Edible Vancouver Island May/June 2023

ISSUE 21 • MAY/JUN 2023

ISSUE 21 • MAY/JUN 2023 HERBS • LAVENDER • BOUQUETS

Celebrating Local Food Stories of Vancouver Island & The Gulf Islands

Unwind in the comforts of sidney's coastal charm Situated at the shore of the Salish Sea, Sidney’s historic and vibrant downtown district is the heart of the Saanich Peninsula. Locally owned storefronts, coffee shops, eateries, and more offer unique and memorable opportunities year round.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND GROWN YELLOW CEDAR GREENHOUSES

Integrity. Quality. Craftsmanship. Relationship.

These are the powerful words that Todd Marzoff uses when describing the legacy of his father’s work that he is determined to continue in his business, Zoff’s Greenhouses.

“Both our businesses are using Zoff’s Greenhouses. These are proving to be great builds and use only the best of local, quality materials. I personally recommend the greenhouses and garden planters to anyone who is interested in growing their own food.” – Craig Murray, Founder Nimmo Bay Resort

Todd’s father, Ken Marzoff started building these masterpieces 40 years ago with the assistance of his mother Joan Marzoff. Coupled with Ken’s skilled craftsmanship and Joan’s keen gardening sense, they created this design which is both beautiful and functional. Custom designed by Todd, todays greenhouses have a critical attention to detail, with the customers requirements in mind, and are built to last.

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edible news + notes worth sharing field notes

Pour yourself a pint » Artificial intelligence (AI) could now add “brewmaster” to its resume: Whistle Buoy Brewing in Victoria recently created a new beer designed based on a recipe generated by ChatGPT for a new hazy pale ale–they even used AI to help create marketing materials. Oh, and the beer is aptly named “Robo Beer.”

A hopeful future » But even amongst industry struggle, there is hope as new restaurants take up the torch. In Victoria, Ugly Duckling Dining and Provisions is a new fine-dining restaurant that prioritizes paying their staff a “thriving” wage, and new West Coast-inspired restaurant and whisky lounge Fathom (located inside the Hotel Grand Pacific) is set to become a popular new haunt.

» If you’re sensitive to gluten, you’ll be excited to hear that Category 12 Brewing in Saanichton has introduced the Island’s first gluten-reduced

» In Courtenay, new owners to Locals Restaurant recognize the community still needs dining establishments that highlight local ingredients, and Mignon & kie Deli and Grazery is a new addition to 5th Street with delightful

line of beer called Breakthru, which

fare options. Meanwhile, the team behind Qualicum Beach Cafe and Water St. Cafe are bringing new life to the location previously housing the recently closed Seascape Restaurant with Nanoose Bay Cafe , offering a menu of West Coast cuisine with Pan-Asian

features a pilsner, an IPA and a pale ale. The beer is brewed with gluten, but then an enzyme is used to remove it, leaving only trace amounts of gluten.

The cost of inflation » The rising cost of food is unfortunately the cause of many restaurants closing their doors in Victoria recently. After over 20 years, Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant has closed; Agrius

influences. And in Tofino, Picnic Charcuterie’s new owners Dani Simons and Robyn Lord are creating platters and picnic boxes filled with house-made charcuterie, preserves and a wide selection of cheese.

Restaurant , despite being named last year as one of Canada’s top 100 most romantic restaurants, has also closed; so too have The Marina Restaurant at Oak Bay, Old Vic Fish & Chips and Clark & Co . » In Courtenay, Frankie’s Fried Chicken won’t be gracing picnic tables this summer as they closed operations at the end of 2022. On Mayne Island, Das Nest Restaurant has said goodbye after two years, and after 50 years of business, Solda’s Family Restaurant in Port Alberni closed down a few months ago.

» To help with the cost of food and offset waste, the Quadra Island Climate Action Network (I-CAN) have launched the Quadra food recovery program. The program has partnered with two grocery stores and a local health food business to keep edible food from being carted off to landfills; instead, people can “shop” the distribution sites, while food not fit for humans is set aside for farmers and leftover organics are provided to gardeners.

We update our Edible News + Notes online monthly. Check ediblevancouverisland.com and follow @EdibleVanIsle on social media

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• INGREDIENTS • 300g spring salmon, cut into 2” cubes 8 spot prawn tails 1 ½ L Finest at Sea fish stock 1 Tbsp butter 1 small bundle of finely chopped lacinato kale 1 cup shelled peas 1 cup each finely sliced snap peas, asparagus, zucchini, spring onions or any other seasonal veg that you love. 1 clove garlic, finely sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill Zest from 1 lemon 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup canned white beans (we have a great marinated Greek bean at Finest at Sea) • METHOD • Mix lemon zest and olive oil together and set aside. In a medium sauce pot over medium heat melt your butter. Add the spring onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add kale and cook for 1 minute until it’s volume is reduced by half. Add remaining veggies and beans and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add salt and stock and bring to a gentle simmer. When the stock comes to a simmer add the salmon and cook for 1 minute, add the prawns and cook 2 minutes longer. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with dill and a drizzle of lemon zest oil. WILD • SUSTAINABLE • WEST COAST Serves 4 finestatsea.com VICTORIA Seafood Market 250.383.7760 VANCOUVER Seafood Market Grocer + Deli 604.266.1904 • V I S I T U S •

