Winter is officially here, complete with our first, albeit brief, snowfall. Rather than lament the shorter days and colder weather, in this issue of
Passions we are hunkering down and exploring some of the advantages the season has to offer. The Danes call it hygge; the Swedes refer to it as
mysig, the Norwegians prefer koselig… and here cozy is the name of the game.
Throughout these pages, you can savour Chef Shawn Sannes’ mouth-watering comfort food recipe for Braised Beef Short Ribs, check out some
of our favourite things about winter including the classic Canadian game of curling as seen through the eyes of Fairwinds’ resident and Olympian
Penny Shantz, and conjure the aroma of freshly baked bread as you read the love story behind Wild Culture Bakery in Qualicum Beach. You’ll
also find some great ideas for winter excursions, discover some interesting hobbies, and the latest updates on developments in the community.
