ZOOM | SPRING 2024

yours to keep! 

the sunshine coast magazine spring 2024 

THE EARLY YEARS 

EDITOR'S 

CHOICE 

issue 55 | langdale to lund | zoomsunshinecoast.com

inside 

the early years 

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RADAR 

Get a glimpse on what's happening on the Coast at the 

start of the festival season. 

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34 

FLAVOURS 

Two simple recipes highlight ingredients that can 

move from sweet to savoury with ease. 

jan jensen harbour gallery 

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VIEWFINDER 

Sunshine Coast residents are seasoned travellers and 

they take their favourite magazine with them! 

the music makers 

22 

blues festival 

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43 

DIEGO'S DEN 

Turn immediately to page 43 and find out why this is the 

most popular section among our readers. 

staying healthy 

28 

paddling the coast 

30 

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Copy Editor 

Edmund Arceo 

Haida Bolton 

Natalie Findlay 

Angie Ishak 

Nancy Pincombe 

Nancy Cuthbert 

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SUNSHINE COAST ARTS 

A 

MAJOR 

SHOWCASE 

OF 

SUNSHINE 

COAST 

ARTS 

FROM THE 

CREATOR 

AND 

PUBLISHER 

OF 

ZOOM 

MAGAZINE 

COMING 

THIS YEAR 

SUNSHINECOASTARTS.COM 


FOCUS 

THE EARLY YEARS 

EDITOR'S 

CHOICE 

The art of photography invites us to see 

the world around us with a different 

perspective. A leaf in macro draws 

us into intricacies not noticed with 

the naked eye. The majesty of a vast 

landscape is magnified through the 

framing by the photographer. A kite 

surfer’s sway is frozen in time, one of 

the infinitesimal moments that make 

up that one fleeting motion. 

As we reflect on ZOOM’s 14 years of capturing 

the Sunshine Coast’s artistic talent, we can’t 

help but think back to some of the initial 

photography highlighted within our pages. 

Photography holds a precious place in the 

soul of ZOOM magazine. Even to this day, 

we always feature an arresting photographic 

image on our cover. So here, our editor and 

founder, Edmund Arceo, looks back on some 

of his favourite photographic images from the 

early years. · 

WORDS | ANGIE ISHAK 

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GREG LIGHTBOURN 

ISSUE 5 . 2010 

Photography has always been a creative outlet for Greg Lightbourn. 

And although his photographic hobby has evolved into a career, it 

never feels like work and brings him great joy. 

With these images, Greg was exploring the patterns, lines and light 

found in BC’s coastal rainforest. Today, he lives in the Southwestern 

desert region in the US and continues to explore nature through 

photography in his new environment. 


FOCUS 

PEGGY COLLINS 

ISSUE 2 . 2010 

Peggy Collins used photography as a way to connect with nature, 

taking long early morning hikes to capture wildlife, landscapes, and 

flowers through the seasons. 

Peggy moved from photography to painting as her main medium 

several years ago and is a professional artist. She began with pet 

portraits and now paints a variety of subjects and themes, though 

photography is still part of her creative process. 

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DAVID HALLSTEAD 

ISSUE 11 . 2011 

At the time of these images, using digital filters and phone camera 

apps was still a novelty. Always quick to try new technologies, David 

Hallstead was eager to experiment with having a photo studio in his 

pocket and elevate what he captured through his phone. 

These days, David approaches his phone photography as a storyteller. 

Whether it’s capturing the antics of his young children, the energy of 

the skateboard camps he runs every summer, or the natural beauty of 

the Sunshine Coast, his images tell the chronology of an abundant life. 


FOCUS 

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS 

ISSUE 14 . 2012 

The early issues of ZOOM offered an annual photo 

contest and we received such great responses to 

every call. Featured here are some of the winning 

entries in 2012: (clockwise from top) "Time to 

Slow Down" by Don Klan, Kelly Findlay's shot of 

an eagle picking up dead fish on the rocks, and 

Darren Bradley's "Blue Hour Reflection" of the 

Westview ferry terminal in Powell River. 

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DARREN ROBINSON 

ISSUE 10 . 2011 

Darren’s imagery explores depth, colour, line and story. In doing so, he 

hopes to immerse the viewer into the environments he portrays. Much the 

same as these images taken years ago, Darren still enjoys showcasing the 

beauty, vibrancy, and stories found in landscapes, nature, and around him 

in everyday life. 

