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GARDEN BOUNTY BOARD . Let's look at this board ag

GARDEN BOUNTY BOARD
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Let's look at this board again, from this angle.
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I create boards as a way to celebrate local food AND to give you ideas how to present them. It doesn't have to be this elaborate! Remember, I greatly enjoy offering food this way, playing with designs and presentations.
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To give you a visual how to set it up, consider looking at parts of the board for inspiration. Focus on in-season food and/or local businesses and go from there.
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My garden is featured along with other local businesses: carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, patty pan squash, greens, herbs, tomatoes, blueberries, green pepper, ... and more like fresh bocconcini, cheese, olives, meat selections, crackers, hummus...
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I'd love to see what you come up with! As a way to show your food story on a board (or tray or cookie sheet or...) Please feel free to tag me if you like.
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What do you see here you would like to eat first?
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#longweekendvibes #boardeating #supportlocal #eatlocal #localfood #celebratesummer #summerfood #summer2021 #jerf #mygarden #farmersmarket #locallove #vernonbc #vernonbccanada #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #myfoodstory #urfoodstory #globaleats #foodiesinternationalchat #visitokanagan

Do you know where your food comes from? . It's a l

Do you know where your food comes from?
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It's a learning experience; I encourage you to take time to intentionally find out who feeds you. Who are your farmers?
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I'm grateful for hardworking folks like @brooksfarmhouse who respect their animals. It shows. The quality of meat tells me that they had the best care. Thank you for your dedication and sharing your passion, Brooks Farm House, to provide nourishing food for us.
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Other locally sourced food on this plate includes local potatoes and onions, and my garden parsley, golden beets, purple carrots, orange carrots and cucumbers. That homemade gravy tied it all together. 😋
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Do what you can to support local as much as possible. We all benefit as a result at a #commontable in #community.
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#supportlocal #whoisyourfarmer #supportlocalfarms #farmer #supportfamilyfarms #bcfood #canadianfood #canadaeats #buylocal #eatlocal #localfood #locallove #lovelocal #ourfoodstory #nourishing #mealideas #farmering #summer2021 #urfoodstory

This my garden food story, with a picture and vide

This my garden food story, with a picture and video displaying freshness and goodness. Feel free to swipe to see.
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I'm ALWAYS in awe of precious food, grown with love and hope for fruition. Here you see results of those efforts and hope; this is just this morning's pick from my lower edible garden:
*zucchini
*patty pan squash
*pickling cucumbers
*snacking cucumbers
*English cucumbers
*basil
*strawberries
*golden beets
*Romano green beans
*yellow grape tomatoes
*black berry tomato
*Black Krim tomato
*Paul Robeson tomatoes
*purple carrots
*orange carrots
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So grateful and thankful.🙏
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#mygarden #locallove #localfood #bounty #gardening #gardenfood #canadianfood #canadiancook #homecook #localfood #summer2021 #summerharvest #eatlocal #gardenersunite #summerfood #foodstory #garden #myfoodstory #urfoodstory #jerf #wholefoods #wholesome #summereating #okanaganfood #vernonbc #globaleats #canadianfoodie #foodiesinternationalchat #veganfood #plantbased

Tradition! Almost every year since 1994, I've made

Tradition! Almost every year since 1994, I've made this CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE using a recipe given to me from a friend's dear Mom.
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Swipe to see the photos and videos.
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What stars in this cake? Of course, my garden zucchini!! And I used local happy eggs. No wonder this batch tastes especially great. You can serve it with your own icing, whipped cream, ice cream, or even caramel sauce (like from @davisonorchards) but my favourite way? On its own! I like to eat it fresh and warm. Today I decided to add just a touch of sauce.
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So good. My summer food, my story.
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Do you like zucchini in cake?
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#gardenzucchini #zucchinicake #chocolatecake #gardenfood #cake #eatlocal #summer2021 #summerfood #chocolate #dessert #canadianfood #canadaeats #tradition #makeitdelicious #eeeats #cookbakecanada #nutfree #dairyfree #vegetarian #globaleats #vernonbc #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory #myfoodstory

