Whisky and waves: the future of Scottish isle’s power?

Communities on the Isle of Islay are moving forward with plans for tidal energy and renewable fuels while maintaining age old methods of agriculture and whisky distilling. (originally published in The Ecologist 12 November 2010). Everything seems to slow down on Islay – this southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides – also known as ‘The Queen of the Hebrides’. Drivers wave as...

Exploring Cuisine Naturele

Passion, teamwork, respect: the cornerstones of Chef David Lee’s professional life. They are also the underlying reasons for the continuing success of his co-owned restaurant Splendido, which he took over in partnership with Yannick Bigourdan in 2001. Splendido, nestled among other fine establishments on Harbord Street, just off Spadina, is among the eating jewels of Torontonians ...