Monthly Archives: July 2018

Curious about Cauliflower?

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Meet the super food – cauliflower. We’ve all known and loved cauliflower for years. How about a closer look into this great vegetable? Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that belongs the cabbage family. It has some high powered relatives in … Continue reading

Blueberry Super Food Salad

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Here’s an amazing salad that features kale, blueberries and quinoa – powerful! Recipe courtesy of BC Blueberry Council http://www.bcblueberry.com/   Yields 4 portions     Ingredients 2 cups (200 g) raw kale, stem removed and chopped 1.5 cups (225 g) … Continue reading

All About Blueberries

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Time for an in-depth look into our favorite blue berry. Everyone loves blueberries whether they’re picked and eaten straight from the bush or baked into a favorite dessert, but have you ever wanted to know more about this delicious fruit? … Continue reading

Blueberry Breakfast Rice Bowl

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Here’s something different to start your day off. Recipe courtesy of BC Blueberry Council: http://www.bcblueberry.com/           Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) water 1½ cups (360 ml) milk divided 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 1 cup (165 … Continue reading

Meet the Family behind Ralph’s Farm Market

Specializing in BC’s fresh produce, as well as Okanagan’s scrumptious in-season fruit, our family owned & operated business and family farm has grown steadily over the years. This year we are pleased to announce our second harvest of blueberries, fresh … Continue reading

Nanaimo Bar Ice Cream Cake

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A new summer favourite from Lepp Farm Market.  This classic Canadian bar has been updated into the ideal summer dessert to celebrate our nation’s birthday. The chewy crust, creamy ice-cream and ganache topping are a perfect combination of flavours to … Continue reading

Sizzling Summer Event July Give Away

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Our Sizzling Summer Give Away is back! This month we feature five farms that that are all about seasonal fresh. We have an amazing mix of fresh, local products for the winner:       two flats fresh raspberries from … Continue reading

Chocolate Raspberry Shortcake

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We all love strawberry shortcake, here is a fabulous recipe that features raspberries and chocolate. It’s sure to become another family favorite.   Thanks to Thrifty Foods for the recipe.    Ingredients 1-1/4 cups flour 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 1/3 … Continue reading

Celebrating Canada Day

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O, Canada. There’s lots to love about our country, from its glorious landscapes to its diverse peoples. Its unique combination of beauty and odd history make it one of the most magical places in the world. Let’s celebrate Canada Day … Continue reading