, just as I did.
Within calm and relaxation true creative expression lied…..I wanted to share this forest magic, to help others to feel this internal stillness and joy. I wanted to create something that would allow anyone to feel this energy from BC.
In 2014 I began Spirit Seeds, creating jewelry with living pine cone filled with BC seed, natural gemstones each with their own unique vibration, and lots of love. Creating jewelry that gave a living forest a way to wear at any moment. This allowed one to connect with nature at any point. It was a reminder to stay in the place of stillness, to feel and to follow what brings you excitement.
I aim to inspire and help people to grow, to connect back to nature, to connect back to the self and to connect to the world around you. Spirit seeds are more than a beautiful piece of jewelry, it’s a reminder, a community, a healing touch for the soul.
2) Next, what was your background?
I was born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand, then to Australia, then finally to Canada in 2011. I grew up in the forests, and the ocean, traveling free and wild. A deep connection to nature taught to me by my amazing father. He taught us to hug trees, that all plant could talk and that fairies were real. Both my parents encouraged me to do what I loved. This allowed me to follow my passion and to make things with my hands.
I began building lego, forts, and engineering breath contraptions for underwater. I loved to create so I studied fine furniture making, design, and then engineering in university. All this gave me the skills needed to take most of my ideas into reality.
After 3 years in Canada, I was determined to make it my forever home. Dreaming to live in the forests, traveling, creating with my hands and inspiring people to find their inner stillness. All this led me to start Spirit Seeds.
I was and still am on an interesting journey. I had to teach myself all the skills needed to make Spirit Seeds. There were no tutorial videos with so much trial and error, failures, and upsets.
However, I was doing what I loved so I just kept going as I brought me so much joy! I had to build and invent contractions and machinery specific to making these epic creations. Many different contraptions were needed as the process slowly developed. They might look simple, but each one takes around 5-6 days to create.
3) Some interesting facts about your product?
The whole process is done by hand. We have to climb 70-120 feet in order handpick this variety of pinecone. They do not drop off from the tree until they are heated or burned like a forest fire. This then activated the seeds and pinecones to grow. Thus making each Spirit Seed a Living Piece of Jewelry. Hence, the wearer is a caretaker of a potential Forest.
Each pinecone is still alive containing 50 -100 seeds. Each is harvested by hand, from the heights of 70-100 feet. This lets us selectively pick the best pinecones, while leaving 99% of the pinecones still on the tree for the future of the forest.
The pine cone has a deep connection to the pineal gland, located in the center of your brain. The gland is actually named after the pinecone, as they share the same shape. The Pineal Gland known as the Third Eye, has huge spiritual significance around the world in a multitude of cultures. These pinecones are a reminder to stay connected to the inner self, through stillness, calm, nature, relaxation. This place of stillness is where joy, gratitude and wonder lie, the inner self and child.
4) What else would you like to share?
– Every piece is handmade, every pinecone is hand collected, a huge amount of skillful handcrafting and love goes into each one. Every Spirit seed has 197 steps, all done by hand. Each taking 5 days to create, but last a lifetime.
– Each piece offers the calmness and stillness felt in the forest. This is a key part to mental help is destressing the nervous system.
– It’s a proven through many studies that 2 hours within nature a week can greatly improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
(The limited edition set is on special $79, regular $179.) Limited time offer! Click on photo for more info.
Well made gold-plated jewelry to expand your jewelry collection without breaking the bank. Thank you, Reminded Designs for the gift!
Who is Reminded Designs?
1) When and why did you start your business?
Reminded Designs is a jewelry brand founded in Squamish, British Columbia in 2011 by Christa Nilles, a self-taught jewelry designer with a passion for creating beauty in the world. With a lifelong love for design and a desire to create something meaningful, Christa discovered her passion for jewelry making and quickly became immersed in the craft.
2) What is special about your products?
Inspired by her travels around the world and the natural beauty that surrounds her in Squamish, Christa creates unique and meaningful pieces of jewelry that serve as tokens of remembrance for her customers. Each piece is crafted with care and attention to detail, using high quality materials.
3) What else would you like to share with us?
At Reminded Designs, we believe that jewelry should not only be beautiful, but also hold special significance and meaning. Our pieces are designed to evoke emotions and memories, and to serve as a reminder of the things that matter most in life. We are passionate about creativity and innovation, and we are constantly exploring new designs and techniques to create truly unique pieces of jewelry. Whether you’re looking for a simple everyday piece or a special gift for a loved one, Reminded Designs has something for everyone. Thank you for choosing Reminded Designs, and for supporting our commitment to creating a more beautiful and meaningful world.
