Author Archives: Rhona

 

Seedy, raw community

Feb 21

It was an intense ag-food weekend starting with Seedy Saturday at the Victoria Conference Centre. Many were the crowds, nigh on as numerous as the seeds on sale, and much was the diversity on offer. I was helping out at … Continue reading →

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Palestinian food, Vancouver smokehouse and the Salt Spring abattoir

Feb 10

I love the random and unusual places my food interests take me. But then, as we learned at food school, gastronomy touches every aspect of life; and food being life-giving, its universal reach should not surprise us. So last week … Continue reading →

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Laughing oysters, food forests and a trip to Bellingham

Feb 3

Last weekend I happened upon this rather lovely book display in the window of the Laughing Oyster book store in Courtenay. I’m keeping good company! This afternoon I go head-to-head with the Superbowl, whatever that might be, giving a book … Continue reading →

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More seeds

Jan 30

Lost a bit of time to computer troubles, but we seem to be back on our virtual feet again. This abnormally warm West Coast winter is blending seamlessly into spring with an alarming showing of buds on bushes even as … Continue reading →

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First seeds

Jan 15

Even here in Lotusland we were reminded it’s still winter with a run of frosty nights, but the chill gave way to a clear sunny day last Saturday in which Haliburton Farm’s friends and neighbours gathered at the farmhouse to … Continue reading →

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