summer 2023
the taste team
There’s nothing like the first warm days of summer to get you thinking about sun-soaked patios and long, leisurely evenings enjoyed with friends. This issue is all about outdoor entertaining and BC summer vibes. Our “Locally Yours” section showcases local wineries, winemakers and more, with recipes utilizing the bounty of BC. Along with these local stories, there are plenty of entertaining ideas to inspire your next backyard gathering. So, get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy those chill BC summer vibes all season long! BC Summer Vibes
SUSIE KNIGHT CREATIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGING EDITOR Susie leads the content and creative direction of TASTE and holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Certification. Born and raised in Vancouver, she is passionate about creating a quality magazine for BC customers and loves producing beautiful images to showcase the recipes and products. Susie enjoys a chilled Provence rosé in summer. CAMI TORGERSON EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Cami leads the creative strategy at BCLIQUOR, providing the overarching vision for retail store design, graphics and TASTE. She has always had a passion for design, creating beautiful spaces, images and campaigns that connect emotionally to today’s consumer. Her advice for design: “ever evolving, and a step ahead on the latest trends.” Cami enjoys a refreshing salted lime lager in summer. CONNIE HUI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Connie leads the marketing team for BCLIQUOR and is responsible for creating innovative ideas for the brand and magazine. Her in-depth experience in marketing and consumer research allows her to capture the trends that readers are most interested in. She enjoys running and yoga and is an avid foodie. Her summer cocktail is a Limoncello Spritz. LYDIA DEL BIANCO CDP SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lydia has a BFA from UVic and has studied internationally at the master's level with SVA and SCAD. She has been the senior designer on TASTE since 2009 and leads the in-house design team at BCLIQUOR. Lydia is passionate about typography and branding and sips an Aperol Spritz in summer. RAISA HASANEN GRAPHIC DESIGNER Raisa has a B.Des from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and more than 15 years of experience in design. She sees life through a creative eye and finds joy wading through a sea of colour swatches or balancing even the smallest unit of type. During summer she enjoys a Sheringham Rhubarb Gin cocktail. DIANE SMALLWOOD DIGITAL IMAGING SPECIALIST Diane has a diploma in graphic and visual design and over 25 years of experience in design and production. Her specialty on TASTE is bringing out the best in the photos. She holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Certification. In the summer, Diane enjoys an icy-cold Strongbow. KERRILYN WONG MARKETING PRODUCT SPECIALIST Kerrilyn holds the Wine & Spirit Education (WSET) Level 3 certification and the Italian Wine Scholar designation and has a B.Tech in environmental health. She enjoys cycling, exploring Italian coastal towns and hosting dinner parties for friends while creating fun food and beverage pairings to share with customers and readers. Kerrilyn sips on a Paloma in the summer. CAITLIN REID CONTENT & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Caitlin holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in consumer behaviour. She enjoys curating food and beverage experiences CAROLINE RIEDEL ASSISTANT COORDINATOR Caroline has a degree in social communication with a major in marketing & advertising. She has experience working with magazines in Brazil and is passionate about photography. She loves travelling and exploring new places. In the summer, Caroline sips on a Berry Good Sangria (recipe on page 95). for curious palates, and her culinary, travel and hospitality experiences are an asset to the TASTE team’s creative process. In the summer, she enjoys a lime Margarita on the rocks.
PHOTOGRAPHY JOE BORRELLI PHOTOGRAPHY PICNIC CREATIVE PRINTER MITCHELL PRESS
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