Comments for Life in the Cowichan Valley

Comment on No More Overcooked Prawns! by Maeve Maguire

Maeve Maguire — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:02:41 +0000

We tried this method last night and they were amazing. I think it’s the first time I haven’t overcooked prawns in my life!

Thanks for your comment Jaclyn.

Maeve

Comment on No More Overcooked Prawns! by jaclyn35

jaclyn35 — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:32:32 +0000

Thanks for posting this!
So good to know how to cook prawns well. I always put them in salted boiling water(on the cooker) until they float to the top of the pot which happens almost immediately. I will try this way next time!

Comment on And A Side Of Hairy Cat’s Ear Fries by Beverly

Beverly — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:26:45 +0000

It smells like chocolate, but does that mean we can/should eat it? If so, which part of the hairy cat’s ear can/should we use and how should we use it? I’ve been trying to track down this information for quite some time and would be delighted to finally do so!

Comment on A Bicycle Named Steve by Maeve Maguire

Maeve Maguire — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:22:07 +0000

Thanks Ruthie. And thanks to Jon for listening to my trial run!

Comment on A Bicycle Named Steve by Ruthie

Ruthie — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:19:25 +0000

#1 on the LIST of most stressful situations….and you ‘ve done it…..and beautifully….an incident with lots of details…and writer and lecturer you are! roxoxxo

Comment on HMB Lodge & Retreat: It’s Just So Easy by backyardfeast

backyardfeast — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:29:08 +0000

Hi Maeve, Thanks for the tip about the lovely destination! And you and the mister are so right; we need to take better advantage of what’s in our own backyard…why take an expensive ferry and drive for hours, when you can get away right here? Just wanted to add, though, that although Cowichan Lake (or Lake Cowichan–so confusing! I think one is the name of the lake, the other the name of the town) is lovely and quiet in the off-season, it’s definitely packed and well-used all summer. We don’t go camping there in the summer because of the endless powerboats and cheek-to-jowl summer residents…but it’s so close, it might be worth checking out. It’s still beautiful, just BUSY!

Comment on Sustainable Valley, BC? by Maeve Maguire

Maeve Maguire — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:53:16 +0000

Hi Nancy (aka @lemonzestlady),

Thanks for the comment. Yes, a satellite location for Victoria’s technology companies is a great place to start. Spread the word!

Maeve

Comment on Sustainable Valley, BC? by NancyWood

NancyWood — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:08 +0000

Maeve, love the dream. A nice clean creative “industry” (need to find a new term) for the Valley. There is a nice start at the VI Technology Park in Victoria, but housing prices in Greater Victoria are still so expensive – so we could be the satellite location.

P.S. Disappointing about Nokia – congratulations to get the interview. Seven years ago, I was employing home based communicators with great success.

Ah – an airstream – jets you around the world from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy.
Nancy Wood
@lemonzestlady

Comment on Sustainable Valley, BC? by Maeve Maguire

Maeve Maguire — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:03:11 +0000

Thanks Patricia. I’m no longer gutted; in fact, it’s a blessing. I’m working on interesting stuff these days, all from the comfort of my Airstream!

Is it a case of if we build it, they will come?

Comment on Sustainable Valley, BC? by TASTEtheCowichan (@TASTEthecowichn)

TASTEtheCowichan (@TASTEthecowichn) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:54:10 +0000

Maeve, sorry to hear you didn’t get the job. Their loss, for sure.
As far as Cowichan goes… I think you are right on the money. And I also agree that the big ticket for this region is going to be some kind of energy innovations. We have the right consciousness and are already moving in that direction. We just need a company to back us and move it forward
I BELIEVE!
Patricia MacGregor
http://www.TASTEtheCowichan.ca