Food

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

  by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – If you’re interested in the local food scene around Victoria, you will have noticed the growing trend in fermented foods. Some new restaurants in town have dedicated fermentation rooms or ferment specialists on staff. With so many health benefits to go along with a wide range of