by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – As the days get longer, I start to spend more time in my garden, looking for signs that my perennials and bulbs are returning. I love this time of year when everything starts to wake up; I get such enjoyment in reaping the rewards of yesterday’s […]
Island Dish: Fresh Basil Pesto
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Although almost any time of year is a good time to garden here on the West Coast, April is that special month when soil temperatures warm up and things really begin to grow. Seeds germinate quickly, fruit trees begin to bloom and the garden literally comes alive with
West Coast Gardener: The Edible Garden
by Jordan Caldwell, Training by Tara Brunet – Some may think that as a chef, you would eventually get tired of preparing food, simply because you’re constantly surrounded by it, but I often wake up thinking about food pairings or how many litres of milk there are in the fridge! Although it can occasionally be
Island Dish: Wild Mushrooms on Toast
by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – Morning chores include the feeding of my chickens and the collection of the eggs. My feathery friends now number 48. After a nasty racoon and mink attack in the summer I lost 25 birds but, armed now with an electric fence to protect my girls, we
by Susi McMillan – Always on the lookout for amazing local products, Seaside’s Trendspotter Susi McMillan brings you unique treats to grace your table this holiday season! Bar Essentials Sanbitter 6/$4.99; Phillips Tonic 4/$11; Sparkling Pomegranate 4/$8.99. Brentwood Bay Village Empourium. empourium.ca Quick & Divine Appies $6. Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts. snowdonhouse.ca Italian
Trendspotting: Beyond Christmas Cookies
