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Columbia Valley Food and Farm Guide
2021/2022
Buy Delicious • Buy Local
The Columbia Valley Food and Farm Guide is a project of Columbia Valley Food
and Farm. We are a local food advocacy non-profit supporting the agricultural and
food processing sectors in the Columbia Valley. We work hard to build our local
food system and to celebrate local food whenever we can.
A big thank you for the financial support of our funders and those who have listed
in the guide.
Check out the Food and Farm Directory online at
foodandfarm.ca
We are grateful for the bounty that comes from the
land and waters of what has come to be known as the
Columbia Valley. We respectfully acknowledge that we
live on the unceded shared territories of the Shuswap
Indian Band of the Secwepemc Nation, the Ktunaxa
Nation and the land chosen as home by the Métis
Peoples of British Columbia. We give thanks that we are
welcomed to share this beautiful place.
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AG Valley Foods Invermere • • • • • • •
Bluedog Cafe Invermere • •
Brisco Enterprises Brisco • •
Bugaboo Ranch Brisco • •
Cafe Allium Invermere • • • • • • • • •
Circle Market & Cafe Invermere • • • • • • •
Columbia Valley Lavender Edgewater • • •
Columbia Valley Meat and Sausage Invermere • •
Crossroads Market Esso Invermere • • • •
Downey Farm Fairmont Hot Springs • • • •
Eagle Ranch Resort Invermere • • •
Eat Pure Mountain Market & Goonieland Permaculture Farm Golden • • • • • •
Edible Acres Farm + Café + Catering -- Winderberry Greenhouse Windermere • • • • • • • • • •
Flyway Farm & Forest Spillimacheen • • • • • • •
From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen Fairmont Hot Springs • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fuze Food Invermere • • • • •
Groundswell Network Society Invermere • • • • • • •
Helna's Stube Radium Hot Springs • • • • • •
Homestead Harvest Invermere • • • • • • •
Hopkins Harvest Windermere • • • • • • • • • • •
Invermere Bakery Invermere • •
J2 Ranch Canal Flats • • • •
Jubilee Mountain Apiary Ltd/Beeland Market Spillimacheen • • • •
Kicking Horse Coffee Invermere •
Old Blue Truck Farm Invermere • • • • • • • •
Peppi's Italian Fuel Invermere • • •
Radium Brewing Radium Hot Springs •
Ravenwoods Farm Brisco • • • • •
Rocky Mountain Honey Farm Castledale • • •
Saunders Family Farm Invermere •
Serenity Farm Windermere • • • •
Sophie's Original Choice Pickled Products Edgewater • •
Spilli Station Cafe Spillimacheen • • • • • • •
Stolen Church Gelato & Coffee Invermere • • • • • •
Taynton Bay Spirits Invermere •
The Trading Post Specialty Foods Invermere • •
Ullr Bar Invermere • • • • • •
Weaver's Bee Co Invermere • • •
Wild Mountain Chocolate Invermere •
Wingfield Farm Honey Skookumchuk • • • •
Zehnder Farm Invermere • •
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• • • • • • • • • • 250-342-3330 www.agvalleyfoods.com
• • • • • • 250-342-3814 www.bluedogcafe.ca
• • • • • 250-346-3227 brisco@winkwireless.ca
• • • 250-342-1607 bugabooranch@gmail.com
• • • • • • • • • 250-342-0316 www.cafeallium.com
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• • • • • 250-342-2552 www.facebook.com/circleinvermere
• • • • • • 780-712-2939 www.facebook.com/columbiavalleylavender
• • • • 250-342-7614 www.facebook.com/Pudge266
• • • • • • • 778-526-5085 www.facebook.com/Crossroads-Clover-Market-ESSO
• • 250-270-0862 downey7@shaw.ca
• • • • 250-342-0562 www.eagleranchresort.com
• • • • • 250-939-9532 www.eatpuremarket.com
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 250-342-3236 www.winderberry.ca
• • • • • 403-875-7586 www.flywayfarmforest.com
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 250-345-0008 www.fromscratchfood.com
• • • • • • 250-342-0209 www.fuzefood.com
• • • • • • 250-341-2025 www.groundswellnetwork.ca
• • • • 250-347-0047 www.helnas.com
• • • • 250-342-5859 www.facebook.com/homestead.harvest
