Flavour

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography These are the cupcakes I have made for myself for the past few birthdays. I think they’re fabulous and, with a few colourful decorations, they’re perfect as a springtime treat. I know that coconut may not be everyone’s favourite, but it’s a light, somewhat unexpected choice in terms [...]

Words Richard Hope When someone talks about value in wine, it usually means one of two things: either they are trying to convince you that a $12 bottle is secretly as good as one that costs three times as much (probably not), or the word "value" is a polite cover for "cheap." Neither is particularly

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 Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When I first tried making a sheet pan meal, it was a revelation. It’s everything you need all on one pan; it’s a glorious dinner option. And for March, as you know I love an appropriately seasonally-themed meal, I’ve got another recipe that you could use for St.

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography I have always thought that Lava Cakes were quite a sexy, sort of dramatic dessert. After all, cutting them open and having chocolate ooze out onto a dessert plate is a gorgeous way to end a meal. What most people don’t know about this treat is that it’s

Crafted by Food & Beverage Director Aaron Turner & Chef de Cuisine Kelley Storey (Brentwood Bay Resort) Photo Janis Jean Earthy, comforting, and perfectly suited to the colder months, delicata squash from North Star Organics celebrates the beauty of winter cooking. Grown less than 10 kilometres from Brentwood Bay Resort, this seasonal ingredient brings warmth

Words Richard Hope Valentine's Day approaches, and I’m back at Vessel staring at a wall of sparkling wine. With a huge selection to choose from, if you’re like me, it can be a bit of a minefield. There is an extensive range of sparkling wines available, from locally made Charme de l'Île in B.C. to

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography If you’re like me, you spend the first three-quarters of January correcting yourself as to what the date is. It’s not 2025 anymore; it’s a whole new ball game. I’m not one of those people who believes that I am going to suddenly change all of my old

Words Richard Hope Dry January has always struck me as needlessly punitive. The concept, launched by British charity Alcohol Change UK in 2013, asks wine lovers to abandon one of life's great pleasures during the year's most miserable month. It's a hard sell, even if the health benefits are real. But here's the thing: the