VICTORIA'S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Photograph by Jo-ann Loro Teddy Gopaloo, pastry chef at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, shares his recipe for this rustic French dessert, a simple ending for a casual summer menu. You can substitute other fresh fruit, from berries to chopped peaches or apricots, in this traditional recipe. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: • […] Read more…
How to make maple-brined salmon grilled on a cedar plank, with cilantro sunflower pistou, zucchini spaghetti and roasted tomato. Kreg Graham, executive chef at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, serves this classic planked salmon to guests at his long-table dinners. Drizzled with cilantro pesto sauce and plated with zucchini spaghetti and roasted tomatoes on the […] Read more…
Crostini: 1 large baguette, sliced Olive oil Sea salt Kale: Two bunches kale, tough stems removed Sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil Agra Dolce Onions: 2 medium onions, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fennel seeds 3 tbsp white sugar 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar Crispy Garlic: 1/4 cup olive oil 6 large cloves garlic, […] Read more…
James Walt, executive chef at Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar/Il Caminetto in Whistler, is famed for the huge long-table dinner he serves out in the field at North Arm Farm each August. He shares this recipe for peperonata from his new book Araxi: Roots to Shoots. It’s a colourful starter of shallots and bell peppers […] Read more…
Shop here for stylish kid products that have a mid-century modernist design esthetic and a Scandinavian touch. Read more…
“It’s a cozy, casual and intimate environment to try cheese and wine.” Read more…
Get a gentle workout in and visit with adorable baby goats at the Victoria Lavender Farm. Read more…
The perfect kitchen has a great atmosphere — and the biggest atmosphere creator is lighting. Read more…
Consider tropical the new floral. Read more…
The top three restaurants in Victoria this year, as decided by YAM’s panel of judges. Read more…
