– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk with some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. Born William Alexander Smith in 1825, de […]
Conversations From the Past: Amor de Cosmos
– by Michael Forbes – Our radio station Ocean 985 is giving away family vacations to Hawaii this month and it got me daydreaming about a cavewoman, a car wash and Don Ho. Before you question my state of mind, please let me explain. The first time we flipped our flops on the sands of
– by Hans Tammemagi – This is the last in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. As Dr. Mitra Hashemi toured me around the Coast Dental Cinic, I could tell that she was not only very proud of the modern, attractive facility,
In Good Health: Dr. Mitra Hashemi: Bright Smile and Dedication
You’ll be amazed how sweet garlic tastes once it has been pickled. ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp celery seeds 2 cups white wine vinegar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup whole garlic cloves, peeled 1 large red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced Place the mustard and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag, tied up
Garden to Table: Pickled Garlic
– by Susan Simosko – Friends & Neighbours is a column about the people who quietly enrich our lives personally and collectively every day. They distinguish themselves by the incredible things they do, whether or not we even notice. It is my pleasure to introduce you to a few of these remarkable people and to share
Friends & Neighbours: Down and Dirty Make a Difference!
