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All it takes is a trip to your local paint store to reveal how many whites are available to you. Here, the designer has ensured that the cabinetry, casing, baseboard and crown moulding all boast the same frosty white shade for a seamless look.

Family organization centres don’t have to be all business!

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a fact you may not know: our associate editor stacey mclachlan was a certified

beekeeper before she came to Western Living. four years working at the honeybee centre just outside of vancouver made her a bit of an expert—just ask her about the difference in tasting notes between blueberry, buckwheat and clover honey, and she’ll get as detailed as an oenophile. (and she’s a bold one: that’s her in the photo below, sporting a bee beard.)

as you’ve likely read, our canadian honeybee population is in crisis: die-offs are reported everywhere, and in some areas the figures are shock-ing. (in ontario, for example, 58 percent of bee colonies didn’t survive the winter—more than twice the typical average loss.) the causes are a com-

bination of a particularly hard winter and industrial pesticides that have taken a toll on one of the most impor-tant (perhaps the most important) insect populations on the planet. this issue, in “the sweetest thing” (page 71), we shine a spotlight on local purveyors who are working to protect the hives, while our resident expert provides an educa-tion on everything you wanted to know about bees and honey (the difference between raw and filtered, for example, or the benefits of bee venom therapy). and,

of course, it’s all anchored by gorgeous, summery recipes from Julie van rosendaal that focus on our favourite sweet treat.

i hope this issue may even inspire you to offer a little helpful boost to the bee population this summer—whether it’s a simple step like planting pollen-rich plants like lavender, zinnia and bee balm, or, for the more ambitious, becoming a backyard beekeeper. (many beekeeping organizations provide instructional courses.) Bee beard, optional.

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Just ask her the difference in tasting notes between blueberry and clover honey, and she’ ll get as detailed as an oenophile.

Behind the Scenes Photogra-pher Joann Pai and food stylist Juno Kim prep for our honey shoot (top); associate editor Stacey McLachlan braves a bee beard (above).

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Due WestONE TO WATCH

Paul Koopman brings a sense of play to Saskatoon.

Architect of Fun

“Trying to introduce delight into architecture has been a preoccupa-

tion of mine,” says Paul Koopman. It’s not surprising that the Saskatoon architect is focused on bringing a li� le whimsy into his work: when he’s not designing modern structures, he’s painting, drawing (“Drawing is a way of thinking,” he says) or playing the ukulele—art for art’s sake, he says.

Koopman’s modern architecture takes inspiration from the city’s expansive prairie landscape and natural light—the Edge, a residential development for the inner city, is spa-cious and � � ed with large cascading windows, a re� ection of the openness of the plains. Prairie Wind, a land-mark that celebrates Saskatoon’s 100th anniversary, is inspired by tall grass moving in the wind.

Koopman’s work is reshaping the city he loves. “There isn’t an estab-lished culture for architecture in Saskatoon, but because the city is still young, there’s so much opportunity,” he says. “There’s a real practical-ness to people here. As long as you can tap into that mentality, there’s opportunity to do good work.”—Nisha Ranu

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Due West / / THE GOODS

New in storesacross the West

Hot Buys

CalgaryCHARBAR

The highly antici-pated interactive dining experience from the minds behind Charcut—run by Western Living’s 2015 Foodie of the Year, Jessica Pelland—opens its doors in the scenic Simmons Building, pulls out the dry-aged meat, and starts up the wood-fi red grill. charbar.ca

VancouverRENEW GALLERY

Legendary antique dealer Vancouver Architectural Antiques rebrands as the chic Renew Period Lighting and Decorative Arts, a gallery-concept shop showcasing vintage statement lighting and period decor in a bright, white modern setting—the old meets the new. renewgallery.com

Vancouver IslandTINY MOUNTAIN HOMES

The DIY trend trickles down to home construction: shop the website of Youbou, B.C.-based designer Dana Hum-mel for ready-to-download blueprints to build your own adorable, compact modern guesthouse. tinymountainhomes

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What lessons can we learn fromhistorical architecture?

