Monthly Archives: August 2018

Apple Ring Pancakes

The apple season is here! Many BC Farm Fresh farms are now selling fresh, local apples. Here’s a great breakfast idea from Thrifty Foods that looks and tastes amazing. Plus these pancakes have the added goodness of fresh apples. They’re as … Continue reading

Apples – botanical fun facts

We’re just starting off another great apple harvest at BC Farm Fresh. Apples are fabulous to eat right off the tree and are great in all sorts of baking and cooking recipes. Apple pies, apple sauce, apple cider – you … Continue reading

Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Ice Pops

Here’s something to celebrate the last days of summer.                 Ingredients 2 cups each fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and sliced bananas, mixed 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup white sugar 8 … Continue reading

Corn – What’s in a Name?

At BC Farm Fresh we’ve been getting a few questions about corn; people looking for old favorite varieties and familiar names. We came across this great blog from Lepp Farm Market that’s a veritable corn-cyclopedia.       Now let’s … Continue reading

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This recipe is courtesy of  Lepp Farm Market.   This is such a great summer dish, and a definite crowd pleaser. Spooning it into individual serving cups makes a beautiful presentation for a party. It’s also delicious added to tacos or … Continue reading

Hosta Hustle

Hostas are a great shade plant that provide great colour, shape and texture in your garden. They’re perfect for those shady spots in your garden, but with enough water, they’ll take some sunshine as well. Hostas originally came from Japan, … Continue reading

Blueberry Bacon Chutney

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Here’s great recipe that features two favorite foods – blueberries and bacon. The two combine for some great flavours. This is perfect to add some zing to your burgers, sandwiches and other BBQ’d meat.           Ingredients: … Continue reading

August Sizzling Summer Event Give Away

Our Sizzling Summer Give Away is back! For August we feature five farms that provide a great mix of products – honey, entertainment, meat for the barbeque, and flowers for your home or garden.           We … Continue reading

Asian Green Beans with Ground Turkey

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This is a great summer recipe from JD Specialty Turkey Store. It’s an easy, healthy, delicious dish that your whole family will love!           Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Serves: 4  Ingredients 1 … Continue reading