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 stores, markets, or at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the […]
Living Off the Land – Ethical Farming Comes Home: Berryman Brothers Meat Ltd.
by Cassidy Nunn – What began as a small, artisan bakery on the Saanich Peninsula has grown exponentially over the years to become one of the largest and best-known local bakery brands: Portofino. Jaap Verbeke, who is still involved with the company as the General Manager, started the bakery as a small retail outlet at
Behind the Scenes – Portofino Bakery
by Dr. Elli Reilander, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – A woman’s hormonal system is an intricate communication system between your brain, ovaries and adrenal glands. These chemical messengers control an incredible number of biological processes in the body! They can impact everything from how you sleep and how you gain weight to how well you remember
Inside Out – Hormone Balancing Superfoods for Women
by Chris Compton – This is a recipe best served with a pile of warm tortillas and a margarita. The combination of turkey, corn, kale and black beans provides a filling and nutritious dinner that can even be served at a dinner party. I find that turkey is an underutilized source of protein and the
Island Dish – Achiote Rubbed Turkey Tacos
by Cassidy Nunn – Anyone who knows me knows my extreme love for chocolate (paired with a good cup of coffee; not much is better than that!) so when I found out that delicious chocolates are being made right here on the Peninsula I was eager to sample them and to see how the treat
Behind the Scenes: Rock Coast Confections
