Soup’s on!

As a new year begins, I’ve been thinking about the small, meaningful moments that make this work so special — the conversations across the counter, the familiar faces who return to the shop and farmers markets season after season, and the shared love of seriously good food.

2026 feels like a fresh page. A chance to slow down, savour more, and continue creating the pickles and preserves you know and love, right here on Vancouver Island.

This month we’re shining a spotlight on our classic Dill Pickles — our top seller of 2025. Simple, farm-fresh ingredients star in this tangy, crunchy, crave-worthy pickle. Perfect for snacking, served alongside a sandwich, or try them in this warming Dill Pickle Soup.

May the days ahead be filled with good food, simple pleasures, and moments worth lingering over.

Catie

Inspired by childhood memories of preserving food in her family's Prairie kitchen, Catie has turned a lifelong passion into a celebrated Vancouver Island artisan food business. From her kitchen in Qualicum Beach, she creates small-batch pickles, jams and preserves using locally sourced ingredients. Her philosophy remains simple: real food, thoughtfully preserved, with a commitment to supporting local farmers and celebrating the flavours of Vancouver Island.

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