Stories

As a way to connect with others, and celebrate food, we decided to organize a recipe exchange of your favourite sweet treats.

Ariel and Jess Reyes Barton are the creators of Palenke Greens, which is a burlap sack gardening initiative aimed at assisting people of African descent facing food insecurity. Not only do they provide all of the supplies to create a burlap sack garden, they also help to install it, and have exciting ideas for the future. 

Sarah Nyrose is a naturopathic doctor, a co-founder of Fare & Flourish and an avid food photographer.  She wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the inspiration behind F&F and to share a little about herself.

Catch a glimpse of what we always keep stocked in our kitchens, and consider picking up some new ingredients on your next grocery shop. 

Parker Johnson is the creator and facilitator of Table Talk, which is a platform aimed at prioritizing the voices and experiences of people of colour through conversation and connection. We enjoyed chatting with Parker over drinks about why food is an important part of Table Talk events.

Vitamin D is unique because it requires sunlight to be activated in the skin, and isn’t found in many food sources. While it has many roles in the body, the role it plays in mood is perhaps the most noticeable. 

The diet recommendations we are bombarded with at the start of a new year can quickly turn this time of excitement and reflection to one of shame and dissatisfaction. One thing is for sure, the culture surrounding food is always changing and dieting is not the only lens with which to view food.

Michelle Reichert is a medical herbalist and holistic nutritionist who owns the beautiful, Apotheka Herbal Boutique in Victoria, BC. We frequent her shop for the good company and delightful botanicals, and were excited to learn more about the herbs that she values for immune health. 

Climate change is an international issue that requires immediate action. One of the best ways for individuals to make a personal difference is to reduce their meat consumption. Making this change isn’t easy, as dietary decisions are complex, but there are small steps that we can all take.

Wasting food is inevitable, but shouldn’t be accepted as the norm. Not only could much of this food be given to those who need it, food waste negatively impacts the environment.

Summer is coming to an end, and it feels like autumn is already here, but there is still time to take advantage of sunny days and have a picnic. Eating in the sunshine is a joy, not only because of the delicious food and good company, but also because of the benefits from time spent in nature.

Fermented foods provide a burst of unique flavour, adding complexity to any dish, while also being rich in probiotics. We explore the science behind this ancient practice, and techniques for safe, effective and delicious fermentation.

Explore how to support your gut bacteria and fungi – so crucial to our digestion and health – through food and lifestyle.

Our first community profile is of the lovely, Carmelle LeMaistre who is a registered acupuncturist here in Victoria. She was kind enough to teach us about foraging for wild plants, share beautiful recipes, and pose for photos in the forest.

More and more research is pointing to the benefits of bitters. We explore these benefits, discuss the history of bitters and share delicious ways to incorporate that sharp taste into your diet.