He brings his artistic perspective to his commercial work as a professional 

photographer of 15 years in tourism, portraiture and event photography. 


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ART 

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE 

THE ART OF 

JAN JENSEN 

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J 

an Jensen's evocative abstract expressionist painting is 

a delight. Her restrained use of colour gives a spacious 

feel to these images, as if a breeze could blow through 

each layer. Some paintings might suggest distant 

mountains and valleys, others the wafting of a colourful or 

diaphanous scarf. Yet Jensen does not plan her paintings 

in any way; each mark informs the next. She explains: 

“I am a process driven artist – each mark or series of marks 

creates the space for the next. Each work starts in a completely 

abstract way, but eventually my responses to each layer start to 

tell a story, which then unfolds as it will.” 

Jensen has been using raw canvas and soft pastel in her recent 

paintings, keeping the same delicate, restrained touch that 

allows for a roominess in her images. She's been exploring this 

space even more with installations. 

"I VIEW THE WORLD THROUGH 

A KALEIDOSCOPE OF ENERGY 

FLOWING IN LAYERS: SHIFTING 

APART, CREATING SPACE THEN 

RECONFIGURING IN A NEW PATTERN, 

CREATING DIFFERENT SPACES." 

Her layered work has always been evocative of another dimension, 

so 3D seems like a natural progression. Movement and flow are 

recurring themes. Often a painting series will inspire installations, 

which are, she says, “giant, 3D paintings.” Curiosity guides the 

best kind of life and art. Jensen says she is intrigued by what 

happens when layers of images are “teased apart and pulled into 

three dimensional configurations.” As the viewer walks through, 

the perspective evolves, and awareness expands. 

Jensen invites us to pause and reflect on how both motion and 

stillness create our journey and experience in life. Journeys can 

often take twists and circle back; the creative process does too. 

“In art school I was more interested in sculpture than painting and 

only really started painting seriously in my 60s. I see my affinity 

for 3D in every painting.” 

New work will be available at the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl 

(October) and at upcoming installations at The Hearth Gallery 

on Bowen Island (November 2024) and GPAG in Gibsons 

(December 2024). · 

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ART


C 

ommunities grow around old buildings and new 

ideas. Grants make things possible and hardworking 

volunteers and visionaries make things happen. 

Harbour Gallery in Madeira Park is a great example 

of passion breathing new life into an unused and 

neglected space. The charming spot, a little knoll 

above the marina and across from the school ground, 

was recognized by energetic founding members 

Maureen Marshal and Wendy Simmonds. They applied 

to the SCRD for access to the former forestry gas 

station in the late 1980s. June Malaka, the longest 

standing member and “matriarch” recalls: 

“The first renovation efforts were all done by members and a 

few spouses, as in dropping and insulating the ceiling, putting 

in some lighting, whitewashing the unfinished walls, adding 

a sliding glass door, and installing a salvaged carpet. It was a 

significant improvement to the greasy garage.” 

In 1993 the non-profit organization Community Futures 

partnered with the gallery, the School of Music, and Serendipity 

preschool to provide labour for further improvements to what 

was becoming a little hub for arts and services. This allowed 

the addition of storage space and a washroom, which made the 

building suitable for studio work as well as display. Nothing too 

fancy, though, as Malaka explains: 

“We maintain a humble, funky little space.” 

Harbour Gallery responds to the rhythms of our small community. 

In off-peak times the gallery provides studio space for guest 

artisans, solo and group shows, as well as workshops. 

May Day is when the season really starts, and the gallery aims to 

have new artwork on the walls for the summer. They also try to 

be open on days that there is a concert on at the School of Music 

and during community events such as April Tools and Winterfest. 

In high summer (July and August) the gallery is staffed with 

volunteers daily from 11–4pm. During the months of June and 

September the door is open Saturday 11–4pm. Visitors often 

return each year, and staff cheerfully provide tourist information. 

The gallery also participates in the Art Crawl in October. 

