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pairings of the evening were difficult to narrow, but most notable were the adventures of the Chickpea Salad paired with Glenterra’s Brio Red Blend, and the balance of the Harvest Vegetable & Butterfly Chicken Dish with Rocky Creek’s On The Mark Red Blend. An honourable mention goes to how the Dostana Gewurztraminer and Chickpea Salad went hand in hand, playing off each other, creating an Indian Cuisine heaven. The wines we chose are all pure expressions of where they come from and represent their respective places, be it Vancouver Island or BC’s Okanagan Valley. Each shows the beauty that can come from quality local ingredients and the skilled hands that craft them. As we get deep into autumn and

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APPETIZERS | Roasted Carrot & Salmon Lox Canapé

SIDE OR SALAD | Chickpea Salad

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our meals reflect the season, we felt it appropriate to showcase a Riesling that will pair with any occasion above and beyond each individual pairing we tried here. Rieslings can be versatile and complex. They’re usually dry with high acidity showing citrus fruit on the palate making them good fun to pair with dinner. Their intense fruitiness softens their acidity and they can have the weight to accommodate whatever heart-warming dish you’re planning on.

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Saturna Wild Ferment Riesling 2011, Saturna Island, BC $20

Soft, subtle and layered on the nose. This wine has matured over the last 6 months. Now coming of age as a deeply expressive wine it has shed its lemon and lime youthful aromas and developed a lovely vanilla spice and baked apple bouquet. This truly is a versatile wine that is showing off its character. ‘Wild Ferment’ refers to part of the winemaking process in which the yeast used to ferment the grapes is wild (as opposed to cultured or cultivated). Just another touch of local love.

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MAPLE DARK BALSAMIC CANAPÉ OF ROASTED CARROT & SALMON LOX TRIM ATOP BOURSIN CHEESE

PRODUCTS USED

Cranberry Pear White Balsamic , Maple Dark Balsamic, Leccino Olive Oil

canapé of roasted carrot & salmon lox trim

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150 grams salmon lox trim

Backyard Blanc de Noir Brut (100% Pinot Noir), Okanagan, BC $22

Harvest moon in colour, its embracing autumn appeal warms the senses. A million bubbles rush up the glass and onto your palate. Lemon rind, apple orchard and freshly baked bread on the nose followed by fully ripe citrus and green apple on the palate. It has a round soft finish with notes of fermenting fruit and a hint of spice. The Backyard Blanc de Noir Brut brought out the soft smoky syrupy flavours of the Dark Maple Balsamic when tasting the Canapé first. Tasting the Canapé following the Brut awakened the bitter notes from the lemon rind. The buttery sweetness of the salmon augments the tartness of the Brut creating a nicely balanced pairing.

DeVine Pinot Grigio 2012,

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Saanich Penninsula, Vancouver Island, BC $20

leccino olive oil

chives

sea salt to taste

fresh ground pepper to taste

Preserved lemon and crisp red apple on the nose, medium to high acidity, light body, bright and complex minerality like a handful of wet pebbles, incredibly long finish, brilliant to start a meal or to pair with something simple, yet rich. This was a favourite! DeVine Pinot Grigio’s light body had an incredibly complex palate and proved to be a BIG wine. Tasting the Canapé and then the wine expresses a velvet swirl on the tongue followed by a sharp citrus bite and a creamy long finish reminiscent of the creamy boursin and buttery salmon lox. In reverse, you’ll discover a sensational experience. We got a distinct peppery zing at the back of the tongue from the Leccino Olive Oil used in toasting the crostinis when tasted after a sip of Grigio. The wine’s citrus notes amplified the cranberry pear balsamic.

