Monthly Archives: July 2011

 

Cherries and carrots and sweet summer weather

Jul 31

A weekend stop in Duncan is not complete without coffee at Saison Vineyard, and neither can coffee be drunk without something to nibble on from the bakery.       Choices were very tough indeed on my recent visit, but … Continue reading →

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A poetry survey – for readers & writers; LifeCycles local food fun-raiser and Sooke farm & garden tour

Jul 27

Marketing has come to poesie! If you want to make your views known about what you read, where you buy it and what moves you to do so, help yourself to the Literary Press Group’s survey of the poetry market. … Continue reading →

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A pair of farms and an old dog

Jul 22

Spent some time at Haliburton Farm this week, collecting my latest CSA basket and seeing what was up with the farmstand and the farmers. “What a beautiful farmstand!” said one woman, visiting for the first time. And she was right: … Continue reading →

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Meaty quiz

Jul 18

A day late will perhaps be better than none, by the time you read this. Thanks to Meatless Monday for passing along this Meat Eaters Guide which includes a quiz that lets you test your knowledge about protein sources and … Continue reading →

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Food, folk & farmers market

Jul 15

Last weekend’s Vancouver Island Music Fest was blessed with warm weather, peaceful crowds, some good food and great music. It kicked off this year with Alison Krauss & Union Station playing a separate Thursday night concert. I’ve seen her a … Continue reading →

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