I think many architectural lessons have actually come full circle. One of the things that happened, and it always happens, is that you have a reaction against what went before. Things are new, then they’re old-fashioned, then old and ugly, so we want to get rid of them because we can do be� er. But now, things that were totally disliked in the ’50s and ’60s are ge� ing a� ention today. You can see that in the Vancouver Special—the houses were originally very popular, but in the early ’80s, we couldn’t get rid of them fast enough—and today, they’re the coolest house ever and people are starting to restore them.

Atkin begins his summer series of city walking tours with the Vancouver Heritage Foundation this month. johnatkin.com; vancouverheritagefoundation.org

ONE-QUESTION INTERVIEW with

John AtkinCivic historian, author, walking-tour guide

OpeningsHot new

rooms we love

Psychedelic This colourfully embroidered Trina Turk Windsor pillow ($175) brings a splash of SoCal cool—and plenty of swinging ’60s charm—to the living room. Pomp and

Circumstance, Calgary,

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In the Fold The Belgian-made Fläpps folding chair ($550) snaps shut to measure in at less than an inch thick for stowing away with ease—though with this pretty, geometric fi nish, you may want to keep it on display. Resource

Furniture, Calgary,

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from the minds behind Charcut—run by 2015 Foodie of the Year, Jessica Pelland—opens its doors in the scenic Simmons Building, pulls out the dry-aged meat, and starts up the wood-fi red grill.

Diamonds Are Forever These pretty, angled Ruutu vases (from $95)—“ruutu” means “diamond” in Finn-ish—are deceptively humble: each takes seven craftsmen 24 hours to produce. Kit,

Calgary, kitinterior

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Criss-Cross We can’t decide what we like most about these charming wire Pehr bowls and trays (from $35): the haphazard intersecting lines or the hip, modern colour palette of bone, citron and charcoal. Plum

Home and Design, Edmonton,

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Hot Buys DiaryThe coolest

Play It Loud We prefer a portable sound system that doesn’t cramp our style, and the B&O Play A2 ($450), which encases powerful Bluetooth speakers in a sturdy black, green or grey case with a chic leather strap, looks as good as it sounds. (Bonus: the battery lasts up to 24 hours.) Apple Store, Calgary

and Edmonton, apple.ca

Open Up Though the two-drawer, two-door Blu Dot Shale dresser ($2,679)—in smoke or walnut—is perfect for hiding away our clutter, the chic full-grain leather pulls have us wanting to pull all the doors open again. Domicile

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Retro Cool The Vancouver-based Bryght sources fun, mid-century-inspired pieces from around the globe and then somehow sends them o� to Canadian design lovers at crazy-good prices (we’re guessing there’s magic at play). We’re currently swooning over the curvy, button-tufted Retro sofa ($1,399), outfi tted in a duo of decidedly modern grey tones. Bryght, online, bryght.com

CalgaryDesign Matters

Lecture Series

May 6

Catch Ma Yansong of the L.A.- and Beijing-based MAD Architects expound-ing on his fi rm’s futuristic design philosophy as part of the University of Calgary’s annual lec-ture series on design in contemporary culture. ucalgary.ca

SaskatoonTop of the Hops

Grapes and Grains

May 21–23

The annual fi ve-course Winemakers’ Dinner event is an in-depth look at one vineyard, but the festival serves up over 200 di� erent samples—beers, spirits and wines galore—if you’re not ready to commit. topofthehops.ca

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May 9

Educate your palete (and treat your sweet tooth) by taste-testing chocolate from around the globe—and artisanal tru� es made right in the shop, too (think lemon, lavender and thyme, or hazelnut, coconut and praline). jacekchocolate.com

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Daily stories that connect you to the best of Western Canadian designs. Fresh, local topics that keep you in the know. Plus the Western Living Recipe Finder, with hundreds of our best recipes that you’ve come to expect from Western Canada’s lifestyle source—as gorgeous on your phone as it is on desktop.

But that’s just the beginning. See more at WesternLiving.ca. The West lives here. Daily.

The hottest shop picks.

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Amanda Hamilton can be a bit tricky to shoehorn. Her residential interiors landed her as a One to Watch in our Designers of the Year

awards, but she’s just as savvy about creating dynamic commercial spaces or designing pillows, table linens or bespoke kimonos. She oversees this expanding empire from her studio in historic Inglewood—home to this small sampling of her fave spots.

Culture CrawlCalgary designer Amanda Hamilton was an early adopter of Inglewood. She shares her favourite haunts of this historic pocket east of downtown.