Harbour Gallery wants to give the community what it needs: 

“Our goal has been to provide a welcoming and stimulating 

space for members and visitors. We operate on a willingness of 

our members to volunteer their time and energy. Most of us are 

not professional artists but love to explore new techniques and 

share with others. We encourage new members to join if they are 

looking for some art fellowship.” · 

THE 

HARBOUR 

GALLERY 

A HUB 

FOR PASSION 

& COMMUNITY 

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SPOTLIGHT 

LYNNE 

ANDREG 

THE MUSIC 

MAKERS 

T 

he music scene on the Sunshine Coast is brimming with talent, 

diversity, and heart. At its best, it is fuelled by communitymindedness 

and inclusivity. Lynne and Reg Dickson, lifelong 

performers, songwriters, and partners, have been making music 

with and for our community for over 50 years. They continue to 

show us all how it is done. 

Generations of tots learned their first melodies and rhythms at 

Music Makers Studio in Davis Bay, opened by Lynne in 1994. The 

studio continues to operate with the preschoolers being taught by Sara 

Munson, Lynne and Reg’s daughter, and a beloved teacher, for the past 

20 years. It has expanded to include choirs for adults and children, fiddle, 

ukulele, and other instruments. Lynne is passionate about community 

fund-raising, always looking for opportunities to connect and contribute. 

She is a member of Definitely Diva, a female vocal trio with a large 

following. The Divas celebrated 20 years of singing together in February, 

with a packed concert, a band that included sought-after pianist Miles 

Black, and two hours of wonderful music and reminiscence. 

The very name “Reg Dickson” puts a smile on many faces. Reg started 

his musical career in 1973 after the owners of Lord Jim’s Lodge (now the 

Rockwater Resort), heard him sing at a family wedding. He became the 

house entertainer there for 13 years. For many years now, Reg has been 

performing with guitar, voice, and harmonica at our local care homes. 

He greets his audience members by name and spreads his joyful music 

and light, sensitive banter. His repertoire is extensive, and his ego is not. 

It's always about the audience. Reg's performances are about warmth 

and giving. 

When Lynne decided to retire from directing the Music Makers choir, Ken 

Johnson took over. Also a lifelong musician and performer, Johnson says 

it is hard to overstate the value of community music, and Reg and Lynne's 

contributions, especially these days: 

“As well as being excellent, dedicated musicians, Reg and Lynne have 

a tremendous sense of community, contributing in so many ways over 

the years. Since the pandemic restrictions eased, we've seen increasing 

membership in our local choirs and a big surge in attendance at community 

festivals and events. It's as if people now have a much stronger sense of 

the value of community life. This is something Reg and Lynne have always 

understood and promoted.” 

Lynne and Reg have long been a popular performance duo on the coast. 

They have a lifetime of material, can add accordion (Lynne) and harmonica 

(Reg), and are still performing and learning new songs. The Dicksons are 

both accomplished songwriters and recording artists and have released 

two albums, Christmas with Harmony, and Walk in the Wind. They also 

have a popular single, “Light the Lights,” which is performed every year at 

Sechelt's winter Festival of Lights. 

The Dicksons are filled with gratitude: 

“Living on the Sunshine Coast for the past 52 years has truly been a gift 

to us. We were able to raise our wonderfully large family in a loving and 

caring community and have been so grateful to be able to give back over 

the years.” · 


PHOTO COURTESY OF LYNNE DICKSON 

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The Pender Harbour Choir 

with Kenneth Norman Johnson & David Poon 

Music Director 

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MUSIC 

AND 

THE 

BLUES 

PLAY 

ON 


MUSICIANS' PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PENDER HARBOUR BLUES SOCIETY | VISIT PHBLUES.CA FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULES AND TICKET SALES 

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P 

ender Harbour's annual Blues Festival is coming! June 7, 8, and 9 will bring 

delighted audiences and performers to our beautiful area of lakes, coves, and 

forests. Our local community is proud to welcome visitors to enjoy the highquality 

music, the careful organization, and the generous enthusiasm of the 

hosting venues. 

This year will be the 19 th annual Blues Festival. The popular festival got its start 

at the Garden Bay Pub, where proprietors Ron and Marita Johnson founded, 

supported, and hosted the festival in the early years. Shows were held at the 

pub until 2015, when the music moved to the Madeira Park Legion. 

Marilyn Macleod has been President of the Pender Harbour Blues Society since 2011. 

She says that while the pandemic years were of course a setback for the festival, the 

audience had been growing, and she expects this year to be back to normal attendance. 

