It is the beginning of a new year and many of us are committing to healthy habits that contribute to an active lifestyle here in the Cowichan Valley. One healthy

Nostalgic Christmas Baking Traditions
Decorated gingerbread houses, sweet cookies, Christmas pudding, and traditional stollen bread. Nothing says Christmas quite like the sweet smell of baking from kitchens around the world. Most of these familiar

Easy Pre-Made Fall Meals
Whenever November rolls around and we get back into our cool weather routines, schedules can become busy with school activities, homework, and work schedules. We are always surprised by how

50km Local Food Diet
Every year Cow-op proudly sponsor a two paged spread in the Cowichan Valley Voice October issue that spotlights our cooperative members! This feature is a aptly called “50km Local Food

Supporting Cowichan Valley Farmers Since 2014
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s the kick off to the holiday season! We hope that you, like us, will be taking full advantage of the abundant fresh

Heirloom Tomatoes and Apples
Heirloom apples ripening on a tree at Fruit Forest Farm in Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island

Unique Local Vegetables To Add To Your Grocery List
Are kohlrabi, patty pans, and fava beans a great mystery to you? Perhaps a bit alien-looking, these veggies are truly delicious. This article will highlight unique locally grown vegetables that