Located in the circa-1907 National Hotel, The Nash features an L-shaped space that delineates the restaurant and bar. The dining room feels fresh, bright and airy, and the bar is contrasted in rich, dark colours.

Gravity bridges the gap between day and night. Morning sees great co� ee, evening a diverse wine and beer collection that appeals to local communities of young artists, freelancers and business people alike.

Knifewear has become an institution for Calgary chefs—a hangout for sharp afi ciona-dos who appreciate their exclusive lines of “scary sharp” high-performance blades.

As the combatant of “black thumbs,” Plant provides greens that aren’t overly fussy and are more on the hardy side for easy care.

A design-centric boutique, The Uncom-mons is operated by a small collective of designers focused on creating an “immersive experience that promotes exploration, interaction and conversation.”

Due West / / MY INGLEWOOD

Gravity features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Nash is owned by Iron Chef Michael Noble, of NOtaBLE fame.

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The West Lives(and Tweets, Instagrams, Facebooks, Pins, Wins)

The NEW WesternLiving.caDaily stories that connect you to the best of Western Canadian designs. Fresh, local topics that keep you in the know. Plus the Western Living Recipe Finder, with hundreds of our best recipes that you’ve come to expect from Western Canada’s lifestyle source—as gorgeous on your phone as it is on desktop.

But that’s just the beginning. See more at WesternLiving.ca. The West lives here. Daily.

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By LUCY LAURoom photograph by MERLE PROSOFSKYDue West / /GR EAT SPACES

DESIGNER SNAPSHOT It can be easy to go overboard when building your own dream kitchen. But

for Edmonton interior designer Melissa Ennis, it was all about balance: natural wood textures that so en harder lines for a cool West Coast vibe; bargain � nds like the oversized pendant lights and slick bar stools that complement pricier pieces for a satisfying mix of high and low; and re� ective elements, such as rain glass inserts, penny-round backsplash tiles and polished white quartz countertops, that ensure an open and bright feel despite a lack of windows. “I’m not a super morning person, so I need all the light I can get!” Ennis laughs. Of course, the airy aesthetic is balanced with her foodie husband’s need for function, too. “We planned everything to the last detail,” she says. “There’s a drawer for everything.”

E� ortless EleganceA few high-end pieces and sophisticated textures elevate a classic white kitchen.

Delicate penny round tiles ($22 per square foot) add another level of pattern. juliantile.com

The sleek shape of the Delta Trinsic faucet ($500) adds a modern sensibil-ity. deltafaucet.ca

Hits of black—like these Ikea Hektar

lamps ($70 each)—help ground the

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This sleek KitchenAid wine cooler ($1,750) keeps the kitchen well stocked for entertaining. kitchenaid.ca

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Shine On The footprint of the bathroom hasn’t changed, save for a couple of feet borrowed from the laundry room for the shower, but the new design took the space from traditional to totally glam.

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Silver BelleTHE HOME SPA GETS A GLAM UPDATE WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILING SILVER LEAF AND ENOUGH ELBOW ROOM FOR TWO.

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Tech Time A touchpad

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hen designer Kevin Mitchell � rst toured with the home-owner around her newly purchased home, it didn’t go well. “She sat in her front stairwell and put her head in her hands,” says Mitchell, who works at Douglas Cridland Interior Design. “She said, ‘I’m hav-ing major buyer’s remorse. I feel like I’m in my mom’s house.’” This bathroom, for example, featured bow-front vanities with mahogany wood and traditional, ogee-edged granite; a built-in tub deck was paired with a decorative Roman tub � ller. “She kept repeating, ‘It’s too traditional, and I’m not a traditional person,’” says Mitchell.

The goal, he says, was to get the space feeling a li� le more mod-ern without destroying the traditional architectural elements in the house—that great archway over the bath, for example. In the bathroom, the general layout would stay the same, though Mitchell carved out a few more feet for the shower from an adjacent laundry room, making it large enough for two. And the client was more than game to get creative in the design of the room. “She loved the idea of it being really unique,” he explains. To wit, he created a one-of-a-kind plaid tile design for the shower, and covered the entire room with silver leaf—a gli� ering surface that will change over time. “It’s a living patina,” explains Mitchell. “If you replace a square, the sheen will be a li� le di� erent, but it will add to the e� ect over time. The way it looks right now isn’t necessarily the same as how it will look a year from now.”

