by Lindsay Neal – Living through six to eight months of winter in the Yukon requires strength and endurance. You must thrive in shorter hours of daylight, and not shy from -40°C temperatures. How do you cope? You leave. My boyfriend Eli and I were seeking an affordable destination, rich in culture, and most importantly, […]
Globehopping – Food Touring in Hanoi, Vietnam Read More »
by Chris Compton – I love dumplings. These are deeply savoury, and best served with a simple sauce of soy, rice vinegar and scallion. This recipe can be easily doubled and a portion can be frozen for later use. The preserved mustard greens can be bought at most Asian grocery stores. You can also buy
Island Dish – Pork, Mushroom and Preserved Mustard Green Dumplings Read More »
by Jo Barnes – Many years ago, living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery stores, markets, or at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the
Living Off the Land – Ethical Farming Comes Home: Berryman Brothers Meat Ltd. Read More »
by Cassidy Nunn – What began as a small, artisan bakery on the Saanich Peninsula has grown exponentially over the years to become one of the largest and best-known local bakery brands: Portofino. Jaap Verbeke, who is still involved with the company as the General Manager, started the bakery as a small retail outlet at
Behind the Scenes – Portofino Bakery Read More »
by Dr. Elli Reilander, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – A woman’s hormonal system is an intricate communication system between your brain, ovaries and adrenal glands. These chemical messengers control an incredible number of biological processes in the body! They can impact everything from how you sleep and how you gain weight to how well you remember
Inside Out – Hormone Balancing Superfoods for Women Read More »
