by Jo Barnes – We last boarded the phrase train into the world of travel, but today let’s find some tasty terms as we head into the kitchen. I’ve got a hankering for something sweet. We could reheat a TV dinner, but how about we start from scratch? I’m not talking about the scribbles in […]
What’s the Word? A Few Tasty Terms Read 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 one simple question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. When I contemplate my most
Word on the Street – Your Most Memorable Meal Read More »
by Chris Cowland – My mother was not the best cook in the world. Her repertoire consisted of egg and chips, beans and chips, and for the weekend, egg, bacon, beans and chips. In post-war Britain, 99% of the populace would deep fry with lard, but I remember that in the early 1960s cooking oil
Cowland’s Chronicles – Good Cook / Bad Cook Read More »
by Cathy Scott, Departures Travel – Although often thought of as one of the world’s most delicious cuisines, Italian food has surprisingly simple ingredients. Most of the cuisine has evolved from what the local resourceful cooks could afford to buy or grow themselves. From plentiful olives, lemons, garlic and tomatoes to the decadent truffle, the
Globehopping – Italy: A Culinary Journey Read More »
by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – With the culinary focus of this issue, I thought it appropriate to touch on how our relationship with food shifts as we enter our senior years. Our once voracious appetites and insatiable food cravings seem to peter out as we age; along with, for many seniors, our passion and
The Golden Years – Aging Presents Culinary Challenges Unique to Seniors Read More »
by Muffet Billyard-Leake, Muffet & Louisa – In our busy lives today, we often find that less is more. As we fill our days with work and activities, there is a nostalgia for simplicity and comfort. We hold small intimate dinner parties rather than big parties, making time to see family and friends without a
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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 markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
Living Off the Land – Ireland Farms: Science: The Formula for a Fantastic Farm Read More »
by Karen Morgan, Executive Director, SPHHF – Recently my brother was diagnosed with dementia. Since discussion of dementia has become ubiquitous, my first response was “we have to deal with something as we age.” However, as I researched the condition and caregivers’ needs, I became both worried for my brother and concerned for our community.
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by Cassidy Nunn – The horse trailers are lined up beside the playing field and several horses stand tied to the side of the trailers as saddles are put on and adjusted, legs carefully wrapped in brightly-coloured bandages and bridles eased over the horses’ heads as the riders prepare for their Sunday afternoon chukkers at
Stable & Field – Victoria Polo Club Read More »
by Anne Miller – Unfortunately, too few of us get to pursue careers that fit like a glove, but Len Harman was lucky and so was the community of Sidney. As a young man in 1980, he joined their fire department as a volunteer. This led to what became a rewarding 28-year career as a
Meet Your Neighbours – Len Harman: A Gift to the Community Read More »