In her words: 

“Yes, I do see the festival growing each year. Covid was a big step back for us; having to 

cancel the festival for two years was really difficult . . . I'm hopeful this year we will be 

filling all the seats again.” 

DAVID GIFFORD ALI PENKO 

GORDON McCAW 

Blues music is popular all year round, up and down the Coast, and the Pender Harbour 

Blues Society has many members, both musicians and fans. When we think of the 

Blues, we tend to think of a certain vibe, earthy grittiness, and male musicians. Macleod 

confirms that the performers this year are predominantly male. But women are 

represented! While they are still confirming the line-up for this year's festival, Macleod 

says there will be at least two women performing: the luminous Joani Bye, from North 

Vancouver, and the incredible Diana Braithwaite, all the way from Toronto. Trevor Sully 

Antonyk will again be hosting the Saturday afternoon show and a fabulous House Band 

consisting of Chris Nordquist, Tim Hearsey, Rob Becker, Jerry Cook, and Darryl Havers 

will be backing the headliners. 

Macleod has enjoyed the audience’s reactions over the years. She predicts that the 

many new families to our area are in for a surprise: 

“It is really nice to see the new faces at our events, many of them younger: 30-50. 

(Remember when you thought 50 was old!) They are impressed by the calibre of talent 

that comes to our little community.” 

Macleod, the Blues Society’s Board, and the many volunteers love what the festival 

offers: 

“I could go on and on for ever; I just love the festival and feel so honoured to be involved 

with organizing it for all these years. We have an awesome Board and Volunteers that 

all work so great together, it's a real pleasure! I must also mention Edmund Arceo, who 

does an amazing job with our website and poster designs. I'd be lost without him!” 

This year watch for nightly shows and an All-star Jam at the Legion in Madeira Park, 

plus a Saturday night dance at the Community Hall. The popular Sunday morning 

Gospel Show will be held as usual at the School of Music. The Painted Boat will have 

two dinner shows nightly on Friday and Saturday, and the Backeddy Pub will also have 

dinner shows Friday and Saturday nights. An outdoor Saturday afternoon concert 

with multiple acts will take place behind the Community Hall. Wherever you live in our 

widespread community, the Blues are coming to a venue near you. · 

EDITOR'S NOTE: THE SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC COMMUNITY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RON JOHNSTON, 

FOUNDER OF THE PENDER HARBOUR BLUES SOCIETY. THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY. 


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2024 

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This year’s festival is lovingly 

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at the School of Music, 12956 Madeira Park Rd. 

April 20 & 21, 2024 

FAMILY WEEKEND 

Rick Scott & Nico Rhodes 

April 20, 2pm 

Music & Laughter for 

All Ages Family Show 

April 21, 2 pm 

Roots & Grooves for 

Big Folks 

May 26, 2024, 2pm 

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Follow us on @penderharbourmusic @penderharbourmusicsociety 


WELLNESS 

STAY 

HEALTHY 

WITH NATURE'S 

HEALING POWER 

WORDS | HAIDA BOLTON 

IMAGES | MARK BENSON 

HIPPOCRATES, A GREEK 

PHYSICIAN WHOSE NAME 

HAS SURVIVED THE AGES, 

ADVISED US MORE THAN 

TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO, 

“NATURE ITSELF IS THE BEST 

PHYSICIAN.” 

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T 

oday, more than ever, people want to know what they can do to keep 

healthy. Here are some important lessons I have learned from physicians, 

research, and history. 

Over 2000 years ago the well-known Greek physician Hippocrates advised 

us, “Nature itself is the best physician.” Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, 

an American physician, agrees. She suggests you “Grab a Tree and Hold 

On” if your community is affected by a common virus. 

Four reasons that Dr. Hackenmiller gives for heading outdoors, especially among 

trees, to stay healthy are: 

1. Vitamin D absorbed by your skin from the sun when outdoors helps to boost 

the immune system. 

2. Phytoncides, the organic compounds released into the air by trees that keep 

the trees healthy, also boost our immune system when we breathe them in. 

3. Micro-organisms, located in the soil, boost our immune system when we 

breathe in the forest air. 

4. Our mental health system is improved when exposed to nature. Time 

in forests decreases stress hormones and boosts the parasympathetic 

nervous system. This calming effect helps keep the immune system strong. 