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The History and Growth of Farmers’ Markets in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Bumping into friends both old and new, dancing to live music, filling your shopping basket with colourful local produce, and sinking your teeth into a freshly baked cinnamon bun–these are the beautiful experiences that happen at farmers’ markets in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. These markets are built on long histories and have become beloved pillars of the community.

The Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market began in 1997 at the Old Train Station, and Maria Chand of Blue Heron Organic Farm was there from the very beginning. She sold potatoes there a couple times that first year, and became a full-time vendor the next, selling various produce–including a whole lot of garlic. She was one of about 20 initial vendors, and she has watched the market flourish and change over the years. There was a little pushback initially from some of the small businesses in town who were concerned about the market taking their customers as it grew. But as the market grew, so too did the societal push to support local food producers–and thus the encouragement of the community and other small businesses. After just three years, the market had grown to a point where it needed a larger space, so the town agreed to close Fir Street on Saturday mornings to accommodate it. In 2007, it accepted its first craft and artisan members, growing its vendor number to 55. But when the street required construction, the market and the town underwent negotiations to find a permanent location, and in 2009, the market landed in its current location on Veterans Way. That same year, a trial winter market was held in the community hall, and a few years later the market became a year-round experience. Chand sold at the market right up until last year, and she credits the market with encouraging and supporting local food sustainability. “If we can provide

small farmers a venue where they can make a decent living, they’re going to be around for a long time.” Terry Smith also sold products at the market for many years, and he did so because of how much he loved the customers. In fact, it’s kind of the whole reason he was a vendor at the market for so long. For ten years, beginning at the market’s birth, Terry’s Kitchen sold jams, jellies, pickles, beets, bread rolls, brownies, date squares, cookies and more at the market. He started the business solely so he could sell at the market– he was actually already retired when he began production. “It started out of boredom,” he laughs. Then it took off, and his initial three-foot card table and umbrella grew to three eight foot tables and two tents. But for Smith, it was never about the money. “I was there for a good time,” he emphasizes. The friendly atmosphere, live music and customer engagement–that’s what it was all about for him. He loved getting customer feedback and taking their suggestions, which is how he ended up making so many different kinds of products. “People would ask, ‘can you make this?’ and I’d say, ‘oh sure, I’ll have that for you next week.’” In fact, he loved being a part of the market so much that although he left the market for a few years to “retire” again, he found himself selling his products there once again for an additional three years. And Smith says, much of its recent

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growth and success is due to the market’s current manager, Launie Elves, who has brought in dozens of vendors and helped many of these businesses flourish to sales even beyond the market. (There are now over 100 vendors present there during the peak season.) The Errington Farmers’ Market has also thrived over the years, with an even longer history than the Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market. It was founded in 1972 by Geraldine Shaw, her father and her husband and sons. The family took their inspiration from the large open-air farmer’s market in Roseville, California, deciding to open a small country market in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. This was a new concept at the time and as a result, the Errington Farmers’ Market became one of Vancouver Island’s first farmer’s markets. Shaw envisioned a very nature-forward market nestled in the trees. So the family cleared bush opposite the Errington store and built rustic wooden stalls, which were soon filled with vendors selling produce, crafts and baking. The market became a popular destination, and in the 1980s, the Errington Market Society was formalized to ensure it would continue in a sustainable fashion into the future. Shaw passed away in 1988 after a fight with cancer, and in 1992, the market was moved to its current location near the Errington War Memorial–still situated in the woods as Shaw envisioned it so many years prior.

The Errington Farmers’ Market’s natural environment is one of the things long-time market shopper Beverley McCoy has always loved about it. She recalls her first visit encountering people dancing on the dirt floor in the woods surrounded by these little vendors, and what a unique experience that was. To this day, she loves “that it’s in the woods, in the dirt.” She’s been going to the market for 43 years, so she’s seen its changes and growth, and while it’s a little less “hippy” than it used to be, it’s still full of beautiful people gathering together to support their community. And while it has a long history, she hopes it will also have a long future. McCoy’s daughter, at just 15 years old, is the market’s assistant manager, a testament to how the market is a treasured part of the community for those both young and old. McCoy dreams of a day when, should she have grandchildren, she can share the colourful market experience with them on Saturday mornings. “I hope it will still be there for my grandkids, and they’ll still be able to experience the energy and the greatness of it.”

