TA S T E
Powell River 2021
Embrace the season Every season has a feel to it, and food is typically part of the feeling. Comfort food appeals to many people over fall and winter months, but with warmer temperatures calling for everyone to spend more time outside, restaurant patios, barbecues and picnic spots are beckoning with a wide variety of other options, enticing foodies to step away from the kitchen and experience what businesses and vendors in the qathet region have to offer. And yes, comfort food works in the summer, too. The timing of our latest edition of Taste couldn’t be better. June-uary is coming to an end, so it’s the perfect time to step out and explore the latest creations local chefs and favourite snack spots have in store for visitors this summer season. Whether you’re looking for a meal, a beverage or a tasty treat inside or outside one of the many fine establishments in the Powell River area, or seeking a quiet getaway spot to indulge in takeout/takeaway munchies, the following pages offer
TA S T E Powell River 2021
insight into where to go, and what you’ll find upon arrival. But if you really don’t want to leave the comfort of your home, or that favourite spot under the apple tree in your backyard, your next meal is only a phone call or online order away. Why turn the oven on? Treat yourself, treat your family, and support the hospitality industry that is recovering and trying to bounce back from a difficult year. It’s a win-winwin scenario. Help the local economy, take a break from your own kitchen (who wants to cook and do dishes? No thanks!), and satisfy your current craving. If you’re not hungry now, you will be after perusing through these pages. And if you are hungry, get ready to be inspired to take action, whether it’s by picking up the phone or jumping into your vehicle. Satiation awaits. Indulge, enjoy, taste. Go ahead, take a “Peak” inside; you know you want to.
PUBLISHER Kelly Keil
EDITOR Shane Carlson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alicia Newman
COVER PHOTO Rainbow Roll, Genki Sushi SALES: Dot Campbell Geri Anderson
UNIT F-4493 MARINE AVENUE • POWELL RIVER, BC • 604.485.5313 PRPEAK.COM • PUBLISHER@PRPEAK.COM PAGE 2 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
7055 BARNET STREET
778.981.0319
Did you know our menu includes gluten and dairy free options? Just ask! PAGE 3 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
We are open and excited to see you Creating a wonderful dining experience with a ...
NEW LOOK, NEW MENU, NEW CHEF Join us for lunch or dinner on our spacious deck and enjoy the scenic view Visit our website or Facebook page for updates
Est. 1986
Proud member of the Powell River Chamber of Commerce
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 604.483.3545 reservations@shinglemill.ca • shinglemill.ca PAGE 4 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Globally inspired
Craft Beer Spritzers Vodka Sodas Liquor Extensive and unique wine collection 90+ points
Open 365 days a year 10 am to 11 pm
604.485.8484
Unit G - 4493 Marine Avenue
(corner of Marine Avenue and Courtenay Street)
Find us on Facebook and Insagram
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SUPPLYING POWELL RIVER WITH FRESHLY ROASTED COFFEE AND GREAT EATS SINCE 1994
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• Our entire menu is available gluten free and we offer plenty of vegan and dairy free options • Locally roasted coffee and espresso bar • We serve local craft beer, cider, boozy milkshakes, smoothies and a selection of hot and cold drinks • Daily fresh baking using local berries
Crossroads Village Shopping Centre • 604.485.0011 Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3 pm PAGE 6 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
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Bienvenidos to Iguanas! We have assembled the best and most loved dishes from the different regions of Mexico and brought them together in one place just for you. This eclectic menu made from fresh ingredients will leave you feeling great. We have many gluten-free and vegetarian options available. These tasty, healthy and made-from-scratch flavours will transport you back to your fondest memories of Mexico. With our lively music and tasty food, you can enjoy our extended patio all summer long, Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch and dinner. Takeout available. 604.485.7967
Shut the fridge and pick up the phone to order today
604.485.7967
7053 C Glacier Street Tuesday to Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday
Powell River BC
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Great food, a fabulous place and a delicious menu Located in the Old Courthouse Inn Come enjoy our covered, heated deck SERVING BREAKFAST Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 1 pm Closed Monday
604.483.EDIE (3343) • 6243 Walnut Street PAGE 8 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
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Picnic spots