• • • • • • • • • • 778-526-5162 www.hopkinsharvest.com
• • • • • 250-342-9913 www.invermerebakery.com
• • • 250-249-5824 www.j2ranch.com
• • • • • • • • • 250-346-3306 www.beeland.ca
• • • www.kickinghorsecoffee.ca
• • • • • • 250-270-0282 oldbluetruckfarm@gmail.com
• • • • 250-342-3421 www.peppisitalianfuel.com
• • www.facebook.com/RadiumBrewing
• • • • • • 250-341-1207 RavenWoods.Farm
• • • 250-348-2043 rockymtnhoneyfarm@gmail.com
• • • • • • • 250-342-9283 www.saundersfamilyfarm.ca
• 250-341-5216 www.serenity-farm.ca
• • • 250-688-0533 www.sophiesoriginalchoice.ca
• • • • • • • • • • • 250-346-3081 www.spillistationcafe.com
• • • • • • 250-342-2468 www.stolenchurch.com
• • • • • • 778-526-5205 www.tayntonbayspirits.com
• • • 778-526-4818 www.facebook.com/thetradingpostspecialtyfoods
• • • • • • • • 778-526-5113 www.ullrbar.com
• • • • 250-270-1402 www.weaversbeeco.com
• • • • • 778-526-5200 www.wildmountainchocolate.com
• • • 250-422-9248 wingfieldhoney@gmail.com
• 250-688-0713
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From Scratch
In our market bistro, founded nine years ago,
you can enjoy chef-prepared meals
in house or take them home.
Our baking is all done in-house, with many
items baked in our wood-fired oven, and our
shelves are lined with delicious condiments.
Our cornerstone is highlighting locally grown
products on our daily menu, in our retail food
line and in the support we provide to small
artisan food producers, lining our market
shelves with delicious foods. Gold Plate
designations from Food Day Canada in 2018
and 2019 set From Scratch on a national
stage, recognizing our dedicated support to
the local food system. We are in the process
of launching a retail food line that will be
available in grocery stores around BC and
Alberta.
SPRING 4
RHUBARB ROCKY MOUNTAIN HONEY FARM
AND
HAZELNUT
CRUMBLE
CRUMBLE
½ cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup soft butter or plant-based butter
2/3 cup toasted and ground hazelnuts
RHUBARB FILLING
6 cups rhubarb
Dave & Clare Carter
In 2017, Dave and Clare Carter became the
proud new owners of an existing Apiary, 250 348 2043
many as 40 different trees and wildflowers! This
nectar is what gives our honey the "Taste of the
3 tbls whole wheat flour
rockymtnhoneyfarm@gmail.com
carrying on a 20-year tradition of producing Box
Valley" which 33
has Parson
become BCfavorite.
a local V0A 1L0 Pure,
great local honey. natural and unpasteurized. With a dozen bees
2/3 cup sugar producing just one teaspoon of honey in their
½ teaspoon cinnamon Our honey bees thrive in this valley which lifetime...please enjoy!
provides an abundance of nectar from as
METHOD
Groundswell Network Society
Combine the flour, sugar, and butter
or plant-based butter. Stir in the
hazelnuts. The texture should be
crumbly. Set aside.
Salad crops, tomatoes and herbs are grown
Combine the rhubarb, sugar, flour and in Groundswell’s award-winning Community
cinnamon. Place in a greased baking Greenhouse.
dish and spread crumble over top.
Bake at 375F for about 25 minutes or
Powered by renewable energy, built with
until the crumble is lightly browned. sophisticated green building techniques, and run
by local volunteers, the greenhouse is worth a
Did you know that in British visit. Open February to November selling plants
Columbia, hazelnuts are the only nut crop and produce to local stores, grocers, restaurants.
produced commercially? There are about Produce is available on site. The Community Gardens were developed using
40 hazelnut growers in the province. The permaculture principles and has raised beds for rent to members at two
orchard nearest to the Columbia Valley can sites: Groundswell and Mt Nelson Park. Groundswell’s mission is to promote
be found in Grand Forks at Filbelly Farm. community sustainability through education, workshops and projects that help
the health of people and the environment.
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Mmmm-hmmmm! That’s the
sound of good coffee.
