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Salish Sea Salt
Born of a dream to live a sustainable life and contribute positively to her local economy, Jessical Abel has created a local BC artisan business worth its salt. Salish Sea Salt founder Abel and her partner harvest seawater by small boat from the Salish Sea ...
Cowichan & Nanaimo Culinary Bits and Bites
With Spring in full swing there’s lots to buzz about from land and sea, but first there are some congratulations in order for McLean’s Specialty Foods (250-754-0100) who are celebrating 20 years of bringing islanders hard-to-find cheeses and import products in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter. ...
Profile: Kitchening with Carly
Carly Wintschel grew up with a dedication to beauty and love and with a passion for food, and cooking has always been a big part of her life. She has fond memories of cooking with her mother, a fascination that followed her through the ...
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Hoyne Brewing – First Look
Victoria has just gained another brewery: Hoyne Brewing, with the motto: “Drink Hoyne for Smarts, Strength, and Stamina.” Sean Hoyne has had the dream of opening his own brewery for a very long time. “I put my dream on hold while I was raising a family”, says Sean. “Meanwhile, I was perfecting my brewing craft...
First Look: Opus Café Bistro in Penticton
When Terri and Michael Surdzis purchased what is known as Opus Cafe Bistro in Penticton they wanted to offer their customers a cozy and comfortable setting and a mix of affordable cultural delights. Terri was working for the previous owners when she met her husband, ...
A Flavour Of Spain Vacations
Andalucía is known for its sun-drenched whitewashed villages, olive groves, Moorish architecture, flamenco music and Mediterranean cuisine. Who wouldn’t want to visit this wonderful region of Spain? Flavour of Spain is an Vancouver-based tour company that provides culinary vacations to Spain. All stays take ...
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A Recipe for Good Health: Ingredients Health Food Store
A chef once told me “you are what you cut,” and Cindy Dreger of Ingredients Health Food Store and Apple Cafe shares this philosophy.
To Make a Farm and other sweet Victoria Film Festival treats
Old MacDonald may have had a farm, but his namesake nursery rhyme—for all its charm and livestock noise-making—doesn't really tell you how to make one.
Meet Merridale’s Frizz: The Island’s Newest Local Spirit
Frizz is not your typical vodka. It’s fizzy, it’s distilled (not infused) with a blend of BC fruit, and it’s delicious. With virtually all other vodkas coming from potato or grain and then filtered with charcoal to remove the harsh taste, it is no wonder ...
