Words Richard Hope From deep in the Okanagan to Salt Spring Island, two women are defining what it means to make wine in British Columbia. Each has distinct philosophies, yet both are pushing the boundaries of what this young region can achieve. I had the opportunity to meet with Séverine Pinte at Enotecca (home to [...]

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner International Women’s Day always feels a little personal to me because when I look back on my journey as an entrepreneur, I can clearly see how every role I’ve had in life helped shape the way I lead today – as a daughter, a mother and perhaps a grandmother [...]

Words Colleen Glencross, Cakes by Colleen Photo Janis Jean As the weather warms and the days grow a little brighter, I always look forward to the shift in orders – from decadent, rich desserts to lighter, brighter flavours and designs. I chose lemons for this month’s One Food, Three Ways for the fresh flavour and [...]

Words Connie Dunwoody On aging, time changes, and the quiet urgency of now. The clocks do their quiet, bossy dance twice a year. One Sunday they leap forward like a caffeinated squirrel, another they slump back like a cat reclaiming a warm cushion. We grumble, we yawn, we reset the microwave and the oven, give [...]