Drinking milk made sense 10,000 years ago and it still makes sense today. History of Milk It is estimated that humans have consumed dairy products from cows, sheep and goats for at least 10,000 years. Archaeological evidence from as far back as the Neolithic revolution (8000 BCE), points to the use of milk in Europe, […]
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Spring is in full swing! Discover what’s in season for May. With Spring in full swing, locally grown products are increasingly available. Pick up Mint, Cod, Cucumbers, and Yogurt for a complete and seasonally-available Cod fish & tzatziki dish for May. Don’t forget that products such as dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), meats (chicken, beef, eggs), and greenhouse […]
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Fresh herbs & vegetables available in BC during April Now that spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom and local foods are becoming more plentiful. Buy local grown foods to support the local community economically while reducing your carbon footprint. Plus, any chef will tell you that fresh is best! So, why not […]
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Our friends at We ♥︎ Local helped us identify seasonal winter foods in BC. We are excited this month as we know spring is just around the corner! That means, farmers markets start to open and our community grocery stores start carrying more BC grown products. To help you discover what’s available this month, our […]
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A chilly winter in January still provides BC with many local products. Warm up with these ingredients & soup recipes. Just because it’s January doesn’t mean there are no local foods. You’ll be surprised how our mild weather can still produce many foods. Don’t forget that products such as dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), meats (chicken, […]
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Almost everyone takes the day off work on Christmas day, but if you are a dairy farmer, then the cows still need to be milked, the calves still need to be fed and the parlour still needs to get cleaned. We sat down and chatted with Dave Taylor, our Board Chair about what Christmas is […]
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Use these simple tips for making a cheese platter that your guests will love. BC produces a rich variety of cheeses. Use the suggestions below to create a cheese platter that includes cheeses with a variety of textures (from soft to hard cheeses) and a variety of flavours (from a mild flavour to a more […]
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We break down the types of cream available in Canada, and explain which type to use in recipes. How to use cream in recipes Uh oh. Your recipe calls for heavy cream and you’re not sure—is that the same as whipping cream? Cream is generally categorized based on the percentage of milk fat (MF) it […]
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Our list of seasonal winter foods in beautiful BC from We ♥︎ Local Our friends at We ♥︎ Local are all-things-local and a great resource to find what’s local in BC, especially during the winter. We listed items that are at the tail end of the season, so, catch them while you can! To inspire […]
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