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Art studios around Victoria West open their doors this weekend for the Vic West Art Quest. The self-guided open studio tour includes 15 studios and four art venues. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST MENU Yogurt, Berry and Granola Parfait Mini Cranberry Muffins Ham, Cheese and Tomato Stack Bubbly Orange Juice Fine Coffee or Tea Mother's Day is this Sunday and dads and kids will be aiming to please their queen.

Saut茅ed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two Serve these aromatic, nicely flavoured mushrooms with grilled steaks, veal chops or chicken breasts.

Dear Eric: When I fry mushrooms, I heat the pan, put in a small amount of butter, and then add the mushrooms. They begin to brown nicely, and then they become very watery.

Furrows in the Sky: The Adventures of Gerry Andrews By Jay Sherwood Royal sa国际传媒 Museum, 238 pp., $19.95 Gerry Smedley Andrews served as British Columbia's surveyor general for 17 years, longer than any other person has held the position.

PREVIEW Victoria Symphony (Signature Series), with the Victoria Choral Society and vocal soloists, conducted by Tania Miller When: Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2: 30 p.m. Where: Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.

RATINGS Rating 1 Below bad Rating 2 Below average Rating 3 Average Rating 4 Above average Rating 5 Excellent OSAKA SUSHI Address: 1951 Oak Bay Ave. Tel: 250-590-6650 Hours: Open daily. Lunch 11: 30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner from 5 p.m.

Thai Chickpea and Vegetable Curry The curry paste used in this recipe is sold in the Asian foods aisle of most supermarkets. The one tablespoon I used will make the curry mildly spicy. If you like things spicier, add more.

Bones to make chicken stock are available at some supermarkets and butcher shops. You can also use the bones left over from a roast chicken dinner. For beef stock, see Eric's options.

PREVIEW Victoria Symphony (Legacy Series), conducted by Bernhard Gueller, with Julia Nolan, saxophone When/where: Monday, 8 p.m., Royal Theatre Tickets: $33 to $80. Call 250-385-6515; email boxoffice@ victoriasymphony.ca; online at www.