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Traditional Chinese Exercise for Health
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New Frozen Meals To Go
The Cowichan Green Community recovery project is excited to launch new frozen meals at the reFRESH Marketplace (360 Duncan St.) as well as Cow-Op (cow-op.ca) later on in the month. The idea behind these products is to utilize recovered foods that would otherwise go unused. These frozen meals are affordable, accessible, and healthy. Additionally, these meals divert food from being wasted. All produce used is in wonderful condition, containing a high amount of essential nutrients.
These frozen meals are perfect to have in your freezer for when you don’t have the time to cook or can be thawed and heated up right away! The recovered foods are collected, processed, and made into frozen meals on site. Some of these affordable and healthy meals that will be available will include lasagna, chili, Island curry, roast chicken, and meat loaf. Cowichan Green Community members will receive 10% off these meals when they purchase them at the reFRESH Marketplace. Keep your eyes peeled on Cow-Op for these products that can be available for pickup throughout the Cowichan region or can be available for delivery!
Submitted by Lauren Bosch
The Hub Community
When life changed so drastically one year ago the first thing that I noticed missing was community centers. Trips to the library, film nights and art shows were all suddenly forbidden. Everything was or quickly became available online as Libby, Netflix and artists found online forums to share their wares. While I am very grateful for their adaptability and presence, these adaptations just couldn’t replace community. There is something special about randomly running into friends and acquaintances or physically touching that book that online experiences from the comfort of our homes cannot replace.
This is a new reality that community centers have had to adapt to. The HUB at Cowichan Station is among our local community centers that is adjusting quite well while accommodating stringent safety protocols. With their new audiovisual equipment accompanied by their solid wifi connection, the HUB can offer live-streaming, video conferencing, podcasting, and recording capability to groups and individuals who are adapting their own business models. Continuing their efforts to give back to the Cowichan Valley, the HUB is currently working with Youth Community Action Project (Youth CAP) under the Cowichan Valley Branch of Canadian Mental Health Association to connect youth with volunteer opportunities in the forest, the kitchen and even helping to digitize their archives. Of course, the outdoor library has been open the entire time, and the Clay Hub has been operating with take-home clay and drop-off firing.
For a few months the Cowichan Hub Cafe has been open every Friday, with beverages and baked goods available from 8:30 AM and lunch from 11:00 PM until closing at 2:00 PM. This is also a new pick up point for Cow op Online Farmers’ Market! On Thursday afternoon from 1-3PM, while Joel preps his delicious treats for Friday, he is available to hand over Cow-op orders to customers that find this to be a more convenient pick up than Lockwood or Hope Farms. Just choose the option for “Pick Up at Cowichan Station” on Cow-Op’s Current Shopping Period Overview page.
The Hub at Cowichan Station has risen to the challenge of continuing to create community with ideas that are sustainable and will easily adjust to whatever the near future holds for us. See you at the Hub!
Karen Bernard is the Wholesale Coordinator for the Cow-Op Online Farmers’ Market. Rock I Funk I Blues I Reggae I Latin I Metal Paul Jutras
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Upcoming EVENTS
Saturday, March 27
Happiness Dinner Redux
Saturday, April 17th
Spring Seafood and Wild Foods Dinner
*All events subject to the most up to date BC guidelines and restrictions. For full details visit www.deerholme.com
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THE GLENORA STORE & CAFE IS A LOCAL CORNERSTORE WITH A TWIST! Stocked with basic groceries and produce.
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Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs and Peanut Sauce Courtesy Chef Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm
Ingredients Peanut Sauce
4 chicken thighs 1 can coconut milk 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp minced hot chili 3 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp oil 1 tsp sesame oil 1 lemon or lime, juiced 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup hot water Lime wedges 2 Tbsp brown sugar Cilantro leaves for garnish 2 tsp fish sauces Sesame Seeds for Garnish 1 head iceberg lettuce (or other leafy lettuce)
Method
On a clean cutting board, de-bone the chicken thighs and remove skin and excess fat. Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and place in a small glass or stainless steel bowl. Add the minced garlic, chili, cilantro and sesame oil Add the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Stir and allow to sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, garlic, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, water, brown sugar and fish sauce. Stir well to make a smooth paste.
