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West Saanich winery feels like a pioneer farm

There is more to wine touring than wine.
Kurelek's hidden messages go public

Kurelek's hidden messages go public

One of our most popular artists was tortured by depression

Poetic novel proves the power of small publishers

Leaving Now By Arleen Paré Caitlin Press, 162pp., $18.95 Arleen Paré's Leaving Now is a lyrical novel dealing with the many emotions a mother faces when making a decision to leave her family.
Rhubarb is plentiful in farmers' markets

Rhubarb is plentiful in farmers' markets

Dear Eric: I was told about a rhubarb pie recipe that had sour cream and a crumb topping. Sounded good. I wondered if you had something like that? Mary Stokes Dear Mary: It's a good time of year to be in search of a rhubarb recipe.
Landscapes explore the in-between

Landscapes explore the in-between

PREVIEW Rick Leong's The Phenomenology of Dusk When: Friday through Aug. 6 Where: LAB Gallery at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Tickets: Regular gallery admission ($13 regular, $11 seniors/students, $2.

Broaden your horizons - try something new

Over the next two weeks, adventurous listeners - those who actually enjoy hearing music, old or new, that they have never heard before - can look forward to several musical events offering unfamiliar repertoire.
More to pile of wood than meets the eye

More to pile of wood than meets the eye

PREVIEW Emilio Portal's Islands When: Runs through June 26 Where: Open Space Lip service is often paid to honouring First Nations, but artist Emilio Portal is giving it a physical form with his latest installation.

Vegetable Lasagna with Bechamel

Cheesy, tomato-sauced vegetables and noodles topped with thick béchamel, a white sauce.
Béchamel sauce atop veggie lasagna

Béchamel sauce atop veggie lasagna

Dear Eric: I am looking for a tasty recipe for vegetarian lasagna with white sauce. I have had it at a restaurant that no longer exists and at a potluck dinner, but have never been able to locate a recipe for it.
Jim Hume: The prodigal son returns, but with no apologies to offer

Jim Hume: The prodigal son returns, but with no apologies to offer

I'm finding it difficult to get into a prodigal-son frame of mind when contemplating the return of Lord Black of Crossharbour to his birthland.
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