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Island Dish: Lemon Verbena and Ginger Sorbet

June 28, 2021

by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts As I walk into the greenhouse after a long winter I long for the intoxicating fragrance of lemon verbena. I hope my plants have made it through a rough winter. The plants require protection in the winter and need to be covered in leaves and nestled close […]

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OFF THE VINE – Your Flight With Dad: Lining Up Some Picnic & BBQ Drops

May 25, 2021

by Tania Tomaszewska - Looking forward to family picnics and barbies (when it's safe to do so, of course)? Pondering some gift ideas for dad which fall into the libations category? How about a "virtual flight" somewhere off the Island? Here's a few picks which could pair nicely with your plans and get you started.

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LIVING OFF THE LAND – Cascadia Seaweed: Cultivating a New Crop for Change

May 18, 2021

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

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FROM THE KITCHEN – Perfectly Imperfect

May 18, 2021

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - I'm not afraid of pastry. I will also admit, however, that it has gotten the better of me on a number of occasions, but so far I've managed to maintain a fairly cordial relationship with this sometimes tricky baking staple. That's not to say that

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Asparagus Three Ways

April 27, 2021

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

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