“With the silver leaf, everything just shimmers,” says Mitchell. “You can’t help but feel happy—it’s such a positive environment.”

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Automate your

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Soak It In Spotlighted by a glam Barbara Barry pendant light, the classic clawfoot tub from Victoria and Albert is perfectly positioned for a soak and a view of the mountains outside.


by SUSAN BRYANT photographs by MARTIN TESSLER

Practical MagicOLD HOLLYWOOD MEETS FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESIGN FOR THIS ELEGANT MASTER ENSUITE IN CALGARY.

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Keep sconces at 65 inches above the fl oor. It’s a natural height for lighting that won’t create shadows on the face for most people—the last thing you want as you’re getting ready for the day.

Bring the counters up a couple of inches. While standard counter height is 32 inches, taller feels better in the bathroom, where you’re likely to bend over the sink to wash your face.


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Light the night with under-cabinet LEDs. These cabinets are equipped with motion-detecting night lights—perfect for keeping the lights low in the wee hours.

Make a large space feel intimate with a darker ceiling. The homeowners have two young children, so the shower space was designed to be large enough for mom and the kids to get ready in the morning. The darker tiles on the ceiling help the large space feel cozy.

ith its art deco-inspired cabinet designs and sculptural clawfoot tub, this Calgary bath-room evokes Old Hollywood—but it’s also suitably planned for its family of four: designed by Alli-son Gra� on and Lindsey Zugelder of Rockwood Custom Homes, the house is home to a couple and their twins. An elegant built-in vanity creates a dedicated space for beauty routines (complete with a plush, sheepskin-topped barrel seat), while the oversized shower is perfect for mom and the twins (young enough to need help for a few years still). The travertine-tiled � oor stays warm on the feet, thanks to in-� oor heating (which, naturally, rises up under the shower bench, too), and, perhaps best of all for bleary-eyed mornings, the absence of a curb between the main room and the shower prevents stubbed toes and keeps sightlines clear.

But lest we get too practical here, there’s also that stunning Ann Sacks tile insert in the shower wall, framed like the artwork that it is. And, � nally, that lovely bathtub, spotlighted by a Barbara Barry pen-dant light overhead, o� ers the ultimate in luxe-yet-practical design: it’s perfectly positioned to take in the view of the mountains beyond.


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Nordic Cool A simple palette of cool stone and light oak are the perfect neutral backdrop for bold Missoni towels.


by BARB SLIGL photographs by CHAD FALKENBERG

Swede DreamsA WHISTLER VACATION HOME’S MASTER ENSUITE CHANNELS SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLICITY AND SPA STYLE.

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Increase the sense of space by taking the vanity o� the fl oor. “Floating vanities make the fl oor space feel bigger,” says Chad Falkenberg—like this one, which is about nine inches above the tile fl oor.


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Take advantage of your wall space for storage. Use shallow mirrored medicine cabinets to provide extra and easy-access concealed storage for smaller items.

Do you really need a bathtub? “Almost everyone loves a walk-in shower over showering in a tub,” says Falkenberg. “If you really want a tub, put it in a special place that is both beautiful and relaxing.”

� er schussing down snowy slopes or kicking up gravel on singletrack, it’s sweet to hit the spa—and even sweeter if that spa is at home. That’s what the homeown-ers of this Whistler townhouse, just up the slopes from the Blackcomb gondola, experience when they head home to a luxe master bathroom. Designers Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds transformed the dated home into a lavish mountain getaway for the Vancouver-based homeowners, whose main directive to the design duo was to open up the space and maximize the light and connection to the stun-ning scenery outdoors.

So they went Scandinavian.“We call the look Canadian Nordic, which is a depar-

ture from the traditional frontier look of raw � r posts and beams that Whistler is known for,” says Falkenberg. Yet homage is paid to that old-school, log-cabin vibe with kno� y oak � ooring across one wall—a surprisingly sleek touch that Falkenberg describes as Canadian casual. A light, airy pale� e typical of Norway, Sweden or Finland balances that wood, and white porcelain tile on the other walls and � oor creates continuity in a space that’s all corners and angles. “We embraced the original vaulted

ceiling and windows and painted them white, which really maximizes the space,” says Falkenberg. The brightness continues with ma� e-� nish white granite that mimics honed marble but is stain-resistant, easy to maintain and super-practical.

