Flavour

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon - Nothing says summer to me like firing up the grill, cracking open a bottle of wine and leisurely enjoying a wonderful dinner outside. Best of all, the cook and the guests or family are right there, enjoying the process together. I have always loved barbecuing as it

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Some farms feature modern, state-of-the-art equipment. This local farm takes pride in the past, including the daily use of a 75-year-old tractor! Situated off Meadowbank Road in Central Saanich, Rosemeade Farms, owned by R. Norman (Norrie) and Rose Spencer, is a picturesque property where heritage

by Lindsay Dault, Country Bee Honey Farm | photo by Janis Jean Photography - Whether baking, grilling or roasting, honey makes an amazing addition to so many of your regular recipes. Did you know that honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil? Being a naturally hygroscopic food, honey absorbs moisture from its surroundings. This

by Jo Barnes | photos courtesy Cascadia Seaweed - When it comes to farming, the magic happens under the ground. But with some farms, it takes place under the sea. Taking its name from the region where its product grows, Sidney's Cascadia Seaweed is a new aquaculture business that is creating opportunities for coastal communities

by Matt Jackson, The Sidney Chef | photo by Janis Jean Photography - Nothing signals the arrival of spring like fresh asparagus at the market. The incredibly flavourful vegetable has a relatively short growing season that peaks between April and the end of May. But whether you boil, bake or sauté it, this easy-to-cook vegetable