According to Dr. Richard Hobday, when the Influenza Pandemic hit the world in 

1918, fresh air, sunlight, and improvised masks made a huge difference. 

Hobday writes, “Put simply, medics found that severely ill flu patients nursed 

outdoors recovered better than those treated indoors. A combination of fresh 

air and sunlight seems to have prevented deaths among patients, and infections 

among medical staff. There is scientific support for this. Research shows that 

outdoor air is a natural disinfectant. Fresh air can kill the flu virus and other 

harmful germs. Equally, sunlight is germicidal and can kill the flu virus.” 

Reading these articles has helped me to understand my own experience. As 

British Columbia’s first Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of 

Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT.earth), I began a deeper sensory connection 

to the forest in 2016. Before that, I worked in a hospital kitchen where I often got 

influenza or a cold that lasted for three weeks. Since connecting with the forest 

for more than three hours per week, I no longer get sick. There was a transition 

period where I would occasionally get mild flu symptoms for one to three days. 

I attribute my improved immune system to my forest therapy lifestyle and am 

deeply grateful to the forest for the medicine it gives me in this way and in many 

other ways. 

While forest air is highly beneficial, it is not accessible to everyone. Even getting 

outside among city trees is more advisable than staying indoors 24 hours a day. 

How do I stay healthy 12 months a year? Wash my hands, dress for the weather, 

and meander in forests regularly. I will take Dr. Hackenmiller’s advice and “grab a 

tree and hold on,” while respecting Hippocrates’s wisdom that “Nature itself is the 

best physician.” Not only will this keep me healthy, it will keep me happy too. · 

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DESTINATIONS 

HAVE PADDLE, 

WILL TRAVEL 

WORDS | ANGIE ISHAK 

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W 

ith spring’s kinder weather upon us, we turn our 

thoughts from staying cozy (and dry!) indoors to 

enjoying the outdoors once again. On the Sunshine 

Coast, that includes getting out on the water – there’s 

no shortage of places to adventure with a kayak, 

canoe, or stand up paddleboard. Let salty ocean 

spray banish your winter ennui as you traverse the 

waters between Howe Sound and Desolation Sound, 

sheltered from the open ocean by Vancouver Island. 

Or freshwater float in one of the many silky lakes 

that dot the Coast’s forested landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned 

paddler or dipping in for the first time, the Sunshine Coast’s 

waterways offer abundant adventure. 

Don’t have your own watercraft? No worries, the Sunshine Coast has 

plenty of convenient rental outfitters. Some even have guided tours 

so you can experience the water like a local. 

THE SCENIC SOUTH COAST 

Stretching from Langdale to Egmont, the Lower Coast’s saltwater 

shoreline is sure to inspire with a landscape of rugged islands and 

hidden coves. As for wildlife, you might even spot a seal, sea lion or 

migrating orca whale during the spring season. 

So, where should you launch from? The South Coast has many easyaccess 

ocean beaches where you can set off in your canoe, kayak, or 

paddleboard. Some spots have their own unique perks: Bonniebrook 

Beach boasts brilliant sunsets, Roberts Creek Provincial Park Picnic 

Ground a grassy area and picnic tables, and Porpoise Bay Provincial 

Park a playground. 

For freshwater exploration, the South Coast’s lakes offer scenic 

splendour without the saltwater spray. Many have picnic areas, 

sandy beaches, or easy-access docks. Most – like Katherine Lake 

and MacNeill Lake – offer extra tranquility since motorized watercraft 

aren’t allowed. All you’ll hear is the dip and stroke of your paddle as 

you glide through the water. 

If you don’t have gear, the South Coast has both sea and freshwater 

watercraft rentals, complete with safety gear: 

Alpha Adventures: Pick up your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard 

from their stores in Lower Gibsons, Wilson Creek, or Pender Harbour. 

Alternatively, opt for gear drop-off and pick-up service at your 

desired location. 

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DESTINATIONS 

Palli Palli: This mobile stand up paddleboard outfitter delivers 

and collects your paddleboards and safety gear beachside. They 

also offer guided tours. If you’re new to paddleboarding, they’ll 

prepare you with brief pre-launch, dry land training. Safety first! 