Other no-nonsense elements include hand sprayers in both the tub and shower for twice the cleaning power post-outside play, and medicine cabinets hidden in the mirrors above the sinks to provide easy-access storage at eye level. And, being a vacation home, there’s also open storage and surface space for weekend toiletry cases. Of course, double sinks are de rigueur: “In a resort town like Whistler, it’s important to spend more time outside than waiting in line for the bathroom,” says Falkenberg.

The design-savvy homeowners also requested Dorn-bracht Tara sink faucets, known for their German engi-neering and gorgeous lines. A Nelson Bubble pendant lamp adds another designer touch along with spa-like ambience. Combining that with dimmable overhead recessed pot lights and simple lighting above the vanity means the mood can shi� from task to relax. As one does in Whistler.


This is a vacation home, so the goal is relaxation and rejuve-nation. “The space feels light and refreshing, which makes it feel like stepping into a spa,” says Chad Falkenberg.

Don’t feel you have to choose between shiny or matte fi nishes. Shiny materials tend to feel formal, while matte is more casual and natural. Here, the bathroom is mostly matte—stone, tile, wood and paint—o� set with polished chrome for a touch of sophistication.


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Use one material throughout for a statement-making design. Designer Karin Bohn of Moeski Design Agency loves the look of marble in a bathroom—and even more so when it’s everywhere. The white and bright material covers the fl oors, the walls and the lining of the shower (with smaller mosaic tile on the fl oor to provide grip and the right angle for drainage). Framed mirrors o� er just enough visual break and serve to warm up the cool marble, too.

Disguise the shower drain and you’ll get a more comfortable fl oor. You’ll have to look closely to spot the drain in this South Pender Island bathroom, designed by Tanja Hinder and Carrie McCarthy of Marrimor: it’s just two thin lines running along the fl oor. But the simple concept pays o� : the fl oor of the steam shower is comfort-able underfoot, perfect to spend as much time as you’d like in there.

Take advantage of natural light. When the homeowner was renovating the upper level of her home, designer Negar Reihani of Space Harmony suggested she position the ensuite shower under the skylight, creating a rare opportunity to bathe in sunlight. Clad in natural stone, the simple space doesn’t need many bells and whistles to shine: a wraparound bench, a gorgeous sunny day, and it’s a room made for luxuriating in.

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SURE, HONEY’S GREAT IN TEA—BUT IT’S EVEN BETTER DRIZZLED ON PANCAKES OR SLATHERED ON PORK BELLY. HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE SWEET STUFF.

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TASTE TESTForget wine tasting—honey is the new fl avour frontier. Depending on the nectar source, the taste (and colour and texture) of honey can vary wildly. Grab a few jars and fi nd your favourite.

CLOVERA classic Canadian honey; what you’ll often fi nd in grocery stores. A mild, cinnamon-y taste and a light amber hue.

BLUEBERRYHoney collected from a plant’s blossom won’t necessarily taste like the fruit grown by that plant. Case in point: blueberry honey, which has a brown sugar-like fi nish.

WILDFLOWERWildfl ower honey—from nectar collected from a variety of fl ow-ers—will taste a little di� erent in every region, so seek it out in your travels for a truly local fl avour.

THE GLOSSARYHow do you like your honey? Served up as the bees intended, or fi ltered into liquid gold? Look for these four key words to help you fi nd a sweetener that’s been processed just right.

RAWHoney that’s been spun out of the honeycomb and bottled with any wax bits or pollen (or bees’ legs) that might get swept up in the process. A fave of health nuts.

FILTEREDRaw honey that’s been heated gently and run through a fi lter to remove any non-honey bits and pieces. Still healthy, but a little less. . .chewy.

PASTEURIZEDFiltered honey that’s heated to a high temperature to kill any latent yeast cells, which have a very small chance of fermenting—pasteurization can also slow down the process of crystalliza-tion, which means the jars of honey will look nicer on the shelf for longer. In the process, though, this heat can destroy some of the nutritional qualities of the honey.

