A summery sakura cocktail for sipping on the deck, created by Veneto bartender Mike Norbury. Read more…

VICTORIA'S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
A summery sakura cocktail for sipping on the deck, created by Veneto bartender Mike Norbury. Read more…
Think fresh-from-the-oven yeast rolls before noon is out of your reach? Think again: this is a treat you can pull off in a snap. Read more…
The House of Boateng in Langford, B.C. hosted a long-table dinner that featured a traditional African feast, including jollof rice with shrimp and chicken sausage. Chef Castro Boateng knew there were a few vegetarians in the room so he made some without sausage as well! Read more…
House of Boateng in Langford, B.C. hosted a long-table dinner featuring traditional African cuisine, including this Ghanian-style spinach stew, topped with eggs, avocado and African yam. Read more…
House of Boateng in Langford B.C. hosted a delicious long-table dinner featuring traditional African recipes, including these tasty doughnuts. Read more…
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…
This is the mother of all spreads for your holiday potluck — a chunky concoction to slather thickly on a toasted baguette, grilled pita bread or to scoop up with sturdy crackers. Warm it up in the microwave just before serving. Read more…
These simple truffles, loaded with toasted hazelnuts, are a holiday favourite — just make sure to start with the best dark chocolate. Read more…
This is sure to be a favourite dessert – it’s like a big butter tart but with the added zing of dried cranberries. The fresh orange and cranberry sauce adds another dimension and balances the sweetness. Read more…
A tasty coffee cake to serve for breakfast or to take to a casual potluck party. Use heirloom apples, the kind that will hold their shape when cooked. Read more…