by Cathy Scott, Departures Travel – Although often thought of as one of the world’s most delicious cuisines, Italian food has surprisingly simple ingredients. Most of the cuisine has evolved from what the local resourceful cooks could afford to buy or grow themselves. From plentiful olives, lemons, garlic and tomatoes to the decadent truffle, the […]
Globehopping – Italy: A Culinary Journey
by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – With the culinary focus of this issue, I thought it appropriate to touch on how our relationship with food shifts as we enter our senior years. Our once voracious appetites and insatiable food cravings seem to peter out as we age; along with, for many seniors, our passion and
The Golden Years – Aging Presents Culinary Challenges Unique to Seniors
by Muffet Billyard-Leake, Muffet & Louisa – In our busy lives today, we often find that less is more. As we fill our days with work and activities, there is a nostalgia for simplicity and comfort. We hold small intimate dinner parties rather than big parties, making time to see family and friends without a
In Fashion – The Casual Dining Trend
by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
Living Off the Land – Ireland Farms: Science: The Formula for a Fantastic Farm
by Karen Morgan, Executive Director, SPHHF – Recently my brother was diagnosed with dementia. Since discussion of dementia has become ubiquitous, my first response was “we have to deal with something as we age.” However, as I researched the condition and caregivers’ needs, I became both worried for my brother and concerned for our community.
Inside Out – Dealing with Dementia
