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In 2020 Greater Victoria 4-H winners in the junior division included Sava Bell from the Metchosin club. (Courtesy Agriculture in the classroom)

Field to Fork Challenge encourages B.C. youth to prepare healthy, local foods

Six Greater Victoria youth won cash prizes in 2020 for submitted recipes, cooking videos

 

University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury, reaches for a cookie topped with a cicada nymph, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Columbia, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Freaked by cicada swarms? You could just stick a fork in ‘em

Full of protein, gluten-free, low-fat and low-carb, cicadas are eaten by humans in many countries.

 

The Nanaimo bar display at the Nanaimo Museum. (City of Nanaimo Instagram)

City points to correct recipe after New York Times botches batch of Nanaimo bars

City of Nanaimo addresses ‘controversy’

 

It’s time for Jacky and Kara Lai, they decided, to spend more time with their family than at the Owl’s Nest. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Parting such sweet sorrow for owners of Chemainus Owl’s Nest

Great support from customers will be missed by owners, but Kara sticking around for a while

It’s time for Jacky and Kara Lai, they decided, to spend more time with their family than at the Owl’s Nest. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Struggling to afford rent, Sylvia Bailey is hoping to trade her love of cooking for some more affordable accommodation. (Photo courtesy of Sylvia Bailey)

Retired Victoria woman looking to cook, clean or garden in exchange for rent

Sylvia Bailey is hoping to use her love for cooking to help afford rent

Struggling to afford rent, Sylvia Bailey is hoping to trade her love of cooking for some more affordable accommodation. (Photo courtesy of Sylvia Bailey)
Creating the perfect charcuterie plate

Creating the perfect charcuterie plate

Tips from Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese owner Brad Boisvert

  • Apr 3, 2020
Creating the perfect charcuterie plate
CHEF DEZ: How to add a little pepper to your holiday side dish

CHEF DEZ: How to add a little pepper to your holiday side dish

Madagascar peppercorns add some zest to this easy quick bread

  • Feb 2, 2020
CHEF DEZ: How to add a little pepper to your holiday side dish
CHEF DEZ: Tips on how to kep those food resolutions

CHEF DEZ: Tips on how to kep those food resolutions

Make slow gradual changes and recognize that appearance matters

  • Jan 26, 2020
CHEF DEZ: Tips on how to kep those food resolutions
Exploring Cinnamon’s savoury side

Exploring Cinnamon’s savoury side

Spice up with recipes from Chef Heidi Fink

  • Jan 15, 2020
Exploring Cinnamon’s savoury side
Pierogi Please!

Pierogi Please!

Classic Polish dish is cosy, hearty and richly flavoured

  • Apr 3, 2019
Pierogi Please!
Five Burgers To Sink Your Teeth Into On The Peninsula

Five Burgers To Sink Your Teeth Into On The Peninsula

A search for the best burger

  • Feb 15, 2019
Five Burgers To Sink Your Teeth Into On The Peninsula
Lucia White is A Cook With A Drive To Help Others

Lucia White is A Cook With A Drive To Help Others

Creating spectacular teas as a community fundraisers

  • Feb 13, 2019
Lucia White is A Cook With A Drive To Help Others
Laura Waters looks over her fir trees on her property. The owner of Snowdon House in Saanich, Waters has her fir infused products and other food products are in 40 stores now, sold at Farmers’ markets and online and her shrub is even served at The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Don Denton photography

Tasty Treats From Trees With Fir Infused Food

Laura Waters’ passion for fir sparks a culinary adventure

  • Nov 21, 2018
Laura Waters looks over her fir trees on her property. The owner of Snowdon House in Saanich, Waters has her fir infused products and other food products are in 40 stores now, sold at Farmers’ markets and online and her shrub is even served at The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Don Denton photography
Delicious citrus fruit recipes from Chef Heidi Fink

Delicious citrus fruit recipes from Chef Heidi Fink

Cooking with colorful citrus fruit

  • Sep 20, 2018
Delicious citrus fruit recipes from Chef Heidi Fink
Recipes from the Grill with Chef Heidi Fink

Recipes from the Grill with Chef Heidi Fink

Savoury flavours grilled to perfection

  • Sep 11, 2018
Recipes from the Grill with Chef Heidi Fink
Inspired Chef with Michael Wilkins

Inspired Chef with Michael Wilkins

Kelowna chef at Krafty Kitchen + Bar shares a recipe for ceviche

  • Sep 5, 2018
Inspired Chef with Michael Wilkins
Inspired Chef with Chris Jones of Jones Bar B Que

Inspired Chef with Chris Jones of Jones Bar B Que

Bringing authentic Texas barbecue to Vancouver Island

  • Aug 31, 2018
Inspired Chef with Chris Jones of Jones Bar B Que
Kick Off the Day with Brunch Bowls

Kick Off the Day with Brunch Bowls

Freshly cooked breakfast or brunch built with grains, vegetables and eggs

  • Aug 27, 2018
Kick Off the Day with Brunch Bowls
Vancouver Island’s Green Grocers with Soul

Vancouver Island’s Green Grocers with Soul

Daisy and Adam Orser have a passion for local, quality food at the Root Cellar in Victoria

  • Aug 23, 2018
Vancouver Island’s Green Grocers with Soul