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1. Thinly slice baguette for about 20 slices, drizzle with Leccino Olive Oi and bake in oven for 10-15 minutes at 350° until toasted. 2. Simultaneously, you can have the carrot slices baking until slightly tender but still firm (approx 10 minutes). To prep the carrots, peel, slice think on a diagonal and mix in Cranberry Pear White Balsamic, chopped chives, and salt & pepper in an oven safe casserole dish. 3. When crostinis and carrots are ready, spread boursin cheese on each crostini. 4. Then top with the salmon lox, which can be formed in a cylinder upright. The carrot slices can be placed in and around the salmon. 5. To finish, spoon or drizzle Maple Dark Balsamic to the top avoiding the carrots or to the side to seep over the boursin layer. SERVES 4-6 MAKE EACH OF THESE DISHES TOGETHER TO CREATE A 4-COURSE DINNER, OR ENJOY EACH INDIVIDUALLY.

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PERSIAN LIME CHICKPEA SALAD

PRODUCTS USED

Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil, Oregano White Balsamic

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chickpea salad 1

cup chickpea’s or garbanzo beans

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cloves of garlic minced

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yellow bell pepper, chopped

Dostana

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red onion, medium in size, chopped

(Kalala’s single vineyard collection)

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tsp ground curry

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Gewurztraminer 2010,

cup persian lime infused olive oil 2

tbsp oregano white balsamic

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tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1. Toss Chickpeas, peppers, onion and olives in a medium sized bowl. 2. In a small bowl, combine Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil and Oregano White Balsamic, Curry, Cumin and Garlic. 3. Using a small whisk, mix well until completely emulsified. 4. Pour over top of chickpeas and veggies, tossing to coat. 5. Toss in olive and sprinkle with parsley. Let sit an hour to allow flavours to develop or overnight. When serving as a main, this dish is perfect over wild rice, barley or farro, topped with a dollop of Greek Yogurt. SERVES 4-6

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Welcoming aromas of orange blossom and dried orange peel supported by bright and fresh lychee, passion fruit and sweet citrus. Full mouthfeel, very round and bold. Bring on the spice. It can take it. A great pairing for all palates. Take a bite of the salad and a sip of the Gewurtz and magically you’re teleported to Indian Cuisine Heaven. The cumin persists right to the finish of the wine. The wine’s lychee notes stand out in this pairing, and when tasting the wine then salad, the floral and fruity wine hugs the earth and spice letting the bright elements of the dish shine. You’re left savoring the fresh parsley and Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil only a hint of cumin. Truly a flavour wonder! Very interesting pairing.

Glenterra Brio Red Blend 2010 (35% Merlot, 20% Dornfelder, (13 grapes total), Cobble Hill, Vancouver Island $24

Taking colour from the Dornfelder and texture from Merlot, this wine shows intense aromas of black cherry, dark plum, cocoa, leather and campfire smoke. Dark fruit and spice compete on the palate encouraging sip after sip. It delivers gamy and herbaceous complexity that finish with solid tannic structure. Pair with turkey to let the wine shine or with more intense dishes to balance its power. It’s juicy enough to compliment spice well.

This is a bold adventure which is why it was one of our favourites. Try this wine after a bite of the salad and it really brings out the lime and bell pepper. In the reverse, unlike the last pairing where the wine hid the cumin, you’ll get distinct cumin and parsley, dancing with your taste buds. The wine’s earthiness matches that of the salad.

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SIMPLY ROASTED BUTTERFLY CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

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Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island $21

South African Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

simply roasted butterfly chicken with root vegetables

Rocky Creek On the Mark 2011 (Cabernet Foch and Marechal Foch, Pinot Noir),

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Moraine Malbec Merlot Rosé 2012

whole chicken

4 cups assorted root vegetables, cubed – yam, parsnip, turnip, carrots, rutabaga, onion, etc.

cup South African Coratina – extra virgin olive oil

Naramata Bench,

Okanagan, BC $22

1. Preheat oven to 425° 2. Using a 9x13 pan, toss root vegetables. Drizzle with ¼ Cup of the Coratina, and shake well to coat. 3. Wash and rinse chicken with very hot water. Place chicken, breast side down, on a cutting board. Using very sharp kitchen sheers, cut along the ribs, close to the backbone of the chicken. Repeat on the opposite side of the spine, to remove. 4. Open up the chicken to butterfly and sprinkle the inside generously with salt and pepper. Turn the chicken over, and place overtop of the root vegetables; salt and peppered side down. Drizzle chicken with remaining Coratina. 5. Place in preheated oven and roast for 45-50 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and root vegetable are tender. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the chicken. 6. To serve, transfer chicken to a platter and cut into pieces. Spoon roasted vegetables around chicken, or serve in a separate dish.

