Castro Boateng, named Chef of the Year at YAM’s 2019 Restaurant Awards, cooks up a traditional African feast for family and friends — and shares some coveted recipes. Read more…
A Conversation with Josée Lalonde, Interior Designer and Co-owner of The Housse
Ask around Victoria about who has great style and Josée Lalonde’s name tops many lists. The interior designer and co-owner of The Housse seems to live and breathe style, from the way she wears her clothes to her home design sensibility and personality (three kisses, not two!). Read more…
Home & Design Trends of 2020
From communal living to speckled surfaces, here are the top home, living & design trends you will see in the coming year. Read more…
Home Tour: Urban Condo on the Ocean
A former hotel condo is transformed into a modern waterfront dream home. Read more…
Downtown Victoria is Your Place to be Helpful [Video]
Downtown Victoria: Your Place to Be Storytelling Project features unscripted stories of people like Wendy, who live, work, and play in downtown Victoria. Read more…
Win Dinner for 4 at Plant-Based Pizza Restaurant, Virtuous Pie
You can win dinner for 4 at Virtuous Pie, including drinks, small plates, pizzas, and finished off with dessert! Read more…
Peninsula Co-op Gives Nearly $10 million in Rebates to its Members
Locally-owned Peninsula Co-op shares its profits with their members and the community. Seem unusual? Not for them – they do it every year. If you’re a not a member, you’re missing out. Read more…
Local Food Trend: Mosi Award-Winning Gelato
Stefano Mosi won first place at the Gelato Festival America in Hollywood for his Seamist sorbetto based on a refreshing Silk Road herbal tea blend of lemongrass, mint and seaweed. Read more…
Your Ultimate New Years Eve Guide for Victoria, B.C.
Are you hoping to spend the last night of the decade sipping bubbly and enjoying an elaborate meal? Or does dancing and cocktails sound like your idea of the perfect 2019 send off? Either way, we have curated this guide to the very finest places in Victoria to kick off the new year in style! Read more…
Holiday Potluck Recipe: Seafood Lasagna with Two Cheeses
This is a wonderful, rich, make-ahead meal which is perfect for a holiday dinner party. Tender and delicate fresh pasta makes the nicest lasagna. Try using no-boil lasagna noodles if fresh sheets are not available. Read more…