All summer long, the rich harvest from local farms has made its way into our kitchen, where we’ve been busy preserving the very best of Vancouver Island and B.C.
Now it’s time to pause to celebrate the abundance.
Here’s a look at what’s back in stock and what’s new in Catie’s kitchen:
- Peach jam returns: After a year-long hiatus due to the 2024 Okanagan stone fruit devastation, this luscious jam is back on the shelves. Enjoy it on toast, paired with creamy cheese, in thumbprint cookies, or as a glaze on chicken or pork.
- Italian heirloom peppers are now available in 250 ml jars - perfect for cheese and charcuterie boards. Featuring Jimmy Nardello peppers, a sweet variety known for its rich, fruity flavour, these vibrant beauties were first introduced to us by our market friends at Fierce Love Farm. The story behind them is beautiful — the seeds were originally carried across the ocean from southern Italy in 1887 by a mother named Angela Nardello to preserve her family’s heritage.
We cherish the local farms and growers who do the hard work of keeping these unique heritage varieties alive on Vancouver Island. It is a privilege to carry their story forward into our kitchen.
Find these peppers at our Qualicum shop, the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market, Springford Farm Market and special events.
This has been our busiest season on record, and we’re so grateful for the support of our community and visitors alike. Every jar we craft is inspired by you!
