BC Maple Syrup soon available
BC Maple Syrup up to now has only been available in small quantities on Vancouver Island at the Duncan Maple Syrup Festival just recently held. See the Vancouver Sun article by Mia Stainsby for more info on this.
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B.C. set to impose trans fat restrictions
“By the time we hold the Olympics in 2010, we want every British Columbian and every visitor to our province to know the food they order in restaurants or eat at schools is trans fat-free,” said Mary Polak, B.C. Minister of Healthy Living and Sport.
All food service establishments that require a permit to operate [...]
James Bay Tea Room & Restaurant
Welcome to the James Bay Tea Room & Restaurant. We are tucked behind the Provincial Parliament Buildings in Victoria and a short walk from the Inner Harbour in a humble little white house with black trim and a black and white awning.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH and TEA SERVICE ALL DAY
ALL DAY BREAKFAST SPECIAL & SOUP and SANDWICH [...]
Brew of the Week
Driftwood Brewery is Victoria’s newest micro brewery so when I saw Driftwood Ale on tap at Bartholomew’s Pub in the Executive House Hotel I ordered a pint.
This light bronze-coloured ale was served in a proper English straight glass and was $5.00 for the pint. I found it had a light, clean taste and went down [...]
Wine of the Week
Now that I have developed an appreciation for B.C. Wines I decided it was time to sample a wine made closer to home.
I chose the Saturna Chardonnay 2006 (twist top) which I found on display at the Strathcona Hotel Liquor store for $18.95 (including taxes).
Saturna recommends this Chardonnay with halibut and as that happens to [...]
Brew of the Week
Having declared that Lighthouse Lager is my new favourite lager in the world I decided it would be a good idea to sample the Victoria brewery’s India Pale Ale.
I found it on tap at the Strathcona’s Stickey Wicket Bar and ordered a sleeve. I am not a big fan of India pale ale’s in general [...]