Deep, dark and delicious coffee. Roasted
right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains,
for more than 20 years. Whole Bean,
Ground or Cold Brew: Kicking Horse
Coffee is good coffee for good people.
100% Organic and 100% Fairtrade.
Available at local retailers and online.
Wake Up & Kick Ass!
Eat Pure Mountain
Market &
Goonieland
Permaculture Farm
Eat Pure Mountain Market has been
providing Golden with organic and
locally produced specialty food
since 2014. Our cafe (The Hive)
serves organic smoothies, juice,
coffee, lunch and raw vegan treats!
At our farm, Goonieland, we use
organic and Permaculture principles
to produce eggs, pork and greens,
available at Eat Pure Mountain
Market.
This specialty market,
operating since 1996, brings
in fresh Okanagan produce
weekly in season.
Hopkins now carries a diverse array
of products with many unique artisan
items--everything from ice cream to
specialty meats and seafood, as well
as premade meals, fresh salsas and
greens from Invermere's Groundswell
Greenhouse. In addition to pizza
baked in The Hot Spot's wood-fired
oven, you can buy frozen pizza crusts
and endless topping options to
make your own pizza at home!
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The Windermere
District Farmers'
Institute and
Livestock
Association
Old Blue Truck Farm
(WDFI) represents
the agricultural
community from
Canal Flats to The fruit and vegetables we produce
are Beyond Organic. Our mission is
Golden.
to allow the soil life and insect life
to thrive on our farm because THEY
It was feed our plants, not us. We are a
incorporated in regenerative farm that does not use
1914 and has been in continuous any type of herbicide or pesticides,
operation ever since, making even the organic approved kind,
because they all kill indiscriminately.
it one of the oldest Farmers’
Institutes in British Columbia.
In 1973 the WDFI acquired 20 acres at Columbia Valley
Food Security
the crossroads leading into Invermere.
This property became the home of the
Windermere Valley Saddle Club and
Town & Country Feeds. What is food security?
The WDFI had a vision of developing
this land into an Agri park for the Our Valley is food secure when all
benefit of agriculture and food security people, at all times, have physical and
in our area. The first step was to economic access to safe nutritious and
build an abattoir which now includes culturally acceptable food to meet their
Columbia Valley Meat and Sausage, dietary needs for a healthy life.
where locally raised meat and value-
added products are also sold. Who contributes to community
On Wednesdays, from May
food security?
to September, visit the In its simplest form, food security means
Agri-Park Farmers’ Market that we have enough to eat, but it is
more than that. When we all come
for all of your local food needs.
together to support the systems that
feed us, we have the ability to go beyond
meeting our basic needs and create food
in abundance.
Individual community members, food
producers and farmers, grocery stores,
Jubilee Mountain Apiary
food and beverage operations, food
processors, food banks, school food
Ltd/Beeland Market programs, food recovery programs,
community greenhouses, gardens,
Over the last 16 years, Beeland has backyard gardens, the medical
become a destination for quality alpine community, government leaders and
honey and honey-based food products. municipal food policies all contribute to
With its team of chefs, Beeland's create food secure communities.
uniqueness stems from its focus on
quality, pure alpine honey, complimented At Columbia Valley Food
with its own line of gourmet foods which and Farm our Vision is of a
is expanding into unique food products thriving local food system.
from around the world.
This will help us become a
food secure valley.
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Winderberry / Edible Acres Farm +
Café + Catering
Winderberry Greenhouse and Nursery still sells the wide array of
flowers, trees and shrubs that have been our mainstay over the
last 36 years.
But over the years the business has grown! My sister and I,
along with our husbands, now own the greenhouse operation, and have established our
own businesses in the family compound—Edible Acres Farm and Café.
The farm, which sits on 5 acres of certified organic farmland, grows more than 85
varieties of healthy fruits and vegetables, and has its own CSA food box program. The
healthy produce is used in food served at Edible Acres Café, which runs a catering service
as well. The produce is also sold at the Café Farm Shop and other shops in the valley. The
fields that feed us all are at the root of their passion for this business: certified organic,
local focused on community and proud of it all!
We are sixth generation farmers and
our family has been farming in the
Columbia Valley since the 1940s.
Our line of jams and jellies started
off as a simple retirement project—
we wanted to sell strawberry jam along with our fruits and vegetables at local farmers’ markets.
