contents 8 22 A Letter From the Publisher MARCH / APRIL 2025 32 ISSUE welcome 1 from the kitchen Easter and Passover Spring Celebrations: Vancouver Island Style Easter Dinner 30 Pacific Prowler: A Fishing Family food for thought 4 8 Spring 'Thyme' in the Garden homegrown 33 36 38 Spring Seafood Guide table talk 2025 Trends in Weddings and Events on Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands special feature 14 Bringing Nature into the Kitchen history bites Crafting a Legacy: The Story Behind Saltspring Soapworks behind the label the sweet spot A Labour of Love: The Art of Wedding Cakes 22 Beer Pairings for your Easter Dinner island pairings 44 44 recipes in this issue Dead Nettle Falafels 28 Matzo Ball Soup with Vancouver Island Root Vegetables 29 Herb Loaded Green Curry Chicken 30 Dijon and Herb-Roasted Lamb with wild Garlic and Sea Salt 31
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