Food

Kayla Siefred from the Compost Education Centre talks about the benefits of preserving food amid COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)

Food preservation also a fun family activity amid COVID-19

Alternative methods could lengthen the life of your produce

  • Mar 23, 2020
Kayla Siefred from the Compost Education Centre talks about the benefits of preserving food amid COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)
Kat Gellerman brings years of experience in the food business to her new store, Chef Sense Supplies, in downtown Courtenay. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Edible straws one B.C. entrepreneur’s latest weapon in war against plastic

Kat Gellerman has spent more than 20 years working in the food business

Kat Gellerman brings years of experience in the food business to her new store, Chef Sense Supplies, in downtown Courtenay. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Eating healthy with Chef Todd Rozell

Eating healthy with Chef Todd Rozell

Menu at Balanced Meal Prep varies from week to week

  • Feb 7, 2020
Eating healthy with Chef Todd Rozell
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
The 7 Sins with Steve Thorp

The 7 Sins with Steve Thorp

Entrepreneur runs Vancouver brewery, winery and restaurants and loves the BC outdoors

  • Jan 10, 2020
The 7 Sins with Steve Thorp
A sewing needle was found in food purchased from the Oak Bay Red Barn Market. It was in one of these four items, though it is not certain which one. (File contributed/ Josh Stevens)

Oak Bay woman finds sewing needle in food

Kim Stevens says she found the needle in food purchase from local grocery store

A sewing needle was found in food purchased from the Oak Bay Red Barn Market. It was in one of these four items, though it is not certain which one. (File contributed/ Josh Stevens)
Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for Saanich residents cutting down on plastics

Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for Saanich residents cutting down on plastics

Buying food from local farms a good way to reduce packaging waste while supporting local business

Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for Saanich residents cutting down on plastics
The Chocolate Project; bean to bar

The Chocolate Project; bean to bar

David Mincey promotes sustainable small batch chocolate

  • Dec 27, 2019
The Chocolate Project; bean to bar
Mac and Cheese, the perfect winter comfort food

Mac and Cheese, the perfect winter comfort food

Recipes from Chef Heidi Fink

  • Dec 25, 2019
Mac and Cheese, the perfect winter comfort food
Fondue is back

Fondue is back

Slow food with a heart

  • Dec 20, 2019
Fondue is back
Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant

Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant

Chef returns to Vancouver Island roots

  • Dec 5, 2019
Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant
Greater Victoria is gearing up to host sustainable food advocates from B.C. for discussion, learning and of course, food, at the third annual Good Food Summit. (Black Press file photo)

Sustainable food advocates gather in Victoria for annual Good Food Summit

Attendees can take part in field trips, hands-on learning, keynote presentations

Greater Victoria is gearing up to host sustainable food advocates from B.C. for discussion, learning and of course, food, at the third annual Good Food Summit. (Black Press file photo)
Victoria’s Fiesta Latina Folklore Dancers are part of the entertainment on tap for the annual Taco, Tequila and Margarita Fiesta, set for Nov. 16 at the Victoria Public Market. Photo contributed

Mexican culinary celebration fills Victoria Public Market

Taco, Tequila and Margarita Fiesta takes over the Victoria Public Market the evening of Nov. 16

  • Nov 7, 2019
Victoria’s Fiesta Latina Folklore Dancers are part of the entertainment on tap for the annual Taco, Tequila and Margarita Fiesta, set for Nov. 16 at the Victoria Public Market. Photo contributed
House of Boateng a restaurant success

House of Boateng a restaurant success

Chef Castro Boateng adjusts menu according to the seasons

  • Oct 28, 2019
House of Boateng a restaurant success
Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink

Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink

Rich homemade broth, noodles and toppings in about an hour

  • Oct 25, 2019
Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink
Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair

Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair

Genuine Iberian restaurant and cocktail bar

  • Oct 11, 2019
Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair
Onward and upward for Victoria gelato artisan

Onward and upward for Victoria gelato artisan

After winning Gelato Festival gold, Stefano Mosi will compete at North American finals in 2020

Onward and upward for Victoria gelato artisan
Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen

Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen

Unsworth Restaurant chef talks about career, food and wine.

  • Sep 25, 2019
Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen
Eric McLean is the Big Cheese

Eric McLean is the Big Cheese

McLean’s Specialty Foods stocks 150 kinds of cheeses as well as hard to find European, British and South African items

  • Sep 18, 2019
Eric McLean is the Big Cheese
Boom + Batten boxes up takeout option as edible art

Boom + Batten boxes up takeout option as edible art

Freshly harvested local ingredients in an artful presentation

  • Aug 23, 2019
Boom + Batten boxes up takeout option as edible art