Category Archives: Island Artisans

Island Artisans – BC Spot Prawns

When it comes to the world of food in British Columbia, there are certain times of year when foodies around the province get excited, very excited.  For some it’s the beginning of halibut season, for others it’s asparagus and strawberry … Continue reading

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Island Artisans – Barbecues and Asparagus

The Victoria Day weekend is just around the corner, the traditional weekend to break out your gear to get some shrimps on the barbie or just about anything else you want to throw on the barbecue. I like to keep … Continue reading

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Island Artisans – Gabriola Gourmet Garlic

If you are an avid garlic user, you are most likely quite disappointed with the quality of the garlic you can find in grocery stores right about now.  The bad news is that it’s not likely to get any better … Continue reading

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Island Artisans – The Return of the Neighbourhood Grocery Store

It’s no surprise that our grocery shopping habits have changed since we began the age of the suburban sprawl.  For anyone living in a modern suburb, driving the car to a big supermarket once a week and loading up your … Continue reading

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Island Artisans – Hope Bay Farm and Slow Food Film Night

On Vancouver Island and the more southwester part of the province farmers are ramping up for the coming season.  It may be still too wet to plough fields, but it’s in the greenhouses where a lot of the action is … Continue reading

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Island Artisans – Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery

There’s an old joke in the wine industry that goes something like this:  Want to make a little bit of money from a winery?  Start with a lot of money.  Unfortunately, the punch line has been proven true time and … Continue reading

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