Author Archives: Rhona

 

Slow Fishing at The Superior

Apr 21

Last Wednesday Slow Food Vancouver Island hosted a celebration of “merroir” as we supped on seafood at The Superior. Events got off to a briny start with a good hour of oyster shucking by Slow Foodies Kyle Hunker and Cory … Continue reading →

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Oysters, Abattoir, perennial food crops and Eco-Fair

Apr 14

All blissfully quiet at my end of the Gorge these days, now that Craigflower Bridge has been closed for rebuilding and traffic re-routed. I was gratified to learn that not only were there viable oyster beds in the Gorge, but … Continue reading →

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Save seeds, save the world

Mar 28

Last night’s talk by Vandana Shiva left a sold out auditorium at the University of Victoria humming with righteous energy. She reported with eloquent passion on the state of food in the world today, leading with the unfortunate news of … Continue reading →

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Full steam ahead: a week of talks!

Mar 19

Lots going on this week. If you’re in town I hope you can make it to one or more of these different events! On Tuesday evening, March 19, look for me in Fernwood, where I’m talking urban agriculture at Fernwood … Continue reading →

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Meeting one’s maker – an act of exceptional good taste

Mar 17

Life in the salad bowl continued last Monday when I was privileged to spend a day volunteering in the kitchen for the Meet Your Maker Vancouver Island event. Organized by Farm Folk City Folk, it was the first time it … Continue reading →

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