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Biodiversity on the Farm
Being stewards of 88 acres of land is no small responsibility! It's not just us and our animals who live here - we share this patch of earth with numerous...
Biodiversity on the Farm
Being stewards of 88 acres of land is no small responsibility! It's not just us and our animals who live here - we share this patch of earth with numerous...
Spring Arrivals
It's been a busy Spring around here! Calves, bunnies, kids... Let us introduce you to the newest littles in the Critter Corner this Spring. Lucky A bouncy little gal...
Spring Arrivals
It's been a busy Spring around here! Calves, bunnies, kids... Let us introduce you to the newest littles in the Critter Corner this Spring. Lucky A bouncy little gal...
What's the Deal with Cheese Curds?
If you're a Canadian, chances are you've encountered these little nuggets of squeaky cheese before. Curds are consistently one of the best selling cheeses at our farm shop and folks...
What's the Deal with Cheese Curds?
If you're a Canadian, chances are you've encountered these little nuggets of squeaky cheese before. Curds are consistently one of the best selling cheeses at our farm shop and folks...
Our farm grew by 100 trees, shrubs, and plants!
It's not just humans and domestic animals who live here on the farm - this land is home to thousands of year-round and migratory birds and water fowl, black tail...
Our farm grew by 100 trees, shrubs, and plants!
It's not just humans and domestic animals who live here on the farm - this land is home to thousands of year-round and migratory birds and water fowl, black tail...
The Making of Stuffed Brie
You take any of our cheeses, serve it with a slice of good bread, and it will be absolutely delicious - because simple, quality ingredients need no embellishment. But when...
The Making of Stuffed Brie
You take any of our cheeses, serve it with a slice of good bread, and it will be absolutely delicious - because simple, quality ingredients need no embellishment. But when...
Feature: Article from Country Guide
Manitoba dairy farmers relocate to Vancouver Island A Gutsy Move: How do a couple of dairy farmers pick up and move halfway across the country? By Becky Zimmer | Country Guide,...
Feature: Article from Country Guide
Manitoba dairy farmers relocate to Vancouver Island A Gutsy Move: How do a couple of dairy farmers pick up and move halfway across the country? By Becky Zimmer | Country Guide,...
3 Tips to Make a Valentine's Day Cheese Board
As we move into February, here are three simple tricks we use to make a cheese board for Valentine's Day. 1. Add Sweets Crisp cookies (instead of crackers), chocolates,...
3 Tips to Make a Valentine's Day Cheese Board
As we move into February, here are three simple tricks we use to make a cheese board for Valentine's Day. 1. Add Sweets Crisp cookies (instead of crackers), chocolates,...
Why Choose Canadian Dairy?
Supporting both our local economy and Canadian dairy has always been near and dear to us, and as many shoppers are looking to shift their spending to Canadian products we...
Why Choose Canadian Dairy?
Supporting both our local economy and Canadian dairy has always been near and dear to us, and as many shoppers are looking to shift their spending to Canadian products we...
How much cream is in a litre of milk?
Homogenized milk has become increasingly popular in the last number of decades. But before that, going back to the days of the milkman, milk was commonly non-homogenized (you were the...
How much cream is in a litre of milk?
Homogenized milk has become increasingly popular in the last number of decades. But before that, going back to the days of the milkman, milk was commonly non-homogenized (you were the...
Spinach & Feta Crinkle Pie
Crinkle pies don't require a great deal in the way of prep, but feel worthy of a special occasion with their intriguing presentation. Our recipe for Spinach & Feta Crinkle Pie is...
Spinach & Feta Crinkle Pie
Crinkle pies don't require a great deal in the way of prep, but feel worthy of a special occasion with their intriguing presentation. Our recipe for Spinach & Feta Crinkle Pie is...
Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Cheese
Is anything quite so wonderful as finding even more ways to use cheese? 🤤 These crispy crunchy Brussels were inspired by a recipe from last year (Read: Crispy Cheesy Potatoes). "Smashing" creates more surface...
Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Cheese
Is anything quite so wonderful as finding even more ways to use cheese? 🤤 These crispy crunchy Brussels were inspired by a recipe from last year (Read: Crispy Cheesy Potatoes). "Smashing" creates more surface...
Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Crisps
It's no secret that we like cheese crisps. They're easy and fast to prepare, and add great flavour & texture to so many things! They can stand alone as an appy (with...
Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Crisps
It's no secret that we like cheese crisps. They're easy and fast to prepare, and add great flavour & texture to so many things! They can stand alone as an appy (with...
Cheese Straws
Cheese straws are easy to make, and only require a few simple ingredients. Serve these with with your favourite dip for a fun appetizer. Ingredients Egg wash: 1 egg,...
Cheese Straws
Cheese straws are easy to make, and only require a few simple ingredients. Serve these with with your favourite dip for a fun appetizer. Ingredients Egg wash: 1 egg,...
Crostini: 8 Ideas for an Easy Appetizer
The halfway point between bread and crackers, crostini combines the best of both worlds. We enjoy them for their crunchy texture, substance, and simple prep as an appetizer. With so many pairings to...
Crostini: 8 Ideas for an Easy Appetizer
The halfway point between bread and crackers, crostini combines the best of both worlds. We enjoy them for their crunchy texture, substance, and simple prep as an appetizer. With so many pairings to...
Caramelized Onion & Cheese Pinwheels
There are a number of ways to use cheese and puff pastry for a simple and impressive appetizer. We used our Island Brie for these cheese & caramelized onion pinwheels, but they are equally...