Customers wanted more, so we began experimenting with jams and jellies, and now offer five
of each! These products are now sold in numerous retail locations across western Canada. As
of mid-March we are operating out of our new facility in Invermere!
We will be continuing the production of our jams and spicy jellies and are excited to announce
the opening of our new retail space come late spring.
Our new retail location will have a variety of unique products that are not offered in other
stores as well as custom charcuterie boards loaded with local products, grab-and-go
options, merchandise, outdoor garden seating, and a few other surprises! We are
looking forward to this new chapter and hope to see you soon! 6
Town Centre
Restaurant/Cafe/Food Vendor
Farmer/Producer
Processor
Food & Farm Education and Food Support
1 AG Foods
2 Blue Dog Café
3 Brisco Enterprises
4 Bugaboo Ranch
5 Café Allium
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6 Circle Market & Cafe
7 College of the Rockies-Invermere
8 Columbia Valley Lavender
9 Columbia Valley Meat and Sausage
10 Crossroads Market Esso
11 Columbia Valley Food Bank
12 Downey Farm
13 Eagle Ranch Resort
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14 Eat Pure Mountain Market & Goonieland Permaculture Farm
15 Edible Acres Farm Café, Catering & Winderberry Greenhouse
16 Flyway Farm and Forest
17 From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen
18 Fuze Food
19 Groundswell Network Society
20 Helna’s Stube
21 Homestead Harvest
22 Hopkins Harvest
23 Invermere Bakery
24 J2 Ranch
Kootenay
25 Jubilee Mountain Apiary Ltd. & Beeland Market National
26 Kicking Horse Coffee
27 Konig Meat & Sausage
Park
28 Old Blue Truck Farm
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29 Peppi’s Italian Fuel
30 Radium Brewery
31 Ravenswood Farm
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Rocky Mountain Honey Farm
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Saunders Family Farm 30
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Serenity Farm
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Sophie’s Original Choice
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Spilli Station Cafe
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Stolen Church Gelato & Coffee
38
Taynton Bay Spirits
39
The Trading Post Speciality Foods 41
40
Ullr Bar
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Weaver’s Bee Co.
42
Wild Mountain Chocolate
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Wingfield Farm Honey
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Zehnder Farm
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37
40 43
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Map Art by Cajsa Fredin • Food and farm Guide design by sarah[at]originbrand.ca
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Brisco Enterprises
We have been operating
B risco
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The Kootenay & Boundary
Farm Advisors
The Kootenay & Boundary Farm
our cow/calf operation Advisors (KBFA) provides producers
since 1962. with free, technical production
support and information from a
In summer our herd of about 75 network of specialized resources,
cattle grazes on pastures across
including independent consultants
our 750 acres of land; in winter
we feed them hay harvested on and academics.
our farm, which operates under an
Environmental Farm Plan. We do not KBFA supports producers to improve
use antibiotics or hormones, and agricultural production and efficiency by
have been members of the Verified helping find solutions to farm-specific
Beef Production Plus program since production issues, coordinating educational
2009. We process the whole cow events and connecting producers to
into ground beef which we sell in information. This free service is funded by
one and five pound packages. the regional districts of Kootenay Boundary,
East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and
Columbia Basin Trust.
Columbia Valley Beef Stew with 6-8
Huckleberries and Stout
2 lbs. stewing beef, diced • Prepare the potatoes and place in cold • Add the par-cooked carrots and
Pinch of salt & freshly ground black pepper water. drained potatoes to the beef. Cover with ½
the stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and
1/3 cup all purpose four • Prepare the carrots and reserve. reduce the heat to simmer gently. Simmer
4 tbsp olive oil • Season the beef with salt and pepper and for about 1 hour, checking periodically and
1 can or bottle of stout (or any dark beer) toss in the flour. adding more stock, if needed, until the beef
1 bay leaf • In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium is soft. Stir in the huckleberry jam, if using,
heat, add a splash of oil. When the fat is hot, the huckleberries, the parsley and season to
2 -3 sprigs of fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried taste with salt and pepper.
but not smoking, add the beef in batches.
