Food and Drink

It's the colder holidays that typically remind us of those in need. Christmas and Hanukkah, Easter and Thanksgiving, Ramadan and Rosh Hashanah; those are the times we think of the less fortunate, not the fruit-and-veggie laden months of summer.

Pick a peck of perfect produce

There's no better Sunday mission (or way to hold a looming Monday at bay) than strolling through city streets in search of the perfect patio on which to enjoy oysters and crisp, white wine.

Kick off a summer of love

A tower of avocado and crab served with mango, chili and lime salsa and piles of baby organic greens is a fair distraction from the lush fields and forests that spill off the patio of the new Living Room Restaurant & Lounge in Squamish.

Happy birthday, old girl

For a small brewery with a limited advertising budget, a quality product is worth its weight in marketing gold. At the Howe Sound Brewing Co.

Cool wines for a warm summer

Cold and sweet, the accessory of summer has origins in Italy and costs far less than a Fendi bag (but gives the same amount of pleasure). Gelato - a dessert made with milk instead of cream - is one of the more misunderstood of the frozen treats.

Kitchen forensics 101