Flavour

– by Hans Tammemagi – Two bald eagles soar effortlessly, high above orderly rows of flourishing vines on the grounds of the Church & State Winery in Central Saanich. The10-acre vineyard features a fountain, spouting water that glitters and sparkles in the sunshine. The winery building, an architectural masterpiece encircled by verandahs and decorated with […]

– by Carolyn Herriot – Jolene’s Peach Pie Filling (Makes Two Pies) It wouldn’t be summer without a fresh fruit pie and this recipe makes the best peach pie ever! 4 lbs tree-ripened peaches 1 lb granulated sugar 5 tbsp minute tapioca 1½ tsp cinnamon powder 2 tbsp butter Cinnamon sugar: 1 tbsp sugar mixed

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Just like those glorious old winding sea sagas of rumrunners along the coast of Sidney, the legacy of the Rumrunner Pub and Restaurant boldly extends back in time. One

– 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