James is a local gourmand and a strict omnivore. He believes in the power of food as a community-building tool and is currently working with LUSH Valley towards a more food-secure Comox Valley. He recently launched The Farmer’s Kitchen Food Truck, which is a collaboration with local farmers and chefs to bring creative and vibrant street food to the Comox Valley. The truck is a nimble and responsive kitchen on wheels that is designed to work with the variations and fluctuations of a small-scale local food system.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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