around the region A plethora of options await those who seek an ideal picnic spot in and around Powell River. Oceanside and lakeside beaches are not only in abundance, but also handy and easily accessible within city limits or a short drive north or south of town. Other areas require a bit more planning, a bit of a walk, hike or bike ride, but provide more than a bit of fantastic scenery and ambience. Some have picnic tables while others are more rustic. Pack a lunch or order takeout from your favourite restaurant, cafe or bistro, and bring a blanket, or just stand or sit on Mother Earth while eating and enjoying the surroundings. Here are a few stunning locations that will enhance any meal: ANTHONY ISLAND Just a casual 45-minute forest walk (or 15-minute bike ride) from Inland Lake
Provincial Park, Anthony Island is a jewel among many shimmering locations surrounding the lake. A picnic table in a shaded area provides relief from the sun in addition to a quiet spot for lunch or dinner. Logs and a rocky area along the beach are an equally ideal location for munching on snacks or a meal before or after a swim. GIBSONS BEACH The qathet region is blessed with views of the Pacific Ocean and Vancouver Island, and Gibsons Beach is one of the best for gazing at the water and islands in-between. Add in a grassy area above the beach, which is an ideal setting for a leisurely meal for two or more, and the sandy beach, and an afternoon or evening meal can turn into hours of outdoor activity, or non-activity, depending on one’s preference. »13
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FRESH AND DELICIOUS Enjoy dinner or lunch at Willingdon Beach Fresh fish and homemade fries Poutine · Hotdogs Slushes and many more tasty eats 15 different tasty flavours of hard ice cream Willingdon Beach 4835 Marine Avenue
Open 11 am to 7 pm daily Offering a great takeout menu PAGE 10 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
SeasiderBistro
Powell River’s Best Patio Customer Service & Hospitality award
Come try our NEW menu!
Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere…
YOU BELONG HERE.
604.485.0996 • theSeasider.ca • 101-7074 Westminster St. PAGE 11 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
DinE on our panoramic patio
Whether you are enjoying an appy or two, or even something from the menu, your meal will be delicious and the ambience relaxing while dining on our outside scenic deck
Authentic Greek cuisine fabulous wednesday nightS
prime rib with the works Monday to Saturday Open at 4 pm
reservations recommended
4591 MARINE AVENUE 604.485.8441 PAGE 12 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
STILLWATER BLUFFS 9« PICNIC SPOTS
KELLY FALLS At 25 minutes by foot from the trail entrance near Duck Lake, Kelly Falls is just one of the waterfalls along the Blackwater Creek Trail. Eat right on the footbridge adjacent to the falls, or step off the path into a resting spot below to enjoy a takeout meal or prepared lunch, and perhaps a little rest before continuing on to complete the loop or heading back. Keep an eye out for bikes as the trail is popular with cyclists and hikers. MYRTLE ROCKS Some planning is required in order to enjoy a picnic at Myrtle Rocks, meaning a check of the tide guide is necessary to ensure the path is walkable, and not a swim. At low tide, a short excursion from the highway, through the sand, or just inside the water’s edge, then finding a route to the top of the rocks leads to several good spots to sit and eat, including a picnic table. You might find a souvenir or two along the way, too.
MILLENIUM TRAILS Willingdon Beach is not only a stunning location to eat, drink and play, it’s location at the centre of town is also handy to get to. But just across the street, multiple trailheads lead into the Millenium Trails, and the myriad of routes through the forest and alongside creeks, which are also easily accessed from Powell River Recreation Complex, offer countless areas to take a break, pull out the picnic basket or takeout meal of choice, and dig into the goodies. STILLWATER BLUFFS For a different experience than the Beach Trail and Sea Walk offer in town, try the trek into and along Stillwater Bluffs to work up an appetite. Carry in your lunch, dinner or snacks in a backpack through the forested trail, then find a spot anywhere along the bluffs for a quick meal or set up shop for a couple hours, taking in the view of Texada Island, before further explorations. How about two meals? It’s worth hanging around.
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PRODUCE • BAKERY • DELI • COFFEE • AND MORE
Powell River’s Neighbourhood Market Stop in today and see what Pacific Point Market has to offer
Deli | Quality MEATS | Local PRODUCE | Local COFFEE Freshly made BAKED GOODS | Island Farms Hard ICE CREAM sandwiches made to order freshly made salads, homemade scones and muffins local coffee
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM - 10 PM
homemade soups house-made sausages and burgers quality grade AAA beef farmhouse free-run chicken
604.489.9111 | 7013 THUNDER BAY STREET LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Granada is the oldest restaurant in town. It was established 48 years ago in 1973. It carries countless memories of good times, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. Come and start creating your own. Our extensive menu includes a great variety of mouthwatering dishes, such as Greek platters, chicken, steaks, pizza, lamb, pork, pasta, veal, salads and appetizers, and is designed to fit every pocketbook.