Halfmoon Sea Kayaks: Launch your rental sea kayak, 

canoe, or paddleboard directly from Porpoise Bay Beach, or 

car top your gear to explore another stretch of the Salish Sea. 

Paddleboard lessons and tours are also available. 

WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED 

PADDLER OR DIPPING IN FOR THE FIRST 

TIME, THE SUNSHINE COAST’S WATERWAYS 

OFFER ABUNDANT ADVENTURE. 

LAUNCHING FROM THE NORTH COAST 

Once you’ve crossed on the ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery 

Bay, you’re officially on the North Sunshine Coast. If the ocean 

is calling your name, the North Coast’s ribbon of coastline 

from Saltery Bay to Lund has several easy-access options for 

paddling fun. Palm Beach Regional Park and Willingdon Beach 

Park have what you’d want for a day of both aquatic and land 

activities: launch your watercraft from the beach, then have a 

BBQ or picnic. Play frisbee on the grass field and let the kids 

loose on the playground. 

As for freshwater paddling, the North Coast has many remote 

lakes that offer ultimate serenity. Or you can pair tranquility with 

testing your mettle by paddling the Powell Forest Canoe Route, 

a 57-kilometre, eight-lake, five-portage journey that takes 

about five days. However, spring isn’t the best time to attempt 

it; June to October is more advisable. 

Heads up: most North Coast lakes – like Inland Lake and Lois 

Lake – require driving on gravelled forest service roads to reach 

an access point. If you’re not up for that, Mowat Bay Provincial 

Park in Powell Lake is an effortless drive on a paved street. 

Need to rent your watercraft on the North Coast? Hit up Palli 

Palli’s mobile North Coast service for sea or lake paddleboards, 

kayaks, and tours. Or try Powell River Sea Kayak for everything 

from ocean kayak rentals to multi-day tours to a luxe kayaking 

and wilderness resort experience in Desolation Sound. 

With all this in mind, go forth this spring season and explore the 

Sunshine Coast’s natural grandeur from the water. Have paddle, 

will travel. · 

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GUIDED TOUR WITH HALFMOON SEA KAYAKS BY @GLAMOURASPIRIT_; 

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FLAVOURS 

LOVE INGREDIENTS THAT 

CAN MOVE FROM SWEET 

TO SAVOURY WITH EASE? 

TEMPTING US WITH A 

TOOTHSOME, APPETIZING 

TASTE ON ONE SIDE WHILE 

ALSO OFFERING A LUSCIOUS, 

TASTY DESSERT OPTION ON 

THE OTHER? 

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he simplicity of the rice grain has 

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These two recipes showcase both sides of 

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FROM SWEET TO SAVOURY 

WORDS & RECIPES | NATALIE FINDLAY 

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SPRING RISOTTO 

Serves 4 

2 T butter 

1 small white onion, peeled 

3 cloves garlic, peeled 

¼ c white wine 

1 c arborio rice 

2½ c stock (can also use water) 

1 c peas, fresh or frozen 

20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Heat stock. 

Add butter to a small pan over medium heat. 

Finely dice onion and add to pan. Let cook 4 minutes. 

Roughly chop garlic and add to onions. Let cook 1 minute. 

Add white wine to pot and let reduce, 2 minutes. 

Add arborio rice and stir to combine; let cook another minute. 

Add stock ½ cup at a time. 

Let the stock absorb between additions over approximately 20 minutes, 

stirring occasionally. 

Reduce heat to medium low. 

Add salt to taste. 

Add the shrimps. Let cook 3 minutes. 

Gently stir in peas and heat through. 

Serve with a side of lemon and grated Parmesan cheese. 

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COCONUT RICE PUDDING 

Serves 2 

½ c arborio rice 

1½ c water 

1 c coconut milk 

1 T honey 

1/4 t ground cardamom 

Topping: your choice. 

This is great with fresh, canned, or stewed 

fruit or a dollop of your favourite jam. 

Boil water. 

In a small pot over medium heat, toast arborio rice kernels for a couple of 

minutes. 

Add boiled water, ½ cup at a time, letting the water absorb between additions 

over approximately 15 minutes, and stirring occasionally. 

Stir in the coconut milk. 

Turn the heat down to medium low and let cook another 10 minutes, again 

stirring occasionally. 

Stir in honey and cardamom. 

Let cool to room temperature. 

Add your topping of choice. 

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