Flavour

– by Steve Sheppard – With the summer weather upon us, and despite caffeine’s many benefits, there’s a belief (myth actually) out there that a daily coffee habit can cause dehydration. So is it true? Not according to the findings of a recent study performed in U.K. on the fluid levels of 50 men who […]

– by Steve Sheppard – Ok, last month I got your attention talking about caffeine, trigonelline, and B3 in coffee. This month we talk about the carbs and protein in coffee … yes, I said protein. These two compounds contribute to coffee’s smell and taste. Carbs in Coffee – I’ll bet you didn’t know that

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. A friend with a successful catering business confides that she never cooks when she is unhappy. She believes that if negative energy goes into food, it comes out in

– by Jennifer Bowles – On Sunday mornings in my house, no clock is required to let us know our scheduled weekend Caesar is due. And believe me, it is scheduled year round. I’m not talking about a Caesar salad. Oh no, I am talking about that quintessential beverage that eats more like a meal,

– by Barry Mathias – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Peninsula U Brew Winery was established in 1988 and later moved to its present location at 2031 Malaview Avenue in West Sidney (across from

– by Hans Tammemagi – Entering the Sea Cider Farm & Cidery property, it looked like a fairy tale with the main building sitting majestically on a rise, framed by neat rows of espaliered apple trees sporting fresh spring growth. My wife and I drove to the parking lot, noticing many bicycles amongst the cars.

– by Hans Tammemagi – Set in a towering forest on rolling slopes in the southeast corner of north Pender Island, Sea Star Vineyards offers solitude, serenity and beauty. Carrying a wine glass, you can stroll in the mountainside and oceanview vineyards while befriending five cute sheep, the resident lawn-mowers. The name Sea Star was

– by Doreen Marion Gee – As thinking human beings, we need to remember that our furry friends are sentient creatures who can tell bad food from good. Our pets deserve a pleasurable eating experience with good nutritious food that will build their health and give them a long satisfying life (with us!). Pets have

– by Steve Sheppard – Throughout history, coffee has taken on several transformations, initially serving as an energy source when nomadic tribes combined coffee berries with animal fat as an early form of an energy bar. It’s gone through a couple of iterations as a hot drink before coming to the beverage we’ve come to

– by Carolyn Herriot – Growing pots of assorted mints means you can add the refreshing zip of mint to summer salads and drinks. My favourite is Moroccan mint for refreshing tea (hot or cold) and Black peppermint for extra zippy mint flavour. Here are three easy-to-make summer recipes that are delicious and healthy! FRESH