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Just like coming to the end of a wonderful book, the last days of summer make us want to cling to it all the more, as we start to think about what we will miss most about it. Instead of focusing on the looming loss of what is most people’s favourite time (it is surely mine), maybe we could ease our distress by making the best use of what we’ve got, while it’s still around.  Too often, the here and now get swallowed up by time spent lamenting what hasRead More

by Stu Rhoes –  This month’s edition of Seaside Magazine has a focus on food. We can all think back and recall a special meal of some significance that has left us with lifelong memories. Sometimes we remember the meal because of the occasion or celebration to which it was connected, like a birthday or anniversary. Other times we may have those lasting memories because of the meal itself: the flavours, the pairings, or maybe it was the dessert that was unforgettable! Regardless of whether those memories were etched byRead More

by Lara Gladych –  Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we’ll be asking people to answer a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. Food is one of my great loves. I can admit (as of recently) that I don’t particularly love to cook, or find it to be anything other than a means to a gratifying end, but I sure do love to eat.  Read More

by Gillian Crowley –  Four Friends Having Fun Find out why these four artists are having a ball. Visit the ArtSea Gallery to catch Linda Butcher, Lois Kissinger, Shirley Sarens and Karen Wilk who are back for a third year – creating, painting, learning and laughing together. They’ll be happy to explain their work as you wander the Gallery. September 3 to 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney. “Four in One” Folk Night Deep Cove Folk Club is offering “The TenRead More

by Deborah Rogers –  Food preparation, cooking, eating and clean up is a time-consuming part of my life. It’s probably the same for you. And maybe you also get stuck in a rut cooking the same few dishes over and over again. On automatic pilot in the grocery store, I find I’m working with the same ingredients all the time and don’t know how to break out! I actually love to read cookbooks, but I seldom make the leap to preparing something new from them. It’s often the list ofRead More