Aromas of black currant, blackberry, sophisticated oak, spice, bold and fresh, light to medium body, easy to drink any time, but would pair well with lighter meats in a rustic preparation.

Strawberry, rhubarb and a little butterscotch on the nose, deeper red fruit like raspberry and hinting at plum on the palate, full mouth feel, fruity but absolutely not sweet, dry finish, tart overall.

The consensus was that this pairing balanced perfectly. A sip of wine after a bite of the chicken swirls the buttery oils from the chicken along your palate. A bite of veggies followed by wine brings out a peppery arugula note from the Coratina olive oil. Each sip and taste brought a new flavor combination. The bright acidity from the wine kept the buttery richness of the chicken in place and the root vegetables brought out the earthy side of the wine.

This is a sophisticated rosé we felt could pair with either a summer or fall BBQ. It’s everything its description entails. Fruity and floral but certainly not sweet. The roasted vegetables followed by the wine brought out a hint of smokiness. The juicy flavours of the chicken helped bring out the floral of the rosé of the palate. Very interesting and enjoyable.

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BLOOD ORANGE BREAD PUDDING

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Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil, Blueberry Balsamic

Sea Cider Cyser,

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island $25

Saanichton, Vancouver Island $26

Aromas of dark cherry and dark chocolate, sour cherry and stewed fruit on the palate, rich texture, bright acidity provides a lift for the richness. Pair with an array of cheeses or after dinner as a dessert.

Autumn aromas of dried fruit, hazelnut, walnut, apple pie (crust and all), slightly buttery, smooth and rich on the palate. A great addition to fruity desserts like pies or a gooey bread pudding.

A lovely and interesting pairing with the Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil. Decadent yet simple sure to delight your senses! A very comfortable pairing that brings out all flavours nearly equally.

This unique combination was unexpected. What a treat! Have a spoon of the pudding after a sip and you’ll experience a luscious velvety apple butter sensation enhanced by the pudding. In reverse the pudding really helps to tame the alcohol content. A well timed indulgence after an evening of inspiring food and drink.

blood orange bread pudding

French style loaves tend to work best)

cup granulated sugar 6 2 1

eggs – slightly beaten tbsp blood orange fused olive oil cups whole milk

cup chopped nuts, or fruit –apples,

pears, cranberries, blueberries, walnuts,

almonds, etc. if desired.

SAUCE 1

tbsp cornstarch cup maple syrup

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tbsp balsamic vinegar – blueberry

GARNISH cup mascarpone cheese 2

tsp blood orange fused olive oil

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1. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil and cheese, use to dollop over finished pudding. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, and sugar. Beat in olive oil and slowly add the milk. Continue to mix until well combined. 3. Grease a 7x11 pan with 1 Tbsp of blood orange fused olive oil – or 4, 1 Cup Ramekins. 4. Toss in cubed bread 5. Pour egg and milk mixture over top of bread. Let soak for 20 minutes, or overnight. (This is very easily made the night before and served for breakfast) 6. Cover top with aluminum foil and bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes. Test with a toothpick to ensure pudding is baked through. Run a knife around the outside of the pan. Let sit for 5-10 minutes while you make the sauce, allowing pudding to set and cool slightly.

