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3-Course Farm Dinners at the Roost Farm Centre

BobT - February 13, 2012 - Latest News

All the work that goes in to growing, it’s time to sit down and enjoy a local farm meal. Come and join us for dinner at The Roost! We will be featuring local ingredients with a focus on items grown and produced on our farm.  These seated, set-course dinners will be served in an intimate [...]

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Upcoming Seedy Saturday Events

BobT - February 12, 2012 - Latest News

Victoria Saturday, February 18 | 10 am – 4 pm Victoria Conference Centre www.jamesbaymarket.com/seedysaturday Sooke Saturday, February 25 Sooke Community Hall Info: Jessica Bouquest – jessicaboquist@gmail.com | 250-589-2577 Comox Valley Saturday, March 3 | 10 am – 3 pm Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay www.comoxvalleygrowersandseedsavers.ca Nanaimo Sunday, March 4 | 10 am to 3 pm Bowen [...]

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Enjoy Valentine’s at Merridale Cider

BobT - February 12, 2012 - Latest News

Valentine’s Dinner & Season’s opening at Merridale! This year, apples are the new roses… Linger over a romantic Valentine’s Dinner, a 3-course meal for $40, or order à la carte. Thinking about popping the question? Ring presentation available upon request, complete with wedding packages!  New Winter hours – Open 7 days a week from 10:30am–5pm [...]

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It’s b(e)rrrrrry time in the winter!

BobT - January 17, 2012 - Latest News

Looking for a taste of summer? Nicole Michell at Michell Bros Farm has what you’re looking for! “We have our own strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, and BC grown blueberries, each nicely individually frozen in 2 lb bags. Great for smoothies, baking, juice, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, etc!” http://www.islandfarmfresh.com/farm/michell-bros-far/

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Watch your Xmas turkey grow

BobT - December 19, 2011 - Watching Dinner Grow

Enjoy this video story about Ireland Farms in Central Saanich from Shaw TV.

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Watching Your Christmas Tree Grower!

BobT - December 14, 2011 - Watching Dinner Grow

Enjoy this visit with Mike and Joan Fleming of the Saanichton Christmas Tree Farm on Shaw Community TV!

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Kiwis, walnuts and lots of veggies!

BobT - December 8, 2011 - Latest News

Bailiwick Farm (North Saanich) More news from Barb Brenann at Bailiwick Farm (North Saanich): “Whew! We made it! Bailiwick Farm is open from Noon to 6 p.m. daily. Fresh kiwifruit, kiwifruit jam, walnut halves & pieces… just drop in and serve yourself. If you are stuck for change or have a question, just ring the [...]

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News for December 3

BobT - December 3, 2011 - Latest News

Here’s a note from Rosalie at Gill-Power Hobby Farm in Shawnigan Lake. “We have organic grown savory for the turkey dressing for sale. $3 a sandwich ziplock bag full.” Gill-Power Hobby Farm, 2124 Millicent Avenue, Shawnigan Lake. Tel 250-743-1990 Looking for local cranberries for Christmas dinner? Justine from  Yellow Point Cranberries tells us: “We just [...]

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Cranberry Pesto Pizza!

BobT - December 3, 2011 - Food

Here’s a  unique recipe for the holiday season from Justine at Yellow Point Cranberries. Cranberry Pesto Pizza – A delicious and festive holiday appetizer! > 1/8 cup fresh pesto > 3 sundried tomatoes sliced thin > ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries pulsed in food processor Spread pesto on top of the frozen pizza shell. [...]

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Watching your Christmas tree grow

BobT - December 1, 2011 - Watching Dinner Grow

A quick visit to Joan Fleming at the Saanichton Christmas Tree Farm, at 8231 East Saanich Road, just north of Saanichton.

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