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Quince
Profile: Quince is a highly fragrant pear-like fruit that must be cooked before eating. About: The quince tree is in the same family as apples and pears. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart and astringent. The large, yellow aromatic flesh is a favourite for making jellies and jams.
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Uni (sea urchin)
Profile: In British Columbia, red, green, and purple sea urchin are harvested to eat—with red being the biggest and most sought after About: Uni (Sea Urchin) is a delicacy in many parts of the world. It has a briny flavour, creamy, and slightly sweet with a strong ocean smell. Uni is best served raw but can…
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Sunflower shoots
Profile: Sunflower shoots are nutty, crunchy and bursting with flavour! About: Sunflower shoots are very young sunflower plants, harvested for their delicious stems and leaves. They’re full of antioxidants and are super-nutritious. Enjoy them in sandwiches, salads, or as garnish.
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Sablefish (black cod)
Profile: Fresh B.C. sablefish, also known as black cod, is available fresh year-round. It has a rich, buttery flavour and silky texture. About: Sablefish is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B12. In fact, sablefish is the highest fish in omega-3 fatty acids, above salmon and tuna!
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Rabbit
Profile: Rabbits are small mammals in the Leporidae family. About: Rabbit is lean and low in fat, packed with essential amino acids and vitamins and minerals. Rabbit can be braised, fried, slow roasted, or cooked on the BBQ. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Grains
Profile: British Columbia has nearly 380,000 acres of land dedicated to annual field crop production, with nearly 80% located in the Peace region. About: Whole grain products are a great source of carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, iron, zinc, and magnesium, and are a good addition to meals at all times of the day. Grains are used…
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Cod
“Ocean Fresh” Pacific cod lives in the North Pacific Ocean at depths ranging from 3 to more than 1000 m. About: Codfish is low in fat, high in protein, and contains omega-3 fatty acids, making it a popular seafood choice in B.C Did you know?
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Pacific Sole
Profile: Pacific Sole is a flatfish species inhabiting along the sandy bottoms of the Pacific Ocean. About: Pacific Sole fish can be baked, fried, pan-broiled. grilled, or deep fried. Some say the fish has a sweet flavour and a texture similar to cod fish. Did you know?
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Lingcod
Profile: Lingcod can be found off the coast of Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, and in the Strait of Georgia. About: Lingcod may not be the prettiest fish, but it is known for its great taste. Most popularly cooked steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, or grilled. Did you know?
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Pheasant
“Wild Delicacy!” Pheasants are vibrant birds within the Phasianidae family, originally native to Asia. About: Pheasant can be cooked in various ways such as on the grill, BBQ, stovetop, or in the oven. Did you know?