Feed the Valley! The Gardening Initiative. Now is the time to grow more of our own food and increase our food security. Learn what you can do!
“He who plants a garden, plants happiness.” ~Chinese Proverb
He also plants valuable food safety and security!
Given the potential impacts that COVID -19 may have on our food system, there has never been a better time to grow more of our own food to increase and enhance our food security.
During this surreal and uncertain time, we’re all looking for things we can do to bring stability and “normalcy” to our every day.
A great activity that will bring not only immediate benefits but throughout the months to come, is to grow a vegetable garden.
We all know that there’s really no comparison between the taste of a store-bought tomato and one picked fresh from the vine – one is often mealy and flavourless and the other bursts with texture and delicious goodness. When we bring fresh produce from miles and miles away, it can be days, if not weeks, between harvest and when it makes it to your table. The process can’t help but compromise the freshness and quality of the produce we buy.
Benefits of vegetable gardening
It can seem a daunting task to many of us, for sure, but growing your own garden is actually not as difficult as it sounds. Perhaps you don’t have a yard, or the space to grow a full garden – a small and tidy patio garden or even pots of herbs on your kitchen windowsill will be deeply satisfying. You could be surprised how many tomatoes or leaves of basil you can harvest from one pot throughout the season!
Here at From Scratch we nurture a small patch that provides lots of fresh herbs, veggies, flowers, and more to our seasonal dishes!
There are a variety of benefits to growing your own garden of fresh veggies, both the planting and the eating!
Great exercise, outdoors. Gardening is a physical activity that can be as rigorous as you make it! Simply raking and hoeing rows, pulling weeds, planting, and digging can burn as much as 400 calories per hour.
Gardening helps relieve stress. Being outside and active in the fresh air and sunshine is as great for your mind and spirit as it is for your body. Wonderful for mental health gardening is a great way to unplug and connect to the earth – something we rarely have the opportunity to do in this Internet Age! It can improve your mood, helping to make you feel happier and more at ease. Growing your own fruits and veggies also provides a great sense of achievement and mastery.
Better for your health! In addition to the benefits of actively creating your garden, consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables is integral to your overall physical health. Harvesting fresh offers you the highest concentration of vitamins and minerals compared to older, well-traveled store-bought produce. In addition to freshness, you also avoid consuming harmful chemicals – you’ll know exactly what you’re eating when you pick a basket from your garden. BONUS: get the kids involved and witness their increased appreciation and taste for fresh fruit and veggies, especially if they planted and nurtured them to fruition.
Save on your grocery budget. A garden of fresh veggies all summer long will have a tremendous impact on the amount you’ll spend on groceries. Think ahead and plant fall root vegetables and extend the savings just that much longer. Growing your own organic vegetables costs a fraction of what you’d spend in your grocery store.
Enhanced food security. You know where each and every piece of produce came from and how fresh it is! No matter what happens on the big-agriculture front – contamination, weather-related shortages, and transportation issues, for instance – you know you’ll be enjoying a consistent supply of fresh, delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables.
Feed the Valley! The Gardening Initiative wants you!
Here’s how you can participate in shoring up our local fresh food supply and security:
Plant a family garden. You may have heard of the Victory Gardens that were planted during the First and Second World War. In 2011 the “dacha” gardens of Russia produced 40% of the nation’s food. We can do just as well!
Double your impact. If you are one of the fortunate ones that have a garden plot that is bigger than you need or that can be enlarged, partner with a family that is not so fortunate and share the work and the harvest.
Start a Youth garden project. You can do that on your own or with a group of friends. The WDFI Farmers’ Market at the Crossroads will waive the stall fee if you want to sell your product.
For more information about The Gardening Initiative:
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Keep calm & carry on… words to live by! With our From Scratch Comfort Meal Box, the team is looking forward — one moment, and fine food box, at a time!
Ten years ago when I was in culinary school In Ireland, I saw these words every day on a poster that hung in the kitchen. Now, more than ever, these words apply to our everyday lives.
But oh boy! Do we ever miss seeing our fabulous customers during this unfathomable time? Adrian and I continue to cook up a storm as this is what we love to do, believing that cooking is love made edible! More than anything right now, we want to continue to do what we love — feeding our From Scratch family well, bearing in mind that all our lives have changed so much in only a couple of short weeks.
As we take the words above to heart, we are indeed intent on carrying on!
Starting next Monday, April 6th, From Scratch will deliver to your door in Invermere, Fairmont, and Canal Flats.
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Looking for a great job with a great small business in a scenic and beautiful place? An opportunity at From Scratch awaits!
