Flavour

– by Doreen Marion Gee – Spend a mellow afternoon under an African sun while shopping or sipping tea at the Tea Emporium in the Saanich countryside. Be swept away to faraway lands when you stroll through their doors. Their products infuse the exotic charms of other cultures into our community. Many items from overseas […]

– by Steve Sheppard – It is hard to tell if anyone’s paying attention to what’s been happening in the Coffee House scene these days because of the fixation with smart-phones. People are less observant than ever before with their heads cranked downward staring lovingly into their screens, so here’s an update: Women are the

– by Jennifer Bowles – Lamb, you either love it, or … you simply won’t go there. Well, I’m going to roll the dice today, and you might just cross over the pasture for this one! The first time you have lamb, the taste is somewhat perplexing. Delicious, but bold. Your palette tries to reach

– by Lara Gladych – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Bill Singer has owned the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant since 1990. As we introduce ourselves he cordially asks where I’d be most comfortable sitting. I choose the bar side, as

– by Carolyn Herriot – To my mind good health lies in the balance and integration of health in body, mind and spirit, often referred to as holistic health. I believe it’s my responsibility to maintain a healthful life through awareness, education and practice, and I have chosen a preventative rather than a curative approach.

– 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. After wrapping up my interview with proprietors Valeria and Luigi Cisotto, I walk away from the rustic character of The Latch Inn and Restaurant, and think to myself, I so

– by Jennifer Bowles – Recently my husband and I were enjoying a quick bite and a glass of vino at a funky little bar in Vancouver when we both realized we were sitting next to a very well-known movie star. In an effort to share my excitement, yet still seem nonchalant, I casually pulled

– by Carolyn Herriot – Adding seasonal fruit to recipes makes a surprisingly delicious combination of flavours. The following recipes use apples and quince which are plentiful at this time of year. Parsnips and apples make a great team for your taste buds. Try this smooth and creamy soup to find this out for yourself.

– 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. “A passionate farm experience” – there really is no better way to describe what you’ll find at The Roost Farm Bakery & Bistro. For owners Dallas and Sarah Bohl, bringing