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World’s biggest Nanaimo bar confirmed, but it’s not in Nanaimo

World’s biggest Nanaimo bar confirmed, but it’s not in Nanaimo

Two Ontario children set the bar high with successful biggest Nanaimo bar world record attempt
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Nanaimo chef the Sensitive Vegan takes tongue-in-cheek approach to serious cooking

Nanaimo chef the Sensitive Vegan takes tongue-in-cheek approach to serious cooking

Jesse Rubboli creates cassava-based recipes and shares them via YouTube and on social media
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Nanaimo Foodshare goes virtual with home-grown food production classes

Nanaimo Foodshare goes virtual with home-grown food production classes

Online courses teach sustainable gardening, water conservation and meal preparation
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Column: Vulnerability to global disasters is our own making

Column: Vulnerability to global disasters is our own making

For many, needs of the moment take precedence over concerns about sustainability, notes columnist
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VIU online cooking show keeping students connected during COVID-19 pandemic

VIU online cooking show keeping students connected during COVID-19 pandemic

‘Culture Kitchen’ features students making dishes from their home countries
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Could the COVID-19 pandemic mean the end of the traditional buffet?

Could the COVID-19 pandemic mean the end of the traditional buffet?

Experts are asking events and restaurants to stay away from buffet-style meals
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COVID-19: B.C. restaurants can host dine-in guests again, but what will that look like?

COVID-19: B.C. restaurants can host dine-in guests again, but what will that look like?

As B.C.’s COVID-19 reopening plan enters Phase Two on Tuesday, restaurants have some challenges ahead
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When long-time chef Nicholas Waters first started Toque Catering in 2013, he never expected it to take off

When long-time chef Nicholas Waters first started Toque Catering in 2013, he never expected it to take off

From a staff of five to almost 30, the Metchosin resident’s talent in the kitchen is evident
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New apps emerge amid COVID-19 to tackle gripes with popular delivery services

New apps emerge amid COVID-19 to tackle gripes with popular delivery services

Instead of relying on Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash, restaurants are turning to new options
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‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

Cargill shut down its plant just north of High River, Alta., earlier this week after an outbreak of COVID-19
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