Books / Review May 21, 2019 Everyone’s Welcome: The Art of Living and Eating Allergen-Free by Amanda Orlando If you or someone you love has severe food allergies and dietary restrictions, Amanda Orlando’s new cookbook is for you. Most of the recipes ... Read More
Correction May 21, 2019 Correction May|June 2019: Origin Bakery was incorrectly identified as Origins Bakery. As well, the accompanying photo was misidentified as their vegan cupcake. ... Read More
Artisan / Drink / Events / Food / Food Events / Victoria May 21, 2019 The Cheese and Meat Festival When the sun’s out and gorgeously beating down on a weekend mid-May, people in Victoria require an exceptional reason to stay inside for a few ... Read More
Chefs / Culture / Destinations / Elsewhere / Travel May 7, 2019 An Introduction to Letters from Lyon to EAT I have spent my career thus far with a few goals in mind: climb the brigade of each kitchen I set foot in, put in my time and become “chef”. ... Read More
Cocktails / Drink / Drink This / Spirits May 3, 2019 Pink Peppercorn & Thyme Gin Twist featuring Sheringham’s Kazuki Gin It’s almost summertime. And in case you didn’t know, that means gin cocktails on the patio. Vancouver Island has a plethora (yes, I just said ... Read More
Correction May 3, 2019 Correction Our apologies to the Victoria Public Market who were incorrectly identified as the Hudson Market on page 8 of the May|June 2019 ... Read More
Main course / Recipes May 3, 2019 Homemade Pasta Lasagna noodles Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour or a combo of all-purpose and semolina 3 large eggs 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp olive oil On a clean ... Read More
How to Cook / Recipes May 3, 2019 Homemade Ricotta Perfect in vegetarian lasagna. Ingredients 2 L whole milk 1 tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp white vinegar 2/3 cup heavy cream More salt to season Heat the milk ... Read More
How to Cook / Recipes May 3, 2019 Homemade Béchamel Sauce Perfect for vegetarian lasagna. Ingredients 1 L whole milk ½ small onion 2 bay leaves 8 black peppercorns ¼ cup butter ¼ cup white flour 1 Tbsp ... Read More
Awards / Drink People / Press Release / San Francisco / Spirits / Victoria Apr 5, 2019 deVine Gin Tops Category, Earns Double Gold at San Francisco Competition Vancouver Island’s deVine Wines & Spirits was delighted to learn its Genever Gin won the Genever category, and a Double Gold medal, at the ... Read More
Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / Events / Victoria Mar 24, 2019 A New Beer Society in Town Victoria Beer Week launched its sixth annual festival earlier this month, which ran from March 1-9. In addition to the festival returning for another ... Read More
Causes / Food News / Interesting Locals Mar 24, 2019 Stillmeadow Farm Presentation to Tom Henry from ICC and Slow Food Vancouver Island Stillmeadow Farm Presentation to Tom Henry from ICC and Slow Food Vancouver Island Present in photo from left to right: Steve Walker-Duncan – ... Read More