Flavour

Words Ross Bowles and Tracie Zahavich, Fox and Monocle Café Photo Janis Jean At Fox and Monocle we look forward to corn season every year. It is a vegetable with a refreshing sweet taste, great texture and a nostalgic flavour. The versatility of this vegetable is unlike most. Its starch can be helpful in recipes [...]

Words Chef Allan Daly, 10 Acres Pier Sidney Photo Janis Jean Why do I love lamb? I find it so versatile in the styles of cooking used, for example braising (lamb shank), flame grilling (lamb chops), baking (lamb rack), sautéing (lamb loin), boiling (lamb bone and off cuts for Scotch broth). Sheep have been on

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Whenever I make this meal, I’m always amazed at how the flavours complement each other so fabulously. It shouldn’t really be a surprise, as this dish is a take on Middle Eastern food; the salty olives and feta interact with the freshness of the cherry tomatoes and cucumber

Words Richard Hope A few years back in a London market in the U.K., I encountered a kombucha evangelist who was convinced his fizzy tea could cure a child's Type 1 diabetes. While I admired his enthusiasm for fermentation, I was a little concerned he'd been sampling a little too much of his own product. 

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography July is a glorious month, and outdoor dining is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. It’s lovely when we can sit outside, whether it’s on a deck, a patio, at the park or at the beach, on these perfect, long, drawn out evenings. One of my favourite ways to

Words Richard Hope Picture this: It's a warm July evening on your patio on Vancouver Island. The sun casts golden light across the San Juan Islands as you pour a glass of locally-made rosé. This scene, once uncommon in B.C., has become a summer staple. What was once dismissed as “white zinfandel” or “blush” has

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Don’t even try to think that I’m being stereotypical in making ribs for Father’s Day. I will happily devour homemade ribs on any occasion, even if no fathers are even remotely in the vicinity, as I always forget how good, and how easy to make, they really are.

Words Harninder Jacquot, Reel Meals YYJ Photo Sarah Hartley Photography I scream! You scream! We all scream for ... protein? Cottage cheese offers several health benefits, including supporting weight loss, providing essential nutrients and promoting muscle growth. It is also a good source of calcium, which is important for bone health. Whether you are a

Words Richard Hope With spring's arrival, B.C. wineries face unprecedented challenges. Two years ago, 50% of the grape harvest was lost to forest fires. In 2024, over 95% was lost due to extreme frosts. Alongside ongoing challenges with tariffs and changes to interprovincial trade, making wine in B.C. has never been more difficult. Yet, despite

Words Joan Saunders Photos Kathryn Brimacombe Photography As it’s May, we are lucky enough to be able to take advantage of a local, extremely tasty, springtime harvest: asparagus. Pick some up at a roadside stand or farmers’ market, then see what recipe strikes your fancy. You can bake asparagus, steam it, throw it into pasta