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Morels – brain-like food
Morel mushrooms It was early on in my mushroom career that I was introduced to the morel. Hiking in the foothills of the Rockies, probably searching after an elusive brown trout stream, I saw a mass of spongy spear heads rising from a mossy bank. I knelt down for a closer look and marveled at the textured surface...
[Continue reading: Morels – brain-like food]Sustainable Seafood
It’s amazing how a little thing called time changes our perspectives. Growing up in Nova Scotia, I vividly remember reading about the early explorers like John Cabot who wrote of cod so abundant you could catch them off the sides of their ships using a wicker basket and a rope. Five hundred years later we witness...
[Continue reading: Sustainable Seafood]Canadian Chefs Congress Update
Lots of wheels have been churning around meeting tables and kitchen tables in the past few months. Local chefs have taken on the huge task of inviting 500 of Canada’s top culinary professional to the Canadian Chefs Congress to be held September 11-12 at Providence Farm in the fertile Cowichan Valley. The Farm...
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Island Food Regions
Introducing the Exceptional Eats! Awards for Vancouver Island
Here at EAT magazine, we’ve decided that just writing articles isn’t enough....
An Island Bison Dinner Class with Cosmo Meens at Terralicious
Photo of Cosmos Meens by Rebecca Baugniet It can be a challenge, when you are writing...
Small Vancouver Island Cheese Company Wins Big Worldwide
From the press release It is no small feat to take on the complex and age-old tradition...
Better Fishing Company to open in Cowichan Bay
Press Release: We are excited to inform you of the latest development for the Better...
Tugwell Creek Meadery releases Western Canada’s First Fortified Mead
Tugwell Creek Meadery releases Western Canada’s First Fortified Mead –...
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Farm to Table Recipes
Morel mushrooms It was early on in my mushroom career that I was introduced to the...
Manila Clam & Slow-Roasted Pork Belly Chowder
The Pork Belly Preheat the oven to 320°F Score the fat side with a sharp knife with...
Pacific Sole with Kiwi & Hazelnuts
Start by par-boiling the potatoes, and begin reducing the fish stock. When the stock...
Winter Lingcod Fish Soup with Green Olives
Sauté the red pepper, celery and leek in the olive oil and butter until softened...
Naturally Raised Pork Shoulder Roast
Preheat the oven to 325. While the oven is reaching temperature, gently brown the...
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