News Archive

Here is a summary of all past news items. Simply click a headline to see the full story.

NORTH SAANICH FLAVOUR TRAIL AUGUST 20th and 21st

Our market will be the starting-off point for the 2011 North Saanich Flavour Trial.    In addition to lots of new and returning vendors (as well as all our regulars), you can come to the market to get your program for the tour (or download it yourself).  Take part in the market special events for the day:

- a display that highlights seasonal produce, how to cook it and what to grow yourself to take your own steps toward local food security.

- a HEDGEROW INTERPERATIVE WALK along Clayton Road and the Danton trail lead by Dr. Brenda Beckwith (School of Environmental Studies, UVic) leaving the market at 11:00 (and check out our moveable hedgerow at the information table with all sorts of new species appearing for the Flavour Trail day).

Then fill your shopping bags with books from North Saanich publisher HEDGEROW PRESS, tasty baking, local produce, fruits and flowers, fresh farm eggs, lovely dresses for little girls, exquisite honey from North Saanich, and so very much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sandown Race Track Proposal - Public Meeting

Public Notice - Community Town Hall Meeting - Sandown Racetrack Proposal

The residents of North Saanich are invited to attend the Community Town Hall Meeting regarding the proposal for Sandown Racetrack. This meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Parkland School Theatre located at 10640 McDonald Park Road. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be a presentaion and an opportunity for questions and answers. Please attend the meeting to learn more about the Sandown Racetrack proposal. Questions and enquiries can be directed to Rob Buchan at 250-655-5452.

The North Saanich Food for the Future Society is very excited about this proposal because it has the potential to provide not just a permanent home for the North Saanich Farm Market but space for a community garden, community kitchen, community leaf composting and so much more. 

Summer Fete in the Garden

Please join us on Sunday, June 26th between 1:00 and 4:00 for an afternoon in Phoebe and Sandra Noble's garden.  This beautiful garden on Wain Road hasn't been open to the public for nearly a decade, but on that Sunday afternoon, we'll have music (courtesy of Brad Prevedoros), art (by: Rob Dempster, Heather Goulet, Jo Hadfield, Paul Harder, Janice Prevedoros and Stephanie Steele), light food (including the first strawberries of this late, cool spring) and a cash wine bar provided by the Muse Winery.  Sandra will be on hand to talk about her late mother's vision and life, as well as her own unique vegetable garden, and Emily Kerfoot, who worked closely with Phoebe in the garden during the last year of her life, will be there to answer questions as well. 

Tickets are $20.00, or $15.00 for members of the North Saanich Food for the Future Society.  You can purchase them at any of our Saturday markets (June 18th or 25th), at Russell Nursery on Wain Road, at Dig This in Sidney, or by contacting Penny at 250-656-3054 or info@northsaanichfarmmarket.ca

Let's Talk Duck Eggs!

Check out this quote from Jamie Oliver: "Duck eggs make baked goods fluffier, moister and richer than chicken eggs. If you can get your hands on some fresh duck eggs, by all means grab some and take them home! Duck eggs make baked items so much fluffier than chicken eggs, you will be amazed. You substitute one duck egg per chicken egg in the recipe, even though the duck eggs are bigger.

Local lamb for sale

Debbie Trerice now has North Saanich ethically-raised lamb for sale.  It's being sold by the half (left or right) and has been cut, wrapped and frozen.  The cost is $4.00/lb. hung weight, which works out to about $6.00/lb. after cutting and wrapping. 

Becoming a Market Vendor or Volunteer

Our market is focused on supporting agriculture and food production on the Saanich Peninsula.  We`re currently looking for new growers and food vendors to serve healthy food at the market. 

Our Fourth Season of Fresh Food, Fun, Music and Community

There are lots of obvious reasons to come out and support a local market.  Fresher produce, knowing where your food comes from, reduced carbon footprint; but the best reason is the fun you'll have when visiting the market each week to see what's new.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Promise of Spring Luncheon

Thank you to all who attended The Promise of Spring Luncheon.  A special thanks to: Tina Fraser Baynes for sourcing and cooking the delicious food; Sommelier Kami Lee Rob of Wine Pixie Cellar Management for pairing the wines; and Jennifer and David Johns for hosting the event.  

Dinner deconstructed in front of sell-out crowd

On February 14th Jon Steinman, radio broadcaster and host of the national food show “Deconstructing Dinner”, addressed a sold out crowd at the Chalet Muse Winery.  Mr. Steinman is part of an award-winning independent media network working for a food-secure Canada.