Pumpkin Cookies

Here is an easy recipe for those with an Autumn sweet tooth. You will need these ingredients: Dough: 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp. pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp. salt optional 1 T. orange zest Icing: 1/4…Read more »

Vancouver, BC

Downtown Coal Harbor was once a shipyard for the industrial center and was also close to the railway terminus. Now it’s a haven for watching  float planes take off and for watching boats pass by. There are numerous waterfront pubs and small stores along the seawall. Stroll along Water Street and you’ll enter Gas Town.…Read more »

The Culprit Sepsis

Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals. It is the body’s response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations, and death. Sepsis affects over 26 million people worldwide each year. The risk of sepsis can be reduced by practicing good hygiene and staying current with vaccinations. While sepsis…Read more »