We Heart Local BC

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! Canada's Agriculture Day is taking place February 23rd. It's a day to celebrate the amazing local products we enjoy, and to honour the farmers and ranchers that make them possible. We Heart Local BC is proud to partner with BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation to offer a FREE cook-along with Celebrity Chef Randle! Join us from 5:30pm - 7:00pm on February 23rd.... Chef Randle will provide expert instruction as he guides you through two healthy, BC grown, and budget-friendly recipes. You'll be cooking up Thai Chicken Curry (vegan option also featured) and Baked Lemon Pudding with BC Blueberry Compote. Two BC farmers will also be there to provide fun insights on farming in BC. Plus, webinar participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages valued at $200 each! Register here: https://www.bcaitc.ca/blog/cook-along-celebrity-chef-randle Special thanks to BC Egg, BC Blueberries, BC Milk, BC Chicken Squad, and Save-On-Foods for support of this event.

What's a delicious brunch dish that you don't need to slave all morning in the kitchen to make? These crêpes! Hearty, delicious, and made in no time, they're sure to be a new family-favourite.

Think that local foods aren't available just because it's winter? Think again! From mushrooms to milk and turkey to turnips you might be surprised by the variety of fresh local options. Use our In Season tool to see what is available each month: bit.ly/inseasontool. Which BC foods are you enjoying right now?

Meet Aretha Westenenk and her family from Chilliwack, BC! Farming has been in Aretha's family for over six decades, and she's very passionate about agriculture and producing safe food for families across British Columbia. Read more here: bit.ly/westenenkfamily

Hello We Heart Local BC community! Our mission is to create direct connections between farmers and consumers and to strengthen the links within B.C.'s food system. We know BC's farmers and ranchers are very passionate about producing food for our local communities to enjoy, and we are so thankful for all that they do! We want to hear from you! Let us know why you love local food in a comment below.

Turkey isn't just for special holidays. Grab those local veggies and turkey to make this delicious and flavourful casserole this week! Via BC Turkey Farmers

Even with the cold and dreary days this month, there are lots of local fruits, veggies, meats, grains, flowers, and more to enjoy! Check out the full in-season guide for November here: bit.ly/inseasontool

"I think it's sometimes forgotten in public spheres of discussion that farmers are consumers, and we consume our own products." - Sarah Sache, BC Dairy Farmer. Meet Sarah Sache and learn about her passion for providing Canadians with dairy products below! BC Milk

Make Halloween night spooktacular with this fun appetizer idea! It’s a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen! Via Penner Party of 3

Get to know the Durrell-Kishkan Family and their passion for farming and sustainable practices here: https://bit.ly/31ICNZZ. Erin Durrell has a long family history of farming and grew up as the 4th generation on a large ranch right here in BC.

Craving pizza? Skip that take-out and try this gourmet autumn-inspired version at home! Recipe via BC Fresh Vegetables.

The countdown is on to Halloween, and Penner Party of 3 is sharing these spooky, fa-boo-lous, and delicious ideas to create a grazing platter for the night! SCROLL to check out the recipes. Beet Hummus with Finger Carrots & Jack O’ Cucs... Meatball Mummies Savoury Goat Cheese and Cranberry Pear Slices Deviled Egg Pumpkins Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls All images by Penner Party of 3 Bone appetit!

Fact: Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids, making them a nutritious choice! How many family-owned egg farms do you think there are in BC? Leave a comment with your guess below! BC Egg

Here's a recipe that ticks all the boxes: Quick Tasty Locally-inspired... Give this tenderloin dish a try this week:

Did you know today is World Bread Day? Thanks to BC Grain Producers Association for working hard to provide our communities with grain products like wheat! Sourdough, rye, whole-wheat, foccacia... what's your favourite type of bread? Let us know in a comment below!

We're all about soup season! Especially when it includes comforting, delectable recipes like these.

GIVEAWAY! BC is home to over 26,000 farmers who work hard year-round to grow, raise and produce delicious foods for our communities to enjoy! Whether it's the steak you're enjoying at your favourite restaurant, the salmon on your BBQ, the fruit in your pies, or the milk in your rice pudding - farmers inspire many of the dishes we create and get to enjoy! This Indian Cardamom Rice Pudding was created by chef Meeru Dhalwala and inspired by her visit with BC Milk farmer Holger ...Schwichtenberg. To help inspire you to create your own locally-inspired dishes this season, we're giving away an 8-quart Instant Pot (valued at $150) and a $50 Save-On-Foods gift card! To enter - let us know: What local BC ingredients inspire your cooking? PS. you can check out the rice pudding recipe here: https://www.inspiredbyfarmers.ca/recipe-rice-pudding This giveaway is open to BC residents only (19+) and is limited to one entry per person. Contest closes at noon on Tuesday, October 20th and a winner will be announced on Thursday, October 22nd. Prize will be shipped to the winner. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Facebook. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 19+ years of age, release Facebook of responsibility and agree to Facebook's terms of use. Video courtesy of BC Milk.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! We hope that you get to enjoy a delicious meal with the family and friends who are in your 'bubble'. As we sit down to enjoy the bounty of the season, let's take a moment to thank the farmers and ranchers who work hard every day to provide our communities with safe, healthy food to enjoy.... #ThankAFarmer