6249 Marine Avenue
604.483.3333
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Granada is the oldest restaurant in town. It was established 45 years ago in 1973. It carries countless memories of
CUISINE OF INDIA
Open for lunch and dinner
Vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian Gluten-free and dairy-free options available
OPEN FOR DINE-IN INSIDE AS WELL AS OUTSIDE ON OUR SPACIOUS PATIO TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY Buffet temporarily closed
RESTAURANT & BAR
PRIVATE PARTIES • EVENTS • CATERING AVAILABLE FIND US ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES
604.414.0143 • 6275 Marine Avenue • royalzaykapr@gmail.com Lunch: 11 am-2:30 pm • Dinner: 4-9 pm PAGE 16 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Outstanding food at an exceptional price Caesar Salad $13 Crisp romaine hearts, parmesan, bacon, fried capers, grilled crouton and our signature Caesar dressing
Glazed Beet Salad $14 Vanilla, star anise, cinnamon and coriander glazed with honey, served over mesclun with goat cheese cream and balsamic reduction Bacchus Salad $14 Thinly sliced smoked salmon over mixed greens, tuna remoulade dressing, capers and a six-minute egg Bruschetta Trio $14 A trio of grilled focaccia: slab bacon and greens; cambozola and balsamic reduction; fresh diced tomato sauce vierge Pan Fried Cauliflower $11 With red pepper coulis, roasted tomatoes cracked spices and pesto Pear Cambozola Tart $12 Poached pear over blue cheese baked on puff pastry with olive oil and cracked pepper Coconut Curried Prawns $17 Argentine prawns, sauteed fruit curry, coconut cracked spices Pan Seared Scallops $22 Cauliflower caper lemon puree Mussels Dijionaise $17 Salt Spring Island Mussels steamed in white wine with cream, finished with mustards and herbs Calamari Andalouse $17 Fried squid over a sweet spicy Belgium aioli with tomato confit Beef Carpaccio $18 Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, parmesan, capers, aioli and greens Shaomai $12 Argentine shrimp, wild boar steamed dumplings from southern china, 12
Pork Belly $16 Braised with fennel, onions, orange zest and herbs Acorn Squash $18 Baked acorn squash with goat cheese, olive oil, cracked pepper, beet reduction greens Chicken Chassuer $24 Braised with white wine and cream, wild mushroom bacon, pearl onions, fresh thyme and rosemary Bone in roasted rack of pork in the style of forest $26 Wild mushrooms white wine cream ragu, sauteed spinach Lamb Shank $26 Apricot cumin braised lamb shank with tomato Braised Beef $26 Slow cooked in red wine, pearl onions and onion crisps Ribeye Steak Pan seared 12oz AAA ribeye, rotating sauces and vegetable, MP Parmesan Truffle Fries $9 Belgium fries, herbs, parmesan, truffle oil, served with aioli Risotto $12 Vegetable goat cheese risotto with red pepper coulis Roasted Garlic Mash $8 Served with gravy and onion crisps
604.489.1221 • 4463 Marine Avenue Tuesday to Saturday 3 pm to 2 am Bistro menu available 3 to 10 pm PAGE 17 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Powell River’s original West Coast fried chicken and poutinerie inside the historic Rodmay Hotel, featuring eco-friendly take-out containers, family-farm raised chicken and house-made sides. Our menu is 95% gluten free and 100% delicious!
Safe, Friendly, Delicious Take-Out And Delivery
Enjoy on the patio, at the beach or on a picnic. Open Tues to Sat, 4pm - 8pm. Order online for contactless delivery (including South of Town) & curb-side pickup.
thatchickenplace.ca or call 604-414-4095 PAGE 18 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
More than just wine Featuring craft-inspired all-grain beers, Winexpert wines and ciders You pick, we brew, fresh fruit wines, ciders and hard seltzers Made in-house. All natural, flavoured to choice, the sky’s the limit
Home brew supply shop
604.485.0345 7030 Glacier Street jeremy@prbrews.ca
OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 9 AM TO 5 PM PAGE 19 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
WE’RE BACK, POWELL RIVER And looking forward to hosting you again!