Soak wooden skewers in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Skewer the chicken thighs to make 8-12 skewers. Heat your BBQ to medium high, place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is firm and browned. Remove from heat.
Serve with large leaves of iceberg (or romaine lettuce) and peanut sauce with a side garnish of lime wedges, cilantro and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Food for Thought
Bill Jones is a chef, author and food consultant based on Deerholme Farm.
The effect of food on mood has always been an interest of mine. It started when I found out foods like garlic were believed to energize the brain and stimulate social interactions like communication. Then I found out about the world of aphrodisiacs (always a hot topic for the mind of a young man) and then veered off into the world of how certain foods can elevate moods and contribute to our wellbeing. In University I took a fun course called Culinary Anthropology, an exploration of how food and culture influence different cultures around the world. It taught me that food plays a huge role in our lives and sharing and enjoyment are key pieces for enjoying our time here on the planet. It all made me think that maybe there were deeper mechanism at work when we eat food we enjoy.
Science has also looked at this issue and has isolated several interesting connections. Some foods do provide energy to the metabolism (such as theobromine from chocolate and caffeine from coffee and tea and others). Some chemical reactions such as the caramelization of sugars also form complex products that react as pleasure in the brain. Many foods we crave contain an essential amino acid called tryptophan and one key component is called serotonin. Many foods contain this compound such as dairy, meat and poultry, nuts, seeds, chickpeas, chocolate and many mushrooms. Yes, they all taste good, but there are also chemical transmitters being sent to your brain sending waves of pleasure around. This is pretty neat stuff.
Recent research as also revealed another substance called andandamine. You may know it as an active ingredient in cannabis but it also occurs naturally in other plants, notably chocolate and truffles and more mysteriously in local sea urchin roe. Scientists have dubbed this the bliss molecule for its role in lowering anxiety and it’s being studied as a potential medication for treating depression. It is also thought to increase appetite and may have a role in the way the body assimilates and stores fat.
Who knew that forkful of food may have so much impact on our brain? Well – we did; and we’ve been celebrating the fact on our farm for the past few years. On Saturday, March 27 we will be holding our annual Happiness Dinner featuring foods that encourage feelings of well-being and pleasure. The meal will include oysters, truffles, Dungeness crab, mushrooms and chocolate. If you feel like being a happy Guinea Pig, come join us. Details are on our website at www.deerholme.com.
Michelle Rose Community Supported Fishery
Guy Johnson, Fisherman Michelle Rose CSF
Being a commercial Fisherman in a time of climate change is challenging enough add in a pandemic and things get really interesting. About 10 years ago I wanted to do something concrete to reduce the carbon footprint of my catch and to make all aspects of my fishing as sustainable as possible, this motivated me to set up a Community Supported Fishery (CSF). The CSF is still going strong, each year we are selling more and more of our catch here on the South Island. What is a CSF? Like a farmer’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) it is me as a fisherman selling my catch directly from my boat to members of my community. With the pandemic and its disruption to international markets the CSF has only sparked more interest. Bigger is not better and complex food distribution systems that move food ½ way around the world do not make sense for food security or a new green economy. I troll for salmon and a variety of other fish, as well as trap prawns, king shrimp and octopus you can buy shares of my catch preseason. People buying shares in my catch lets me know what fish to bring home for the CSF. It also allows me to not have to borrow from the fish companies preseason for rig up and repairs, and so I have the independence to be able to sell my catch to the community. The CSF has been the answer for me and an increasing number of fishermen here in BC and many other places. Have a look at our web site at: michellerosecsf. com to see how our CSF works and how you can part of a sustainable food economy on the south Island.
