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…
Dîner en Blanc Returns to Victoria
The worldwide epicurean phenomenon Dîner en Blanc is returning to Victoria for the fourth consecutive year. On June 23, guests will gather at a secret location to share a gourmet meal in one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces Read more…
Local Women Recognized for Daily Contributions
Twelve local women were celebrated this week for how they make their lives — not their living. On Monday, June 6, members of the community gathered at the Victoria Conference Centre for the 2016 Unlimited Awards. Read more…
25 BEST EATS IN VICTORIA
Victoria is blessed with a wealth of small, independent restaurants, creative chefs, beautiful bakers, bold butchers and cheesemakers — in short, a food scene that’s vibrant and growing organically every day, literally from the ground up. Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEQUILA
It’s safe to say that tequila has been given something of a bad rap over the years. Forget what you know: premium tequila is made for sipping, not shots. Read more…
SAVOURY COCKTAILS TO TRY NOW
One needs look no further than the quintessential Canadian cocktail, the Caesar, for the perfect example of a savoury cocktail. But from smoky to herbal to vegetal, more foodie flavours are entering the bartender lexicon. Read more…
PORT RENFREW: OUTPOST OF COOL
When you need to get away, really away, then wild and wondrous Port Renfrew surrounds you with forest, sea and as much serenity as you can handle. Join YAM on a getaway along a twisting ribbon of West Coast Highway, just two hours northwest of Victoria. Read more…
HOME TOUR: INTO THE WOODS
With great respect for the forest, this couple built their home on Denman Island, creating an eminently livable work of art. Designer Etienne de Villiers calls it a modern home that will stand the test of time to become an enduring classic. Read more…
LIFE LESSONS WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM MOMS
With Mother’s Day approaching, YAM talks to four inspiring moms who have each experienced their own struggles and joys. They share their profound life lessons about unconditional love, and how they learned to let go and trust that voice of inner wisdom. Read more…
DISCOVER HUMBOLDT SQUID: SQUID SALAD WITH ROASTED RICE
Squid typically appeals to more adventurous eaters in North America. Besides pub-style calamari, this preparation is a gateway dish: forgo the tentacles (first time around) if you think they look too intimidating in a salad. The roasted rice adds a nutty flavour and great texture—and a guessing game with your guests. Want more seafood recipes […] Read more…