Monthly Archives: June 2018

Raspberry Iced Tea

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Here’s a cool, refreshing drink that is all about summer berries! Thanks to Thrifty Foods for this great recipe.             Ingredients 4 cups cold water (divided) 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste 3 orange pekoe … Continue reading

Raspberry Razzle Dazzle

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We’re just seeing the first raspberries at BC Farm Fresh. It’s exciting to have the second local berry ready; a sure sign that summer is finally here! To celebrate these great berries, we’re providing an in depth look at these … Continue reading

Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Strawberries don’t only have to be featured in deserts and other sweet dishes. They can make a wonderful flavour and colour addition to salads. This recipe looks amazing, but it’s so simple with only four ingredients. We found this recipe at … Continue reading

BC Warba New Nugget Potatoes with Cream, Garlic and Dill

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Here is another great recipe from Lepp Farm Market; with a personal introduction from Char Lepp. King Frederick II of Prussia introduced Europeans to the exotic South American tuber in 1700’s, tricking local farmers into planting more of the “apple … Continue reading

All about Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is this Sunday. A special day for the Dad in our lives. It’s the day when we tell our Dad how much he means to us and how lucky we are to have him in our life.  This … Continue reading

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

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This fabulous recipe is from Thrifty Foods. A great way to enjoy our wonderful fresh strawberries and impress your family and friends.           Prep Time: 30 minutes    Cooking Time: 18 to 20 minutes   Makes: 20 … Continue reading

Strawberries Announce the Start of Summer

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Nothing says the start of summer like strawberries. Each sweet, juicy berry seems to shout out “summer’s here!” They are an amazingly versatile berry; they can be frozen, made into jams, pies, cakes, smoothies; the list is endless. However, the … Continue reading

Make ahead Baked French Toast with Strawberries and Cream Cheese

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A great recipe from Thrifty Foods for fresh French toast where you’ve done all the work the evening before. In the morning, you just have to get up and pop the dish in the oven.  Made even better with BC … Continue reading

Ever bearing Strawberries versus June Strawberries

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More on our great, local strawberries. This article is generously provided by Lepp Farm Market.         Did you know that there are two types of strawberries? If you’re as old as I am, then you probably remember … Continue reading