Flavour

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – After only three months in the marketplace, Outlander Kitchen – The Official Outlander Companion Cookbook, is a smash hit. Fans of Diana Gabaldon’s novels and the Starz television series will know how Claire Beauchamp Randall journeyed from post-war Britain back to 18th-century Scotland and France … and that each novel includes […]

by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Summer on the Islands is an amazing and abundant time for local food. As I write this, a staple summer flavour is beginning to ripen: the contentious blackberry. I know there are those of you out there who underappreciate this incredibly successful plant. For myself, most of the

by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – I have to be honest here and tell you that this recipe is courtesy of my sister-in-law, Ros Scott. I love this salad for many reasons: it is colourful, quick to prepare, super healthy and the dressing is to die for! There are a number of ingredients in

by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed The start of summer is upon us and with all the warm weather we’ve been experiencing, the abundance of local food is in full swing. This month I wanted to share with you all a simple, delicious, local food treat that can be eaten in many ways. Let’s first

by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – When I think of spring, lamb and asparagus come to mind! The Galloping Goose Sausage Co. in Metchosin makes excellent herbed lamb sausages. They are gluten- , MSG- and preservative free. We are fortunate here at the Deep Cove Market to be able to carry fresh asparagus from