We are looking for some fabulous, friendly, hard-working, energetic staff members – dedicated foodies and thrive in a team-driven environment.
Our dedicated team works weekends and evenings. We understand that there will be more hours during the busy summer months, and slowing down in the winter.
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The following recipe is not only one of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine, but also one of the easiest and most delicious!
I find Thai cuisine so fragrant and satisfying. I have personally never been to Thailand, but have a younger brother who has been living there for eight years. I am fortunate to have a shelf full of Thai spices he has brought me over the years, as well as cookbooks with recipes we use both at home and at work.
The running joke between my brother and me is that Canadians cannot handle the “heat” in most authentic recipes — those Thai love their chili!
I tone down a lot of these recipes as our taste buds just are not prepared for that hit of spice… it’s easier to add heat than take it out!
Thai cooking is inspired by Chinese, Muslim and European influences. Everything from the migration of cultures to the spice trade has helped evolve this food style into what it is today.
Regardless of what the Thai are cooking, the ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. Here, we are lucky to get most ingredients at any time of the year. The following recipe is not only one of the most famous Thai dishes, but also one of the easiest and most delicious!
Pad Thai
This Pad Thai recipe showcases the classic Thai harmony of sweet, sour, spice and salt with plenty of sweet veggies, fresh lime juice, chili spices, and roasted peanuts. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the shrimp and replace fish sauce with soy sauce. Makes six servings. Click HERE to learn how to adjust the serving size.
Ingredients
6 oz (170 g) rice stick noodles
1/3 cup (75 ml) chili sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) fish sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
1 tsp (5 ml) Asian chili paste or hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 shallots, sliced
1 sweet green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
12 oz (340 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 oz (113 g) medium tofu, cubed
2 cups (500 ml) bean sprouts
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh coriander
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped roasted peanuts
Coriander sprigs and lime wedges
Preparation
In a large bowl, soak noodles in warm water until flexible, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in a large dry bowl. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water and chili paste. Set aside.
In a wok, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic, shallots, and green and red peppers until softened, about four minutes. Add to noodles.
Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry shrimp until pink, about two minutes. Add fish sauce mixture and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Stir in egg; cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about one minute.
Add noodle mixture, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and chopped coriander. Toss and stir-fry until noodles are tender, about three minutes. Garnish with peanuts, coriander sprigs, and lime wedges.
We have SO many recipes we love and cook for our family. If you’re curious to learn more click HERE to find other recipes.
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From Scratch LOVES Valentine’s Day! That’s why we always create a most special, and super popular, Valentine’s Day Kitchen Party each year.
Love is friendship that has caught fire. ~Anne Landers
We couldn’t agree more! And, if you’re looking for a fabulous way to express your LOVE 💝 and friendship this Valentine’s Day, From Scratch has the perfect evening in store!
Win his or her heart with the ultimate date night! Bring your special someone to From Scratch for our delicious and popular Valentine’s Day Kitchen Party. Folks look forward to this evening for months in advance and we strive to deliver a unique and mouth-watering menu each year.
This event always sells out fast so be sure to CALL 250-345-0008 to RESERVE YOUR SEAT!
Kitchen Party Deets: Friday, February 14th, 6:00 pm.
Adrian, Lara, and the team have come through once again! Check out this year’s delicious menu:
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With the New Year and a New Decade upon us, it’s time for healthy change. Have you considered more ‘Meatless Mondays’?
As we welcome another New Year, and, lo-and-behold, a whole New Decade, it has many of us taking stock and considering how we can make healthy changes in our lives that are actually sustainable for a change.
We too, contemplate our healthy choices, not just for Adrian and me, but for our children, and our restaurant patrons as well. How can we incorporate delicious and nutritious options that promote healthy eating and help to encourage all of you making changes geared to well-being this year?
At home, providing nutritious and tasty meals the kids will love, we look to the popular notion of ‘Meatless Mondays’ to offer variety and promote healthy eating for the whole family. Not to mention helping better manage our food budget — meats can be so expensive, particularly when served almost every day! After all, many of the world’s cultures use meat primarily as a garnish or for celebrations.
Given the hype about improving our health by lowering cholesterol and increasing energy by eating more plant-based whole foods, let’s transform our Mondays for the better!
So, to help inspire your own healthy resolutions as well as some ideas for wonderful vegetarian fare, it’s time to play in the kitchen with recipes that include lentils, tofu, beans, and rice.
I read a lot of cookbooks and as long as it tastes fabulous, I will happily devour it.
Some of my favorite vegetarian food is Indian. Try this recipe and enjoy your next Meatless Monday (or any day, really!).