HONEYCOMBCut straight out of the hive, wax and all. (While beeswax is chewy, it’s totally edible and safe to swal-low—you could eat a beeswax candle, if you were so inclined.) As natural as it gets, and a great addition to a cheeseboard.

FIREWEEDThe fi reweed plant blossoms after wildfi res, so it’s a rare treat. A good fi reweed will be almost crystal clear, with a mild, buttery fi nish. The “champagne of honey.”

BUCKWHEATDark brown—almost black!—with a strong, malt-like molasses (almost barnyard) fl avour. High in vitamins and antioxidants.

HONEYED BANANA DUTCH BABYA Dutch baby is a pu� ed pancake made with a simple, egg-rich ba� er poured into a preheated skillet and baked in a hot oven. It’s delicious topped with fresh berries or sautéed apples, but caramelized bananas are gorgeous—if you like, top the wedges with a dollop of whipped cream.

DUTCH BABY1 tbsp canola or mild vegetable oil1 tbsp butter2 large eggs½ cup all-purpose fl our½ cup milkPinch salt

HONEYED BANANAS2 tbsp butter1–2 bananas, sliced lengthwise¼ cup honey

To make the Dutch baby, put the oil and butter in a 9- or 10-inch ovenproof skillet (cast iron is ideal), put it in the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Combine the eggs, fl our, milk and salt in a blender and pulse until well combined.

Remove the pan from the oven, pour in the batter and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until pu� ed and golden. Meanwhile, in another skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter for the bananas. When the foam subsides, add the bananas and cook until soft and starting to turn golden. Drizzle the honey over top and heat through. If you like, add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Top the pancakes with the caramelized bananas and pour over the buttery honey from the bottom of the pan. Cut into wedges and serve warm. Serves 4.

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CURRIED HONEY BUTTERCauli� ower takes well to roasting; tossing half-baked � orets in curry-spiked honey bu� er before they � n-ish their time in a hot oven makes them irresistible.

1 head caulifl ower, separated into fl orets

Olive oil, for cookingSalt2 tbsp butter2 tbsp honey1 small garlic clove, fi nely

crushed or grated1 tsp curry powder or paste½ tsp cumin¼ cup chopped cilantro

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Spread the caulifl ower out on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toss with your hands to coat, then sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes, until caulifl ower startes to soften and turn golden in spots.

Meanwhile, in a small dish melt the butter with the honey; stir in the garlic, curry and cumin. Pour or spoon over the caulifl ower, sprinkle with cilantro and roast for another 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and golden. Serves 4 to 6.

STICKY SLOW-ROASTED PORK BELLY WITH CHILI HONEYPork belly is exactly what it sounds like—a slab of meat from the belly of a pig. It comes about an inch thick, like an uncut piece of bacon. Slow roasting will allow the fat to render and connective tissues to break down; turning the heat up at the end crisps the skin, caramelizing the exterior with a slick of spiced honey.

2 lb pork belly1 large onion, halved and thinly slicedOlive oil, for cookingSalt and freshly ground black pepper¼ cup dark honey, like wildfl ower or

buckwheat1 tbsp lime or lemon juice2 tsp chili powder

Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towel and score the skin with a sharp knife a quarter- to half-inch apart in one or both directions, without cutting all the way through to the meat.

Place the onions in the bottom of a baking dish and lay the pork belly skin side up on top. Drizzle with oil and rub all over the skin; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 2½ hours. Meanwhile, stir together the honey, lime juice and chili powder, warming the honey if you need to.

Turn the oven up to 400˚F and brush the pork all over with the honey mixture. Roast for another 20 to 30 minutes, brushing once or twice, until deep golden and crisp.

Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 6.

LOCAL HEROESSure, you can get a drum of honey for pennies from Costco—but you get what you pay for. For the real deal, buy directly from your local beekeeper.

CALGARYBuzz Honey, buzzhoney.ca

Find certifi ed organic honey from this Alberta-based apiary at their stand at the Market on Macleod (and grab some less-than-natural-but-very-delicious fl avoured honey sticks to snack on while you shop).

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BURNING QUESTIONSWhat is creamed honey?Honey that’s been whipped into a thick, gooey spread.No additives, just a whole lot of stirring.

