July 31 is Food Day Canada – a day to celebrate Canadian farmers and food workers. You can help celebrate by supporting farmers and producers and choosing local food. So enjoy that visit to the market and say thanks. Seems we’ve had plenty of disagreements this last year and a bit, but surely we canContinue reading “F is for Food Day Canada”
Category Archives: Food
Go Habs Go
Montreal knows many things. Chief among them is hockey and bagels so it was just a matter of time (or at least since 1993) that the ovens at the famous St-Viateur bagel shop would produce these Canadiens inspired delights. Let’s go les boys! St-Viateur Bagel shop ships across the country and around the world.www.stviateurbagel.cominstagram.com/stviateurbagelfacbook.com/stviateurbagel
It’s S’wichcraft…
Yet another new addition to the Shuswap food scene is Chef Erik Juarez and team who recently relocated from the Lower Mainland. They are quickly becoming a favourite stop for folks in the downtown core with their food truck often located at the Ross Street Plaza. Purveyors of “Superior Sandwiches & Smoked Goods”, their commitmentContinue reading “It’s S’wichcraft…”
Tanto Latte in four words
BC Italian Cheese Producer – what more needs to be said? This gem of an artisan producer located in Salmon Arm BC is plenty word worthy but you should go find out for yourself. http://www.tantolattecheese.cawww.facebook.com/tantolattecheesewww.instagram.com/tantolattecheese
The ShuBox Rocks!
The Shuswap Food Action Society champions the building of community around food, food security and nutrition. It calls on all of us to understand and support our local food network as an act of building local resiliency and population health. Their work is inspiring from their leadership in starting the Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market,Continue reading “The ShuBox Rocks!”
Give a Nod to the Nom
What a delightful discovery! At Illustrated Eats, we aim to amplify local food and are working our way through the alphabet to highlight local goods and local producers. N was a tricky letter to fill. But then, what should appear on my social media feed but this gorgeous bottle of beautiful juice. The Nom ShuswapContinue reading “Give a Nod to the Nom”
Magical and Marvellous Elderberry
I first went to Elderberry Grove in Salmon Arm, BC on a writing assignment. I was immediately enthralled by the farmer’s passion and knowledge of the elderberry, its ancient history, contribution to modern medicine and versatility. You can use it in ice cream, in baking, in cocktails or just because. But do keep it inContinue reading “Magical and Marvellous Elderberry”
Connie’s Canning
Here’s to the mompreneurs who find a passion, build a business from scratch and share their culinary talents with the rest of us. Connie’s Canning is based in Canoe BC was started mid-pandemic. Regularly found at local markets their products are carried at a number of farm stores and specialty grocers in the region. YouContinue reading “Connie’s Canning”
Blue Hills Lavender
A beautifully kept lavender farm can be found just moments away where Canada’s two longest highways meet (Hwy 1 and Hwy 97). There is found a carefully curated selection of beautiful and local gifts. Lavender is perfect for cookies and glazes and add a floral note to many herb and spice mixes. Blue Hills LavenderContinue reading “Blue Hills Lavender”
To Market. To Market
Hooray. Market season is here. Illustrated Eats will feature local vendors in the next few weeks as a show of support for our small farmers and producers starting with Armstrong Point Apiary of Eagle Bay in the South Shuswap. I often visit them at the Canoe Market on Fridays and the Downtown Salmon Arm MarketContinue reading “To Market. To Market”
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