Certainly from when I was young the harvest of salmon has changed dramatically for a number of factors, the CSF allows me to make the best use of a reduced catch. As challenging as events have been lately for salmon stocks on the south coast, it is also important to acknowledge where and when things are going right. Recently Bernadette Jordan the federal Minister of Fisheries made a fundamental decision to close down salmon fish farms along the migration routes of Fraser river and other south coast salmon. This is real action that will have a positive impact on our wild salmon. It does not remove all the stressors on salmon but it is an important step and a welcome change from words and more words. I would urge you to take the time to show your support by sending a email to Bernadette Jordan the Minister of Fisheries her email address:Bernadette.Jordan@ parl.gc.ca
Sustainably Harvested Seafood
from Michelle Rose CSF
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The Chemainus Murals Program was initiated in 1982 to drive economic activity in the town when the forestry industry faltered in the late 1970s. Starting with five murals in 1982, the program has grown to 56 murals and 9 sculptures created by artists from Vancouver Island, across Canada and around the world including Great Britain, Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. The murals and sculptures are managed by the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society, a non profit registered charity that maintains, restores and adds new murals to the world famous outdoor art gallery.
The Historical series depict scenes from the forestry and mining industries and reflects the history of the First Nations people and settlers who built the community. The Emily Carr series honour world renowned Vancouver Island artist Emily Carr in five murals which include ten of her paintings. The Community series include nature and interactive murals for the viewers to experience. The sculptures located around town reflect the skills of artists using wood, marble and bronze to form their creations.
Mural image; Second Chemainus Sawmill by Bruce Rickett
The Murals of Chemainus
This open air art gallery is a wonderful place for families to explore and learn about the history of the Chemainus Valley. The best way to experience the murals is to pick up an Official Mural Guide at the Visitor Centre in Waterwheel Square. It includes a brief description of all the murals and sculptures as well as a map showing the location of each work of art. The guide costs only $4.00 and supports the Murals Society’s efforts to maintain, restore, and add new murals to the program. Fun activities to engage in while experiencing the murals;
• follow the yellow footsteps around the downtown area, then through Waterwheel Park to more murals in Old Town.
• walk the labyrinth in Waterwheel Park. The distance from the start to the centre and back is half a kilometre!
• view the 3D (tromp l’oeil) EC1 Emily Carr mural on the side of the Chemainus Theatre. Look at it from across the street and it appears you could walk up the steps into the gallery. • see if you can find the hidden raccoon in mural #3, Steam Train on Bridge Over Chemainus River or the face in the clouds in EC5, By the Bay – Inspired by Emily Carr.
• walk slowly from one side to the other in front of mural #10, Company Store and watch the lines in the ceiling and the floor boards follow you. Notice that the hanging mannequins will keep an eye on you as you walk by!
• see if you can locate the Sea Captain sculpture at the corner of Laurel Lane and Willow Street. Hint: He can see the harbour from his vantage point.
Enjoy a few hours or a day exploring and experiencing the art and murals in Chemaius, an activity for the whole family. It’s free, fun, educational and outdoors in the fresh air!
Company Store by Dan Sawatzky
Pick up an official Mural Guide Map or the Chemainus Murals book to take along for your tour. The special editon book contains full colour reproductions of all murals and sculptures with details on the murals and the artists who painted them. Soft cover, FSC certified stock, sewn bindings. 108 page count. For more information and to look at the map visit www.muraltown. com.
