Around the globe, celebrating the change from winter to spring takes centre stage. In Victoria we engage in our Flower Count and enjoy the first offerings of spring such as backyard herbs, foraged shoots and wild-grown nettles. Read more…
CULINARY
PERFECT PASTA RECIPES FOR SPRING
Despite this staple’s waistline-sabotaging reputation, it can be a delectably healthy part of a balanced diet. Give your pasta a spring-inspired makeover. Read more…
SHAKE UP YOUR SMOOTHIES
Whether you’re looking for a breakfast on the go, a pre-workout boost or a quick and easy meal in a glass, a homemade smoothie can be a convenient and healthy option. Read more…
A Festive Recipe for a Holiday Gift
Whether you give the cookbook itself or one of the creations inside, Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen: More than 100 Culinary Inspired Presents to Make and Bake by Alison Walker offers plenty of gifting inspiration. This Stollen Wreath is so tasty you may want to keep it for yourself. Read more…
HOLIDAY APPIES WITH AN EXOTIC TWIST
With the holiday season here, YAM brings you tips, strategies and recipe ideas for creating delicious and wow-inducing appetizers for your next festive soirée. From Spanish-inspired tapas to bacon-infused popcorn toppings, these appies will wake up your guests’ taste buds. Read more…
BRING COASTAL FLAVOURS TO YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST
Surrounded by sea, with rich soil, ancient forests and sustainable farms, Vancouver Island is a culinary heaven. YAM asked Sooke Harbour House, one of the Island’s most lauded culinary establishments, to celebrate West Coast flavours by creating a holiday feast that is sure to be the beginning of a coastal tradition. Read more…
B.C. BEERS GET A BIG FLAVOUR INFUSION
British Columbia’s craft brewers are increasingly looking to the food world for inspiration for their original creations. From spruce tips and oysters to doughnuts and bacon, adventurous imbibers will find a lot more flavour in their pints. Read more…
5 FOOD-INFUSED BEERS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS
The line between beer and food has been crossed with flavourful flair. Joe Wiebe, author of Craft Beer Revolution: The Insider’s Guide to B.C. Breweries, shares five suggestions for B.C. beers with YAM’s “Divine Drinks” columnist Adem Tepedelen. 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…
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…