by Joan Saunders & Tania Tomasewska – Born and raised on Vancouver Island, I now can admit that I never liked salmon until my late 20s. The problem was that I never had it prepared in a way I enjoyed until I met a good friend who became my “salmon sensei.” A fisherman and teacher, […]
From the Kitchen with Off the Vine – Local Pairings for the Grill
by Alyssa Madill, Feed the Fire Nutrition & Wellness – As stress has been on the rise, so have supportive lifestyle suggestions like meditation, more sleep and nature therapy. But what about food? When you make wiser choices, seek support and eat well, you have a greater chance of beating stress. So let’s dive into
Inside Out – Holistic Nutrition Supports Mental Health
by Joan Saunders – I am going to freely admit something that may elicit either knowing nods or gasps of dismay: if I had to choose between chocolate and lemon, I would always pick lemon. I know! If you’re passionate about chocolate you might be recoiling in horror, but I do love the tang of citrus
From the Kitchen – When Life Gives You Lemons…
by Tania Tomaszewska – When the “Covid Lockdown” started and things ground to a halt, I thought that my wine exploring would come to a standstill and this might actually be a “dry” chapter in my life. Well, that thinking lasted about four days. A large part of my “new normal” is attending or hosting
Off the Vine – DIY Virtual Wine Tastings
by Joan Saunders – While I know that families and friends often expect certain meals at certain times of the year, it’s tempting to change up the menu and try something new. This can sometimes yield unexpected results; I’ve had both praiseworthy and cringeworthy evenings where the meal was either a glorious success or an
FROM THE KITCHEN – Switch It Up
