Wander under moss-hung trees, tramp across windswept scenic bluffs, or amble along sandy shorelines — these West Coast excursions prove you don’t need to rough it to reap the benefits of an invigorating winter hike. Read more…
HOME & DESIGN: COLLECTOR’S EDITION
In their entrancing postwar house, a shop owner and a chef combine classic elements and favourite pieces to sublime effect — creating a life surrounded by the things they love. Read more…
STYLE WATCH: VELVET UNDERGROUND
From Venetian royalty to modern rock stars and luxe-loving fashionistas — velvet always makes a statement. It’s calling card says, “I know exactly who I am.” Read more…
WINTER WELCOME: DIY WREATHS
From elegant rings of lush juniper to loopy twists of vine and draping cedar, it’s all about personal expression when crafting your own winter wreath. Read more…
DREAMS OF GINGERBREAD
Whether you want to bake gingerbread cookies or construct gingerbread condos, YAM brings you tips and stories from local gingerbread gurus to enrich this most gingery of seasons. Read more…
CREATING COZY: EMBRACE THE DANISH ART OF HYGGE
Incorporate this Danish mainstay into your life and learn how the practice of coziness can create a sanctuary for your soul. Read more…
CHESTNUTS ROASTING: RECIPES TO IMPRESS
Sweet chestnut trees are an endangered species in North America, but our culinary expert has sleuthed out ways you can still have chestnuts roasting on an open fire — or in delicious holiday soups, stuffings and desserts. Read more…
MUST-TRY-SCALLOP RECIPE FROM MOOSEMEAT & MARMALADE
The popular show’s second season sees the two Victoria-based chefs — Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes — bring back their fun new spin on cooking and entertainment. Read more…
HEIRLOOM APPLES FOR EATING AND COOKING
Eaten fresh or cooked into sweet pies or savoury dishes, heirloom apples possess unique flavours and fascinating heritage stories that make them the hidden gems of B.C.’s fall bounty. Read more…
VICTORIA IS WILD ABOUT WHISKY
The topic of “whisky trends” may seem to be an oxymoron — innovation and change aren’t words one typically associates with whisky. But change is afoot for the spirit — in British Columbia and around the world. Read more…