2 medium onions, diced Sear for 2 to 3 minutes to brown. Remove • Top with fresh parsley and/or a sprig of
2 cloves of garlic, minced the beef and place in a bowl. Repeat with thyme and serve.
1 pound potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled remaining beef.
and diced into medium-sized pieces
Alternatively, you can use baby potatoes, either
• Once all the beef has been browned, pour Recipe Notes
the stout in the pot and cook for about 1
whole or halved minute, scraping any brown bits off the You may need to reduce or increase
1 pound carrots ( about 4), peeled and diced bottom of the pan. Pour the reduced liquid the amount of stock, depending on the
into medium-sized pieces Alternatively, you over the reserved beef. temperature at which you simmer.
can use baby carrots, trimmed and left whole. • Place the pot back on the heat, add about The huckleberry jam adds a hint of sweetness
½ -1 litre (2 -4 cups) beef stock 2 tbsp. oil to the pan and sauté the onions
and helps to round out the flavour of the stew.
2 tbsp. huckleberry jam (optional) and garlic to a light brown. Place the beef
and stout back in the pan. Cover with This can be a truly local dish - beef, potatoes,
½ cup fresh or frozen huckleberries a lid and simmer gently with the onion, carrots, onions, garlic huckleberries, herbs
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley and/or garlic and herbs for about 2 hours, stirring and stout are all grown or processed in the
sprigs of thyme for garnish occasionally.
Columbia Valley!
KALE & POTATO MASH 4-6
1.5 lbs. potatoes (about 6 medium) • Cook potatoes and mash. • Add the mashed potatoes and
1 bunch chopped, cooked kale, (or other • Prepare the kale by washing, removing the stir to combine.
greens such as chard or spinach. A stems, chopping and placing in boiling water • Add 1 tbsp non-dairy butter.
combination of greens works well, too) for two to three minutes until wilted. Drain and • Season with salt and pepper.
1- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced cool by running under cold water. Squeeze • Use as a topping for Plant-Based
1 tbsp oil - olive or canola out excess water. Shepherd’s Pie or:
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, sauté the • spread mixture in a baking dish.
1 tbsp non-dairy butter
garlic, in 1 tbsp. of oil. Do not brown. Brush with oil. Place under the broiler
Salt and pepper to taste • Add the greens to the garlic and mix well. until lightly browned on top, about 3
minutes. Serve as a side dish.
9Taynton Bay Spirits
Taynton Bay Spirits was launched in 2017 in the
heart of Invermere on the shore of Kinsmen
Beach. We produce an innovative and flavourful
line of infused spirits and ready-to-serve cocktails.
Looking at our ingredients list is like looking in your
cupboard. You will find spices, fruit, tea, and, of
course, vodka. Our products are available in more
than 500 liquor stores throughout BC and Alberta.
If you are in Invermere, please stop in at the
distillery for a free tour and tasting.
J2 Ranch
J2 Ranch is owned by Susan Scott and run
For several years, the Continuing with her amazing team of Larsons (Richard,
Education Department of the Invermere Austin, Justin and Janis). We're located
Campus of the College of the Rockies in the heart of the Kootenays, with an
has offered programming which absolute passion for our livestock.
includes courses in cooking, gardening,
harvesting, beekeeping, preserves, We are committed to providing the best
flower and plant arranging and care, quality meats, ethically and naturally by
plant medicine, Foodsafe certification, maintaining a low stress environment for
nutritional courses, and more. In 2018, our animals. Cattle graze on pasture,
The Hospitality Management Diploma winter on hay and are finished with hand
(2 year) was initiated with academic fed grain added to their diet. We don't use
courses such as Food and Beverage,
hormones or any chemical additives in our
Restaurant Operations, Beverage
feed. We specialize in Kootenay Wagyu
Operations, Food and Beverage Cost
Beef, Angus Beef, Aubrac Beef and Bison.
Control and Food Introduction.
We also produce eggs.
Peppi’s Italian Fuel Our full service restaurant,
featuring delicious meals
retreat to the air-conditioned coolness of
the Pynelogs building, and browse the art
prepared from scratch, is gallery there.
Serving the beautiful located in the historic Pynelogs
Columbia Valley since 1995, Cultural Centre. Allium Café is locally owned and operated,
Peppi's Pizza is a family and we prepare our meals with local, organic
owned and operated The views from our patio, and seasonal foods for a fresh and fulfilling
which overlooks Lake experience. We also serve local beers, BC
restaurant.
