– trendspotting by Susi McMillan; photography by www.nuttycake.com –
Mediterranean Meets Mexican
There’s salsa, and then there is the ART of salsa. MK’ Catering, with Maia and Kattia, make salsa, dips and offer full-service catering for an experience your taste buds won’t forget. More than a dozen different salsa flavours, all gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, are just a few of their unique menu items.
MK’ Catering
Sidney Summer Market,
Sundays at the Mary Winspear Centre
250.884.9445 http://tinyurl.com/kg3aoje
Fish to Market
Recommended by locals as THE place for fresh seafood, Satellite offers fresh West Coast fish and shellfish every day, sold in Sidney’s most picturesque landmark. Sockeye salmon, snapper, sole, halibut, crab, clams, mussels, oysters and more. (Market price.)
Satellite Fish Company Ltd.
2550 Beacon Ave, Sidney
250.656.2642
A Gift or a Keeper
The First Nations influence on our culture is apparent in the original pieces you find at Tivoli Gallery. No matter if you stay, travel or send a piece of “Canada” elsewhere, you will find the perfect gift for yourself or loved ones here. (Eagle carving $499; botton blanket tote $24.95.)
Tivoli Gallery Fine Local Crafts, Native Art, Jewelry & Imports
2475 Beacon Ave, Sidney
tivoligallery.ca
Lucky Lemontree
Lemon trees, grown in B.C! Fruit growers and orchardists Bob and Verna Duncan are specialists when it comes to growing a piece of the subtropics on Vancouver Island. Pick from over 300 varieties of fruit trees including subtropic varieties. (Lemon trees: two gallon $35; five gallon $80.)
Fruit Trees & More- Nursery & Demonstration Orchard
724 Wain Rd, North Saanich
fruittreesandmore.com
Summer in a Bottle
Endless summer captured in a bottle with a surprising, exciting twist. One dozen choices of locally-made fruit vinegars from raspberry & chili, kiwi & strawberrry to pear & anise. Local, exciting gourmet items and gifts. (250ml $10.)
Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts
1890 Mills Rd, North Saanich
snowdonhouse.ca
