Local Urban Bites Blog

We have been going through quite the heat wave here in Victoria! With temperatures soaring and air-conditioning in short supply, we've compiled a list of our favourite treats to keep you cool at home, at work, or at the beach. No oven required! Please be warned though, these are not...

Moderation and Knowledge - Two Weapons in Your Arsenal  Moderation is key but having the knowledge to make well-informed decisions about portion control can be the difference between over-eating and leading a healthy lifestyle. While we are always striving to make delicious and nutritious meals, balancing them with acceptable calorie...

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your kids this Family Day? These cake pops have a kid-friendly activity literally every step of the way. Plus, you'll impress everyone with what looks like a very tricky treat to make (disclaimer: they're not!). Cake pops seem to be...

We’re not talking about fixing the odd thing around the house or saving money on cleaning services by doing it yourself each week (although why not pay someone to clean, so you don’t have to)! We’re talking about dinner time in all its glory! We know that the kitchen can...

Fancy Cooking Terms Explained Ever been to a dinner party and the topic of cooking came up? Now you can keep up on all the fancy cooking terms and maybe teach your friends and family a few things they haven't heard of!  Sit down and get your pen and paper! Here's...

Wondering what's in season on Vancouver Island and where you might be able to get some of these delicious ingredients? Check out Island Farm Fresh! They've got a comprhensive list of great local farms and markets you can visit this summer! And... if you're wondering what's in season right now, we've created...

Are you looking for a fun project to do with your kids over the long weekend? Or maybe you want to stretch your baking skills and give yourself a delicious challenge over the weekend? We know it's going to be sunny this weekend (please weather gods, us poor Victorians surely...

Today we're bringing you a recipe inspired by one of Spring's (and Vancouver Island's) most promininent fruit offerings- rhubarb! Generally, when we think of rhubarb we think of pie (which is awesome!), but sometimes we don't always have the time or the motivation to make an entire pie. That's why...

We decided to bring you a show-stopping dessert to wow your family and guests this weekend, but also keep you from spending hours and hours in the kitchen. It's carrot cake meets cheesecake to create the perfect Easter or Spring dessert.  This cake not only looks spectacular, it tastes devine and...