Flavour

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – After only three months in the marketplace, Outlander Kitchen – The Official Outlander Companion Cookbook, is a smash hit. Fans of Diana Gabaldon’s novels and the Starz television series will know how Claire Beauchamp Randall journeyed from post-war Britain back to 18th-century Scotland and France … and that each novel includes

by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Summer on the Islands is an amazing and abundant time for local food. As I write this, a staple summer flavour is beginning to ripen: the contentious blackberry. I know there are those of you out there who underappreciate this incredibly successful plant. For myself, most of the

by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – I have to be honest here and tell you that this recipe is courtesy of my sister-in-law, Ros Scott. I love this salad for many reasons: it is colourful, quick to prepare, super healthy and the dressing is to die for! There are a number of ingredients in

by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed The start of summer is upon us and with all the warm weather we’ve been experiencing, the abundance of local food is in full swing. This month I wanted to share with you all a simple, delicious, local food treat that can be eaten in many ways. Let’s first

by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – When I think of spring, lamb and asparagus come to mind! The Galloping Goose Sausage Co. in Metchosin makes excellent herbed lamb sausages. They are gluten- , MSG- and preservative free. We are fortunate here at the Deep Cove Market to be able to carry fresh asparagus from

  by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – If you’re interested in the local food scene around Victoria, you will have noticed the growing trend in fermented foods. Some new restaurants in town have dedicated fermentation rooms or ferment specialists on staff. With so many health benefits to go along with a wide range of

by Lara Gladych – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles featuring some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Rise n’ shine! It’s breakfast time at Canoe Cove Joe’s. The restaurant’s namesake and chef, Joe Bourdeau, and I sit in the back corner of the restaurant, each with a latté

by Steve Sheppard – The Saanich Peninsula is no stranger to retirees; they represent the largest demographic in the picturesque area and every day local coffee houses are filled with lively banter and stories of life experience. As a former barista, I’ve had the pleasure of serving many retirees, and my multitude of discussions with

– by Jennifer Bowles – 2016 is here! January is over and we’re off with gusto into February. Are you among the millions who made that pact with yourself to finally get fit this year? Are you sticking with it? Travelling down the path to your new self can be overwhelming for certain; slapped with

– by Lara Gladych – Located in the Keating Industrial area, Level Ground Trading is a gem of a company to take in.  Take a tour should you ever have the chance; it’s an eye-opening and thought-provoking experience that will conjoin farmers’ stories with each sip of their coffee or tea, and each taste of