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Spinach & Feta Crinkle Pie

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

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

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...

Long, slender "cheese straws" are baked until crunchy and served with dip

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

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

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 Topping

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 Holiday Selections!

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 '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

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!

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

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

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

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, 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!