by Cassidy Nunn – Nestled just up from the ocean in Central Saanich is the beautiful 10-acre Sea Cider Farm where Kristen Needham, founder/owner/cider master, is living out her dream of producing certified organic apple cider for both the local market and further abroad. I had the chance to go behind the scenes at Sea
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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by Cassidy Nunn – I’m continually amazed at the abundance of local farms, wineries, cideries, distilleries, restaurants and caterers we are blessed with here on Vancouver Island, who make farming, producing and eating local a priority and a way of life. Featuring many of these amazing local businesses is the annual Feast of Fields –
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by Chris Compton – I’ll admit it: I hate making breakfast. I would rather drink a cup of coffee and begin my day than spend the time to make breakfast. Unfortunately, that is not a healthy choice and it leads to snacking later in the day. I don’t know if it really is the most
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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By Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – The summer brings us hot days, barbecues with friends and copious opportunities to socialize and celebrate. With this comes food-related activities that don’t necessarily mean healthy choices. Research released in 2017 by the Public Health Agency of Canada states that 64% of
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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by Laura Waters, Snowdon House – A very close friend recently lost her battle with cancer and I am so missing her. Her ability to fight back was amazing, and it was always with a smile. She was a breath of fresh air and she will always be missed. We met many years ago when
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by Cassidy Nunn – A bee hive humming and buzzing with the activity of thousands of bees constantly zipping in and out is not the first place I’d think of as being a peaceful, relaxing getaway, but for Lindsay Dault, co-owner and bee keeper at Urban Bee on West Saanich Road, the hive is her
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by Lindsay Neal – Living through six to eight months of winter in the Yukon requires strength and endurance. You must thrive in shorter hours of daylight, and not shy from -40°C temperatures. How do you cope? You leave. My boyfriend Eli and I were seeking an affordable destination, rich in culture, and most importantly,
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