Island Farm Fresh

3-Course Farm Dinners at the Roost Farm Centre

BobT — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:32:21 +0000

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 setting of up to 30 people. We hope to help people connect the farm and our community with the food we eat. Each dinner includes a complimentary (optional) wine tasting of our new estate wines!
Dates: Friday & Saturday nights at 6 pm, beginning February 10/11 through March 30/31
The menu will change monthly. Click here to view our current meal.
Reservations required. Call 250-655-0075
www.roostfarmcentre.com

Upcoming Seedy Saturday Events

BobT — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:35:18 +0000

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 Park Auditorium, Nanaimo
Info: Glenda Stroomer – seedysunday@shaw.ca | 250- 618-6323

Cobble Hill

Saturday, March 10 | 10 am – 3 pm
Cobble Hill Hall
Info: cobblehillseedysaturday@gmail.com

Duncan

Saturday, March 24 | 10 am – 3 pm
Mercury Theatre, Duncan
Info: www.cowichangreencommunity.org/seedy-saturday-2012

Enjoy Valentine’s at Merridale Cider

BobT — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:55:05 +0000

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 at the bistro and ciderhouse store, starting February 15. Valentine’s Menu – February 14. First seating 5 p.m., last seating 8 p.m. Reservations required. Tel 250-743-4293

www.merridalecider.com

It’s b(e)rrrrrry time in the winter!

BobT — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:58:46 +0000

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/

Watch your Xmas turkey grow

BobT — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:44:54 +0000

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

Watching Your Christmas Tree Grower!

BobT — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:15:51 +0000

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

Kiwis, walnuts and lots of veggies!

BobT — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:36:57 +0000

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 bell. Don’t be alarmed if it sounds like church! There is a real belfry on top of the sales barn! FREE COOKBOOK FOR THE FRIST 50 CUSTOMERS (only one each please!). P.S. Tried my hand at making candied walnuts… BIG mistake! Have an inch long blister where a piece got stuck to my thumb!” 1765 McTavish Road, North Saanich. www.islandfarmfresh.com/farm/bailiwick-farm/

Hazelmere Farm Stand (North Saanich)
“We are still open and have winter veggies for sale. ie: leeks, swiss chard, onions, squash, pie pumpkins, parsnips, carrots, etc. We have had a great year with our stand and want to thank you for all your help!!” www.islandfarmfresh.com/farm/hazelmere-farm-stand/

Marsh Farm (Saanichton)
“Yes, we are open. Everyone is on their honor. Unless they need something specific. At this point we ask that they phone. 778-678-4558. The mixed greens are still producing. Swiss chard and kale also. Have some parsnips. Leeks are available in our sales barn at all times.” www.islandfarmfresh.com/farm/marsh-farm/

Michell Farms (Central Saanich)

Swiss Chard from Michell Bros. Farm

Savoy Cabbage from Michell Bros. Farm

News for December 3

BobT — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:53:30 +0000

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 did our last pick of cranberries in mid-November and are now selling frozen cranberries right up until Christmas Eve. Open 11-5 daily. Also we have a new Cranberry Spicy Dip Mix that is a great stocking stuffer or great to take to parties!” www.yellowpointcranberries.com

And if you’re savouring lamb: “I have lamb available whole and by the cuts. Selling wool and lamb at Touch of Saltspring and The Dickens Fair Saturday at James Bay Community Center on Oswego.” Lorea Tomsin, Country Wools: www.countrywools.com

Cranberry Pesto Pizza!

BobT — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:44:51 +0000

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. Place cranberries on top of pesto. Place thinly sliced tomatoes on top of cranberries. Place 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese on top. Oven at 220°C (425°F) and bake for 13-15 minutes. Serve immediately. Yum

Have a great Christmas!
Justine

www.yellowpointcranberries@shaw.ca

Watching your Christmas tree grow

BobT — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:15:24 +0000

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