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Mural Memories by Artist Cim MacDonald
My first mural connection was painting one of the Garbage cans, in those days they wouldn’t allow anyone who had a job other than a full time painter to paint a mural. As it happened the Chemainus Art Group were asked to paint the Garbage receptacles and as I was a member I chose to put an old telephone booth on mine. The Society used photographs from a book called Water Over the Wheel as a basis of the murals till ‘92. In 1992, I left my job at the Crofton Pulp Mill and was asked if I would like to paint a mural, by then most of the pictures from the book were used. I was given the telephone exchange wall but had to do my own research. I decided to find out about the first telephone in town. The original telephone exchange was in a house in old town, one of the operator’s family still lived in Chemainus and were able to give me a couple of photographs of the original operator and her supervisor on the steps of the original exchange. I put together an interactive idea with a real picket fence, wooden path, actual steps up to the doorway with a 3/4 sized bicycle bolted to the wall. Visitors would be able to sit on the bicycle or stand on the stairs to have their picture taken. For the window I decided to put a cat looking out. When it came time to transfer my drawing on the wall (using a slide projector), I invited the townspeople to come by after dark and help me draw the outline - it took a few days to fix some of it afterwards but it was great fun. NOTE: At this location there was only one telephone in 1915 and I implied that the bicycle was for the operator to go and get the person whom the call was for)
Visitors who came by as I was painting asked if I was “painting this mural”, “did I paint all the others” and is the cat real. I made up a t-shirt that said “Yes I’m painting this mural”, “No I didn’t paint all the others” and “No the cat isn’t real”.
Another thought I had while working was that most of the people wouldn’t get to see the finished product, why not take names and addresses and send a postcard of it completed. Little did I realize that by the time the mural was done there were 500 names in my book! Fortunately Fletcher Challenge sponsored the printing and Benjamin Moore & Co. Limited supplied the stamps - all I had to do was write the addresses! I got lots of letters back thanking me for sending one and some decided to make another trip to see for themselves.
If Claudia Lohmann’s Grade 3 art teacher saw what she’s doing now with her ‘Imaginative Geometric Art’, he would make her stand up in front of the class and explain herself. After all, who sees faces in the clutter of a tool shed or a kitchen drawer?
But instead of being intimidated, as she was then, Lohmann, the mature seasoned artist, would explain to her classmates that the best art doesn’t imitate life, it reincarnates it on canvasses or, in Lohmann’s case, more frequently on sheets plywood and furniture surfaces. When they were told to draw a horse, she would have explained to her classmates, it was perfectly okay for hers to be of a different colour. “I drew a blue horse, and the teacher made me come out in front of the class, he made fun of me, that I should know better, and there are no blue horses,” she recalled.
“For me that was a really bad experience, and I really didn’t take part in art anymore.” Fast forward to 2004. Lohmann, who had immigrated to Canada in 1995, was encouraged by friends, family and other artists, to get over her instilled fears and just ‘go for it’. And so, her unique style of drawing brightly coloured, geometric compositions, often on large surfaces, became her life’s passion. “I regret not having done it earlier, but I would never want to be without it now,” she said, adding that creating art has brought new dimensions of joy into her life. “It makes me happy, and that’s a really important thing, you have to do art that makes you happy.”
She calls her style ‘Imaginative Geometric Art’ because ordinary things around her become ‘templates’, which she incorporates into her works, and out of the geometric lines, curves and bold colours, faces and other living features often emerge.
Lohmann doesn’t try to explain what her art means. She remembers pointing out a face in one of her paintings, which she had sold to a
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Claudia Lohmann in front of her painting, Midnight Bloom Claudia Lohmann creates Imaginative Geometric Art
Colourful Future, by Claudia Lohmann, reveals and conceals a crowd of faces in its brilliant patterns.
customer. “He came back, I think a week later and exchanged it for something else because he told me, he feels watched now, sitting in his living-room.” Art, Lohmann believes is something the viewer should experience for her or himself.
You can experience Lohmann’s The Colours of Geometry Show at Rainforest Arts, 9781 Willow Street in Chemainus. As Featured Artist in March and April, her works will be on display Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Go to RainforestArts.ca for more information.
