Tofino – mystical, magical, alluring, special, fascinating, fabulous. This small hamlet receives several millions of visitors from all over the world. They are drawn by the infinite variety of experiences, sights, sounds, all at your doorstep. Let’s see what makes the area so special for memories of a lifetime. Chesterman Beach, a small ocean inlet…

Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings – 11 – are among some of his finest and best known paintings. He loved sunflowers saying: “I find comfort in contemplating the sunflowers.” Click on the picture to see the splendour and magnificence of sunflowers that Van Gogh found so comforting.

What You Need 2 small lobster tails. 2 large potatoes. 1/2 lemon. A few sprigs of rosemary and thyme. 8 tablespoons of olive oil. 1 medium-sized cucumber. 4 regular-sized radishes. 1 tablespoon melted butter. 2 tablespoons Ponzu sauce, a Japanese citrus tasting sauce. A handful each of cilantro (if you don’t like cilantro just parsley)…

R.E.M. gained fame in the 1990s. And to say they did it their way is an understatement. They bypassed the traditional route of getting noticed – their music being hyped and played by radio stations. Instead it was word of mouth, bootlegged tapes and college radio, that was the key to their success. And they…

Creedence Clearwater Revival. Still a musical force to be reckoned with. Although the band hit the heights of their career in the 70s their music still resonates with fans. Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, released in 1976, still is in the Billboard200 album chart. In December 2020 it reached the 500-weeks mark and had been…

Lemons are a many-splendoured thing. Great for cooking, great for cleaning and now good for you in many surprising ways. Get the details.

What You Need 24 cherry tomatoes. 4 garlic cloves unpeeled. 2 medium-sized shallot. 1 sprig of rosemary. 1 sprig of thyme. 1 teaspoon brown sugar. 5 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon vinegar, any kind will do. I used apple cider vinegar. Salt and pepper. 1 medium bowl. 1 can of cannellini…

Tasting Notes This is dinner for two – succulent, meaty, spareribs with a fabulous home-made BBQ sauce, that bit of char from grilling, makes these spareribs yummy. Add asparagus – earthy in taste – with some sweet fresh corn and a hearty potato salad and you’re ready to dig into something memorable. What You Need…