Lavender
Lavender is a wonderfully fragrant woody perennial that has over 2,500 years of recorded use as a stewing herb, mood tonic, insect repellent, fragrance and food flavouring. It is a member of the mint...
View ArticleFattoria Local Foods
“100 Mile Love” describes Jen Barclay’s philosophy of food at her business, “fattoria” which she describes this way: I’m dedicated through this business to getting as many people as i can eating meat...
View ArticleParsley, the rock star of herbs
Both flat leaf and curled parsley grow well in the Kootenays. It’s so much more than a pretty garnish. The French use a mixture of herbs called ‘fines herbes’ in cooking, which is a combination of...
View ArticleLocavores Feast at the Valican Whole
This time, an event from the Kootenay Network. Should be a lot of good eating and good fun!
View ArticleKootenay Farmers, Retailers & Restauranteurs UNITE!
There was interest by many to start cultivating more and broader relationships across our regional food economy. As the days start getting longer and the sun warms the soil, we are presented with a...
View ArticleLocal Borscht recipe
Thanks to Joel Russ for sharing this borscht recipe he was given by someone in the local Doukhobor community. It can be made entirely from foods that grow locally.
View ArticleDarling Dandelion
This darling is so easily overlooked! And what could be more abundant? Though we think of dandelions as weeds, they are loaded with nutrition. Root, flower and leaves can all be eaten and are full...
View ArticleSteamed dandelion greens
This recipe from About.com Southern Food received a 4 1/2 star rating. Nice to know that something this flavourful is loaded with nutrition, and the main ingredient is virtually free. Ingredients: 1...
View ArticleChives
Chives are the smallest member of the onion family and are native to both Europe and North America. They have a mild oniony flavour, so work well in subtle sauces. Both leaves and flowers are edible,...
View ArticleNew Cranbrook food guide highlights local producers
The Cranbrook Food Action Committee has published the third edition of its Local Food Guide. Published in July, it lists local producers, their products and their contact info so that local buyers can...
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