Cheesemaking celebrity and food activist David Asher is teaching students how to make cheeses from raw — and yes, illegal — unpasteurized milk. It’s all deliciously underground. Read more…
HOME TOUR: DESIGNED TO LAST
Constructed of steel and tempered skyscraper windows, this unique eco-friendly home is designed to last for at least a millennium. Some might call it a prototype for the ideal home for the 21st century and beyond. Read more…
THE EVOLUTION OF THE GIN & TONIC
Enjoyed on any sunny patio, a gin and tonic is the best cure for the summertime blues — two simple ingredients poured over ice and given a gentle stir. Use these B.C.-made gins for a local terroir of cedar, fir, lavender, bay laurel and, of course, juniper. Read more…
STYLE WATCH: TRUE WEST
Take your fashion cue from country life this summer in textures, colours and patterns inspired by everything from weathered red barns to bales of blonde hay. Whether you choose denim, summer cashmere or gaucho-style culottes, it’s the perfect time to revel in rural chic. Read more…
VICTORIA’S “HAPPIEST” HAPPY HOURS
YAM goes in search of Victoria’s best happy hours and discovers a city that has embraced a new tradition. In bars and on patios everywhere, Victorians are blissing out with their favourite beers and cocktails. Read more…
HOW FITNESS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
From surfing to Jazzercise, fitness not only shapes our bodies, but also has the power to completely transform our lives in powerful and positive ways. Discover how inspiration, not intimidation, is the most powerful tool when you are embarking on Project You. Read more…
IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE COASTAL CLAM
Known as the shellfish capital of BC, the beaches of Baynes Sound are where the oyster industry has flourished for decades. Follow YAM’s food writer Cinda Chavich as she discovers the how, where and when to dig for clams — and cook your catch! Read more…
HOME TOUR: AN INVITING RETREAT BY THE SEA
A Gulf Island escape doesn’t get any dreamier than this Pender Island home, designed for inviting family gatherings. Inspired by nature and filled with art and mementos, this home exemplifies summer living at its best. Read more…
Photo Gallery: Dîner en Blanc 2016
The fourth annual Dîner en Blanc Victoria saw a crowd of 1,700 descend on the grounds of the Delta Ocean Pointe for the elegant picnic, where attendees dress in head-to-toe white. Read more…
PANTONE’S COLOURS OF THE YEAR: PERFECT FOR SUMMER
Looking for fresh new colours to update your décor? From expressing your mood to creating a calming atmosphere, use Pantone’s Colour of the Year to bring a feeling of relaxation into your home. Read more…