@TCsPub
OPEN DAILY FEATURING GREAT FOOD + DRINK SPECIALS! TC’s Pub is open for lunch and dinner! Catch all the Euro 2020 action here. Join us from 4-6pm for HAPPY HOUR and enjoy $1 OFF all sleeves on tap. The Garden Court Restaurant offers daily breakfast and lunch. Executive Chef Chris has put together a menu with something for everyone to enjoy!
prtowncentrehotel.com • 604.485.3000 • tcspub.ca
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE POWELL RIVER TOWN CENTRE HOTEL PAGE 20 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Three great reasons to dine locally
Whether you opt for table service, takeout or delivery, ordering dishes from your neighbourhood restaurant in the qathet region can be beneficial. Here are three reasons to enjoy your next meal from a local eatery.
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TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Small family-run restaurants rely on people like you to prosper. When you choose to order from the pizzeria around the corner, take your partner to the bistro down the road or hire a local caterer for your next event, you help ensure the businesses in your neighbourhood continue to thrive.
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TO GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK Restaurants can offer you a welldeserved break when you don’t know what to cook or simply want a night off from washing the dishes. The opportunity to sample various types of cuisine and witness the passion of Powell River chefs can also rekindle your love of cooking and inspire you to make meals using seasonal ingredients.
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TO SATISFY EVERYONE TABLE O r d e r i n g f r o m a restaurant is a simple way to guarantee the entire family gets to eat what they want. Even restaurants that specialize in a particular type of cuisine offer varied
menus. There’s sure to be something for everyone. With so many advantages, there’s no need to wait for the next special occasion to treat your family to a lively night out or a relaxing night in.
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OPENING SOON Something for everyone: a family affair, a birthday party or just a day of fun Mini Golf & Ice Cream Enjoy over 30 flavours of Island Farms Ice Cream Beachcomber Coffee, a Sunshine Coast Creation 4800 MARINE AVENUE 604.485.7166
Open 11 am to dusk daily
Gift certificates available
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TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: 12 to 2 pm (Lunch) • 4:30 to 8 pm (Dinner) SATURDAY: 4:30 to 8 pm (Dinner) Closed Sunday and Monday
4680 Marine Avenue • 604.485.4141 PAGE 23 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Locally owned and operated by Matt and Nicki Lister
4696 Joyce Avenue • 604.485.6277 PAGE 24 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
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with Grand Marnier One of the simple pleasures in life is breaking through the crispy top of a crème brûlée to scoop up spoonfuls of the creamy custard beneath. Enjoy! Start to finish: 4 hours (2 minutes active) Servings: six
INGREDIENTS 5 egg yolks 3/4 cup white sugar, divided 3 cups heavy cream
Seeds of a vanilla bean 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 165 C (325 F). In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar. Set aside. 2. In a saucepan, gently heat the cream, vanilla bean seeds and Grand Marnier without bringing it to a boil. 3. Gently pour the hot cream over the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously to avoid cooking the eggs. 4. Pour the mixture into 6 small ramekins, and place them in a large, deep baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until the bottom half of the ramekins are submerged. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the crème brûlée is firm but still jiggles in the middle. 5. Let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar evenly on top of the crème brûlées, then caramelize it with a torch or in an oven set to broil. PAGE 25 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Ask about Capone’s Customer Loyalty points See in store for details
Discover new wines from around the world 7010 Duncan Street
604.485.9343
Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am to 11 pm
caponescellar.ca
Great pricing, huge selection, ice cold beer
Proud member of Powell River Chamber of Commerce PAGE 26 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
604.485.5826 4548B MARINE DRIVE
OPEN DAILY CATERING AVAILABLE
COFFEE • FOOD • ART DAILY SPECIALS FRESH-BAKED GOODS COFFEE BEANS
604.413.4133 BASECAMP OUTPOST AT TOWNSITE MARKET OPEN DAILY
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Sip, Socialize + Eat!
