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APRIL 30TH, 2008 HAPPY CHICKEN “Large breasts, long legs, little fat, French ancestry.”

Sounds like a tasty classified ad, but when a Redbro chicken from B.C.'s Polderside Farms shows up, the guy might be surprised.

We suggest the following method for roasting (so at least there will be a great dinner when he finally gets a real date).

Perfect Roast Chicken Wash and dry one Polderside Farms organic chicken (4-5 pounds) Slide ½ T butter underneath the skin of each breast Cut an organic lemon in half and put in

APRIL 29TH, 2008 GRAY MATTERS Is your guy stuck in a clothing conundrum? Before he rushes out for some hot pink shorts at American Apparel, it might be time to step in.

Get him out of his sartorial rut at Gastown's hottest new store, Roden Gray.

The Italian-made white leather sneakers from local line Wings + Horns are fresh for spring, or splash out for their brilliant collaboration with Dayton—distressed and worn-in looking service boots worthy of Johnny Depp.

Beautiful organic cotton T-shirts come Father's Day

APRIL 28, 2008 WAXING POETIC Like leggings and New Kids on the Block, certain relics from the '80s are simply destined for a 21st-century comeback.

Lately, we've come to realize the profound meaning of “wax on, wax off” at the new Dona Lucia Esthetics Salon, where "The Brazilian Queen" Lucia Serpa performs near-painless, near-miraculous bikini waxes for only $25 a pop.

Five to ten minutes are all that's required for the lightning-quick treatment, practically guaranteeing your day—and your nether regions—will

APRIL 26TH, 2008 MUSIC TO YOUR EARS Baby Beluga begone!

The Barenaked Ladies come to the rescue with their fist kids CD, Snacktime that drops May 6.

Full of laugh-out-loud lyrics (“I have some orange pants/I wear them when I dance/But I don't get out much anymore”), classic BNL rhyming (“Ribbit, ribbit, it's a tadpole exhibit”), and silliness (“I don't speak Chinese but I do parle Francais, in fact I parled some today…”).

We paraphrase but you get the idea. Trust us, just buy it.

Preorder the CD ($10 with free shipping until April 28) at www.bnlmusic.com

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APRIL 25TH, 2008 POD PEOPLE Admit it: Making your morning espresso is more of a chore than a charm.

But since we discovered Nespresso, who have recently opened a gorgeously sleek and Euro store downtown, mornings are worth waking up for.

We love the sleek "Le Cube" machine in titanium ($349) and the store's tasting bar that helps you select from a wide range of espressos with tasting notes ranging from cocoa to lemon.

Pop in a pod, press a button, and voila, perfect espresso every time.

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MOM'S THE WORD Sure a hand-painted rock was the perfect Mother's Day gift (when you were in kindergarten), but this year, try to make up for the

APRIL 24TH, 2008 ISLAND LIFE In less than an hour for less than $50, you can be transported from downtown desk to oceanfront deck at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa on Vancouver Island. The only question left is which weekend to go.

do Notice the stunning Sea Shepherd artwork in the lobby on your way out to stroll the seawall and charming little town, Sidney-by-the-Sea. Then settle back on your sunny deck with that first edition of Lady Chatterly's Lover you scored (the town is known for its bookstores) and sip a little Road 13 Red.

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APRIL 23RD, 2008 ART SMART You've most likely longed for haute couture, but what about haute peinture?

Coined to describe the process of commissioning contemporary paintings, haute peinture is B.C. artist Tanya Slingsby's specialty. The Zak Posen of the art world, her work already adorns Holt Renfrew and Chambar and judging by the buzz at opening night of her atelier (kudos on the grapefruit cocktails) bespoke masterpieces have found their market.

After all, when you've just spent a fortune on the house of your dreams, a made-to-measure

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