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Seasonings: Flavours of the Southern Gulf Islands
Seasonings Flavours of the Southern Gulf Islands Author:Andrea Spalding, David A.E. Spalding On the enchanting Southern Gulf Islands of Salt Spring, Pender, Galiano, Mayne and Saturna, residents take eating very seriously. Fresh seafood is never far away and locally produced, organic food is prominent in island lifeat farmers markets, farm gate honesty stands, community gardens, wine festivals and, of course, the biggest Gulf Island par... more »ty, the Saturna Lamb Roast. Hidden in the woods are micro-coffee roasters, organic chocolatiers, wood-fired bakeries, salmon smokers, and rogue cheese makers. Pender, Saturna, and Salt Spring all boast vineyards. Restaurant fare ranges from fine cuisine at the 5-star Poets Cove Resort on Pender, to more modest but equally delicious food found at La Berengerie on Galiano. Veteran writers and long-time island residents Andrea and David Spalding have explored the highways and byways of the islands, interviewing farmers and chefs, gardeners and fishermen. They have gathered and created recipes that reflect the variety and abundance of island food year round. Recipes from the islands cooks include Brie and Squash Pizza, Lavender and Lemon Roasted Saturna Lamb and the blackberry pie that won the blue ribbon at the Fall Fair. Seasonings captures the flavours of the Gulf Islands and provides a perfect way to escape to the islandswithout even setting foot on BC Ferries.« less