Lentil Curry
Lentils…
½ cup moong dal
½ cup masur dal
7 ½ cups water
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
Masala…
¼ cup ghee
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
¾ cup finely chopped onions
1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger
¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes
½ tsp ground cayenne
3 oz chopped spinach leaves
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions:
Sift through lentils to make sure there are no tiny stones or debris.
Combine lentils in a large bowl. Wash and drain in cold water two times.
Place lentils, water, salt and turmeric in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid and stir.
On medium to high heat, bring lentils to a boil, then stir and cover most of the pot with a lid. Leave a one-inch slit through which the steam can escape, otherwise. It will foam over.
Reduce heat to low and cook for another five to eight minutes.
Cover the pan fully with the lid and cook lentils for another 30 minutes until tender.
While lentils are cooking, make the masala.
In a shallow frying pan, heat the ghee on medium-high heat for 45 seconds or until completely melted.
Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for 15 seconds.
Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the onions and sauté till brown – eight to 10 minutes.
Add ginger, tomatoes, and cayenne. Sauté stirring regularly, for five minutes until oil glistens on top.
Pour masala into the pot with the cooked lentils and stir well.
Stir in spinach and top with chopped cilantro when serving.
The perfect – fast and easy – Holiday meal that is delicious and fun, brings everyone together, and wonderfully stress-free: cheese fondue!
Now I know many of you are looking at the title of this article and thinking that this is an oxymoron. In many ways it is, but with some professional advice and know-how, my gift to all of you is a stress-less holiday season.
Whether you are entertaining a large family, local couples from your social crowd, or having a quiet night in, there is some degree to planning that has to go into creating that special meal. Planning your menu, shopping ahead of time, getting some prep done on the food items and setting up your dining room are obvious ways of keeping organized.
We are looking for a Chef to join our From Scratch Foods team and help us prepare the delicious meals our customers enjoy and expect.
Your responsibilities will include studying recipes and preparing high-quality dishes, with a focus on baking. You should be a creative team-player able to handle the pressures of a bustling restaurant kitchen.
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When the weather turns cold, I turn to soup to satisfy the flavours I crave. Today I have chosen kale!
I’ll admit I am not a huge soup fan until the weather turns cold and dreary, like this November. I still yearn for the freshness of vegetables from the summer months, but knowing that this is not impossible due to our climate, I turn to soup to satisfy the flavours I crave.
Today I have chosen kale — you either love or hate it. I have cooked it many ways and find it very versatile in many dishes.
https://www.fromscratchfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/From-Scratch-Foods-a-Mountain-Kitchen-Kale-Winter-Soup.jpg14642200Lara McCormackhttp://www.fromscratchfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fromscratch2019-weblogo-CLR-SQU.pngLara McCormack2019-12-03 15:31:312019-12-03 15:32:34Warm Up This Winter… With Soup!
Food is comforting: there’s nothing like the warm, familiarity of classic gingerbread cookies and delicious, hot soup to ease your Holiday stresses, if only for a few blissful moments!
The Christmas season hustle and bustle is drawing to a close as we get ready for the feast! As the years go by, I work to make my holiday simpler so I can enjoy this time instead of running around like a chicken with no head. I am not quite there yet, but can report that I am a bit more organized this year.
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Food Secure Columbia Valley Taskforce: The Gardening Initiative
/0 Comments/in News /by tracyadminFeed the Valley! The Gardening Initiative. Now is the time to grow more of our own food and increase our food security. Learn what you can do!
He also plants valuable food safety and security!
Given the potential impacts that COVID -19 may have on our food system, there has never been a better time to grow more of our own food to increase and enhance our food security.
During this surreal and uncertain time, we’re all looking for things we can do to bring stability and “normalcy” to our every day.
A great activity that will bring not only immediate benefits but throughout the months to come, is to grow a vegetable garden.
We all know that there’s really no comparison between the taste of a store-bought tomato and one picked fresh from the vine – one is often mealy and flavourless and the other bursts with texture and delicious goodness. When we bring fresh produce from miles and miles away, it can be days, if not weeks, between harvest and when it makes it to your table. The process can’t help but compromise the freshness and quality of the produce we buy.
Benefits of vegetable gardening
It can seem a daunting task to many of us, for sure, but growing your own garden is actually not as difficult as it sounds. Perhaps you don’t have a yard, or the space to grow a full garden – a small and tidy patio garden or even pots of herbs on your kitchen windowsill will be deeply satisfying. You could be surprised how many tomatoes or leaves of basil you can harvest from one pot throughout the season!
Here at From Scratch we nurture a small patch that provides lots of fresh herbs, veggies, flowers, and more to our seasonal dishes!