Do you like cake? This delicious cake from Blueridge Treats was so good!
“Lapis Surabaya is a light and airy layer cake originating from Surabaya, the capital city of East Java in Indonesia. In its hometown, the cake is commonly known as “Spikoe”. This cake was first introduced during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia. Its moist and soft texture is inspired by Dutch cakes and uses local ingredients.”—- Blueridge Treats
Who is Blueridge Treats?
1) When and why did you start your business?
I couldn’t find a suitable job with my background with flexible hours, so I started the business in 2020.
2) What was your Background?
I was a engineer and public notary in Indonesia.
3) What is special about your products?
Because the process of making the Indonesian layer cake is very tedious and laborious, not many people are making this cake. We see this as an opportunity.
4) What else do you want to share?
We are rolling out new products, mainly Indonesian treats. Currently, we are introducing the Indonesian buttery cookies called Kattentongen or Langue de Chat for the Ied Mubarak hamper.
Flowers brighten the room that they are in…. Thank you, Hummingbird Florals for my arrangement!
Who is Hummingbird Floral?
1) When and why did you start your business?
Hummingbird Floral is a floral design studio based in Vancouver that offers a wide range of dried flowers and fresh flowers for celebration events. We have been in business since 2020.
2) What was your background?
We started out as a small studio in Burnaby, BC and we have grown as a company over a couple of years.
3) What is special about your products?
We now sell all sorts of flowers from Holland, Ecuador, and even local flowers. Our work is focused on floral events for weddings, private parties, and commercial events.
4) What else do you want to share?
Our approach is working with nature to create garden style designs for your special occasions all year round.
Two brothers trying to make it in the plumbing business in the real world, suddenly found themselves trapped in another alternate universe. There, they became the target of the evil Turtles and must help save the world!
Conclusion
I really enjoyed the interactions and the personality development of the two brothers. It hit hard when the father put down the brothers and their ideas for their business.
This movie had great scenes for both adults and children.
Photographers are amazing. They are able to find and capture different personalities just with a camera lense. Meet Danielle Wong Photography!
Who is Danielle Wong Photography?
1) When and why did you start your business?
It all started in high school after I picked up my grandfather’s Leica and started photographing my friends and family. Thankfully, I didn’t follow the path of a graphic designer, as I know now that I would not be as happy as I am today.
2) What is your background?
I traveled back and forth from Vancouver, New York City and Toronto, documenting everything that was going on in my life. I studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography.
I learned to love the art of photography and became influenced by my life experiences in and outside of the studio, plus the artists and everyone who has been by my side.
3) What is special about you?
I have a passion for fine art and natural beauty. I love to capture genuine emotions that portray stories of love.
I am a wife to my awesome and supportive husband, a mother to twin girls, and a lover of travel and all good food and wine. I am a full believer in enjoying life to its fullest.
I love the idea of tie-dye fabrics as it’s often a surprise when one unravels the fabric. Thank you, Hope 2 Dye Apparel for this cool shirt!
Who is Hope 2 Dye Apparel?
1) Why and when did you start your business? I have ADHD and anxiety and I have always used art as therapy. I discovered tie-dying a few years ago. So when I would wear my pieces, people started complimenting me on them and eventually people started making requests.
My aunt (@misterclarks) made upcycled rompers and sold at markets, she started inviting me to sell some of my product with her last summer, since then I participated in several markets on my own as well as with my cousin (@colour.your.heart.out).
I’m a kid, and still going through the process of growing up.
3) Some interesting facts about your product?
Each shirts is unique. I use different techniques and colours in each design. I love experimenting and using random items to make unique designs – I use things like yarn, Styrofoam balls, different thicknesses of string, different clamps, and lace.
4) Anything else you would like to share?
My grandpa just turned 71 and growing up he always wanted a tie dye shirt, but his mom would never let him because she said, “only hippies wear tie dye”.
I’m happy to let everyone know that tie dye is for everyone, not just hippies 😊 PS: My grandpa is my number 1 customer!
I love how crayons are a part of my childhood and most of my friends’ too! Thank you, Colour Your Heart Out!
