Okanagan / Wine Apr 12, 2013 Wines of Worth – 2012 Vintage in the Okanagan Valley ‘Tis the season. No – not that season. Even better. Rosé season! Spring in wine country, and by extension, locavore-loving BC, means the first ... Read More
Artisan / Sustainability Apr 11, 2013 From Farm To Table: The Real Story If you’ve heard the term “farm-to-table”, it’s likely you have an idea what it means. There’s something to do with sunny days, farmers’ ... Read More
How to Cook Apr 9, 2013 Fundamental Building Blocks at Cook Culture VICTORIA Advanced Home Chef Class with David Mincey. Hosted by Cook Culture. On Friday, March 29, I went to the first class in the ... Read More
Food Events Apr 8, 2013 Culinaire 2013 The much anticipated and sold-out Culinaire opened the doors at Crystal Gardens Thursday, March 21 to lucky Victorians who had secured tickets ... Read More
Wine Events Apr 5, 2013 Wines of Worth – The Wine Islands Thanks to the collective efforts of a passionate group of wine lovers and grape growers, the Wine Islands has become a recognized, if not sanctioned, ... Read More
First Look / Okanagan Apr 5, 2013 First Look: Culmina Family Estate Winery We’ve all heard the saying that “behind every successful man there is a strong woman supporting him.” At Culmina Family Estate Winery there is ... Read More
Apr 4, 2013 Somm In The City – Montreal Somm In The City : Montreal One of the best parts about being a sommelier is eating at other restaurants. Whether they are in my own city or another, ... Read More
Reporter Apr 2, 2013 Preview: Brodo Kitchen & Catering An inspired chef is a happy chef. So when opportunity knocked for Chef Paul Cecconi, he answered with a smile on his face – and a laundry list of ... Read More
Reporter Apr 2, 2013 Eatery Update: Stone’s Throw Restaurant VICTORIA Stone’s Throw Restaurant is located on upper Johnson St., near the Best Western Hotel. Don’t let its humble surroundings turn you away, ... Read More
Sake, Cider, other Apr 1, 2013 Cowichan Green Community’s FruitSave Project/Merridale Collaboration “Project Q–a collaborative project between Merridale Estate Cidery & the Cowichan Green Community” To mark the start of the spring equinox, ... Read More
Food Pairings Mar 29, 2013 Wines of Worth – Chocolate + Wine. Do Two Rights Make a Wrong? Chocolate and wine. Some swear by it, others swear off it. Most agree, chocolate and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures. Alone, that is. ... Read More
Books Mar 28, 2013 Feeding the Family Book Review “You couldn’t imagine the range of food available in Victoria in the 1860s,” says Robert Griffin. “It was all imported, but you ... Read More