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lapdog. Positive relationships with his neighbours, Mister and Mrs. Jaks, and their family, and his standing out as different at school, are further examples of the young man he is -- one who continues to dig the old Jakses’ garden, unbidden, every Springtime. Eden Robinson deftly employs dialogue to fill out characters to their full dimensions. The strength of the story is the flicker of hope that Son of WHY WE SHOULD READ a Trickster uncovers while describing the Son of a Trickster by “deep sadness about the inadequacy Eden Robinson of the world”. With that spark
Jared is one of a multi- of light, perhaps generational family. At five, unknowingly, Jared may have he and his parents leave Bella transformed with his presence Bella (his mother’s birthplace) the meaning of “you have to be and his maternal grandmother, harder”. who has proclaimed Jared a son of Wee’git, a trickster. The His life is full of a mix-up of family moves to Kitamat, also in people. Through it all, despite Northern BC. Before long, his the depths that surround him, and parents are bitterly divorced, and even his own weaknesses, Jared Jared is in high school, living has light within him. In the end, with his mother Maggie. She we finish up with an electrifying eventually “settles in” with a and satisfying conclusion, an tough character, Richie. “The unexpected new beginning. world is hard,” Maggie is fond of This is a good place to leave us, saying. “You have to be harder”, looking forward to reading the she tells her son and the world. second book of this trilogy from The flaws in the relationships Eden Robinson. among Jared and his mother, her boyfriends, and his classmates The Warmland Book and Film reinforce that conviction. Along Collective – a response to the with talking avians, mammals Calls to Action of the Truth and and shapeshifting old women Reconciliation Commission of who have their places in the Canada. Explore, celebrate, storyline, Jared struggles with and learn from Indigenous his maternal grandmother’s authors and filmmakers – We designation of who he is. meet online March 10, 2021 and the next book is From the Jared’s character is well written, Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, as are all the characters in this Homeless, and Finding My Way, tale. Richie’s pit bull/boxer by Jesse Thistle. Questions? cross is called “Baby Killer”, warmlandcollective@gmail.com but “Baby” is soon Jared’s Submitted by Miyo Stevens
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Italian Imports Take Home and Serve MERRIDALE’s Faerie walk and orchard scavenger hunt are great family Spring break adventures. Finish your outdoor exploration with comfort food and craft drinks in the Eatery. We have a kids menu and even have a nonalcoholic flight for kids and nondrinkers. 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill Kids Menu $10
Take a walk on the oceanside and join us for lunch or dinner, we’re always offering family friendly service and modern-comfort food. Open 7 days a week! All kids menu items come with a FREE Ice Cream. COW CAFE WEST COAST GRILL 5th Floor within Oceanfront Suites 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd Cowichan Bay
We are TACO REVOLUTION. Our gluten-free, kid-friendly menu has 8 different tacos, plus weekly specials. Parents can enjoy adult beverages with their tacos. Tacos are $4 or 3 for $11 and quesadillas are $2/pc.Open 7 days a week 11am to 6pm (Sun -Thurs) 11am - 7pm (Fri-Sat). Located at Red Arrow Brewery 5255 Chaster Rd, Duncan
FAMILY BREAK
MA MAISON is a casual restaurant serving local farm to table fare. The perfect spot for lunch with fantastic local wines, beer, artisan coffee, teas & organic baking. Menu range $5-$20 10445 Chemainus Rd in Saltair
A wonderful selection of sweet & savoury crepes available with options for Vegan, KETO, Gluten Free. Even the pickiest eater will find something! Our fresh roasted coffee and wide selection of beverages will offer something for everyone. Mneu range $5$13 IRONWORKS CAFE & CREPERIE 64 Station St. Duncan
SPRING DINING
CURE ARTISAN MEAT &
