From apples to wild mushrooms, Vancouver Island’s fall bounty of vegetables provides a rainbow of nutritional benefits, offering your body exactly what it needs in those sunlight-starved fall and winter months. Read more…
TAKE RISKS WITH YOUR FALL FASHION
The hidden nooks of Victoria’s historic Chinatown provide the perfect backdrop for fall’s strikingly bold fashions. Let these eclectic looks inspire you to roughen the edges, mix your metals, play with textures and layers and take risks. Read more…
A LOOK INSIDE AN URBAN RETREAT
This bright contemporary retreat in Fairfield stands as a sophisticated testament to the merits of collaborative design. From owner Margaret Halabura to architect Peter de Hoog to contractor Stewart Story, and interior designer Sandy Nygaard, the execution was so seamless the house appears to be the creation of a single visionary. Read more…
HOW TO “PLATE” YOUR FOOD LIKE A PRO
Chef Takashi Ito of Aura waterfront restaurant + patio in Victoria is famous, not only for the way his food tastes, but for his beautiful and unique presentations. Read on to discover the culinary secrets of plating your food like a pro. Read more…
LIFE BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
When we move out of our comfort zones, we tend to discover our hidden stores of strength, courage and creativity. That’s what YAM’s intrepid adventurer did this summer when she pulled the plug on safe and staid and decided to stare fear in the face. Read more…
GET YOUR SLUSH CRUSH!
On summer days, when you crave a cold drink, you’ll love the Zoku Slush & Shake Maker. (Yes, you can even make frozen alcoholic drinks!) Just freeze the Zoku’s inner core, and once frozen, remove it, put it in the outer sleeve, pour in your ingredients. In just 7 minutes, your slushie is ready. Read more…
WHO HAS THE BEST APPROACH TO ANTI-AGING?
When award-winning Victoria filmmaker Hilary Pryor set out to make a documentary comparing Western and Eastern approaches to slowing the aging process, she discovered what really keeps us young and makes life precious. Read more…
A LUXURY ECO-CONDO HOUSE TOUR
When planning this space for a father and his teenage daughter, designer JC Scott looked locally, creating a healthy home filled with unique and luxurious furnishings that exemplify West Coast Urban Contemporary style. In showcasing the best of local, sustainable design, Scott created a true natural wonder. Read more…
DECODING MEN OF STYLE
The history of male refinement is long and proud, stretching from Beau Brummell to Andy Warhol to CeeLo Green. YAM magazine’s Joe Dandy sets out to decode men of style who pursue elegance as a calling — and learns that dandyism is an essential counterbalance to aspects of modern culture. Read more…
CREATIVE IDEAS TO END BROWN-BAG BOREDOM
From nourishing salads in Mason jars to healthy bento box creations, YAM offers up delicious recipes and ideas to take your lunchtimes from boring to bursting with flavour. You’ll be the envy of your office. Read more…