Category Archives: Island Artisans

Guest post by Ramona!  There is only one word for Sicilian drivers: insane!  Stop means go a little slower, Yield means have a quick glance in the mirror, and the line in the middle of the road means there is … Continue reading →

Once upon a time in British Columbia, as thousands of settlers arrived from the British Isles, beer was a big thing.  Many towns had breweries, and brewing beer in the fall, winter and early spring was a great way for … Continue reading →

New! Thanks to Amanda Heffelfinger with All Points West at CBC Radio in Victoria.  She is now clipping my episodes of Island Artisans after the air and posting them on their own page on the All Points West website. Just … Continue reading →

  It may be a cliché, but the term ‘match made in heaven’ was what came to mind when I was doing my ‘strenuous’ research for this week’s edition of Island Artisans. I discovered a place I'm actually a little … Continue reading →

Starting your own business by making a food product is always a long shot.  Competition is stiff, start-up costs can be high and chances of success are low.  But against the odds, a tireless optimist had made a dent in … Continue reading →