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 you in the kitchen, we’ve also linked recipes (and tips) that use these local ingredients. Bon appétit!
This November, look for these local foods at your local farmer’s market or grocery store:
VEGETABLES | FRUIT | HERBS | SEAFOOD | DAIRY |
Beets | Apples (video) | Cilantro | Albacore Tuna | Cheese (tips) |
Cauliflower | Kiwi | Mint | Ling Cod | Cream |
Eggplants | Pears | Oregano | Sardines | Milk |
Kale | Parsley | Pacific Halibut | ||
Mushrooms |
In December, look for the following at your local farmer’s market or grocery store:
VEGETABLES | FRUIT | HERBS | SEAFOOD | DAIRY |
Brussel Sprouts | Apples | Cilantro | Mussels | Cheese |
Carrots | Pears | Rosemary | Pacific Cod | Cream |
Leeks | Sage | Scallops | Milk (calendar) | |
Potatoes | Thyme | Sablefish | ||
Turnips |