Food

I am a terrible gardener. I hate weeding, and within weeks of planting anything, the tomato, pepper and other plants start to become overrun with unwanted greenery, and it’s just not a pretty sight.

For a sophisticated summertime dessert, it’s not always necessary to reinvent the wheel. A classic ice cream sundae will hit the spot with the right toppings.

One of the best ways to build flavor is layering, or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking. Using the zest of a lemon in cake batter, for instance, while using the juice in a citrusy glaze.

Pair your weekend feasts with a complex white or a versatile red.

Celebrate with festive sparkling wines and a red wine as a nod to the Maple Leaf.

Orange wines are a fairly new phenomenon in North America, according to Richmond News wine columnist Tony Kwan.

Locally-available wines to enhance your summer feasts.

Wines offering a taste of sunshine.

One restaurant in Richmond made it into the list.

Getting a taste of the world at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.