Food Events May 4, 2011 First Annual “Feast! Tofino-Ucluelet” Culinary Celebration New Facebook ‘FeastBC Vacation and Dining Contest’ Attracts Thousands of ... Read More
Sustainability May 3, 2011 Troubles in the Field Farming has never been known as easy work. But over the past few weeks, several news stories have emerged indicating that things are only getting ... Read More
Dessert / Recipes May 2, 2011 Gluten-Free Banana Loaf from Santé This loaf has been selling out at Quadra Village’s new Gluten-Free Café, Santé. This recipe can easily be made vegan as well, substituting ... Read More
Food Events May 1, 2011 Showcase for Planet Friendly Living VANCOUVER, Canada – EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo returns for its fifth year as Western Canada’s largest smart lifestyle ... Read More
Books May 1, 2011 Book Review: Island Wineries of British Columbia Each time I sat down to start writing about Island Wineries of British Columbia, published by Touchwood earlier this month, I’d flip open the book ... Read More
Food Events Apr 29, 2011 Colour Your Palate Winners Announced Victoria, BC – The OCTA Collective Society is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th annual “Colour Your Palate” fundraising event for ... Read More
Red Wine Apr 29, 2011 Sokol Blosser, delinea 300 Pinot Noir 2008 This is a bright and fruity, easy-drinking red. Fresh raspberry, cranberry and perfumed bing cherry on the nose and palate, with faint earthy notes ... Read More
Exceptional Eats! Awards Apr 29, 2011 Exceptional Eats! Reader’ Choice Awards 2011 You voted for your favourites—the best places to eat, dine, and shop for food and wine on Vancouver Island—and here are your results to all ... Read More
One ingredient Apr 29, 2011 Nettles: A Wild Food Star is Born I don't know about the rest of BC, but here in the Southern Gulf Islands, stinging nettles have achieved some serious star power. While many may ... Read More
Breads / Recipes Apr 29, 2011 Stinging Nettle Bread with Parmesan & Preserved Lemon To increase the earthiness of your loaf, substitute up to 10% dark rye flour or 25% whole wheat flour. If you find yourself without a preserved ... Read More
Travel Apr 29, 2011 Driving Vancouver Island While in the city I adhere, for the most part, to a diet of refinement and good ethics. That is, I seek out good quality food that more or less ... Read More
Red Wine Apr 29, 2011 Bodegas Luigi Bosca Reserva Syrah 2007 In 1883, Leoncio Arizu was born in the village of Unzue, located in Valdorba, Navarra. The meaning of the family name would be a sign of the ... Read More