Outdoor eating with family has to be the best time

Outdoor eating with family has to be the best time, especially when connecting over a board like this one!
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SUMMER CELEBRATION BOAD
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My garden shines in this bountiful display of goodness. Here you see patty pan squash, zucchini, purple carrots, orange carrots, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Swiss chard, purple and green kale, and basil.
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Partnering so well with this fresh and beautiful garden produce is @tantolattecheese bocconcini, local hummus, charcuterie meat selections, cheese, @oliveoilbc olives, local @seedzcrackers crackers (from #oliveus), local quince jelly from my friend @vernongrammad, @swanlakemarketgarden local bluberries, @vernon_farmers_market green peppers, local #petersupick cherries, and rice crackers.
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You can see why this is a celebratory finger foods feast! The smoke was minimal (!), air warm, and conversation most fine to nourish body, mind, and soul.
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#supportlocal #eatlocal #buylocal #localfood #lovelocal #okanaganeats #seasonaleating #eatrealfood #okanaganfood #bcfood #bceats #foodstory #urfoodstory #boardeating #boardfood #canadianfoodie #glutenfree #glutenfreeeating #delicious #nourishing #boardfood

Food glorious, fresh, local, food! . West coast wi

Food glorious, fresh, local, food!
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West coast wild salmon lightly rubbed with spices and EVOO; local broccoli stars in this classic broccoli salad, and spiralized sweet potato pairs well with my garden kale and basil, delicately flavoured with Mandarin Orange EVOO and Thai Ginger sea salt.
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Perfection!
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Would you eat any of this meal and if so, what?
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#supportlocal #jerf #glutenfree #nutfree #dairyfree #mealideas #easysupper #cookbakecanada #canadaeats #canadianfoodie #homecook #homecooked #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #vernonbc #localfood #buylocal #wholesome #wholefoods #globaleats #urfoodstory #foodiesinternationalchat

FINGER FOOD FEAST! . What would you eat first from

FINGER FOOD FEAST!
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What would you eat first from this board that I created in partnership with @oliveoilbc?
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Beautiful bounty celebration! Look at all this. Stop. 😃 What do you see? Ok, I'll help you!
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First, what you'll find at #oliveus:
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*@seedzcrackers crackers
*@littleredhenartisanbakery crackers
*@thepreservatory caramelized onion with black 🍒 preserve
*@paulandpippa white truffle crackers
*@cucinaandamore red pepper & artichoke bruschetta
*turmeric green olive tapenade
*variety of olives
*@cellar_candy mango wine gummies
*@pottery.guy pottery
*other containers
*wooden utensils
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Other local stars:
*sprouts and shoots
*variety of cheeses
*@dueckfalklandfarms meat
*other meats
*@vernon_farmers_market produce
*@zelaneyfarms_ carrots
*my garden zucchini, greens, herbs, tomatoes, nasturtium flowers, pansies, pattypan squash
*#petersupick cherries
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A feast for family and friends. Lots of leftovers!
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How do you celebrate local food?
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#supportlocal #buylocal #eatlocal #DowntownVernon #tourismvernon #vernonbc #okanaganeats #locallove #okanaganfood #localfood #canadianfood #boardeating #boardfood #canadianfoodie #healthyeating #fingerfoods #boardsofinstagram #globaleats #eatrealfood #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory #sponsored

Are you ready for another board?! Oh the taste o

Are you ready for another board?!

Oh the taste of these CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE CAKE POP KABOBS and fresh 🍒 in dark 🍫 balsamic! Pure delight. Sweet dreams are made of these! What a dessert offering!

I've partnered once again with @oliveoilbc to bring you this time a decadent dessert board. Go to their link in bio to get the recipe I created for the cake pop balls for the kabobs.

It's still BC cherry season so don't delay making these. If you'd rather or in addition to, simply score the bottom of fresh cherries with stems and place them in a dish with a drizzle of #oliveus Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar to cover the bottom. Let them absorb the flavour for 30 minutes or so before serving. Absolutely devine.

Remember, get some cherries. You'll need them for the cake recipe too.

