Flavour

Words Richard Hope The Cowichan Valley is one of the smallest wine regions in Canada. British Columbia has around 12,000 acres under vine, and the valley accounts for fewer than 300 of them. It sits in the rain shadow of the Olympics and the southern Island ranges, which gives it a surprisingly dry growing season

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography I love tacos, as I’m all about condiments. For me, taco fillings are just a conduit for all of the good things you pile on top. And the bonus with this recipe? These tacos are pretty darn healthy. And vegetarian. Every time I make this meal (and it’s

Words & Photos Shelley Tice This summer, our family spent a month travelling through Italy. We saw ancient cities, wandered through villages, climbed towers, swam in thermal pools and walked more kilometres than we could count. But one of our favourite ways to understand each place was much simpler: we ate our way through it.

Words Richard Hope This time of year is great for a walk up to Phyllis Park in East Victoria. Just off Arbutus Road, Ten Mile Point drops away in front of you and the water opens up. The San Juans sit out to the east, and on a clear afternoon Mount Baker perches majestically on

Words Dan Cunningham, Head Chef, The Surly Mermaid Photo Janis Jean I chose squid for my ingredient based on its availability in our oceans and the fact that it’s an oceanwise product. Most people only attribute calamari to its range of dishes, but Humboldt squid is a versatile protein that, if handled correctly, can be

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Peaches have always been a favourite part of the late summer stone fruit season here in our home. A million years ago when my husband and I were still dating, I found out that he really liked peaches, the ones you buy in tin cans from a grocery

Words Richard Hope When I first arrived in B.C. three years ago, I couldn't believe the variety of wines available locally. One type caught my eye that I had never heard of. Meritage wines (pronounced to rhyme with "heritage") are a New World category of wines made in the Bordeaux style, though under European Union

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It’s not always easy organizing a picnic or figuring out a warm weather meal. I do enjoy a classic sandwich when I’m on the go, but if you’re looking for another option then this Thai Chicken Salad ticks off a lot of boxes. It has everything you need

Words Paul Moran, Sixty Forty, Ancient Dunes Photo tymo creative Black Sesame & Ginger Dressing (Yield: approx. 1.2 litres; 6 week shelf life) Ingredients 1 cup (225g) tahini 1 cup (225g) white miso 1/2 cup (112g) sugar 1 tbsp (11g) nutritional yeast 2 tbsp (34g) lime juice 1/2 cup (112g) pickled ginger 1/4 cup (56g)

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography I’ve been lucky enough over the years to travel to Greece a few times. It’s glorious. But even if we can’t journey to our favourite places, we can indulge ourselves on a warm West Coast summer evening and pretend we have landed on foreign shores with a flavourful