A weekly Q&A column that talks with our city’s arts and culture organizations about how they are navigating the current crisis. Read more…
Month: April 2020
Recipe: Japanese Skewers
Skewered foods, known as kushiyaki, feature mini bites of chicken (yakatori), salmon and tofu — perfect for the picnic bento box. Read more…
Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season in Victoria
One of the joys of spring in Victoria is the frothy pink delight of the cherry trees in bloom. Before they fade, celebrate Sakura Season with pretty-in-pink cuisine inspired by the blossoms. Read more…
Recipe: Sakura Iced Tea
A summery sakura cocktail for sipping on the deck, created by Veneto bartender Mike Norbury. Read more…
Recipe: Raspberry Travel Cake
Kimberly Vy, the talented pastry chef at AURA restaurant at the Inn at Laurel Point, shares this pretty pink cake to bake and take on your Hanami picnic. Read more…
Victoria Isolation Diaries: Joey Pietraroia
Victoria Symphony associate conductor Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia is isolating at home in Langford with his wife Marilyn and their new lab puppy Miley. Read more…
Victoria Isolation Diaries: Deepa Pillay
Marketing specialist Deepa Pillay, an account Manager at Beattie Tartan, is isolating in downtown Victoria with her husband, Rahul and their dog Zoe. Read more…
Victoria Isolation Diaries: Chantelle Pasychny
Chantelle Pasychny, owner of designHouse Salon is isolating at home in Fernwood with her husband Kurtis and their puppy Zulu. Read more…
Help Moms in Need this Mother’s Day
The current pandemic has caused widespread cancellations, but luckily giving back to the community continues. Read more…
Local Brand ecologyst is Paving the Way For Sustainable Style
It can be tough to trace where our clothes really come from. Local brand ecologyst has been a guiding light, both in transparency and sustainability. Read more…