Enjoy!
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#supportlocal #buylocal #eatlocal #supportlocalbusinesses #bcfruit #bcfood #bceats #foodiesinternationalchat #cherryseason #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #locallove #hellookanagan #tourismvernon #DowntownVernon #shoplocal #desserttime #boardeating #boardfood #dessert #dessertsofinstagram #tasty #treats #sponsored

Delicious Apricot Board! . I love fresh apricots f

Delicious Apricot Board!
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I love fresh apricots from our valley but it's even more special when you know where they came from: @davisonorchards! The taste 😋... don't wait to get them because the season is very short. Like, go today!
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I also used #davisonorchards Apricot Jalapeno Jelly, @tantolattecheese bocconcini, @twodonkeysbakery #organic French baguette, my garden nasturtium flowers, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, and lemon thyme to create a truly sensational board.
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Top a sliced piece of bread with some cheese or butter, jelly, and a flower or herb. Coddle a piece of bocconcini in a sliced apricot topped with jelly or mint. So many possibilities!
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And YES, you can purchase beautiful wooden or bambo boards in their market store.
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Can I say delicious again??!
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Please #supportlocal always. 🧡
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#farmfood #gardenfood #orchardfood #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #hellookanagan #tourismvernon #vernonbc #vernonbccanada #summer2021 #summerfruit #apricots #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #locallove #globaleats #canadianfood #eatlocal #buylocal #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory #cookbakecanada #hellookanagan #explorevernon #farmtotable #supportlocalfarms
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#sponsored

JERK CHICKEN, BUTTERMILK SALAD & DELUXE VEGGIE PAS

JERK CHICKEN, BUTTERMILK SALAD & DELUXE VEGGIE PASTA SALAD
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Perfect for those hot weather days or really, anytime. Loving the combinations especially in the pasta salad. The locally made @umami_cravethefifth sauce perfectly tied the ingredients all together! You can find this fab sauce & others in most larger (and even smaller) grocery stores across Canada. Thank you for giving me a sample bottle!
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Local stars (besides the sauce):
*my garden kale, lettuce and chives
*chicken
*broccoli
*peas
*red pepper
*@okanaganpastacompany pasta
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What's on your plate today that's locally sourced?
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#mealideas #easysupper #jerf #wholesome #nutfree #delicious #homecook #homecooked #canadaeats #canadianfoodie #healthyeating #tasteofhome #eatrealfood #summer2021 #canadianhomecook #summerfood #supportlocal #buylocal #eatlocal #localfood #canadianfood #globaleats #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory

🧀 STUFFED ZUCCHINI 💐 with ZUCCHINI, 🥔 & 🥚 on top served with CRANBERRY 🐔 SAUSAGES and 🍅 & 🥒 🥗!
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Almost all locally sourced.
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My garden zucchini (and patty pan squash) and flowers, @vernon_farmers_market tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs & @dueckfalklandfarms sausage, Okanagan potatoes, @oliveoilbc EVOO, and cheese from @wedge_cheesery :)
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May not seem like an outstanding meal but I can assure you the taste was divine and soooo easy to make too.
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Would you eat this meal?
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#supportlocal #buylocal #gardenfood #cookbakecanada #vernonbc #farmersmarket #locallove #summerfood #summer2021 #mygarden #localfood #canadianfood #canadaeats #okanaganeats #okanaganfood #bcfood #vernonbccanada #jerf #glutenfree #nutfree #eatrealfood #wholefoods #easysupper #breakfast #brunch #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory

CELEBRATE LOCAL BOARD . Even though my first pictu

CELEBRATE LOCAL BOARD
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Even though my first picture got cut off (!) -- I actually accidentally uploaded the wrong picture -- I think you can still see what is on the board.
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Here we have:
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My garden peas, purple carrots, kale, swiss chard, zucchini, nasturtium, pansy & lavender flowers, and parsley.
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@vernon_farmers_market orange carrots from @zelaneyfarms_, #bjsgreenhouse colourful tomatoes, @heartbeetmarketgarden radishes & white salad turnips, #quailsfarm cucumbers, and beef cold cuts @dueckfalklandfarms.
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Local businesses @umami_cravethefifth sauce and @hellishrelish (sauce & relish mixed together -- and the only reason I mixed them together was because I was low on each of them! Not because they needed extra flavour. Each stands alone very well or like we tasted, blended well together too), @sweet_hoopla roasted almonds, @seedzcrackers & @littleredhenartisanbakery artisanal crackers from @oliveoilbc, and assorted cheese from @wedge_cheesery.
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The board itself is locally made, crafted from wine barrels. Such an art piece by @thelimpingwolf. Look at that gorgeous handle!
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What would you eat first from this beautiful board that celebrates locally sourced food?
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#supportlocal #eatrealfood #healthyeating #nourishing #mealideas #buylocal #boardeating #locallove #summerfood #localfood #canadianfood #canadaeats #okanaganeats #okanaganfood #vernonbc #vernonbccanada #globaleats #jerf #tasteofhome #foodiesinternationalchat #eatwithyoureyes #urfoodstory

