Abigail Stewart did not come to Powell River to start a Jamaican food business. She came on a travel nursing contract. “When I first arrived in Powell River, I never…
Enjoy farm fresh ingredients and unique farm experiences in the communities of Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen.
Helen’s Child Bakes and Brews is a family affair, and Kavita wants you to know that from the start. “I, Kavita, mom and child of Helen, do all the baking,”…
Mona is originally from Sudan, and when she made British Columbia home, she brought her culture with her. “Growing up, I was surrounded by the rich flavours, colours, and craftsmanship…
Noah Yongno Yoon spent years as a management consultant in South Korea, but one question kept pulling at him: could a business actually be built around doing right by people…
From Mexico City to Masa: Luis Almazan’s Journey Back to Corn Luis Almazan grew up in Mexico City, left school after grade 9, and enrolled in a two-year hands-on culinary…
Seven farmers’ markets, seven Vancouver neighbourhoods, four days of the week. The Vancouver Tasting Passport Tour is a unique way to explore the city, one farmers’ market at a time.
Sue grew up on the outskirts of London, and she’ll tell you exactly who started it all: her grandmother. “She taught me how to bake and gave me my first…
Saturday in the Cowichan Valley starts at the Duncan Farmers’ Market, and the Cowichan Tasting Passport Tour gives you five more reasons to stick around. Most stops are a short walk from the farmers’ market and covers local food, sustainable shopping, independent retail, and art. Save a little gas for the last one: a steam train ride through the forest just outside of town.
Chaima arrived in Canada with hope, ambition, and a deep connection to the culture she grew up in. She was ready to build something new, she just wasn’t willing to…