There are a variety of benefits to growing your own garden of fresh veggies, both the planting and the eating!
Feed the Valley! The Gardening Initiative wants you!
Here’s how you can participate in shoring up our local fresh food supply and security:
For more information about The Gardening Initiative:
Please contact Alison Bell at Columbia Valley Food & Farm or Hedi Trescher at The Gardening Initiative or call 250-346-3226.
Keep Calm and Carry On! Made From Scratch Comfort Meal Box
/in From Scratch, News, Prepared Foods /by Lara McCormackKeep calm & carry on… words to live by! With our From Scratch Comfort Meal Box, the team is looking forward — one moment, and fine food box, at a time!
Ten years ago when I was in culinary school In Ireland, I saw these words every day on a poster that hung in the kitchen. Now, more than ever, these words apply to our everyday lives.
But oh boy! Do we ever miss seeing our fabulous customers during this unfathomable time? Adrian and I continue to cook up a storm as this is what we love to do, believing that cooking is love made edible! More than anything right now, we want to continue to do what we love — feeding our From Scratch family well, bearing in mind that all our lives have changed so much in only a couple of short weeks.
As we take the words above to heart, we are indeed intent on carrying on!
Starting next Monday, April 6th, From Scratch will deliver to your door in Invermere, Fairmont, and Canal Flats.
Read more
We Are Hiring! Work for From Scratch – A Great Job in an Even Greater Place!
/0 Comments/in Jobs, News /by tracyadminLooking for a great job with a great small business in a scenic and beautiful place? An opportunity at From Scratch awaits!
We are looking for some fabulous, friendly, hard-working, energetic staff members – dedicated foodies and thrive in a team-driven environment.
Our dedicated team works weekends and evenings. We understand that there will be more hours during the busy summer months, and slowing down in the winter.
If you’re looking for a great job opportunity that includes fresh mountain air, endless breathtaking outdoors, and delicious food, From Scratch has you covered!
Become part of our dream restaurant team. Here are the positions currently available:
Read more
From Scratch: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet, and Bitter – A Love Affair with Thai Cuisine
/in Entertaining, News, Recipes /by Lara McCormackThe following recipe is not only one of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine, but also one of the easiest and most delicious!
I find Thai cuisine so fragrant and satisfying. I have personally never been to Thailand, but have a younger brother who has been living there for eight years. I am fortunate to have a shelf full of Thai spices he has brought me over the years, as well as cookbooks with recipes we use both at home and at work.
The running joke between my brother and me is that Canadians cannot handle the “heat” in most authentic recipes — those Thai love their chili!
I tone down a lot of these recipes as our taste buds just are not prepared for that hit of spice… it’s easier to add heat than take it out!
Thai cooking is inspired by Chinese, Muslim and European influences. Everything from the migration of cultures to the spice trade has helped evolve this food style into what it is today.
Regardless of what the Thai are cooking, the ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. Here, we are lucky to get most ingredients at any time of the year. The following recipe is not only one of the most famous Thai dishes, but also one of the easiest and most delicious!
Pad Thai
This Pad Thai recipe showcases the classic Thai harmony of sweet, sour, spice and salt with plenty of sweet veggies, fresh lime juice, chili spices, and roasted peanuts. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the shrimp and replace fish sauce with soy sauce. Makes six servings. Click HERE to learn how to adjust the serving size.
Ingredients
Preparation
We have SO many recipes we love and cook for our family. If you’re curious to learn more click HERE to find other recipes.
Valentine’s Day Kitchen Party 2020 at From Scratch!
/in Events, Kitchen Parties, News /by tracyadminFrom Scratch LOVES Valentine’s Day! That’s why we always create a most special, and super popular, Valentine’s Day Kitchen Party each year.
We couldn’t agree more! And, if you’re looking for a fabulous way to express your LOVE 💝 and friendship this Valentine’s Day, From Scratch has the perfect evening in store!
Win his or her heart with the ultimate date night! Bring your special someone to From Scratch for our delicious and popular Valentine’s Day Kitchen Party. Folks look forward to this evening for months in advance and we strive to deliver a unique and mouth-watering menu each year.
This event always sells out fast so be sure to CALL 250-345-0008 to RESERVE YOUR SEAT!
Kitchen Party Deets: Friday, February 14th, 6:00 pm.
Adrian, Lara, and the team have come through once again! Check out this year’s delicious menu:
New Years Resolutions: Meatless Mondays?
/in Entertaining, News, Recipes /by Lara McCormackWith the New Year and a New Decade upon us, it’s time for healthy change. Have you considered more ‘Meatless Mondays’?
