After 11 years of bringing you local reporting, the team behind the Vancouver Observer has moved on to Canada's National Observer. You can follow Vancouver culture reporting over there from now on. Thank you for all your support over the years!
English graduate from UBC with a background in journalism and literature. As the Food Editor for the Vancouver Observer, Vanessa combines her passion for baking and cooking with her love of writing. Follow me on twitter for food updates at at vcyee1088 and check out my personal baking blog at: rainykitchen.blogspot.ca.
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