Engineering a new life at Surf Side Fungus Farm
How to quit your day job
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ALL Food & Drink
Feeding Futures School Food Programs
Yes, there can be a free lunch
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Karaoke. Why?
Because it’s damn fun to belt out a banger in public.
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LOCAL TEA PURVEYORS
In pursuit of the perfect brew
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SEASONAL GOODS: FALL
THE WORLD IS YOUR EGGPLANT
Don’t be a hater. Boldly go forth and try it.
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GOLD RIVER AND ELK RIVER COFFEE CO.
A tale of two rivers
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SHELTER POINT’S LOCALE-INFUSED WHISKIES
Salt, sun, and soil
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CRAFTING A ONE-NIGHT DINING EXPERIENCE
The pressures—and pleasures
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GROWING APPLES AND MAKING CIDER
A 120-year old tradition
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COLLABORATIVE MICRO-FARMING
Growing food and community, one yard at a time
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SUSTAINING A 60-YEAR COMMERCIAL FISHING TRADITION
A fishy family affair
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PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Don’t underestimate parsley. It’s the perfect wingman.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
More than a culinary delight
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SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING
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CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE
Planting the seeds of food security
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THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY
There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes
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HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL
Food security and a celebration of culture
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SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER
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AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 1
Plus ça change
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HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN
Living in a winter squash lovers' paradise.
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CREATING COMMUNITY BY THE KEG-LOAD
The family legacy behind the North Island Craft Beer Festival.
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GIVE BEETS A CHANCE
This slow, easy technique makes their rich, sweet, earthy flavour even better.
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OLD HOUSE ON THE RIVER
The Kirk family home that houses Locals Restaurant is part of Courtenay’s history—and future.
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ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT
There’s not much you have to do to a summer cucumber to render it delicious.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT DAY
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FROM BEAN TO BAR
THE ORIGIN OF COAL CREEK ROASTERS.
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STOCKING THE WORLD
Got an appetite for DIY global cuisine? Find international ingredients right here at home.
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FERMENTATION 101
Simply Sauerkraut.
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GOOD AS GOLD
Mead-making: flavour and fun from honey.
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FORAGING FOR FLAVOUR
Local gourmet comfort foods help you settle in for winter.
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DINNER IS SERVED
Creative culinary events help put gustatory joy on everyone's menu.
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MISADVENTURES IN BAKING
A look at the delicious possibilities of going gluten-free.
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CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE
Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.
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CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE
Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.
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Freyja: The Croissant Story
Entrepreneurial immigration to a new continent, with pastry.
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A Taste of Life on Quadra Island
The story of a cookbook and a recipe for community.
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No More Pineapples In December
Strathcona community food hub works to improve food security.
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The Craft of Barbering
An homage to the tradition of Dogwood Strip.
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THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING
This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.
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THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS
Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).
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Small Farm, Big Ideas
A family grows on Quadra’s SouthEnd Winery
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RETHINKING ONIGIRI
A Hornby Island entrepreneur takes a beloved Japanese seafood snack to the next level.
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BREWMOX VALLEY 2.0
Not even a pandemic has stopped our growing love for local craft beer.
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BULBS OF GLORY
Oh, how we love you, beautiful, smelly, powerful garlic.
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THE EVOLUTION OF BANNOCK
This delicious, iconic food is both a staple of life and a symbol of Indigenous persistence.
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Aromatic, Craveable, and Savoury
Fermentation Adds Value to Our Community.
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Carving a Niche
Chris Zumkeller’s Journey as a Craftsman
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THE FUTURE LOOKS TASTY
Deep Bay’s new Centre For Seafood Innovation connects local seafood producers with greater markets.
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PEDDLERS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Local food trucks do more than serve quick and tasty food. They help connect the community.
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Sea & Field
Home is a small bistro nestled amongst the mountains
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DEMYSTIFYING MUSHROOMS
Move over, sourdough. The newest homesteading trend is mushrooms, and they’re popping up all over the place.