As we welcome another New Year, and, lo-and-behold, a whole New Decade, it has many of us taking stock and considering how we can make healthy changes in our lives that are actually sustainable for a change.
We too, contemplate our healthy choices, not just for Adrian and me, but for our children, and our restaurant patrons as well. How can we incorporate delicious and nutritious options that promote healthy eating and help to encourage all of you making changes geared to well-being this year?
At home, providing nutritious and tasty meals the kids will love, we look to the popular notion of ‘Meatless Mondays’ to offer variety and promote healthy eating for the whole family. Not to mention helping better manage our food budget — meats can be so expensive, particularly when served almost every day! After all, many of the world’s cultures use meat primarily as a garnish or for celebrations.
Given the hype about improving our health by lowering cholesterol and increasing energy by eating more plant-based whole foods, let’s transform our Mondays for the better!
So, to help inspire your own healthy resolutions as well as some ideas for wonderful vegetarian fare, it’s time to play in the kitchen with recipes that include lentils, tofu, beans, and rice.
I read a lot of cookbooks and as long as it tastes fabulous, I will happily devour it.
Some of my favorite vegetarian food is Indian. Try this recipe and enjoy your next Meatless Monday (or any day, really!).
Lentil Curry
Lentils…
Masala…
Instructions:
Recipe copyright from Vikrim Vij.
Relaxing Holiday Entertaining – Cheese Fondue!
/0 Comments/in Entertaining, News, Recipes /by tracyadminThe perfect – fast and easy – Holiday meal that is delicious and fun, brings everyone together, and wonderfully stress-free: cheese fondue!
Now I know many of you are looking at the title of this article and thinking that this is an oxymoron. In many ways it is, but with some professional advice and know-how, my gift to all of you is a stress-less holiday season.
Whether you are entertaining a large family, local couples from your social crowd, or having a quiet night in, there is some degree to planning that has to go into creating that special meal. Planning your menu, shopping ahead of time, getting some prep done on the food items and setting up your dining room are obvious ways of keeping organized.
Read more
Holiday Hours 2019
/0 Comments/in News /by tracyadminThe Season is officially upon us and we want to keep you up-to-date with our Holiday hours throughout the coming weeks.
Please note our hours of operation starting December 16th:
Monday, December 16th — 4pm – 8pm
Tuesday, December 17th — CLOSED
Wednesday, December 18th — CLOSED
Thursday, December 19th — 4pm – 8pm
Friday, December 20th — 12pm – 8pm
Saturday, December 21st — 9am – 8pm
Sunday, December 22nd — 9am – 5pm
Monday, December 23rd — 12pm – 8pm
Tuesday, December 24th — 9am – 3pm
Wednesday, December 25th — CLOSED
Thursday, December 26th — CLOSED
Friday, December 27th — 12pm – 8pm
Saturday, December 28th — 9am – 8pm
Sunday, December 29th — 9am – 8pm
Monday, December 30th — 12pm – 8pm
Tuesday, December 31st — 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday, January 1st — CLOSED
Thursday, January 2nd — CLOSED
We Are Hiring: Experienced Chef Wanted!
/0 Comments/in News /by tracyadminWe are looking for a Chef to join our From Scratch Foods team and help us prepare the delicious meals our customers enjoy and expect.
Your responsibilities will include studying recipes and preparing high-quality dishes, with a focus on baking. You should be a creative team-player able to handle the pressures of a bustling restaurant kitchen.
Read more
Warm Up This Winter… With Soup!
/1 Comment/in Entertaining, News, Recipes /by Lara McCormackWhen the weather turns cold, I turn to soup to satisfy the flavours I crave. Today I have chosen kale!
I’ll admit I am not a huge soup fan until the weather turns cold and dreary, like this November. I still yearn for the freshness of vegetables from the summer months, but knowing that this is not impossible due to our climate, I turn to soup to satisfy the flavours I crave.
Today I have chosen kale — you either love or hate it. I have cooked it many ways and find it very versatile in many dishes.
Read more
Tasty Treats – Gingerbread Cookies! – to Ease Your Holiday Mind
/0 Comments/in Entertaining, News, Recipes /by Lara McCormackFood is comforting: there’s nothing like the warm, familiarity of classic gingerbread cookies and delicious, hot soup to ease your Holiday stresses, if only for a few blissful moments!
The Christmas season hustle and bustle is drawing to a close as we get ready for the feast! As the years go by, I work to make my holiday simpler so I can enjoy this time instead of running around like a chicken with no head. I am not quite there yet, but can report that I am a bit more organized this year.
Read more
Closing Dates: November 12 – December 12, 2019
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized /by Lara McCormack