On Sunday, September 24th, from 1 pm – 4 pm, Merridale Cidery & Distillery will host the 5th annual Cider Harvest Festival at its farm and…
Month: September 2023
Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Cowichan Valley, Merridale has been crafting cider since 1990, and craft spirits since 2007. Since inception, it has flourished and…
CVCAS.CA Literature Valley Voices I went to the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society’s Accordion Festival in Waterwheel Park not having much of a clue about an…
The Cowichan Valley film series is back on track with a stellar slate of films starting in September. Last year was a bit of a mixed…
Courtesy Grant Easterbrook, The Olive Station This is an easy recipe and it draws its unique, and addictive flavor from marrying the inherent earthiness of beets…
While tacos have their roots in Mexico and the United States, Taco Rice was born around 1980 in Okinawa, Japan. During the time when Okinawa was…
The Cowichan Public Art Gallery (CPAG) has emerged as a testament to the confluence of artistic vision and unwavering community dedication. In the heart of the…
Meadowscaping can not only help promote biodiversity & land stewardship, but is low maintenance, drought tolerant and cost effective. Late summer and into fall is the…
The current federal government seems committed to destroying the natural health products industry in Canada through Bill C-47 and we must take action to stop them.…
In his decades-long tenure as leader of the Osoyoos Band First Nation, Chief Clarence Louie has overseen what many have called an economic miracle, developing band-owned…
Paul Jutras teaches drumming from the heart to empower and inspire drummers of all ages. Chops Drum School The word rhythm comes from the Greek word,…
Courtesy Grant Easterbrook, The Olive Station Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons Cascadian Wild Raspberry White Balsamic Vinegar 3-4 tsp lemon olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp…
One of the things that I most love about the Cowichan Valley is the continuing swirl of wonderful organic aromas in the summertime. From the funk…
Courtesy Chef Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) milk (or cream) ¼ cup (65 mL) lavender flowers 6 cups (1.5 mL) French bread…
Courtesy Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm You can use any mushrooms, including button mushrooms to make this simple and delicious dish. I prefer a thin pasta for…
Courtesy Carolyn Morris Ingredients 4 lbs. (1.8kg) of pickling cucumbers 3 cups cider vinegar 3 cups water 1/3 cup pickling salt Per 500ml jar add the…
We live in a region that is blessed with four distinct seasons, each with its unique charm. Fall brings shorter days with cooler temperatures, and hopefully…
Nancy Copely Turning Seasons Exhibition CVAC artists are exhibiting works considering how changing seasons mark life’s milestones. Some works are literal, with thoughts on the flow…
The most challenging thing about helping people partner with microbes in their gardens is encouraging a shift in mindset. Gardening is a bit like parenting –…