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Alderlea Farm Veggie Share & Cookies

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

During last year’s Cowichan Valley Wine & Culinary Festival, I only made it out to one venue because I wasn’t aware how big/exciting/delightful the festival is. That won’t happen again. This year I’m doing a reconnaissance of a few participants to let … Continue reading →

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Newborn Calf on Mays Road

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

On our way to Saison Market for sticky cinnamon buns and brie and pear focaccia, we passed the Mays Road farm where the cows sit right next to the road. They’re always there: big, brown, lazy beasts that inspire gleeful shouts … Continue reading →

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Theft from a Road-Side Stall

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

The other morning, I returned from a weekend away to find all but two leaves on tomato plant eaten, stalks still in tact. Rookie mistake. Should have put my upside-down tomato planter in a place those selfish indiscriminate deers couldn’t … Continue reading →

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