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  • Ginseng 

    “Historical and nutritional”   Asian ginseng has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years. Commercial ginseng production in B.C. began in 1982 in the Bontanie Valley. About Western herbalists applied the term “adaptogen” to ginseng, as it assists the consumer in adapting to the stresses present in their environment. Did you know?

  • Haskap Berries 

    “The Super Berry”  Haskap berries are delicate and soft, with a juicy texture!  The Okanagan Valley is a popular spot for growing the famous super berry!   About Haskap berries vary in size and taste with some resembling a saskatoon berry and others a raspberry.  Most Common Varieties Did you know?

  • Geoduck  

    Profile The geoduck clam is a bivalve mollusk, and it is indigenous to coastal B.C.   About Geoduck clam meat is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as B12 and iron. Many chefs serve Geoduck raw in sushi or sashimi, but it can also be sautéed, stir-fried, or cooked in a hot pot.  …

  • Kale 

    “Super and delicious!”  Kale is a cold crop vegetable and tends to prefer cool weather and can even withstand light frost About Kale is a super food meaning it is filled with nutrients and is beneficial for one’s health. Kale is a good source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, and potassium. Most Common Varieties Did you…

  • Swiss Chard 

    Profile Swiss chard is a member of the beet family and is grown commercially in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. About Swiss chard is a nutritiously packed vegetable containing various vitamins, minerals, iron, and fibre. Most Common Varieties Did you know?

  • Broccoli 

    Green machine!   Broccoli is a member of the mustard family and classified as a brassica’s vegetable. Broccoli gets its name from the Italian plural of the word broccolo which means “the flowering crest of a cabbage”. About: Broccoli is a great source of antioxidants, and it is filled with vitamins, minerals, calcium, fibre, and vitamins…

  • Asparagus  

    Filled with nutrients!   Asparagus is a great source of vitamins, dietary fibre, and minerals and it can be steamed, baked, grilled, frozen or canned. Most Common Varieties:   Did you know?

  • Gooseberries 

    Member of the wild ribes!   Gooseberries belong to the same fruit family as currants. About: Gooseberries are grown on the south coast region of B.C. In recent years, they’ve become more popular due to their nutritional value. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?

  • Boysenberry  

    Best of both berries!   Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, and dewberries. Their colours range from shades of green, pink, red, purple or black. About: Boysenberries are big and juicy like a blackberry but with the combined sweetness of a raspberry! Did you know?

  • Scallops 

    Fresh all year round!   Scallops are transferred to deep-water tenures where they are suspended in a mesh bag (suspension culture) or are seeded on the ocean floor (bottom culture). Wild scallops are commercially harvested around November to March. About: Scallops can be pan fried, boiled, BBQ, or even ate raw. Most Common Varieties: Did you…