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Things to Do

Start Exploring Parksville Qualicum Beach is where memories come to life; the smells and sounds, tastes and textures that bring you back to a time when the world was a little smaller, people were a little nicer, and time wasn’t a big worry. Whether you’re planning a summer vacation, a spring getaway, or a winter escape, alone or with the important people in your life, use our blog to discover the unique mix of people, businesses, and experiences that are sure to make your next visit memorable.

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The Village is an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant that passionately serves local ingredients from scratch, with the love and attention of old school hospitality. The story of how The Village became the place where the locals eat began when Jason Chan and his Uncle Barry bought The Village in Estevan Village in Oak Bay. It quickly became a neighbourhood favourite and was so popular it was featured on the Food Network hit show You Gotta Eat Here. The dream to open up a second location in Royal Oak was born when Brian Bobiak, who was a server at the time, had a vision to take the “from scratch, breakfast/ lunch model,” to another neighbourhood. “The friendly, hyper-local culture of The Village is something that every community deserves, and I had a vision for bringing this model to Royal Oak,” says Brian. With some help from family and the support of Jason, the dream became a reality. “The Royal Oak location has turned into something truly great for the community. We see the same faces weekly and have created some amazing relationships with the locals in this area,” says Brian. “We love the authentic connection our team creates with all our customers, whether they are discovering us for the first time or they are regulars.” The Village has 3 locations to serve you: the flagship, in Estevan, which was established in 2012, the Royal Oak location, who’s celebrating their 10th year and the Torquay location, which fills out the VILLAGE Trio, established in 2015. In 2021, with the success of the three Villages, the team opened a new concept eatery–Ghost Ramen, located on Store Street in downtown Victoria. “Taking the same model of a community driven culinary experience– but with locally made-from-scratch noodles along with a great bar program and atmosphere,” says Jason.

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QUALITY FOODS At Quality Foods, Bill looks forward to the summer because that’s when we feature more fresh fruits and vegetables grown on the island. While Heather loves giving our customers a head start on their Urban Edible Gardens, with local herbs and vegetable plants; garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, artichoke, leaks and many more. They all begin with Vancouver Island Growers and finish in your home garden. Healthy, fresh and a great way to reduce food costs. qualityfoods.com

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Island Good is thrilled to announce that the second Island Good Market Day will be happening Saturday, June 17 at Arbutus Meadows, centrally located in Nanoose Bay!

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Island Good experience. Whether you’re a local or visiting Vancouver Island, mark your calendar for June 17th and head to Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay for the Island Good Market Day. This highly anticipated, family-friendly event promises to offer something for everyone—including 50 Island Good vendors showcasing locally made products, entertainment, food trucks, beer, wine & craft distillery offerings, door prizes, petting farms and activities for all. “This is an Island Good business benefit and is a wonderful event that showcases the brand. It has a great vibe and atmosphere. The vendors are a connected community, and everyone is there supporting one another,” says Sperber. Find a full listing of Island Good growers, makers, retailers and restaurants at islandgood.ca. It’s all good. Island Good.

Island Good has been sharing the stories of the local producers, growers and makers of Vancouver Island and the rural islands for the past five years. “We connect consumers to regionally owned businesses to build a resilient and thriving economy,” says president and CEO of Island Good, Julie Sperber. “We do this by identifying those Vancouver Island and rural island made products to consumers through the Island Good brand and logo.” With hundreds of businesses from all over the region, Island Good connects the community to the goodness created from the lifestyle, beauty and people of the region. “We love where we live, we’re proud of Vancouver Island, and we know Island Good is good for the economy, good for jobs, good for the environment and good for us,” says Sperber. There are a variety of ways you can support Island Good. Look for the Island Good logo to identify products grown, made, created and manufactured on Vancouver Island and the rural islands.

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METHOD 1. Slice the tuna in half. Put sesame seeds on a plate, roll the tuna pieces in seeds to cover. 2. Place a frying pan on a med–high heat & add the oil. 3. Place the fish in the hot pan, laying the fish down away from you using tongs. Do not crowd the pan. 4. Sear each side for 20–30 seconds. The seeds will turn golden brown when ready. Rest tuna for 5 minutes. 5. Slice into rounds, with a sharp knife. 6. Plate the tuna, top with dressing, and sprinkle with green onion.

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Local, farm fresh food. Proudly Feeding Our Community for over 40 years

SPRINGFORD FARM MARKET Visit our farm market to pick up our free range eggs, grass-fed beef, and browse a full selection of local, seasonal, Island grown produce and Island-made Artisan foods. Open Year Round, Thursday - Sunday 10am-5pm 1934 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay | 250-468-7540

EVERY SATURDAY 8:30am until noon On Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach qbfarmersmarket.com Celebrating 25 Years of Fresh Food & Community

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