Flavour

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography My friend wouldn't let me leave her garden without taking a zucchini. My neighbour left zucchinis for me at the door. There was no escaping it: it was time to get inspired by zucchini. I grew up eating zucchini as it was easy to cultivate. There were

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