VCBW 2012

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Ecological Issues

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Special Event: “Milk War” Vancouver Screening

by Editor 02.06.2011

At the epicenter of the raw milk controversy, Alice Jongerden, a mother of five, commits herself to defend our country’s food security and individual food rights.
Alice, the founder of Chilliwack-based Home On The Range cow-sharing co-op, is mounting a constitutional challenge of a 2010 court order that bars her from producing or distributing unpasteurized milk, [...]

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Fungi Overlords or “6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the Planet”

by Editor 01.19.2011

I stumbled across this fascinating TED talk by Mycologist Paul Stamets, where he shares his research and theories on mycelium — and lists 6 ways that fungus can help save the world. Brilliant!

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Vancouver Screening: “Milk War”

by Editor 12.09.2010

Details and trailer inside.

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Food Fight: Free Trade and the Battle for Control of Our Food

by Rick Green 11.22.2010

I remember one time, when buying tomatoes at a Vancouver farmers market, a young woman asked the vendor if they had any tomatoes for sandwiches, “like the ones you find in the supermarket.” Before her lay a cornucopia of heirloom tomatoes in various shapes and sizes, in hues of yellow, green, orange, pink, purple, black, [...]

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Oceanwise Cookbook Launch and Giveaway!

by Editor 11.04.2010

UPDATE: The winner of the Ocean Wise Cookbook is L. Davis. Congratulations!
In celebration of the recent launch of  “The Ocean Wise Cookbook: Seafood Recipes That Are Good for the Planet“, I am thrilled to have an extra copy of this most beautiful book to give away to one of our lucky UD readers. Featuring over [...]

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Report: Food Security and Climate Justice

by Editor 11.02.2010

A very timely report was released today entitled “Every Bite Counts: Climate Justice and BC’s Food System”. This document is part of the Climate Justice Project, a five-year research initiative led by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the University of British Columbia. This is a must read for anyone concerned about food [...]

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Milk: The Real Thing

by Todd Caldecott 10.15.2010

Ok, a share of hands please.  How many of you have ever suckled a baby?  Maybe a few of you…? Ok then, how many of you were breastfed?  In a place I call Happy Fantasy Boob Land, I imagine that 100% of you got breast-fed.  But, like me, I know for a [...]

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CCC2010: Plenty of Cooks, Not Enough Fish

by Jacob Galbraith 09.16.2010

In a word, I expected shenanigans when I signed up to attend and write about the 2010 Canadian Chef’s Congress. As a most unfortunate side effect of being a cook first and writer second (boyfriend third), is that I couldn’t wrangle the entire weekend off, and therefore found myself missing out on the Friday night [...]

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CC 2010: Aquaman, Smokies, and Sustainable Campfire Sing-Alongs

by Jacob Galbraith 09.11.2010

One of the perks of being a cook who can also read and write at a fifth grade level is that I’m occasionally called upon to attend events I would never be able to make it to. Last May brought the Vancouver Craft Beer Week, and today I’ll be frolicking amongst approximately five hundred or [...]

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Register Now for Canadian Chefs’ Congress – September 11, 12

by Editor 08.31.2010
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The Teahouse Edible Garden

by paulkamon 08.26.2010

The next time you find yourself on the patio of The Teahouse in Stanley Park soaking up one of Vancouver’s most beautiful views, hopefully before summer’s end, take another look at the lush garden growing around you.

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An Evening of Sustainable Dining with the School of Fish Foundation

by Jay Jones 08.24.2010

Shannon Ronalds is in harmony with the ocean. Growing up on Vancouver Island established his foundations of respect and understanding of sea life and accountability in fishing. The passions of his sustainable teachings are matched by his affections for the joy of wine and food. After moving to Vancouver, Shannon pursued education and experience in [...]

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