If you think Berkshire pork tenderloin and peppercorn gnocchi with a Madeira sauce sound like a winning combination, then you’d be in agreement with both the judges and the guests at last weekend’s 2011 Canadian Culinary Federation Vancouver Island Chef of the Year Competition.

Menus are a necessary but often disregarded aspect of dining out, and with innovative designs that are often as delightful as the food they promote, a thoughtful menu can be the solidifying element of a memorable experience. Inspired by The Art of the Menu

Although salt has become customary in most modern-day kitchens, we often forget that not too long ago it was the cause of some significant wars around the world. Once deemed “white gold,” salt gained popularity when civilization moved towards an agricultural format and came to ...

You voted for your favourites—the best places to eat, dine, and shop for food and wine on Vancouver Island—and here are your results to all thirty-two questions. Taken together, they make a delicious snapshot of a moment in our culinary times. There are no losers; we all win by shining the spotlight on a robust and healthy food scene on the Island.