Who is Colour Your Heart Out?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
I noticed a lot of broken and unused crayons going to the landfill, so I came up with an idea to upcycle the crayons. I melted them down into moulds and made NEW crayons. I started my business last summer when I started helping my mom @misterclarks and cousin @hope.2.dye.apparel at markets, I made a few crayons to sell, and eventually people started requesting lots of them!
2) Next, what was your background?
Still growing up!
3) Any interesting facts about your product?
Most of the upcycled crayons I have received are donations from restaurants, schools, and daycares.
4) Finally, anything else you would like to share?
As a young girl, I heard about the benefits of glacial clay. Thank you, Nena Glacial Skincare for the gift!
Who is Nena Glacial Skincare?
When and why did you start your business? Our mother company has been producing and supplying raw materials and formulating products for more than 30 years now. Our in-house brand, NENA just relaunched 2019. We started NENA because we wanted to create a gentle yet effective formula skincare for Canadians made out of natural ingredients.
What was your background? As mentioned, raw material and OEM is our Mother company’s background. That’s how we can assure you that NENA is of top quality. For many years, our Research and Development Team has been testing, and creating effective natural products with Glacial Oceanic Clay.
What is special about your products? Our Clay Mask contains 99% of pure clay compared to those that you find in the market like Bentonite or Kaoline Clay with 15-20% clay -All products contains 60+ minerals -All of our products has Glacial Oceanic Clay or one of it’s derivatives (eg Glacial Oceanic Water) -We are the First Clay-based Skincare brand -All of our products contains 90% up to 99% natural ingredients
The name, A Quill And An Unicorn, has a whimsical ring to it! Thank you for the gift!
Who is A Quill and A Unicorn?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
I started my business about a year ago. I started making candles and jewelry as an outlet to help relax me after a long day. I discovered that I really enjoyed it. I wanted to share that joy with others and so, A Quill and a Unicorn was born.
2) Next, what was your background?
I have been in the customer service industry for the past 15 years and the medical industry for 5 years.
3) What are some interesting facts about your products?
It is my products range. I don’t have one genre in specific. Like myself, I love random, fun, and strange things.
4) Finally, is there anything else you would like to share?
I love to meet new people and to engage with them through my work. Whether it be my candles or jewelry, I love seeing people light up with happiness when they see something that they like!
Have you heard of sake in a facial mask? What a cool idea! Thank you, Sakeglow for this gift!
Who is Sakeglow?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
I was an aesthetician in Canada who likes to use natural products that are good for skin and environment. I am also proud to be Japanese and use traditional Japanese methods using natural products like rice and sake. I found that sake has so many benefits for your skin and created a Sake mask using clay and other natural ingredients. When I tried it for the first time, I was amazed how hydrated and smooth my skin felt. At that point I decided to start my sake mask business.
2) What was your background?
Born in Japan. Went to esthetics school in Vancouver. I’m a mom raising 2 boys trying to have a natural healthy life!
3) Interesting facts about your product?
My product uses Sakekasu which is a byproduct of the sake-making process, combining it with kaolin clay and arrowroot powder to create an all natural product.
Imagine wearing a piece of artwork on your neck… that is what Naked Silver Designs is about. Thank you, Naked Silver Designs for the gift!
Who is Naked Silver Designs?
1) When and why did you start your business?Naked Silver Designs was born out of my love for sculpting and my years of experience apprenticing with an incredibly gifted and skilled jewelry designer ~ my mother.
During the time period that most of us were staying at home due to Covid, I decided to learn how to sculpt with precious metal clay, and incorporate that into my designs, which had always been a dream of mine. When I started sculpting, it was for the healing aspect and the bliss that it brought to my life, during such a stressful period for all of us. I ended up applying to artisan markets, and having lots of success there, and I am now in both the Gibsons Public Art Gallery and the Coastal Gallery, which is a private co-op art gallery in Gibsons, BC. I have also built a home studio that will be open for visitors starting in June.
2) What is your background?
I have been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years, and I still am, so I am enjoying having two careers that I love!
My one-of-a-kind pendants are hand-sculpted from precious metal silver clay, which is a unique material that is made up of pure silver particles suspended in an organic binder. The process of working with precious metal silver clay begins by sculpting the clay into the desired form. The silver clay is then left to dry completely before firing.
Once the piece is dry, it is meticulously sanded and carved to further shape, remove imperfections and add intricate detail; it can then be fired using a kiln or torch. This process removes the organic binder and causes the silver particles to fuse together, creating a solid metal piece that is .999 pure silver. The firing process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours, depending on the size and thickness of the piece.