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SAUSAGES, BEET LEAF MEDLEY & GAR

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SAUSAGES, BEET LEAF MEDLEY & GARDEN GOLDEN BEETS
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Note: this beautiful Ukrainian tea towel from Ukraine was purchased at the farmers' market!
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Despite record breaking heat last week, I still managed to find some produce in my garden like golden beets. I used their leaves to make a beet leaf, rice, onions and spices medley -- something I make this time of year when beets and leaves are fresh. Reminds me of my Ukrainian heritage, a favourite of mine while growing up. Though my mom and Baba used red beet leaves and made beet leaf rolls. I don't have the patience to make beet leaf rolls!
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I decided to make a bowl to showcase the beets, beet leaf medley, and delicious sausages from @dueckfalklandfarms. You can find them at @vernon_farmers_market 😊
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Have you eaten golden beets? What about cranberry chicken sausages or beet leaf casserole or rolls or medley (what I put together on the stove after the rice is cooked)?
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Hope you're having a delicious day filled with lots of local food! 😋
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#supportlocal #buylocal #jerf #glutenfree #nutfree #delicious #homecook #homecooked #canadaeats #canadianfoodie #healthyeating #gardenfood #cookbakecanada #vernonbc #farmersmarket #locallove #summerfood #summer2021 #bowls #globaleats #foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory #myfoodstory

🍒 It's a tradition! A yummy food one that takes

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It's a tradition! A yummy food one that takes place in a most beautiful orchard in the area.
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#petersupick 🍒s are bountiful this year. What a pleasure to roam the aisles and be up on a ladder taking in the sea of red. This is where your food is grown here in the Okanagan.
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I come every year to pick. I'll be back for more! Looking forward to other varieties like Rainier and their tart cherries too.
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Do you like cherries? How to you eat them? Any special recipe?
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#foodiesinternationalchat #urfoodstory #myfoodstory

SNACK BOARD SUPREME . I created this snack board u

SNACK BOARD SUPREME
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I created this snack board using goodies you'll find at family-run, locally owned @oliveoilbc here in Vernon, along with other local foods like 🍓s and 🧀. Everything plays so well together. The taste? Supreme!!
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You just gotta pause for a second to take it all in! What first captures your attention?
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You'll find these products (on the board) at Olive Us:
@seedzcrackers
@littleredhenartisanbakery
@thepreservatory
@cellar_candy
@paulandpippa
@rockcoast
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and more like peanuts, chips, popcorn, salts, napkins to name a few... and of course UP EVOO and balsamic vinegar.
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See their online store if you can't get into one of their locations.
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Hope you get inspired and to #playwithyourfood!
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#supportlocal #snackidea #boardeating #boardfood #snacks #movienight #anynight #globaleats #okanaganeats #okanaganfood #vernonbc #vernonbccanada #localfood #canadianfoodie #canadianfood #foodiesinternationalchat #boardeating #urfoodstory #sponsored

The details about this board is now on the @touris

The details about this board is now on the @tourism_vernon blog (see my bio for the link). I created it to showcase local bounty from @vernon_farmers_market (and my garden)!
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Here we have:
*@zelaneyfarms_ carrots
*@4elementsfarm purple kohlrabi
*#goodnplentyproduce broccoli
*#bjsgreenhouse tomatoes
*#quailsfarm cucumber
*@heartbeetmarketgarden radishes & white salad turnips
*my garden kale, Swiss chard, other greens
*my garden basil, dill, chives, parsley for the dip
*my neighbour's garlic scapes for the dip
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Thank you to Zelaney Farms, Good N Plenty Produce, BJs Greenhouse, Heartbeat Market Garden and Quails Farm for your donation to the board! #teamwork
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Look at my bio link to find the Tourism Vernon post and recipe for the dip!
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Happy grazing!
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#supportlocal #farmersmarket #canadianfood #canadaeats #canadianfarms #bcfood #bceats #okanaganfood #vernonbc #localfood #globaleats #foodiesinternationalchat #celebratingfoodz #gardenersunite

