by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – With this year’s incredibly slow spring start, finding things to eat in the garden has been a bit more challenging than in previous years. In our family we’ve been sprouting seeds and lentils to add a boost to most meals, and adding in kale and collard greens that […]
Island Dish: Grain & Sprout Spring Pilaf
by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – This month’s recipe is a tribute to Chef Lucien Frauenfelder (pictured top left). Swiss born in 1938 and European trained, he will be sadly missed and remembered by all his friends, family and loyal customers at Bistro Suisse in Sidney. He wanted to share one of his recipes
Island Dish: Chef’s Quiche Lorraine
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Snacks are a crucial part of my day. A snack can immediately stop a meltdown of a two year old; it can bring back mental function after a sleep-deprived night; it can be turned into a game (put the snack into the bowl, where’s the snack? etc.); and it
Island Dish: Rosemary & Parmesan Spelt Crackers
by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – This is one of my favorite recipes to make on a cold winter day … it’s definitely “comfort food.” • 4½ to 5 lbs English-style beef short ribs (8 to 12 ribs) • 3 tbsp vegetable oil • kosher salt • ground black pepper • 2/3 cup medium-diced
Island Dish: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed Wintertime on Southern Vancouver Island is the time of year when local food is valued the most. If you’ve lived here for a while, you know that you don’t actually need to put your garden to bed for the winter, but can grow food year-round in our climate. With a
Island Dish: Winter Garden Chili
