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Island Artisans – Hilary’s Cheese
Early mornings are necessary to get a good start on cheesemaking at Hilary’s Cheese. Hilary Abbott has been making cheese in the Cowichan Valley since the late 1990’s. His only problem is that his cheese is too popular and he … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – DV Cuisine Food Security Documentary
Today on Island Artisans I featured Nick Versteeg of Glenora, just outside of Duncan and his independent production company, DV Cuisine. Nick and I have worked together on many projects in the past, but on this documentary he pretty much … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – Old Country Seeds
Today on Island Artisans I featured Jeff Wright of Old Country Seeds in Saanich. Jeff is the official Canadian distributor of Franchi Sementi seeds. Franchi Sementi is an Italian seed company that was founded 'way back in 1783 in Parma, … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – Natural Gift Seafoods – Albacore Tuna
Albacore tuna is one of my favourite West Coast fishes, and the way we purchase it makes it very easy to use. Today on Island Artisans, I featured one of a growing number of fishers on the BC coast who … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – Rogers Chocolates and More Last Minute Gift Ideas
You’ve been scurrying about, braving line-ups, making lists, checking them twice, and as you do, you realize you forgot to get a gift for that certain someone. The clock is ticking down, supplies of many popular items are short, but … Continue reading
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Island Artisans – SeaChange Savouries
Canned salmon isn’t always the first thing you think of when you’re contemplating the perfect Christmas gift. But what if that salmon was delicately smoked, gently preserved in a shiny gold pouch, then packaged in a beautiful cedar box silkscreened … Continue reading
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