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Living Off the Land – Flora & Fauna Farm: Health and Harvest on the Homestead

July 29, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photo by Nunn Other Photography When you think of caring for the land, encouraging growth and well-being of plants and animals and an abiding love for the overall environment, the term Mother Nature often springs to mind. At one Saanich farm, the "mother," in this case, has a daughter named Olive. [...]

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In Fashion – One Pair of Chinos, Three Ways

July 29, 2021

by Diane Dixon, Moden Boutique | photos by Janis Jean Photography The first reference to "chinos" came in 1898, when American armed forces were stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish American war and their uniforms were sourced from Chinese twill cotton. The name "chino" was born from the Spanish name for China. After World War

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Arts Scene – Teoni Spathelfer: Storyteller Among Us

July 29, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography Stories can stir us to action or entertain. They can make us laugh or cry. And sometimes, they can heal. Local Heiltsuk author, Teoni Spathelfer, recently published her first book, Little Wolf, the first in a three-book series which was inspired by her family history, including

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Off the Vine – Island Hopping: Summer Picnic Sips

July 29, 2021

by Tania Tomaszewska | photo courtesy Sea Star Vineyards There's absolutely no shortage of stunning picnic spots in our neck of the woods. Seaside, countryside or cityside, we've got it all. Bonus: we can pair our hampers with experiencing local vino in situ. For me, visiting a vineyard feels like a vacation even if I've

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Seaside Homes – A Magnificent Home and “To Die For” View

July 29, 2021

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Nunn Other Photography An ocean-front Deep Cove property in North Saanich has a newly finished 4,900-square-foot, three-storey home that contractor/designer Chris Walker describes as a "showpiece of beauty and craftsmanship." Chris has been in the design and contracting business for 27 years. He summed up this three-year project: "The

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS – May Sam: Teaching by Example

June 29, 2021

by Anne Miller | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – On my fridge door, I keep a magnet with the words “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” These words urge me to live authentically, to “practise what I preach.” When I met May Sam, an elder with the Tsartlip First Nation

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FROM THE KITCHEN – Fire Up the Grill

June 29, 2021

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon - Nothing says summer to me like firing up the grill, cracking open a bottle of wine and leisurely enjoying a wonderful dinner outside. Best of all, the cook and the guests or family are right there, enjoying the process together. I have always loved barbecuing as it

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LIVING OFF THE LAND – Rosemeade Farms: A Heritage Harvest

June 29, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Some farms feature modern, state-of-the-art equipment. This local farm takes pride in the past, including the daily use of a 75-year-old tractor! Situated off Meadowbank Road in Central Saanich, Rosemeade Farms, owned by R. Norman (Norrie) and Rose Spencer, is a picturesque property where heritage

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Honey 3 Ways

June 29, 2021

by Lindsay Dault, Country Bee Honey Farm | photo by Janis Jean Photography - Whether baking, grilling or roasting, honey makes an amazing addition to so many of your regular recipes. Did you know that honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil? Being a naturally hygroscopic food, honey absorbs moisture from its surroundings. This

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SEASIDE BOOK CLUB – June Book Club Meeting: Q & A with Author Kathy Page

June 29, 2021

by Deborah Rogers – “Dear Evelyn” is a beautifully written novel, set in England, that takes us from birth to (almost) death in the life of Harry Miles. There’s literature and poetry woven throughout the novel as we follow Harry’s life: meeting Evelyn before the second world war; their relationship during the war; marriage, children,

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