Victoria’s Food Eco District is encouraging residents to go green this holiday season. They’re creating garden kits designed for high-productivity, small-space growing, perfect for all skill levels. Read more…
CULINARY
Visions of Sugar Plums
At Crust Bakery, Tom Moore crafts sweet moments (and exquisite tarts) for the holidays. Read more…
DIY Charcuterie
Simple yet stylish, a terrine makes an impressive starter — and it’s a dish you can create in your own kitchen. Read more…
Umami: The Fifth Flavour
Umami was once a fairly esoteric concept in the food and wine world, but “the fifth” is having a moment, the darling of chefs and marketers, and a word that has become synonymous with flavour. Read more…
Friends Feeding Friends
Victoria restaurants and food producers are joining forces in various new ventures, literally getting by with a little help from their friends. Read more…
For the Love of Sourdough: Vagabond Pies
The frozen pizzas from Vagabond Pies are a delicious labour of love. Read more…
Camosun’s Food Affair celebrates alumni success, 50th anniversary
The Camosun Food Affair invites people to sample delicious food and drinks from dozens of local restaurants and eateries from Victoria to Sidney and Sooke to Cowichan. Read more…
Escaping the Ordinary
Tim Siebert and Jessa Gildersleeve talk about their “labour of love,” the tropical themed Citrus & Cane. Read more…
Multi-Green Pesto Recipe
YAM food writer Cinda Chavich’s recipe for multi-green pesto. Read more…
Digging the Local Bounty
YAM Food Writer Cinda Chavich highlights the abundance of farmers markets, subscription boxes and veggie forward meal ideas and recipes. Read more…