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Strawberry Lemon Scones
In celebration of “Strawberries and Wine”, here’s a devine recipe from Carolyn Herriot… STRAWBERRY LEMON SCONES Makes 6 servings. Devonshire Cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream Mix equal parts sour cream and whipping cream in an open glass jar and leave overnight in the fridge. That’s it! Scones [...]
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Lots of sweet strawberries! Sweet potatoes, lemon trees and a speakeasy party, too!
Dan’s Farm and Country Market U-pick strawberries this Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 pm. Loads of berries! Picked berries available daily. Oldfield Orchard & Bakery Strawberries are in full swing now and it is a great crop. The early week of warm temperatures pushed the crop along and now the cooler, dry (mostly) days are [...]
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And more good news! Changes in liquour laws will lift your spirits
Here’s a spirited news item from Merridale Cider: “After years of labouring in an environment of massive taxes, the Craft distilling industry in BC has finally been given a competitive playing field that will be good for the BC Consumer. The Artisan Distillers Guild of BC lobbied government for more than five years and finally, [...]
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It’s berry good news! Buy strawberries now, order blueberries and raspberries, and watch the lavender bloom
Strawberry season is upon us! Join our “Strawberries and Wine” Peninsula celebration on June 15. Drop by Muse Winery and Bistro or De Vine Vineyards for special offerings and strawberry treats. Eat out at the Brentwood Bay Resort or Zanzibar Cafe in Brentwood Bay, with special menu selections featuring Peninsula strawberries. Enjoy a morning at [...]
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Farm news for May 31: Where’s the sun? Go greens!
It’s been a slow, soggy week, but things are looking up! All three Peninsula markets are in full swing as of Saturday, June 1. The Sidney Market opened on the Thursday night to a good crowd (adn it didn’t rain). On Saturday, both the North Saanich Farm Market (music by Water in the Crawl Space) [...]
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Saanich Organics: Teaching Kids and Weed Dating
Saanich Organics was busy last week working with kids at Keating Elementary School in Central Saanich: “Michelle and I (Heather) spent much of last week at Keating Elementary as their ‘farmers in residence’. We worked with 17 classes, or 400 kids, to plant about a dozen different vegetables. The first challenge was coming up with [...]
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Farm news for May 24
Dan’s Farm and Country Market (Saanichton) Soil-grown cucumbers and tomatoes available. 2030 Bear Hill Road, Saanichton. Tel 250-652-9100. Marsh Farm (Saanichton) Here at Marsh farms the lettuce butter crunch red sails and mixed greens are ready to go. The spinach and all the herbs are also ready, cilantro and arugula too. Come see us in [...]
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Farm News for May 18
Marsh Farms (Saanichton) At Marsh Farms, we are in production. Our lettuce and spinach, spring onions, arugula, swiss chard and kale ready to go. Come and walk in our garden. We like to see people enjoying what is and what is to come. Evelyn Marsh 778 678 4558 Metchosin Farm (Metchosin) The farm stand is [...]
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Brambling Boys at the North Saanich Spring Farm Market
The Brambling Boys will liven things up at the North Saanich Farm Market‘s last spring market on Saturday, May 11th. Lots of fresh local eggs, canned and fresh tuna, seeds and plants and veggie starts, crafts, preserves and baking (Pain au Chocolate!! Organic gingerbread!!), local organic meat and poultry products, live music and vendors old [...]
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May 4-5: Lots happening this weekend!
Fruit Trees and More. 724 Wain Rd, North Saanich. “We have rhubarb for sale – picked fresh while you wait!” Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, from 10am – 5pm. Spring Release party – Muse Winery. Saturday, May 4, 12noon-4pm. 11195 Chalet Road, North Saanich. The Girls of Summer… those wonderful whites will be ready for your taste buds [...]
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