Food for Thought Features

Trees of the Future

Trees of the Future

Unique offerings from Denman Island’s Tree Eater Nursery nourish the body and soul

Tasting Bar with a Twist

Tasting Bar with a Twist

Signature Oil & Vinegar in Comox offers a unique new culinary experience

Edible Comox Valley

Edible Comox Valley

Local chefs promote the Comox Valley’s diverse food culture with their online podcasts

The Future of Food

Understanding the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Gluten-Free Goodness

New specialty bakery in Cumberland really takes the cake

The Pumpkin Patch

The popular pumpkin has a long history, and many uses…

A Natural Resource

A Natural Resource

Local company harvests Valley waters to create unique variety of natural sea salts

Food for Thought

Great Grilling! Get the most from the summer barbecue season.

Bubbling with Flavor

Bubbling with Flavor

Island Soda Works’ unique low sugar concoctions are creating addicts Island-wide.

Vintage Comox Valley

Vintage Comox Valley

40 Knots Winery takes a purely local approach to producing fine grape wine…

Home on the Range

Home on the Range

Three generations of one family realize their ranching dreams with Island Bison Ranch

Fresh from the Farm

Fresh from the Farm

The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market celebrates 20 years of feeding community spirit.

Mighty Mushrooms

Mighty Mushrooms

Local man teaches the tricks of the trade to cultivate a magnificent mushroom crop.

Natural Goodness

Natural Goodness

Local couple set to open Vancouver Island’s first artisan yogurt plant this spring.

No Ordinary ‘Cup of Joe’

No Ordinary ‘Cup of Joe’

Business is perking up as Royston Roasting Company expands to include a coffee house

Just Grill It!

Tips for better barbecuing this summer…

The Seeds of Learning

The Seeds of Learning

Organic Fanny Bay farm works locally while influencing globally…

Growing a Legacy

Growing a Legacy

Black Creek Winery makes its mark in the industry with their award-winning fruit wines…

Branded with a Kiss

Branded with a Kiss

British Columbia’s oyster farmers unite to promote the ocean’s bounty…

Island Pure

Island Pure

Passion and science come together at Hornby Island distillery to create a whole new spirit world…

The Origins of Christmas

We take so many things for granted without ever questioning the origins of many holiday traditions. Test your knowledge of Christmas with these bits of trivia:

Creating Holiday Family Traditions

From gingerbread to decorating the tree, the holidays are a perfect time to start your own traditions…

Perfect Pumpkins

Perfect Pumpkins

Local farm opens its gates to kids of all ages in search of the perfect Halloween pumpkin…

Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater

Plentiful pumpkins have a long history, and benefits to your health…

Bountiful Gardens

Bountiful Gardens

Despite a slow start to the season, you can make your garden flourish…

Dough to Door

Dough to Door

Get your home-made baking—just like mom’s!— delivered fresh to your door…

Zen in your Garden

Zen in your Garden

A gardening workshop for mind, body and soul…

Eternally Green

Eternally Green

Denman memorial society spearheads initiative to create Canada’s first entirely “green” cemetery…

Get Organized for the Holidays

Get Organized for the Holidays

Follow these simple suggestions to keep the holidays happy and stress-free…

Made in British Columbia

Made in British Columbia

Brambles Market showcases the best of BC in their Courtenay store…

A Family Heritage

A Family Heritage

Valley family talks turkey and shares their history of farming…

Steeped with Compassion

Steeped with Compassion

Organic tea from India has strong roots on Vancouver Island…

30 Day Food Challenge

30 Day Food Challenge

Eat real, eat local, says Robin Rivers, head of Comox Valley web site OurBigEarth.com.

Backyard Bounty

Backyard Bounty

Solutions to help feed your family and the homeless are as close as your backyard…

Buzzing into Spring

Buzzing into Spring

Bring your garden to life by attracting and feeding hummingbirds.

The Seeds of Partnership

The Seeds of Partnership

Local farm follows the growing trend of connecting with the consumer…

A Pet-Safe Holiday

Avoid the hazards for a happy holiday for all members of the family

Sturdy Spuds

Sturdy Spuds

This versatile vegetable is a historic staple.

Fresh from the Farm

Fresh from the Farm

Where to find the Valley’s best this season.