Don’t Miss SOCIAL HOUR Featuring $5 Drink Specials! (Available 2-4pm + 8pm-close)
604.485.0096 prsocial.ca
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90-7100 Alberni St. @powellriversocial
Centrally located within the Powell River Town Centre! PAGE 28 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Breakfast:
the best way to start your day You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but have you ever wondered why? Here are some of the benefits provided by eating a healthy breakfast. RESTORE YOUR ENERGY The time between dinner and breakfast tends to be the longest period that your body goes without fuel. Eating in the morning will help revive your brain and muscles and give you the push you need to go about your day. If you don’t eat breakfast, your body will draw on its energy reserves instead, which can increase your level of fatigue. IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE Eating breakfast has a direct impact on your cognitive and physical performance throughout the day. Numerous studies
from around the world indicate that eating a healthy breakfast improves academic performance and enhances hand-eye coordination. MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT Skipping breakfast makes it more likely that you’ll snack during the day and may consequently increase your risk for obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Plus, studies show that people who start the day with a healthy breakfast have an easier time losing weight and are less likely to be overweight in the first place. Eating breakfast should be a daily habit. In addition to restoring your energy, improving your performance and maintaining your weight, it makes it more likely that you’ll make healthy choices throughout the day.
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SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF DINNER SMORGASBORD EVERY DAY 10% OFF PICKUP ORDERS OF $30 OR MORE Szechuan & Cantonese Cuisine
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FREE DELIVERY WITHIN FIVE KILOMETRES NO MSG OR VEGETABLE OIL USED
604.485.4612 | Crossroads Village OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 11:30 AM-2 PM AND 4-9 PM PAGE 30 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
GET THE APP, GET A RIDE Coastal Rides is similar to a taxi, but booked and paid for via our smartphone app. Great way to get out to dinner and home safely. Scheduled or on demand pickups are available. 01 | Easily book a ride from your phone 02 | See an upfront fare 03 | Track your rides in real-time 04 | All payments are processed in the app 05 | Bring your bike, bike rack service available 06 | Schedule up to 7 days in advance
Get the app at Google Play or the App Store Learn more at coastalrides.ca
Or if you want to stay home, order online and we'll deliver: Check out all the local restaurants at EAT.DineEasy.ca PAGE 31 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
DELICIOUS FOOD Tacos - beef, chicken or bean Donairs - beef and pork blend vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options Follow Taco the Town on Facebook to see where we are located in Westview Tuesday to Sunday
Introducing: in Saltery Bay
Thursday to Sunday 12 to 6 pm
Extended hours will unfold when COVID-19 restrictions lift. Visit our Facebook page for updates.
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Gather for good eats Food is what brings us together. No matter where you hail from in this world, we are all the same when we come to the table. We sit, we chat, we eat and drink; we occupy the same space and time and experience. A neighbourhood pub embodies all this. A space where friends, family or even strangers, all stripes, can cross paths and gather around food and drink. Or perhaps you just want some quiet to yourself and have a drink and read. You’re not at work, you’re not at home, you’re not at play; you’re at the
pub. The Wildwood Public House is that place. We provide a wide selection of locally crafted beers brewed here in BC, Neapolitan-style pizza and a wide selection of pub favourites, appetizers and specials. Music, events and parties are not far off now and we will continue to support local entertainment and welcome talent from abroad. Beer and pizza! Served together in one form or another for centuries. A thread through time that threads through the Wildwood Public House.
CRAFT BEER AND NEAPOLITAN PIZZA Off-sales available thewildwoodpub.com 5987 Lund Street
604.483.4044 PAGE 33 • TASTE SUMMER 2021 • POWELL RIVER PEAK
Enjoy our delicious and authentic Thai menu for Take-out or Patio Dining 4454 Willingdon Ave, across from the Westview Ferry Terminal • 604.485.5171
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The benefits of
buying locally made and grown food Local farmers and producers are invaluable contributors to a thriving community. They offer up the literal fruits of their labour in addition to a variety of vegetables, meats, cheeses and breads. If you want to feed your family well, you don’t need to go far — in fact, you shouldn’t! For many people, buying local goods is considered an altruistic act. While it’s certainly an opportunity to support your region’s economy, the choice can also be self-serving. Local ingredients offer a degree of freshness and flavour that’s unmatched by alternatives shipped from afar. You can also count on local produce to be a better option for your health. Consumers are increasingly wellinformed and selective about the food they eat, and most small-scale farmers
and producers are able to maintain safe, organic and sustainable practices. When you consider that food is the fuel that allows you to function, there should be little room to compromise on quality. From an environmental perspective, opting for food that’s produced close to home is the most sensible option. The shorter the distance your food has to travel to reach your plate, the fewer greenhouse gases are emitted. Plus, you get to enjoy produce within days of being harvested rather than weeks. All in all, buying your food locally is an ideal way to access fresh and healthy ingredients, support your region’s economy and protect the environment. Find it at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, u-pick farms and specialty shops in your region.
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