Caramelized Onion & Cheese Pinwheels
There are a number of ways to use cheese and puff pastry for a simple and impressive appetizer. We used our Island Brie for these cheese & caramelized onion pinwheels, but they are equally...
Warmed Brie with Cranberry Almond Honey Crunch ...
This warmed Brie is soft and dippable all the way through. The topping, inspired by the toasty almond topping on a bee sting cake, is nutty and buttery with a honeyed sweetness....
Warmed Brie with Cranberry Almond Honey Crunch ...
This warmed Brie is soft and dippable all the way through. The topping, inspired by the toasty almond topping on a bee sting cake, is nutty and buttery with a honeyed sweetness....
The Variety Box is back - here are the 2024 Hol...
The Variety Box has become an anticipated holiday tradition for us. Each year we prepare a limited run of special edition cheeses for this ready-to-gift box. We're very excited about...
The Variety Box is back - here are the 2024 Hol...
The Variety Box has become an anticipated holiday tradition for us. Each year we prepare a limited run of special edition cheeses for this ready-to-gift box. We're very excited about...
The '24 Holiday Gift Guide
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here! Our staff have rounded up some favourite items and go-to gift ideas to share with you. Items available online are linked, and the...
The '24 Holiday Gift Guide
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here! Our staff have rounded up some favourite items and go-to gift ideas to share with you. Items available online are linked, and the...
Not Your Average Garlic Bread
Garlic bread + melty cheese is a winning combo. Plus, our Qualicum Spice is a savoury flavour bomb with a cheese pull that’ll make your eyes pop. Cheesy Garlic...
Not Your Average Garlic Bread
Garlic bread + melty cheese is a winning combo. Plus, our Qualicum Spice is a savoury flavour bomb with a cheese pull that’ll make your eyes pop. Cheesy Garlic...
New merch drop!
It's here, it's finally here! We restocked your favourites and added a few new garments and designs. Read about our first merch drop: New load of merch! Here's a look...
New merch drop!
It's here, it's finally here! We restocked your favourites and added a few new garments and designs. Read about our first merch drop: New load of merch! Here's a look...
How to Make a Pumpkin Baked Brie: 6 Simple Steps
If you're looking for an easy way to dress up your next Fall gathering, this might just be it! Follow these 6 easy steps to make an appy so cute,...
How to Make a Pumpkin Baked Brie: 6 Simple Steps
If you're looking for an easy way to dress up your next Fall gathering, this might just be it! Follow these 6 easy steps to make an appy so cute,...
Smokey Cheese Biscuits
Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y flavour that...
Smokey Cheese Biscuits
Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y flavour that...
Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl | Staff Recipe
Our regular customers LOVE our grass-fed ground beef. It's everything you want in a product - high-quality, local, affordable, and easy to stock up on in convenient 1lb portions. We...
Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl | Staff Recipe
Our regular customers LOVE our grass-fed ground beef. It's everything you want in a product - high-quality, local, affordable, and easy to stock up on in convenient 1lb portions. We...
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Br...
We like to add cheese to everything, and spaghetti squash is no exception! A creamy cheese sauce with browned butter, sage, and roasted garlic bring plenty of warmth to this comforting...
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Br...
We like to add cheese to everything, and spaghetti squash is no exception! A creamy cheese sauce with browned butter, sage, and roasted garlic bring plenty of warmth to this comforting...
Steak & Veggie Medley | Staff Recipe
We enjoy sharing things that we actually make in everyday life, not showy TikTok food. Sometimes that means simple, wholesome, nutritious meals - like this flavourful weeknight dinner, featuring our...
Steak & Veggie Medley | Staff Recipe
We enjoy sharing things that we actually make in everyday life, not showy TikTok food. Sometimes that means simple, wholesome, nutritious meals - like this flavourful weeknight dinner, featuring our...
Make Hay While the Sun Shines: How We Harvest Feed
Haying season is easily the busiest time of year for a dairy farmer. Here on eastern Vancouver Island, the season can start anywhere from April to June and finish September...
Make Hay While the Sun Shines: How We Harvest Feed
Haying season is easily the busiest time of year for a dairy farmer. Here on eastern Vancouver Island, the season can start anywhere from April to June and finish September...
New Load of Merch!
We're excited to finally have a selection of tees available in store! And the best part is, it's merch we can feel good about. Printed locally on responsibly sourced garments...
New Load of Merch!
We're excited to finally have a selection of tees available in store! And the best part is, it's merch we can feel good about. Printed locally on responsibly sourced garments...
LQC's Classic Mac & Cheese
The easy, classic macaroni & cheese. We use a blend of mild Monterey Jill for a creamy stretch and aged Mt. Moriarty for flavour depth. Ingredients 1 pound (450g) short-cut...
LQC's Classic Mac & Cheese
The easy, classic macaroni & cheese. We use a blend of mild Monterey Jill for a creamy stretch and aged Mt. Moriarty for flavour depth. Ingredients 1 pound (450g) short-cut...
Graze Box -> Graze Table
This may be one of the best entertaining hacks we know. We first introduced our Graze Boxes in 2020 as a way for folks to eat "out" in a time when many food...
Graze Box -> Graze Table
This may be one of the best entertaining hacks we know. We first introduced our Graze Boxes in 2020 as a way for folks to eat "out" in a time when many food...
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Non-boring salads and summer grilling. They’re a staple this time of year, yes? We keep things bright and flavourful by leaning on Sunshine Feta (it’s marinated in sunny Mediterranean flavours...
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Non-boring salads and summer grilling. They’re a staple this time of year, yes? We keep things bright and flavourful by leaning on Sunshine Feta (it’s marinated in sunny Mediterranean flavours...
