When I meet Jessica at Mobys Marine Pub she is just finishing her dinner (apparently food is very important when you are on the road). Dressed in a slightly faded sleeveless black T she looks like she could be right at home fronting up a rock band for the evening – but the dominating presence…
Winter Feast (we hope…)
One question that is raised by growing your own food in a temperate climate is “what do we eat in the winter?” In a reasonable year its possible that you could have salad greens in April and have squash, potatoes etc lasting into October, and a feast of food in the months of July and…
The Jessica Stuart Few Return to BC
It's a first for us here at Life On Saltspring – we have been invited to interview a pop star – Jessica Stuart! BC-born, jazz-influenced art-pop band, The Jessica Stuart Few is returning to their home province this August on a tour. They will be showcasing new material for friends and fans alike before its studio…
Berried Alive!
I am sure everyone is as happy as we are to see some real summer weather here at last. The late arrival has meant that a lot of things are much later that we might expect. But the good news is that we are now getting loads and loads of berries ripening. We must have…
A Dog’s Breakfast
So Dexter (our dog) decided to make his own breakfast arrangements this morning. His choice to start the day was half a fresh rabbit. I know because he left the other half outside the door for me. Obviously he thought that my toast and marmalade was a bit lacking in something. Like fur…. Should I…