Why has my honey gone hard? That’s just crystallization—the separation of the glucose and fructose that make up honey. It usually happens at colder temperatures, or if the jar has been sitting for a while. Just gently heat in a pot of hot water, or put the jar in the oven with just the light on to liquefy.

How long will honey last?Honey is the only food that never goes bad. Honey was discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs—and was still totally edible.

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OKANAGANMeadow Vista, meadowvista.ca

Though the Kelowna company got into the bee business for the mead, the artisanal honey that fuels the sweet wine is up for grabs in the farm-chic tasting room, too.

SASKATCHEWANSweet Pure Honey, sweetpurehoney.ca

By freezing honey from wild Prairie blossoms (think alfalfa or red clover) until it hardens, the family of beekeepers behind Sweet Pure Honey creates a thick, spreadable raw honey. Their honey body balm isn’t bad, either.


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Buckwheat honey Ice creamDark, intense honey like buck-wheat sweetens a simple, creamy custard while adding a distinct flavour; use a mellower honey, like clover or fireweed, for a lighter, milder ice cream. if you like, add a shot of bourbon to the mixture for buckwheat bourbon ice cream.

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream3 cups half and half⅔ cup buckwheat honey4 large egg yolksPinch sea salt

In a medium saucepan, heat the cream, half and half and honey until it’s steaming, whisking to melt the honey. Don’t bring it to a boil.

Meanwhile, put the egg yolks in a bowl. Pour in some of the hot cream in a thin stream, whisking constantly, to warm the yolks, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the pot of hot cream in the same manner. Bring up to steaming again, whisking often. Add a pinch of salt.

Cool the mixture down, then refrigerate until cold. Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s direc-tions. If you like, transfer to a container and freeze until firm. Makes about 6½ cups.

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HEALTH FROM THE HIVEIt’s not all about the honey. Think of the hive as nature’s medicine cabinet.

POLLENWhat is it? Bees collect pol-len from fl owers and pack it tightly into little yellow pellets that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Add it to yogurt, granola or smoothies, or eat it straight from the spoon.Take it for Some people take local pollen to treat hay fever—it teaches your body to build up an immunity to airborne pollen come springtime—while others use it as a protein-rich, vitamin-B-packed nutritional supplement.

PROPOLISWhat is it? Honeybees use propolis—made from tree sap and beeswax—to keep the hive germ-free: it’s antifungal and antibacterial.Take it for Mixed into a tinc-ture, you can take propolis as an immune-system booster daily, or by the dropperful to fi ght a cold.

ROYAL JELLYWhat is it? Worker bees produce this milky enzyme to feed the queen bee. She’s the only adult bee in the hive to consume this nutritional powerhouse—and the only one to live up to seven years.Take it for The lightly creamy, slightly sour substance works as a cell regenerator and multivitamin, so take it as a general health tonic for mental clarity, fi ghting signs of aging and boosting the immune system.

BEE VENOMWhat is it? Honeybees release a dose of venom when they sting—and yes, it hurts. But the itching and swelling that occur after a sting can kick your immune system into action.Take it for Arthritis, multiple sclerosis and even warts can be treated with bee venom therapy (BVT), but consult a doctor fi rst (and have an EpiPen at the ready).

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¾ oz fresh lemon juice1 spoonful of honey Add all ingredients and ice into a cocktail shaker, shake, and strain into jam jars. Maybe garnish with a lemon wedge. Add ice if needed.

BEES’ KNEES COCKTAILAdding straight honey to an ice-fi lled shaker will cause it to harden, so you have two options: make honey syrup by boiling equal parts honey and hot water, or shake the bejesus out of it. Guess which method we prefer. —Neal McLennan


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’m on the street in downtown Cabo San Lucas and the carnage is jaw dropping. No, I’m not talking about the a� ermath of last fall’s Hurricane Odile—the city has bounced back nicely from that, thank you very much. I’m talk-ing about an early-morning scene outside Cabo Wabo—the mega-bar owned by erstwhile Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar. This bricks-and-mortar ode to all things bro is the type of estab-lishment that begins each day with a literal hosing down of the previous night’s festivities, and to be honest, before I arrived I assumed that ge� ing blitzed on cheap tequila and muchas Coronas was standard operating procedure for a trip to the tip of Baja. Cancun has all-inclusives, Acapulco has, well, crime, and Cabo is all about party, party, party.

