One of the joys of spring in Victoria is the frothy pink delight of the cherry trees in bloom. Before they fade, celebrate Sakura Season with pretty-in-pink cuisine inspired by the blossoms. Read more…
Victoria Art Checkup: The Belfry Theatre
A new weekly Q&A column that talks with our city’s arts and culture organizations about how they are navigating the current crisis. Read more…
Country Bee Honey Farm is Both Business and Charming Lifestyle
Lindsay and Jason Dault packed up their three kids and moved from the Mainland to Lindsay’s childhood neighbourhood on the Saanich Peninsula. Today, they run Country Bee Honey Farm, a mixed-use farm and retail centre. Read more…
Exploring the Future of Fishing and Seafood in B.C.
On World Fisheries Day, a group of chefs and young fishermen gathered in Victoria to convince provincial MLAs to revive B.C.’s local fishing scene — and the food scene that goes with it. Read more…
Floral Designer and Photographer Christin Geall’s Growing Brand
Christin Geall of Cultivated by Christin expresses her passion for the natural world with her artful floral arrangements and photography. Read more…
How to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out
Our days are often so packed, and our lives are so full, that there is barely room for rest, let alone time to consider the moment. Research shows us that we need a mindset shift. Read more…
How to Simplify the Holiday Season
YAM explores savvy ways to keep the stress level down and bring people together harmoniously. Read more…
The Reality of Anxiety
Anxiety may be a household word, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. YAM writer Susan Hollis talks to some anxiety experts on how the condition reflects the complex inner landscape of humans in a post-industrialized world. Read more…
A Home Designed with Nature in Mind
In an oceanside neighbourhood, the Mills family embraced the idea of urban gardening so fully they designed their spectacular Scandi-inspired home around the concept of “food forests” that feed their family, engage their children and attract the bees. Read more…
YAM READER SURVEY 2019
Let us know what you think about YAM! We want to learn more about what you’d love to see in YAM magazine. Be entered to win a $50 gift card for Glo Restaurant! Read more…