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CALLED TO THE BAR
Hornby Organic is building an energy-bar empire based on a family recipe.
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EAT YOUR MEDICINE
On a mission to teach all kids that healthy food can taste great.
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ON SMOKING AND PICKLING
SIMPLE PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES PROVIDE FOOD SECURITY—AND FLAVOUR.
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Finding Connection, Nourishing Community
One family's renewed commitment to celebrating food, family, and friends.
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From Tater Tots to Full-Fledged Foodie
How an inedible childhood cultivated a Campbell River chef.
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THE EGG EQUATION
Not all eggs are created equal—here’s some straight-up clucking about which ones are best.
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It Just Tastes Better
A look at the growth of the Farm-to-Table movement in the Strathcona Region.
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Transforming Campus and Community
How North Island College's new bistro space has gone from vision to reality.
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THE ROOTS OF ALL GOODNESS
Digging deep for the superpowers of root vegetables.
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THE SONSHINE LUNCH CLUB: A LOCAL LIFELINE
Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch. Five days a week, the Sonshine Lunch Club in Courtenay provides a nutritious meal and a gathering place for people who need a little help.
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COOL AND COLLECTED
The upcoming Farmers’ Market differs from the summer season, but provides an equally valuable way to fill your fridge and pantry.
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FORTUNE FLAVOURS THE BOLD
Add depth and novelty to the summer season by branching out from your standard wine selection.
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GROWING CONSCIOUSNESS
Whether for our health, our planet, or the simple joy of food, the benefits of plant-based eating have become impossible to ignore.
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CURRENT DEMAND
The nutrient-rich waters of Baynes Sound provide the ideal conditions for oyster harvesting, drawing workers to the Valley’s steady industry.
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ON THE RISE
The techniques and ingredients used in old-world bread baking are better for you, from starter to finish.
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BAR CART BOUNTY
From humble Roman origins, the refreshing shrub is making a comeback in the craft cocktail scene.
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EVERYDAY INDULGENCES
Favourites during the season of coziness and comfort food, certain chocolate and cheese varieties offer positive (and surprising) neurological effects.
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STONECROFT FARM
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FOOD AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
LUSH Valley Food Action Society.
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AS YOU LIKE IT
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SMALL SPACES, BIG TASTE
Food Trucks in the Comox Valley.
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25 YEARS OF FRESHNESS AND CARE
Confessions of a Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Junkie.
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MERVILLE ORGANICS
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FIELD NOTES
Homesteading in the Comox Valley.
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TASTING ROOM ETIQUETTE
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HEIRLOOM SEEDS
Connecting us to the past, present, and future.
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FREE-DIVING, WITH A CATCH
Bringing peace to your soul and food to your table.
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STOCK 101
How to build a base.
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CAFFEINATED
Getting your fix in the Comox Valley.
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LENTELUS ORGANICS
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FAST FOOD ISN’T ALWAYS BAD FOOD
Our local food movement provides convenient, delicious, and healthy meal options.
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ESTEVAN TUNA
A deliciously sustainable Comox Valley product.
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CANNING 101
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RAW REVELATION
A personal encounter with the raw food lifestyle.
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HAPPY TO GROW
A look at the Comox Valley hop scene.
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CEYLON CUISINE & SPICES
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PASSIONATE BREWING
The story of cancer, community and a hospital mini fridge.
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HENS 101
A beginner’s guide to keeping chickens.
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FINDING BALANCE
One couple’s quest to fish sustainably and satisfy spot prawn-lovers.
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ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS
A local business grows by staying true to their origins.
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FORAGING 101
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BEER TASTING 101
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AGRI-BALANCE
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COMOX VALLEY UNCORKED
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GARDENING 101
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MCCLINTOCK’S BUFFALO YOGURT
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VOLATILE COMBINATIONS
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