CHEESE is a spot for everyone- lots of great hiking, biking, picnic items, as well as lunch sandwiches and individual pizzas for those on the go this spring break... we also have some great sweets for kids and adults. Open 7 days a week Monday - Friday 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm. Valley View Centre This Spring Break, bring your
ALDERLEA FARM AND
CAFÉ is the perfect place for a unique family experience. Authentic wood fired oven pizza; loaded burgers from the farm’s grass fed beef, veggie burgers with farm made sauerkraut, farm fresh salad, and soups, including wild nettle. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 12:00-8pm Opens March 12th. 3390 Glenora Road, Duncan
We are a farm to table Italian market, deli and take out kitchen. Pizzas start at $7.75 Pasta starts at $11.95 Gelato starts at $5. For the month of March, 1 piece of pizza and an Italian soda $5! GROVE HALL FARM’S
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BISTRO at Mill Bay Marina for a meal & kayak adventure. The package includes Cod & Chips or Kids Meal, pop and a 1 hour kayak rental ($25 adults / $15 kids age 5-12). Kayaks available 11:30 am-3:30 pm at the Marina office. 740 Handy Rd, Mill Bay, 250-743-4303
Freshly made veggie and fruit based juices, kids sized smoothies and other fun and delicious raw treats that are good for you like this Lemon Poppyseed with Raspberry cashew cake! GLOW JUICERY & RAW FOOD CAFE 5380
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The Duncan Cowichan Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Dine Cowichan festival! Now in its 5th year, the 2021 program has been expanded to include wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries and has been rebranded Dine & Sip Cowichan. Hot on the heels of Tourism Cowichan’s new Sip, Savour & Support campaign, Dine & Sip Cowichan is another opportunity for locals to enjoy the tastes of the Cowichan Valley.
Executive Director, Sonja Nagel, says, “Now, more than ever, our local food and beverage operators need our support. So, whether you squeak in some extra visits to your favourite spot, try somewhere completely new, or make your way through the whole list - with over 40 venues to choose from, there’s something for everyone.”
Dine & Sip Cowichan runs from March 3rd through 28th. Participating venues will be offering a range of inspired dishes and beverage tastings at special pricing, and takeout options will be available for those who feel more comfortable dining at home.
This year’s participants are listed below. For more information and to view Dine & Sip menus, visit www.duncancc.bc.ca or 250.746.4636.
Bridgemans Bistro Genoa Bay Cafe
Genoa Bay & Maple Bay
Genoa Bay Café, The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub and The Shipyard Restaurant & Pub
Lake Cowichan Farm Table Inn
Crofton, Chemainus & Ladysmith
Ironworks Café & Creperie, Ma Maison, Osborne Bay Pub, Owls Nest Café, Sawmill TapHouse & Grill, The Fox & Hounds
CHAMBER’S DINE & SIP COWICHAN A WELCOME BOOST FOR LOCAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATORS
RESTAURANTS & EATERIES
South Cowichan
Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort, Bridgemans Bistro, Compass Mexican Bistro, CURE Artisan Meat & Cheese, Montra Thai Eatery, Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge, The Cobblestone Pub, The Lakehouse at Shawnigan, The Mill Pizza & Grill
Rock Cod Cafe
Cowichan Bay
Cow Café West Coast Grill, Rock Cod Café, and The Masthead Restaurant
Duncan
CVI Restaurant & Lounge, Gibby’s Café & Catering, Holy Cow Indian Eats, Ironworks Café & Creperie, Mad Dog Crabs Seafood Market, Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar, Original Joes Restaurant & Bar, River Rock Bar & Grill, Taco Revolution, The Ainslie, The Italian Kitchen at Grove Hall, and The Old Fork
CRAFT BEVERAGE VENUES
Blue Grouse Estate Winery, Cherry Point Estate Wines, Enrico Winery, Merridale Cidery & Distillery, Unsworth Vineyards, Venturi-Schulze Vineyards, Averill Creek Vineyard, Red Arrow Brewing, Rocky Creek Winery, Small Block Brewery, Stillhead Distillery and Valley Cider Company