DESSERT IS READY. Come on over! . How about a dess

DESSERT IS READY. Come on over!
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How about a dessert board filled with Okanagan fruit and other delights? Lots of nutritious choices (yes!), all ready for you 😘
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Here we have:
*local haskaps that I picked
*local strawberries from @davisonorchards
*local cherries from our neighbour's tree
*raspberry chocolate from @italiancentreshop @italianctryyc #yycfood
*Chai Roasted Almonds from local @sweet_hoopla
*vanilla wafers from @kinnikinnickgf #yegfood
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Such a treat on a hot day! Fresh BC fruit shines with all the other stars. So good.
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#supportlocal #okanaganfruit #freshfruit #summer2021 #summerdessert #globaleats #YFSsummer2021 #desserttime #boardeating #canadianfoodie #canadianfood #locallove #localfood #okanaganfood #okanaganeats #tastevernon #DowntownVernon #eatlocal #buylocal #bcfood #bcfruit #glutenfree #glutenfreeeating #delicious #urfoodstory #cookbakecanada

SUMMER SALAD BUFFET BOARD! . Perfect eating when i

SUMMER SALAD BUFFET BOARD!
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Perfect eating when it is hot. And, fridge clean out at the same time? Smart! I'm loving the fresh greens and chives from my garden along with other local produce in all the salads. Details of what is in each salad plus recipes soon on the blog.
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HERBED CHICKPEA VEGETABLE PORK SALAD
WATERMELON STRAWBERRY LIME FETA SALAD
LEAFY GREEN BUTTERMILK SALAD
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For now, what would you eat first?
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#globaleats #okanaganeats #foodiesinternationalchat #summerfood #summer2021 #hotweather #salads #mealsalads #mealideas #fridgecleanout #jerf #glutenfree #nutfree #boardeating #canadianfoodie #canadianfood #healthyeating #saladbar #saladboard #cookbakecanada #urfoodstory

This board! Who feels like cooking in the heat? No

This board! Who feels like cooking in the heat? Not me! So how about... make a board. It doesn't have to be as eloraborate as this one. However you arrange the food is just fine!
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I'm pleased to be partnering with @oliveoilbc to showcase their outstanding products that play so well with seasonal foods.
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You can find the complete list of what they carry by going to their IG page and/or website. To give you an idea of what, on this board, you'll see:
@hellishrelish
@seedzcrackers
@thepreservatory
@mapleroch
and sooooo much more!
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Oh and I did use greens from my garden and bought other produce from @vernon_farmers_market.
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What would you eat first??
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#fridayfood #friyay #hotweather #grazingboard #fingerfood #makeitdelicious #familytime #commontable #chatswithfriends #supportlocalbc #lovelocal #okanaganeats #locallove #eatwithyoureyes #globaleats #okanaganfood #urfoodstory #DowntownVernon #tourismvernon #sponsored #supportlocal #summer2021 #globaleats #foodiesinternationalchat

STRAWBERRY BASIL BALSAMIC CHEESE BREAD BOARD. . L

STRAWBERRY BASIL BALSAMIC CHEESE BREAD BOARD.
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Lunch is served! All local goodness:
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🍓@davisonorchards
🧀@wedge_cheesery - Frere Jacques, QC
🍞@hotbreadshoppe - sourdough
🌱@zelaneyfarms_ , - now in my garden
❤@oliveoilbc - dark balsamic & EVOO
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Delicious and nutritious!
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I put olive oil on sliced bread, topped it with strawberries, cheese and basil, and drizzled balsamic on top.
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Hope you are inspired to make this. Let me know if you do. Appreciate your comments, Loretta @urfoodstoryhost. Thx ❤
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Day 4 #yfssummer2021
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