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Island Artisans – Venturi Schulze Balsamic Vinegar and Verjus
Vancouver Island is home to a growing number of wineries and vineyards, and the winemaking industry in general on the Island has been steadily improving. As many new players enter the market, one of the pioneering winemaking families in the … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – Vancouver Island Salt Company
This may sound hard to believe, but I got very excited by watching water boil the other day. I had heard of previous schemes to make sea salt here on Vancouver Island, but this is the first one I know … Continue reading
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How To Spend A Great Canada Day, or, Ten Things To Have In Your Life Every Day
It's July 1st, Canada Day, Ramona and I are back home in Cobble Hill, the fire is crackling…yes, that's right, we lit the woodstove tonight because it is so damn chilly and damp on the BC West Coast. The last … Continue reading
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A Proper McBurger, or, Where Judy Goes, A Party is Sure to Follow!
This is a real meal: A half-pound hamburger made from freshly ground beef and coated with crispy bedcrumbs, oven roasted potatoes, red, ripe tomatoes, sweet onions and special sauces that are as far away from the House of Ronald as … Continue reading
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Assisi is for the Birds, or How Many Churches Can You Fit into a Rainy Day?
One of our few rainy days found us in Assisi, joining the squelch of tourists paying homage to St. Francis in ponchos and umbrellas. Even the birds tried to stay out of the rain, sparrows hopping underneath outdoor tables, pecking … Continue reading
Understanding Italy, or, Why The Country Halts for Football or Miracles
As we hit Orvieto, the Umbrian city closest to Rome, Italy was playing a World Cup soccer game. The streets were empty, but we could hear the play-by-play of the game echoing down the narrow cobblestoned streets from every direction. … Continue reading