Food

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. A U.S. research study in 2005 concluded that “a successful restaurant requires focus on a clear concept that drives all activities,” including food, service and operations. A relatively new […]

– by Steve Duck – Coming your way in March … local tastes to delight the palate! Awaken your taste buds to all that is locally grown and produced on the Saanich Peninsula. Sip & Savour Sidney takes place on Thursday, March 27th at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. With the Spring’s colourful flower

– 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