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This Giant Swallowtail butterfly was feasting when we headed into the fields and was still there several hours later (for sure it was the same one! 🤔). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ North America’s largest butterfly apparently the caterpillar stage looks like bird poop 🐛 🤷🏽‍♀️. . . . . #farmlife #natureislit #swallowtailbutterfly
Chive blossoms! For the love of god do not compost these puppies! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stalk is inedible but you can pop these mildly onion-flavoured flowers in your mouth, garnish omelettes, soups or salads or if you’re feeling really adventurous pull the petals apart and mix with a goat cheese to make a super sexy spread (i was too lazy for this but such a great idea I got from @lottieanddoof). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The allium family (garlic, leeks, onion, chives, scallions) is dense with benefits including being an antioxidant that supports glutathione production in the liver for toxin and carcinogen elimination. Not to mention the anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and heart protective properties. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I added mine to a mild vinegar and will let them stew on the counter for a few weeks. Easy peasy. . . . . #herbnerd #eatlocal #eatseasonal #chiveblossoms
Beauty day riding with my bestie. So tired but so worth it. Thankful for all my core life people. . . . . #sotirednow #someonefeedme #getoutthere #bestiesforlife #trailsforever #squamishisawesome #mtbsquamish
Today we planted ALL the basil (and fennel and green onions and kale and some beets...). Best smelling job ever. . . . . #therewillbepesto #eatlocal #herbnerd #farmlife #basil
Post-work forage. Hello gorgeous 😍 🍄 . . . . #forage #eatlocal #farmlife #oystermushrooms #embarrassmentofriches
The road to riches... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My first full week working as a farm hand at @gloriousorganics is complete and all I have to say is i am content, exhausted, nursing a red neck and filled with a newfound respect for those who devote their lives to growing beautiful, nutritious, sustainable organic produce to Vancouver restaurants, markets and consumers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This business is no joke. Mad mad respect. Can’t wait to keep learning more. . . . . #farmlife #farmersrock #eatlocal #holisticnutrition #yvrfood
I don’t know... these may be the sexiest beans I’ve ever seen. . . . . #sexybeans #holisticnutrition #eatlocal #yvrfood
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spruce trees are showing their tips! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Loaded with vitamin C spruce and minerals, spruce tips are used traditionally to treat coughs and sore throats. I also just read that you can add them to smoothies... 🤷🏽‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Personally, I will dry these to add to winter teas. . . . . #notinmysmoothie #sprucetips #herbnerd #foraged-food #holisticnutrition
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧛🏽‍♀️Vampire-free zone 🧛‍♂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Turned some of these green garlics along with leftover greens (parsley, chives, kale), olive oil, and s&p into some easy pesto guaranteed to ward off vampires and people you shouldn’t be friends with anyway. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are a milder version of garlic, pulled young before the bulb starts to form. Spread on sandwich bread or pizza base, add to soups and stews for flavour blast or dollop onto your favourite protein. Freeze in ice cube trays if you’ve got extras (preserves flavour and nutrients better than refrigerating long term) but you won’t, trust me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re looking for some check out @gloriousorganics (under the Organic Farm Coop tent) at the Kitsilano and White Rock markets tomorrow! . . . . #herbnerd #eatlocal #eatseasonal #garlicbreath #holisticnutrition #yvrfoodie #yvreats

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