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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Browned Butter & Sage

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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...

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

A little spicy, a little tangy, a lot of yum factor. This pasta salad tastes like a favourite sandwich and will have everyone coming back for more. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1/2 piece...

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

A little spicy, a little tangy, a lot of yum factor. This pasta salad tastes like a favourite sandwich and will have everyone coming back for more. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1/2 piece...

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

A summer classic. This fresh side makes a wonderful accompaniment to BBQ dinners, and is very easy to prepare. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1 piece (roughly 200g) LQC Feta 1/2 cucumber,...

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

A summer classic. This fresh side makes a wonderful accompaniment to BBQ dinners, and is very easy to prepare. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1 piece (roughly 200g) LQC Feta 1/2 cucumber,...

Feta Oil

Feta Oil

As soon as we discovered feta oil, we knew it had to be tried with our marinated Sunshine Feta - and it didn't disappoint. This flavour fest is delicious served with a soft...

Feta Oil

As soon as we discovered feta oil, we knew it had to be tried with our marinated Sunshine Feta - and it didn't disappoint. This flavour fest is delicious served with a soft...

Why our Milk is So Good

Why our Milk is So Good

Once you've known good quality milk, it's hard to go back! But, what is it exactly that makes our milk so different?   It comes down to these 4 things:...

Why our Milk is So Good

Once you've known good quality milk, it's hard to go back! But, what is it exactly that makes our milk so different?   It comes down to these 4 things:...

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

A Dutch Baby is like a giant popover. Also known as a German Pancake, Bismarck, or Dutch Puff, this recipe is baked in the oven unlike traditional stovetop pancakes. This recipe is...

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

A Dutch Baby is like a giant popover. Also known as a German Pancake, Bismarck, or Dutch Puff, this recipe is baked in the oven unlike traditional stovetop pancakes. This recipe is...

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes are a fun, yummy, and easy way to shake up your roasted potato game. 🧀🥔   This side is so, so simple. Here's the guide: 1. Cover the...

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes are a fun, yummy, and easy way to shake up your roasted potato game. 🧀🥔   This side is so, so simple. Here's the guide: 1. Cover the...

New additions to the farm family!

New additions to the farm family!

These two little goats joined us recently!   We have yet to decide on names for these feisty fellas. They're settling in well but will remain in their own separate pen...

New additions to the farm family!

These two little goats joined us recently!   We have yet to decide on names for these feisty fellas. They're settling in well but will remain in their own separate pen...

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

It's hard to believe there was a time when crispy cheese wasn't a standard in our burger spread. The crunch of golden cheese is a mouthwatering textural addition to any burger, plus...

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

It's hard to believe there was a time when crispy cheese wasn't a standard in our burger spread. The crunch of golden cheese is a mouthwatering textural addition to any burger, plus...

Your Guide to Milk Terminology

Your Guide to Milk Terminology

Pasteurized, homogenized, whole... what does it all mean? There's a good dose of confusion out there when it comes to milk terminology. We're here to make things a little easier for you!

Your Guide to Milk Terminology

Pasteurized, homogenized, whole... what does it all mean? There's a good dose of confusion out there when it comes to milk terminology. We're here to make things a little easier for you!

Grass-fed beef | Raised on our own farm in Parksville, BC

Grass-fed beef | Raised on our own farm in Park...

We've just stocked the freezers with all sorts of cuts; various steaks, roasts, short ribs, and of course, everyone's favourite ground beef. (We're not kidding about the ground, it's has...

Grass-fed beef | Raised on our own farm in Park...

We've just stocked the freezers with all sorts of cuts; various steaks, roasts, short ribs, and of course, everyone's favourite ground beef. (We're not kidding about the ground, it's has...

Awards at the 2023 Royal Agricultural Fair's Cheese & Butter Competition!

Awards at the 2023 Royal Agricultural Fair's Ch...

It's been a while since we've entered our cheese in competition, but thanks to the encouragement of friends & customers we recently sent three of our cheeses off to compete in...

Awards at the 2023 Royal Agricultural Fair's Ch...

It's been a while since we've entered our cheese in competition, but thanks to the encouragement of friends & customers we recently sent three of our cheeses off to compete in...