Monthly Archives: January 2014

B.Com Checkpoint.

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Joanna Chan

For some reason I’ve always thought of the degree (B.Com) I’ve been working toward is comprised of just plain common knowledge. Of course when I’m calculating stock prices or running excel models to find optimal price points based on past … Continue reading →

Posted in Applying the B. Com | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Roasted Root Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joanna Chan

When I saw the picture of MarinMama’s Roasted Sweet Potato Farro Salad I knew instantly that I wanted to recreate it. The salad and its ingredient list looked like something straight from Fresh (my favourite vegetarian restaurant in downtown Toronto). … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Bit of Integrated Re-Branding: Gift of Coffee by Tim Hortons

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Joanna Chan

When I think of Tim Hortons the following come to mind: hockey family sharing double double donuts Timbits Sidney Crosby convenience affordable cross country (despite the variety of options offered at fast-food stops on XC trips I always order either … Continue reading →

Posted in Applying the B. Com | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Perfect Sandwich: the Turkey-Apple-Avocado Trio

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Joanna Chan

Growing up I hated sandwiches. I used to dread lunch time if I knew my lunch bag contained a sandwich. My mom grew up in Hong Kong and her idea of a sandwich was a piece of ham in between … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2014 IIHF Championships Hosted by Sweden – the Canadian Connection in Ad Space

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Joanna Chan

Due to the crazy iced-over roads near my parents’ home during the holidays I resorted to running indoors at a nearby gym to avoid a) breaking anything b) irritating my hypermobile SI joint . Country music alone couldn’t withstand the … Continue reading →

Posted in Applying the B. Com, Quick Thought | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment