– by Barry Mathias – This is the second in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. The word charcuterie refers to the art of preparing various meats, especially pork, in order to present them in attractive ways; the French word for a person who prepares […]
Four Quarters Meats: Establishing a Reputation in Charcuterie
– by Barry Mathias – Those who live full-time on an island will know you can never be bored. Apart from the fact that there are enough meetings to satisfy your most voracious need for information, there are also unlimited numbers of ‘get-out-there-and do-it’ groups that pander to your most secret desires. So, with a
Island Life: The Joys and Perils of Island Organizations
– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Propped up against a mountain of cushions and pillows, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings playing quietly on the radio, I thank heaven for the modern convenience of a laptop. Three cats – a pair of black ‘n whites and one vociferous Siamese – keep me warm. It’s raining outside, which
– by Barry Mathias – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. “My passion is beauty,” says Katie Kroeker, who, with her husband and business partner Merle Kroeker, established Pacific Ridge Landscapes in Sidney just a year
Pacific Ridge Landscapes: Designing the Perfect Garden
– by Steve Sheppard – Now, I am a self-proclaimed coffee lover as many of you are too, and when I worked as a Barista I found it fascinating to listen to the customer’s personal story of how and why each of them loved coffee. Their reasons were broad. I’ve put together a short list
Smell the Coffee: The Famous Addicts of Coffee
