– photos by www.nuttycake.com; special thanks to Trendspotter Susi McMillan –
KING OF THE BERRIES
Blackcurrants can rightfully be called the “King of the Berries.” They contain twice the amount of potassium found in bananas, four times the vitamin C in oranges and twice the antioxidants in blueberries. Create a new tradition and add some pure blackcurrant concentrate to your water. Blackcurrants locally grown on the Peninsula.
Black Current Syrup $9.00
silverrillberry.com
Contact farm at 250.652.5227 before pick up.
SUPER BERRIES FOR YOUR HAIR
The most powerful and life-giving nutrition on the planet is inside this bottle – the Baobab super fruit from Africa’s “Tree of Life”. A radically damage-repairing, astonishingly healthy product while being sulfate, paraben, salt free, 100% vegan, gluten, mineral oil free, carcinogen free and biodegradable! The list goes on. And smile when you say Baobab.
Colorproof Baobab Heal and Repair Shampoo 750 ml $73.99
Exist Hairworx, #1C 9851 Seaport Place, Sidney
existhairworx.com
BERRY BLISS – GLUTEN FREE
It sounds so easy … make a tart. For everybody who has tried to make tarts to perfection you will get jealous when you taste “Bake My Day” tarts and pies. And on top of being amazed by the combination of berries, other fruit or chocolate, these tarts are made with gluten-free flour. Coffee shops and Markets on the Peninsula.
bakemyday.ca
FROZEN
You don’t have to wait until next season to satisfy your desire. North Saanich’s Ruby Red Farms is proud to offer delicious organic blueberries picked at the peak of ripeness, in a frozen pack. Blueberries contain antioxidants and are loaded with fiber to keep you full for longer. Just a handful can satisfy your daily fiber requirement. The perfect snack. Check out frozen sections in your local grocery store.
rubyredfarms.com
BERRYLICIOUS
Bumbleberry Dessert Wine is slightly dry and grasps you with its delicate flavours of 10 kinds of berries and fruit from the Saanich Peninsula. A berrylicious way to enjoy an aperitif on ice, a wine cocktail or during dessert. It also pairs well with your Thanksgiving turkey! Liquor stores on the Saanich Peninsula.
Bumble berry dessert wine around $24
dragonflyhillvineyard.com
