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Jasmine-infused shortbread cookies!

We all know tea and shortbread are a winning combination. So what about tea-infused shortbread? Humboldt House has been infusing sweets with quality loose-leaf tea to great effect. Try this recipe and see for yourself! Read more

Posted May 15, 2012 by Kara Johancsik

Jazz up your summer at Victoria’s 2012 JazzFest!

Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers at JazzFest 2012! The lineup this year’s lineup includes jazz greats like the Wayne Shorter Quartet, Robert Randolf and the Family Band, Janelle Monae, Dianne Reeves, George Benson and more. Read more

Posted May 07, 2012 by Kara Johancsik

Experience the TASTE of Vancouver Island!

If Vancouver Island had a taste, it would probably taste like fresh organic produce, fruity wines, gourmet chocolate, and seafood prepared by local chefs. Discover the food and wines of Vancouver Island at Victoria’s annual TASTE Festival this summer! Read more

Posted April 28, 2012 by Kara Johancsik

French Toast with a twist!

Combine the creaminess of crème brulée with the toastiness of French toast in Beaconsfield Inn’s recipe for crème brulée French toast. Dee-lish! Read more

Posted April 22, 2012 by Kara Johancsik

Stay another day and…ferry over to Salt Spring Island!

Salt Spring Island is lush, beautiful, and famous for organic farms, friendly communities, picturesque landscape, and farmers’ markets. And it’s only a 30-minute ferry ride away from Schwartz Bay, making it an ideal daytrip destination from Victoria! Read more

Posted April 10, 2012 by Kara Johancsik

Stay another day and…discover Chemainus!

Chemainus’s famous murals, live local theatre festival, delectable eateries, and great shopping make it one of Vancouver Island’s best daytrip destinations! Read more

Posted April 03, 2012 by Kara Johancsik