3) What is special about your products?
After firing, the piece will need to undergo a finishing process to remove any rough edges or imperfections. Once the piece is finished, it can be worn as a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. This process is environmentally friendly, as it produces less waste than traditional metalworking techniques.
4) What else would you like to share?
I have a website under construction, nakedsilverdesigns.com, but in the meantime you can find many of my designs on Instagram.
Desserts often to brighten a gloomy day. However, I prefer ones that aren’t overly sweet. That’s how I would describe the sweet creations of Homemade Bakery by ZaZa. Thank you for your gift!
Who is Homemade Bakery by Zaza?
1) When and why did you start your business?I started my business 7 years ago in Peru.
Seven months ago, we have restarted here in British Columbia, with a Peruvian style.
2) What are your specialties?
Our specialties are: alfajores, cakes, cookies and lemon pie.
Welcome to my update on my venture to learning Japanese with Miproduction. In my most recent lesson through Zoom, I joined Misaki Sensei and another female student for a lesson. Luckily for my basic skills in hiragana characters recognition, it made the lesson easier to follow along.
To be honest, speaking out loud during the verbal exercises could be very intimidating, as I would worry about being judged for my struggles with long phrases. It was very helpful to have Misaki Sensei to encourage and to support with each phrase. Sometimes I felt like my tongue was in a knot!
Silliness aside, I found it very helpful to get comfortable speaking and practicing my spoken Japanese.
In this fourth movie, John Wick was after the High Table. The price tag on his back was going higher and higher. Therefore, he was determined to assassin them all! Unfortunately, it wasn’t going to that easy.
The Marquis from the High Table needed him to disappear, so he sent one of Wick’s old time friends, Caine, to go after Wick.
Conclusion
I watched this movie in the AVX theatre, where the seats would move and jolt along with the fight scenes. Water would spray and the experience was immersive.
As expected, the fight scenes were beautifully choreographed with some comedic dialogue thrown in occasionally. Some of my favourite iconic movie legends, Donnie Yen and Hiroyuki Sanada, plus Keanu Reeves really made my heart beat faster than I could ever imagined….
I admire people who work with wood. Wood is such a beautiful medium. Thank you, Jenns Woodwork for this lovely piece!
Who is Jenns Woodwork?
There is also a bit of a story to that live edge maple piece. The tree was located in the backyard of my fathers house on Vancouver island. Some squirrels nestled into one of the crotches of the tree and sadly the tree began to die. My dad tried everything to save the tree and keep it healthy, however the disease made its way to the roots and the poor maple tree was dying off. My Uncle was called in to assess the felling of the tree, as he has worked in forestry for many years.
—-Story behind this charcuterie board
Hi! I’m James Enns
I’m the owner of Jenns Woodworks, a small studio/workshop. I’m drawn to the prospect of taking raw materials and forming them into something truly unique, inspiring, useful and beautiful.
Whether the piece is a painting, a desk, a table or some of my smaller items. I strive to deliver quality and perfection. I enjoy being able to channel my creativity into my work and deliver stunning pieces of art to my clients.
If you have a project in mind, contact me so we can make it happen together.
Have you heard of permanent jewelry? What an interesting concept! Thank you, Get Fused for the introduction!
Who is Get Fused?
1) When and why did you start the business?
Hi, I’m Angela!
The Crystal curator & owner of Aura Oddities & Co Founder of Get Fused. AURA Oddities went from a dream to reality in fall of 2020 after moving to the Fraser Valley the year prior and leaving my corporate job behind.
After going through a difficult chapter in my own life, I reconnected with my spiritual self and began to move past the trauma with the help of the healing abilities of crystals and meditation. This is how the concept of AURA was born, with a mission to share the power of crystal & inner healing with others and connect with a community that I am proud to be apart of!
—Angela Rose
Hi, I’m Jessica!
The maker behind Dug and Mary Designs & Co Founder of Get Fused. Crystals have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I have always dabbled in Jewellery making but in 2014 I took a wire wrapping course with my mom. I stuck with it for a while and although I enjoyed it, I was still looking for my passion process. Then, in 2015 I discovered electroforming. I was hooked from the start!
Malas are a relatively new addition to my crystal jewelry repertoire. Together with my electroformed pieces, I have created a unique, handmade, high quality jewelry line that is popular with people of all ages across all walks of life.