Windermere at Kinsmen wines and hand-crafted drinks. From coffee
Beach, are as good as it gets to cocktails, brownies to bison, with plenty of
We have adapted to the pandemic with
for lake-side dining. On hot veggie, vegan and gluten free options, there
curb-side takeout, and hope to offer self-
summer days you can also is a choice for everyone at Allium.
serve outdoor seating this summer. Our
pizzeria uses locally grown vegetables,
herbs and leafy greens as they become
seasonally available. While pizza is our
specialty, we also offer ribs, salads, and
antipasti, and have vegan, vegetarian and
lactose-free options for those with dietary
restrictions. Our gluten-free pizza crust
recipe mimics our regular Peppi's dough.
10Plant-Based
Shepherd’s Pie
Topped with Kale
and Potato Mash
FILLING
2 tbsp. olive or canola oil 1 tsp. dried oregano
1 cup onion, diced 3 cups green lentils, cooked until soft
2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed, lightly
1 cup celery, finely diced ¼ cup minced parsley or 1 tbsp dried
1 cup carrots, grated Sea salt & freshly ground pepper
1.5 cups tomatoes (canned- 2 tbsp. oil for brushing on top.
drained and crushed or fresh-
seeded and diced) TOPPING
2 tbsp. tomato paste Kale and Potato Mash (See recipe
1 tsp. maple syrup or brown on page 9) or 4 cups plain mashed
sugar, optional potatoes.
• Place the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the onion and
sauté for about five minutes to slightly caramelize. Add the garlic
and sauté a further two minutes. Add the celery and carrots and
GARLIC SCAPE PESTO sauté until soft, about 5-8 minutes.
Makes about 2/3 cup
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, optional maple syrup or brown
10-12 pliable garlic scapes- avoid the woody-stemmed. sugar, lentils and dried oregano. Stir well and simmer for about
20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water or
1/3 cup nuts or seeds- almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, vegetable stock. If too runny, reduce a little longer!
pecans, pumpkin seeds or a combination- your choice
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese or 2 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast flakes • Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
• Place the filling in a casserole dish. Let cool, slightly.
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/3-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or non-GMO canola. • Prepare the Kale and Potato Mash or simple mashed potatoes and
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper, pinch of chili flakes, if you like place on top of the cooled filling. Brush with oil and bake for 30-40
minutes, until nicely browned.
METHOD
RECIPE NOTES
Chop garlic scapes and place in a food processor with the nuts or For a richer filling, you may add 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes and 1-2
seeds, cheese or nutritional yeast, lemon zest and juice. tsps. balsamic glaze, when adding the lentils. If you prefer a traditional
Shepherd’s Pie, you may substitute one pound of ground beef or lamb
Whiz until finely chopped. You may have to pulse the motor and for the lentils. You may also use honey in place of the optional maple
scrape the bowl down periodically to get it chopped evenly. syrup or brown sugar.
With the motor running, drizzle in the 1/3 cup of oil to make a
smooth paste. Add more oil if you prefer a thinner pesto. Season Did you know that Canada is the world’s largest producer of lentils?
with salt, pepper and chili flakes.
Garlic scapes are the tender stem and flower bud of garlic.
Garlic Scapes first grow straight out of the garlic bulb, then form a
beautiful curl, making them one of the prettiest plants in the vegetable
garden. When harvested, they look like long, curly green beans.
Columbia Grown &
Made Valley Logos
We are very proud of the food produced on our farms and ranches and from the specialty food processors in the Columbia Valley, so we
thought it was about time we showed it off a bit better! Our local food and food processing sectors have really grown over the past few years
and they keep growing. We want to make sure everyone who lives here full-time, part-time, or drops in for a visit, knows which food products
are Columbia Valley Grown or Columbia Valley Made. Keep your eye out at participating farms, ranches, food businesses, restaurants and
cafés, and farmers’ markets for these logos.
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Grow Local, Eat local, Shop Local.OUR VISION
We envision a thriving local food system for the Columbia Valley.
OUR MISSION
To support & celebrate local food from Farm to Plate, through
education, collaboration, and advocacy.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Support the local food system by
connecting producers & processors with
consumers through our Food Guide,
Columbia Valley labelling, promoting
farmers markets, and culinary events.
