Flavour

– by Hans Tammemagi – Entering the Church & State Winery, just north of Victoria, it feels like you’re in an internationally renowned wine region such as the Napa or Barossa Valley. Verdant vines march in rows across the 10-acre grounds. A fountain glitters and sparkles in the sunshine. The winery building stands dominant on […]

– by Lara Gladych – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. I’m at The Latch Inn and Restaurant, and owner Luigi Cisotto and I are meeting for the second time. It’s mid-morning one day in July, and it’s just the two

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fourth in a four-part series showcasing some of the unique local shops and services the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. The “wow” factor in Laura Waters’ products takes the breath away. The handiwork in her paper products, cards, gift and soap boxes is elegant and exquisite.

– by Lara Gladych – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Ron and Maureen Vincent had not planned on being restaurant owners at this time in their lives. However, one day, just over two and a half years ago, they stumbled

– by Steve Sheppard – OK, I don’t often find myself in a position where I have to say ‘I stand corrected’ when it comes to topics related to coffee, but I am happy to report that I must. Coming back from the SCAA show in Seattle I was all excited about what was new,

– by Jennifer Bowles – Two weeks ago I sat cradling a beautiful glass of crisp Sancerre wine while overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, in what was one of the most stunning restaurants I have ever seen, and I have seen a few. It had seemingly effortless decor of driftwood sculptures and muted natural tones that

– by Moira Gardener – Local resident Linda Beller decided to have some fun seeking out the absolute BEST of the best chocolate chunk cookies, her personal passion. So after three and a half years of collecting recipes from award winning chefs and bloggers she decided to have a cookie contest to find the most

– by Lara Gladych – This is the second in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. If you haven’t yet eaten at Canoe Cove Joe’s, then this patio season is the perfect time to take a drive out to Canoe Cove Marina for a bite to

– by Steve Sheppard – Spring and summer are the time of year when things change and become alive once again. The same can be said for the coffee industry at the largest annual Specialty Coffee Association of America show in Seattle this past April. The SCAA show brings companies from all over to the