What I didn’t expect was that sca� ered among the beer-pong pavilions and vendors hawking serapes with Edmonton Eskimos logos, there exist moments of serene beauty: empty beaches and vistas over the Sea of Cortez that you can have all to yourself if you just know where to look. For every pod of frat boys, there’s a pod of migrating humpback whales; for every all-you-can-eat hotel bu� et, there’s a small pro-ducer cra� ing handmade food for the pilgrims who are willing to seek it out.

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SECRET GARDENThere’s no substitute for being � rst. When the original Palmilla hotel was built in 1956 by the son of Mexico’s president, they had their pick of locales on the then largely untouched coastline. That’s why it has the best swimming beach on the Paci� c side and foliage that makes you feel like you’re in the Amazon instead of a coastal desert—all framing a timeless

design that keeps most of its patrons on-site for the duration of their stay. The One&Only Palmilla is movie-star pricey (rooms start at $455), and as a result is o� en � lled with movie stars. But if you’re looking for the calmest spot in the Cabo corridor, with an on-site Jean-Georges Vong-erichten restaurant and a resort-owned 95-foot Catari yacht (and a 40-foot Azimut yacht for backup) moored o� shore, look no further.

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ADULT TIMEA� er partiers, Cabo’s most com-mon patrons are families living the all-inclusive dream, and its perfect weather and glorious beaches are ideal for them. But if you’re without li� le ones (even temporarily, espe-cially temporarily), what you need is a spot that channels everything that’s great about not having kids, and that’s where Esperanza comes in. Do you need to be an adult to love that almost every room has a stunning ocean view? A sublime oceanfront restau-rant that practically terraces right into the sea? Complimentary TRX classes or outdoor yoga? A desert clay puri� cation treatment in the spa? Probably not, but you’ll appreciate them far more, especially as the resort is just reopening from a major (wel-come but unnecessary) refresh.

A COUNTRY IDYLLThe organic movement has come slowly to Baja, but just add water to the near-perfect growing condi-tions and you have a retreat like Huerta Los Tamarindos: a multi-acre organic farm, a back-to-basics cook-ing school and a low-key restaurant showcasing the best of the � rst two. You’re only a mile from the water, but there’s an authentic vibe that feels far away from the rest of Baja. It’s also, oddly, the best place to source real handicra� s (no sombreros) from the rest of Mexico in its small but well-curated gi� store.

Just because you’re not down with throwing back tequilas with the shooter girl doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a drink. Flora’s Farm Bar sits in a sheltered valley just outside San José, and the small development/restaurant/working farm seems like the type of planned community Charlie Trotter might have designed. Try a Farmarita, a take on the local fave that uses heirloom carrot juice and Cazadores tequila, and is best taken among the rows of produce.

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PAGE 68Designer, Negar Reihani, Space Harmony, Vancouver, 604-500-0120, spaceharmony.ca. Wooden marble floor tiles, wooden marble shower tiles, Creekside Tile Company, Vancouver, 604-876-4900, creeksidetile.com. Kohler Contemporary Square Series Rainfall shower, The Ensuite Bath and Kitchen, across the West, theensuite.com.

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PAGE 68Designer, Tanja Hinder and Carrie McCarthy, Marrimor, Van-couver, 778-861-5202, marrimor.com. White Oak kitchen cabinets, Swiftsure Woodworkers, Saanichton, B.C., 778-351-3401, swiftsurewoodworkers.com. Engineered stone countertops, Jade Stone, Cal-gary, 403-287-0398, jadestone.ca; Atlas Granite, Edmonton, 780-485-2204, atlasgranite.ca. Kohler Ladena undercounter sink, Robinson Lighting and Bath Centre, across the West, rlblc.com. Cifi al USA Techno Lav Widespread faucet, Cifi al USA Techno showerhead, Cifi al USA Techno wall-mounted hand-shower, Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware, Vancouver, 604-688-1252, cantubathrooms.com. Silver Vain-Cut fl oor tiles, Bordignon Marble and Granite, Vancouver, 604-733- 8109, bordignon.ca. Custom Red Western Cedar shower bench, mth Woodworks, Vancouver, 604-720-8693, mthwoodworks.com.

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