Incredible Edibles

Growing Hope

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The region’s moderate coastal climate offers excellent to good soil depending on the location, for growing a variety of foods. However, only 30% of land set aside for agricultural activity is actually being farmed.

Restoration of Eden - Part 3

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Part 3 in the Regional District of Nanaimo's 3-part series about Agriculture on Vancouver Island.

Restoration of Eden - Part 2

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of the Regional District of Nanaimo's 3 part series about Agriculture on Vancouver Island.

Restoration of Eden

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Can the farmers of Vancouver Island rebuild food production to the level it was decades ago? Sure! Plant it and we will support the effort, buy the bounty and eat the harvest! We're in this together.

A Little Wine with Your Chocolate? Absolutely!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A chocolate bonbon in one hand, and a glass of wine in the other? Sure. But what wine pairs nicely with what chocolate? Learn more from the Canadian Craft Winemakers Association.

10 Years of Growing: Buzzing Right Along

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Celebrate our precious pollinators at the 10th anniversary of Seedy Saturday in Qualicum Beach. Find out how their relationship with plants and flowers is the basis of seed production and indeed, the basis for all life on earth.

Sushi Deco

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Great things come in small packages, and it's certainly true at Sushi Deco. Small space, simple decor ... but huge on value and customer service.

BBQ in the Winter! Why not?

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Really ... it doesn't always rain on the west coast! We actually do experience incredible sunny snow days throughout the winter too ... so roll out the barbeque and toss on the Coho you've been keeping in the freezer! Why wait for spring?

Comfort Food for Boxing Day

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Unless you're a shopaholic and heading off to the local Boxing Day sales, the day after Christmas is a fabulous day for rest and reflection with family. Try this nutritious and easy breakfast idea to start the day off right.

One Great Holiday Idea for Saturday Afternoon

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Join the folks at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks in Parksville for their Christmas Open House. Fun, food and holiday cheer! What a great treat for the weekend!

Local Love at Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Share your secrets. Tell us where you're shopping for local Christmas foodie gifts this year. We promise ... we won't tell.

Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:04:00 GMT

Our local farmers and food producers have a genuine passion for growing what's good for us!

Who The Heck Did that?

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Looking back on a century of canning and preserving, Weck jars still gets the prize for old-world charm and practicality in the kitchen.

Berry Good News

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Blackberries are a top tier choice for anti-oxidants, jam-packed (excuse the pun) with polyphenols and anthocyanins; purported to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Silver Dollar Cafe

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The Silver Dollar Cafe, located at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 211 in Bowser, is the newest addition to Lighthouse Country's menu of local restaurants. Find out what's cookin' ...