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The Victoria Transmission & Auto Care staff was the first in Victoria to undergo Ask Patty.com’s female friendly training. This training helped primarily with communication to better explain the reasons, causes and issues pertaining to their vehicle maintenance and repairs. “We feel transparency is paramount in creating trust and we invite all of our customers to ask questions as well as come out into the shop and see the work we have recommended,” says Adam. They even have a tool called virtual vehicle MD that is a computer program that shows the inner working of the vehicles' components—even what’s going on inside the motor. This tool has helped customers understand the reasons and causes of why things need to be done.

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MORAL SUPPORT Artists are notoriously, even obnoxiously, sensitive creatures. Without that characteristic, we would not be able to do what we do. But the same sensitivity that lets us tap into visual and symbolic possibilities when we work can also heighten our insecurities in the off-hours. You can help calm an artist the hell down by offering as many positive comments as you can stomach and telling him how much you admire him for pursuing his art. If you do. BUT DON’T COMPARE! Even if you intend to compliment and you’re not just showing off, comparing your friend to another artist is a crazy minefield of exploding bananas. You may accidentally tap into his profound anxieties about lacking originality, or he may hate the artist you mention and see himself as totally different. An artist almost never feels complimented by comparisons. Better tactic: ask him who inspires him. You can always nod sagely after the fact and say “Yes, I noticed Basquiat’s influence in your line when I first saw this piece.” You pretentious goof you. BUY SOMETHING! This may seem obvious, but the best way to support your artist is actually to 22

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Victoria is stuffed with visual artists. Every time I go to Opus or Artworld I wait at least a few minutes in line to hand over my firstborn I mean pay for my stuff. So chances are, you know someone who makes art! Here are a few tips on how to support that person. Believe me, they need it. just to keep working in art, but it’s much better if you buy something she has already made. If your artist is willing to accept your commission, be prepared to wait a long time and pay a lot of money. Unless that artist is a ding dong, she should charge a premium, because art-to-order is seriously hard work. And in the end, you may get something that is far from your original idea, because your friend can’t read minds and you can’t speak art.

FUEL THE FIRE Second only to cold hard cash, artists love good hot food. Cook your artist some hearty meals and you can legitimately call yourself a patron of the arts! We almost never eat, let alone cook -- not because we're poor, but because we pretty much always have fancy substances on our hands that some "doctor" told us not to ingest. Don't even /ask/ how we deal with going to the bathroom. It can get colourful is what I'm saying. So can you...peel me a grape? Awesome...a few more will be perfect. What's that about Brie? Oh I couldn't... well if you insist... Jenny Hainsworth is a Victoria artist, musician and writer. She is the subject of this issue’s artist in the spotlight. Visit her art blog, Bright Earth and Paper Moon, at www.rabbitinthedirt.wordpress.com

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The fall is a great time to explore the wonderful trails we have in Victoria. Having had one of the best summer’s in history we hopefully can look forward to an equally mild fall bringing with it all of the glorious colours that make the west coast so famous.

I personally like nothing better than walking (with my dogs) or running through Arbutus-lined pathways strewn with freshly fallen leaves. The colours this time of year are also particularly special making a run a bright and cheerful way to start or end the day. We are lucky here as we can choose to run by lakes, the ocean or through residential areas where rural trails are in

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and all the way to the Sooke Potholes. This part of the Goose is surprisingly quiet and largely undiscovered so ideal for a quiet, solitary run or walk. It is marked every kilometre so you can choose to join the trail at a convenient spot and venture forth for as long or short as you like. Lochside Trail is a 29 km trail from Swartz Bay to Victoria and even though there are paved and road sections, the Royal Oak Drive to Sayward Road and beyond to Island View Road has some off road and is surprisingly quiet. It is a favourite for cyclists so if you are running with your dog then it is advisable to leash up. Ocean views are a feature of this trail. There are other great trails in and around Victoria – Horth Hill Regional Park near Sidney and Durrance Lake in Mount Work Regional Park are two others worth exploring. If you do venture on to some of these trails this fall, particularly the lake trails, ensure you invest in some good trail shoes - this will help particularly ascending and descending any slippery inclines. So be sure to visit your local running store to get kitted out. Happy trails.

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