2024 Online Feature Summer
It’s no secret that the Comox Valley is blessed with an abundance of beautiful places to explore and enjoy. It’s quite remarkable how many unique and varied environments are right […]
Words by Zoë Cooper& James McKerricher
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THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY
2024 Comox Valley Collective Spring
If your knowledge of chicory is limited, allow me to introduce you to this family of vegetables full of complex, vibrant flavours and colours. I think you’ll enjoy getting to […]
Words by James McKerricherPhoto courtesy of Shamrock Farm
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HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN
2023 Comox Valley Collective Winter
I’m here to talk about winter squash: the wondrous genetic diversity they display, the dedicated farmers who grow them, and some foolproof ways to prepare them. But let me start […]
Words by James McKerricherPhotos by Jenn Dykstra
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GIVE BEETS A CHANCE
Comox Valley Collective 2023 Fall
I’m writing these words in the height of summer, when I barely have enough time to juice a cucumber. But it will be fall by the time this issue finds […]
Words by James McKerricherPhoto by Jenn Dykstra
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ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT
Comox Valley Collective 2023 Summer
In my opinion, no fruit or vegetable epitomizes all that is sweet and ephemeral about summer better than the ubiquitous cuke. It’s the perfect metaphor for any of the delightful, […]
Words by James McKerricherPhoto courtesy of Shamrock Farm
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ALWAYS HERE FOR US
Comox Valley Collective Winter
No vegetable family is as diverse and versatile as the brassicas. While you may not know the word, you’re certainly familiar with them. From your everyday broccoli to the peculiar […]
Words by James McKerricherPhoto by Jenn Dykstra
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DINNER IS SERVED
Comox Valley Collective Fall
Eating local is a popular concept in the Comox Valley, with its long growing season and wealth of farms producing all kinds of amazing food. The taste of a freshly […]
Words by James McKerricherPhotos by Alison Peill
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THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING
Comox Valley Collective Summer
Glean (v.): Gather (ears of grain, etc.) after the harvest. I recently attended an inspiring symposium hosted by the Association of Gleaning Organizations in Seattle. Along with representatives from all […]
Words by James McKerricherPhotos by Meredith Rose
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FREE THE LAWNS!
Comox Valley Collective Summer
Urban agriculture can mean a number of things depending on who you ask and where in the world it’s occurring. To me, it’s simply the practice of growing food in […]
Words by James McKerricherFeatured photo by Jenn Dykstra
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PEDDLERS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Comox Valley Collective Spring
The Comox Valley has long been home to an impressive array of local restaurants that have made highly valuable contributions to our community. Places like Atlas and Locals, to name […]
Words by James McKerricherPhotos by Sara Kempner
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