Ugly Duckling, from creative chef Corbin Mathany, named Victoria's best new restaurant in 2023 by YAM magazine and shortlisted by enRoute.

Blue agave is harvested by hand, the hearts roasted, crushed and fermented for fine Mexican tequila. See every artisan step in photos.

Everything you wanted to know about the wide variety of pumpkin and squash in the fall markets - with pumpkin recipes, both savoury & sweet.

We're harvesting heirloom apples around Victoria, and using them in fall recipes, from apple bread pudding and apple kuchen to tarte tatin.

With Valentine's Day and Easter on the horizon, learn about ethically sourced, single origin chocolate from Victoria's cacao experts.

Vancouver Island is blessed with an abundance of farmers’ markets and subscription boxes overflowing with fresh produce.

A photo essay depicting the entire process of harvesting blue agave and distilling tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, with traditional jimadors.

Head to the farmer's market or open your CSA box and try these recipes using the fresh summer fruit and veggies available from local farms.

Celebrate Canada Day with this coast-to-coast menu of Canadian recipes. Oh Canada, our home and Native land!

Studying sturgeon and land-based fish farming at the International Centre for Sturgeon Studies at Vancouver Island University. And caviar!