Flavour

– 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. The Rumrunner Pub and Restaurant is more than a beautiful seaside eatery. After 24 years of pleasing local palates, it has become a solid part of people’s lives on […]

– by Steve Sheppard – As I sit and write my first coffee column of 2014, I have a deep sense of appreciation for what coffee means to our daily lives in terms of the social connections it facilitates. Having said that, we spend a lot of our hard-earned money on coffee each year, and

– by Carolyn Herriot – Stir Fry For Four Put your wok to work to put a pep in your step! The secret to successful stir-frying is starting with HOT oil, and tossing ingredients over high heat until just tender and crunchy. Sauce ½ cup orange juice 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce 1 tbsp honey

– 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. The Rumrunner Pub and Restaurant is more than a beautiful seaside eatery. After 24 years of pleasing local palates, it has become a solid part of people’s lives on

by Doreen Marion Gee This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Beer on ice cream? Caressing my mouth, the malty thick liqueur and sweet dessert seem deliciously made for each other. The Charles Dickens Pub & Eatery in Sidney is an innovative,

by Doreen Marion Gee Forging a strong community is a tradition at the Prairie Inn Neighbourhood Pub. The original pioneer builder of the Prairie Inn, Henry Simpson, was a baker, farmer, contractor, hotel owner, mailman, community worker and one of the founders of the Saanich Agricultural Society. His caring community values back in the 1800′s

by Carolyn Herriot “Tis the Season!” which means you are about to be inundated with invitations to potluck gatherings. What to take? Here are three easy-to-prepare treats that will be more than welcome at any festive gathering. YULE LOG 4 oz cream cheese, softened 4 oz soft goat cheese, plain 1 tbsp dried fines herbs or

by Jennifer Bowles One of my favourite dishes to warm me up on a chilly January day is a hearty homemade soup. I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of gobble gobble with all the trimmings over the last month, so for January let’s stick to comfort food but lower the caloric intake a