Rooted Nutrition

An oldie! This is Andrea, our Education Coordinator, teaching a fermentation workshop on the back deck of Robin Wheeler's homestead in upper Roberts Creek 15 years ago. This is such a special picture, because Andrea has run off into the world and become an amazing teacher, an author (of fermentation books, no less), and mom, and returned to her roots here on the Sunshine Coast with the organization that Robin Wheeler founded.

Andrea's style is fun, relaxed, and hands-on. We've heard people say it's like hangin' out with a friend making weird and yummy things together. Her passion for how fermentation creates incredible flavour, carbonation, nutrition, and preserves food naturally... well, it's inspiring!

This weekend, come hang out with her so you can stop being weirded out about fermentation. It's MAGICAL, and together, you can learn, chat, taste, and take home your creation.

www.onestraw.ca/education

Since moving to the Sunshine Coast 3 years ago, almost to the day, my work has continued to be rich and varied. Today I got to teach a private class over Zoom for some newcomers to Canada. Our class focused on soups. We used veggie scraps to make a luxurious vegetable broth (left) as the base for the soups. And we used a roasting technique to get layered flavors with less chopping and stirring than with soup cooked in a pot. These soups start with veggies on a baking tray, a bit of salt and oil and roast until tender. Throw into a blender or use a blender stick, combining flavorful broth and whatever other liquids you like.
And voila- roasted beet, garlic and chard soup and Sunset soup ( combining any and all vegetables within the spectrum of a sunset with the addition of coconut milk). These soups are made using a technique, so they can be varied- which is much more versatile than having to dig up a recipe!

🌱🌼 Join us for our 30th Anniversary (28th Annual due to a couple years off with a bad cold) Seedy Saturday and seed exchange! 🌼🌱

It's that time of the year again when our community comes together to celebrate the beauty of gardening and the power and joy of sharing seeds. For nearly three decades, Seedy Saturday has been a cherished tradition, connecting gardeners old and new in a celebration of growth, biodiversity, and community.

At this year's event, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our beloved seed exchange, where you can trade your favourite seeds with fellow gardeners. It's a wonderful way to discover new varieties, preserve heirloom seeds, and connect with the rich history of our local gardening community.

In addition to the seed exchange, our event features a wide array of activities, including farm and artisan markets where you can find local goodies, seedlings, seeds, and growing mediums. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, there's something for everyone at Seedy Saturday.

So mark your calendars and join us as we continue the tradition of Seedy Saturday, honouring the past while embracing the future of gardening in our community. See you there! 🌱👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Well worth the effort; makes enough to feed a crowd or enjoy leftovers for lunch.
Lentil shepherd's pie with shiitake miso gravy. Made today in a private zoom cooking class. And now dinner is already done! (I'll brown up the potato topping in the oven/broiler when I reheat it)
Recipe shared in comments :-)

My gardening partner is helping harvest greens for tonight's class! It's not too late to register and join us by Zoom at 5:30. Even if you don't have all the ingredients ready, perhaps it will serve as inspiration for dinner later this week.

Check out "Zoom Cooking Together - One Pot Wonder" on Eventbrite!

Date: Thu, Apr 27 • 5:30 PM PDT

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zoom-cooking-together-one-pot-wonder-tickets-605236156637?aff=eand

Stewed greens with chickpeas and preserved lemon over quinoa

And coconut kheer (rice pudding) for dessert

Cook- along at home with me at this free class on Greens! With Eastside Family Place Society
Check out "Zoom Cooking Together - One Pot Wonder" on Eventbrite!

Date: Thu, Apr 27 • 5:30 PM PDT

Zoom Cooking Together - One Pot Wonder Zoom Cook-a-long- One Pot Wonder

Sometimes self-care looks like this: A little meal-prep moment for work lunches while I wait for dinner to finish cooking. 💕

Hey folks, if you didn't know, I've relocated to the Sunshine Coast! I now have group classes available for booking at the lovely Coho Commissary in Gibsons.
It's a lovely day trip from Vancouver ❤️
For team building, group retreats, birthday parties...
Message me to book a class

Sunshine Kitchen - Group Events | Coho Commissary The Sunshine Kitchen is a versatile and welcoming space located on the Sunshine Coast, perfect for a variety of group events centered around food. Whether you're planning unique team building activities, creative stagette or stag parties, birthdays, or any other type of celebration, the Sunshine Kit...