—Jessica Corderio
2) What is special about your products?
Get Fused aims to bring you a unique & innovative approach to permanent jewelry. Offering both mobile & boutique services, they create an experience no matter where you are! Get Fused is more than just a bracelet, it’s a vibe. Offering Oracle Pulls with each service, curated crystal shopping, unique designer jewelry & much more. Get Fused isn’t just about the jewelry, it’s about the experience!
I love the name “Shameless Buns”! It makes me smile when I repeat it…. Thank you for the special treat!
Who Is Shameless Buns?
When and why did you start your business? We started Shameless because we saw an opportunity to highlight Filipino food in a new and exciting way! Filipinos are one of the fastest growing populations in Canada with very little culinary representation. We designed our concept to be fun, delicious and approachable for everyone!
What was your background? Matt has a very eclectic background consisting of acting, marketing and sales. He caught the entrepreneur bug and decided to take his love of food and do one of the craziest things you can do! Start a food business! Corvette worked in retail management for many top global brands. Matt convinced her to quit her cushy career and go all in on a food truck.
What is special about your products? Our sinigang Chicharon is an homage to every Filipinos favourite tamarind soup – Sinigang! One of our team members created it on when he was playing around in the kitchen and the rest is history.
Shameless Buns has a brick and mortar restaurant in Vancouver and 2 food trucks! We are hoping to expand all over Canada and become Jollibee 2.0!
Spices add excitement to life! I love that they can change up everything from sweet to savoury in the kitchen. Thank you, Mae’s Seasonings!
Who is Mae‘s Seasonings?
1) When and why did you start your business?
Well I started these products when I was a professional chef managing kitchens. They were so popular, so I started this business when Covid hit as I got laid off. It gave me the time to concentrate on this.
The reason I started making them is I couldn’t find any to order that had full flavours with low salt my blends are full flavoured with a extremely low salt content .
2) What is special about your products?
They are all naturally gluten free and additive free. Other facts : I have a few very original like chipotle cocoa and maple garlic that are extremely popular.
Pretty cookies are like works of art. Thank you, Homemade By Harris!
Who is Homemade By Harris?
Why and when did you start your business? I launched Homemade By Harris in September 2021. I fell in love with decorating cookies and I wanted to create a space where I could really focus on that.
What was your background? I always knew I wanted to be a baker. I did the Baking and Pastry Arts: Patisserie program at VCC in 2010 and have been working in bakeries ever since.
What was special about your products? What I love most about my cookies is how versatile they are. A simple cookie dough can be turned into an endless array of designs. It allows me to be creative and work with my customers to design a cookie set that fits the theme of their event. My recipe can also be made Vegan, and gluten friendly!
What else would you like to share? While Homemade By Harris is primarily decorated sugar cookies, I do have a line of non decorated cookies as well that is always being added to. Right now I have a Classic Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Lemon Coconut, Double Chocolate Caramel M&M, and a Vegan Confetti Cookie.
Healthy snacks definitely help me when I am on the road. Thank you, The Hangry Unicorn for sending my these delicious and healthy snacks!
Who Is The Hangry Unicorn?
1) Why and when did you start your business?
Hangry Unicorn Snacks is an innovative snack business started in 2022 by Asian-Canadian female entrepreneurs with a passion for food, healthy & beauty.
2) What was your background?
Originally born & raised in Hong Kong, Vyvyan & Esther have been best friends and are professionally successful in other fields (i.e. lawyer + HR Director!) in Vancouver prior to deep-diving together in the food manufacturing industry.
It is our dream to combine our skills and talents to bring into production a variety of magically delicious snacks that satisfy daily hangry cravings & WOW the taste buds of discerning foodies at the same time. Our goal is to create super tasty treats with wholesome, organic ingredients, coupled with the added health benefits of beauty-stimulating nutrients such as Collagen, Omega-3 and Biotin.
3) What is special about your products?
Hangry Unicorn Snack Bars contain at least 1 gram of Hydrolyzed Collagen per bar – so that you can enjoy a guilt-free snack while feeling energized & looking fabulous!
Hangry Unicorn Collagen+ Bars come in 3 delicious flavours:
A) Milk Chocolate x Whole Nuts Bar (Collagen+) – $4.99/bar
B) Tropical Fruit x Coconut Bar (Collagen+) – $4.99/bar
C) Dark Cocoa x Hazelnut Bar (Collagen+) – $4.99/bar
Q: What’s so magical about Hangry Unicorn’s Collagen-Infused Snacks?
