Cascadia Blog
How to Make A Cherry Blossom Sugar Rim
Posted by Jay Jordan on
With so many cherry blossoms blooming as early as February around Vancouver Island, it's a great time to do some harvesting and create your own dried cherry blossom sugar rim. Cherry Blossoms vs. Plum Blossoms There are many varieties of Cherry...
Meet the Maker: Valley Cider Company
Posted by Jay Jordan on
When you get to know Bruce Mckinlay you will learn two things very quickly. One, his vision for Valley Cider is very small, and two, he has very big ideas about what cider could be. Valley Cider is a cidery...
Meet the Maker: Shelter Point Distillery
Posted by Ann Brydle on
Located in Oyster River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Shelter Point has been using traditional Scottish distilling methods since 2011 to make their exceptional handcrafted artisanal spirits. Patrick Evans and his team see themselves as stewards of the...
Island Breweries: A Brief History
Posted by Ann Brydle on
If you asked for a craft beer on Vancouver Island, or anywhere in BC, before the early 80's you would probably be met with a blank stare. Prior to this time, the only beer you could get your hands on...
Meet the Maker: Desert Hills and Ursa Major Estate Wineries
Posted by Ann Brydle on
Three brothers, Randy, Jessie, and Dave Toor purchased their first property in the Southern Okanagan in 1988 with dreams of a successful farm where they could raise their families. Initially the estate was planted with apple orchards, but the Toor...