Promote, advocate for, and highlight the
importance of a local food system within our
community.
Build an engaged & inclusive membership
to sustain & grow our vision and mission.
Collaborate & partner with like-minded
organizations locally and beyond, to align
awareness, avoid duplication, and share
best practices.
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Food and Farm
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Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
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13Food Bank
The Columbia Valley Food Bank was
established in 2000, and has since been
providing access to healthy food for
individuals and families from Spillimacheen
to Canal Flats.
Its main activity is to provide food hampers
comprised of approximately 23 lbs. per
person, which is intended to provide a 5 to 7
day supply of food. The hampers are based
on and customised to the client, ranging
in size from individual to 9-person. Clients
may access this service once every 30
Carrot and Apple Soup days, although in exceptional circumstances
with Garlic Scape Pesto emergency hampers may be provided.
2 tbsp. oil The Columbia Valley Food Bank is
1 onion, finely diced supported entirely by cash and food
2-3 cloves garlic, minced If you prefer a soup that is not donations from individuals, visitors,
2 pounds carrots, diced puréed, you can grate the carrots community organizations, churches,
2 medium apples- peeled and sliced and apples before sautéing service clubs, and businesses in the Valley.
instead. Their generosity is what has enabled
3-4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup plant-based milk, unsweetened or 35% cream the Food Bank to continue to provide
its service to those in the community
salt and freshly ground pepper
whose circumstances dictate the need for
Garlic Scape Pesto Optional - See recipe on page 11
additional support to improve their quality
Plant-based or dairy yogurt
of life.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over • Return the soup to the saucepan and The Columbia Valley Food Bank provides a
medium heat. season with salt and pepper. degree of food security for individuals and
• Add the onion and sauté until tender, • Add the plant-based milk or cream and families whose current needs are not being
about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté keep warm, but do not boil. If the soup is met due to a broad number of reasons.
for two minutes. Add the carrots and sauté too thick, you may thin with the remaining
for a few minutes. Add the apples and stock.
sauté a few minutes more. Add 3 cups of • Place in bowls and garnish with a swirl of
the stock. pesto, if choosing, and some plant-based
• Simmer for about 30 minutes. Purée the milk or yogurt.
soup with an immersion blender, a blender,
or a food processor.
Weavers Bee Co.
Our family has been pollinating fields around British
Columbia for almost 40 years.
With hives placed from the Coast to the Okanagan, our bees
collect nectar from a variety of flowers, allowing us to offer a
wide range of honey flavours back home in Windermere. We sell
beeswax as well.
We also bring home fruit from the various orchards we help
pollinate, and sell freshly harvested blueberries, cherries,
peaches, apricots nectarines, plums and more. Fruit pollinated
by honey bees is on average 50 percent larger than fruit grown
without this added boost. Our daughter, Shannon, grew up in the
beekeeping business and now helps us to run it along with her
husband, Steve Root.
14market
Trail
Golden
www.goldenbcfarmersmarket.com
WEDNESDAYS 11 - 3 June 16 - Sept. 29
SATURDAYS 11 - 3 May 22, July 3, July 31, Sept 4, Oct 9
Spirit Square - Downtown
Flyway Market at the Spilli Station Cafe
WED TO SUN 10 am to 3 pm May 29 to Oct 31
Radium Market On Main
www.radiumhotsprings.com
FRIDAYS 4 pm to 7 pm June 25 to August 27
Main Street
Invermere Farmers’ and Artists’ Market
www.invermerefarmersmarket.com
SATURDAYS 9 am - 1 pm June 12 to Sept 11
Downtown Lakeview Parking Lot
Agri Park Farmers’ Market
www.wdfi.ca
Member of BC Farmers' Market Association
WEDNESDAYS 5 to 7:30 pm
Opens May 19 to early September
Opposite Crossroads Market Esso on the highway
Fairmont Farmers’ & Artisan Market
SUNDAYS 10 am - 2 pm July & August
Fairmont Village Mall Hwy 93/95
Canal Flats Market
SATURDAYS 12 - 4 pm May 22 to Sept 8
Campground 9110 Hwy 93/95
ISSUED 29 June 2021
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