A: Collagen is a super-power protein that provides our skin with youthful elasticity and hydration. It is also proven to relieve joint pain, increase muscle mass and prevent bone loss. As we age, the breakdown of collagen speeds up in our bodies and it gets harder for us to produce more collagen. Collagen supplements have been shown to contribute to healthier hair and nails, both in strength, thickness and rate of growth.
Q: What options do you have for Plant-based / Vegan / Vegetarian snack consumers?
A: Our Hangry Unicorn Plant-Based Cookies contains Vegan Collagen Booster to help boost the body’s natural collagen production, and help reduce the rate of breakdown of the collagen protein.
I love the spicy feeling ginger gives me. It warms me to the core! Thank you, Gingerdog for sharing these with me!
Who is Gingerdog?
Hi Vivian, here’s the answers to your questions. I’ve answered them all 🙂
1) Why and when did you start your business?
My husband has always been a big fan of ginger and was on the hunt for a ginger shot that packed a punch, but was unable to find one in the market. The available options were either too sour, too bitter, or simply not potent enough. That’s when I decided to experiment with creating my own ginger shot. After finding the perfect recipe, I knew that there were others out there who would appreciate it just as much as my husband did. In June 2022, I started selling my ginger shots at the Burnaby Farmers Market and was delighted to find that we sold out on our very first day at the market.
2) Next,what was your background?
I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from SFU Beedie School of Business, and after an internship at Ericsson in Vancouver, I decided to move to London, England. During my time there, I had the opportunity to work as the Head of HR at a health tech venture company.
3) Some interesting facts about your product?
If you’re someone who craves the strong, spicy taste of ginger with added health benefits, then GingerDog’s Ginger Booster is the perfect choice for you. Our ginger shot is the only one on the market with a potent ginger flavor, complimented by the sweetness of apple and acerola cherry. We’re proud to use just four wholesome ingredients and absolutely no added water, sugar or preservatives, ensuring that you get the best quality and taste in every sip.
Our ginger shots come in both single and multi-shot bottles. The recommended daily dose is a single shot, which provides natural health benefits for both immunity and digestion. We take pride in using only organic Peruvian ginger, which provides a pleasant kick and enhances the overall taste of our ginger shots.
4) Finally, anything else you would like to share?
We’re incredibly grateful for the support and love we’ve received from both local supermarkets and customers, which has allowed us to expand and grow our business. Currently, our products are available in 25 different retailers, as listed in the link below. We’re thrilled to share that we’ll soon be available at Nature’s Fare markets within the next few weeks, enabling us to reach ginger enthusiasts in the Okanagan area. We couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity.
Ever wonder what a Bellini smells like in a candle? That’s what Relit Yourself candles has… a Bellini candle! Thank you for the gift!
Who is Relit Yourself Candles & Co?
1) Why and when did you start your business? I started Relit Yourself in October 2021. I LOVE candles and my usual go to place to buy candles didn’t have a Canadian website at the time. My husband had a great idea and suggested I make my own and that they can be cleaner since our daughter and one of our dogs have some environmental allergies.
2) What was your background? I’m an HR Guru! I knew absolutely nothing about candles until I did a deep dive. I wouldn’t call myself an expert but I’m pretty damn close to being one 🙂
3) Any interesting facts about your product? Our candles are 100% PURE soy wax. That means there aren’t any additives added. We use rich fragrance oils that are BOTH paraben and phthalate free We use cotton lead free wicks for a cleaner burn, no dyes and you can reuse your candle vessels.
Even though I’m the face of Relit Yourself, I’m not alone. My husband and daughter help behind the scenes and we do everything ourselves from pouring the wax, labelling, shipping etc…and we absolutely love it!
4) Is there anything else you would like to share? Check out our website and stay tuned for what we have in store for 2023! We appreciate all the love and support.
Ever wonder what to use to give your canine friend a bath? Check out Jettsy Naturals! Thank you for the gift.
Who is Jettsy Naturals?
Why and when did you start your business? I started the business in June of 2021. I started because my dog has allergies and I was struggling to find a product that was safe for her.
What was your background? I learned on how to calculate recipes from my mom who has been a formulating handcrafted soap for years and had much experience.
What is special about your products? We PH test each batch to ensure it’s safe for dogs
Anything else you want to share? Auditioned for Dragon’s Den!
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