http://www.epicureanpantry.ca Plenty - a shop in Victoria, BC, Canada Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:38:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_638" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="onion-skin-in-bowl, photo courtesy of Mary-Lou Leidl"][/caption] We are looking for a few good revolutionaries: "... a __ revolution that can connect our families and communities with the most basic human values, provide the deepest delight for all our senses, and assure our well-being for a lifetime." (Alice Waters, ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/plenty-is-hiring/ [caption id="attachment_2389" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Tiffin Picnic - Photo by Kathleen Daunhauer"][/caption] ...walk'in the dog and think'in about spice : ) I walk my dog Bree, (my trusty canine companion) a loving golden retriever of 8 years and consider it my bit of yoga.   First thing in the morning (after coffee!), ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/spice-is-so-very-nice-by-bobbie-holob/ Cindy & Todd Ryan created Sally Bun (two doors down from Plenty) and recently sold it in order to devote time to their son's foundation, The Dirty Wall Project.  Their son, Kane, has headed up a remarkable project that builds schools and hosts medical clinics in India. The DWP is currently ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/dirty-wall-projects-1st-anniversary-dinner/ The 3rd Volume of PechaKucha Night Victoria will focus on yummy food...slow food, organic farms, community food groups, local food entrepreneurs, local drink entrepreneurs, local food stylists, local food photographers, urban food foresters, local chefs, local food enthusiasts, food designers...what a great way to celebrate the summer in Victoria! August 12, ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/food-for-thought-pechakucha-night/ OPEN CINEMA and Food Roots are collaborating on a special screening event of “FRESH: new thinking about what we’re eating”. On Wednesday, September 22nd, OPEN CINEMA Season Eight launches with the Victoria premiere of “FRESH: new thinking about what we’re eating” followed by open forum discussion.  The event starts at 7pm, the discussion ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/fresh-new-thinking-about-what-we%e2%80%99re-eating/ [caption id="attachment_2317" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Photo courtesy of Robi Smith at Blue Lantern Studio"][/caption] Erica and I opened Plenty’s doors almost four years ago, on August 8th, 2006!  Since its opening Plenty has developed a wonderful, loyal, and supportive following - thank-you to each of you for finding us and telling your ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/plenty-turns-four/ [caption id="attachment_2300" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Images courtesy of Nkuku"][/caption] A shipment just arrived from Nkuku which is a wonderful UK company specializing in stylish, eco-friendly and fair trade goods. Their products are inspired by the traditional skills of artisans throughout Africa and India. The name ‘Nkuku’ was borrowed from a village in Zambia. ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/fair-trade-treasures-have-arrived/ [caption id="attachment_2248" align="aligncenter" width="313" caption="Victoria Public Market 1891-1959, Victoria Archives"][/caption] The City of Victoria is currently inviting feedback on the Draft Downtown Core Area Plan. There was a Community Forum held at the Conference Centre on Friday and it continues Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm where the city is ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/a-public-market-within-30-years/ Join us this Friday, June 25th Noon to 2 pm for a fantastic tasting of sorbeto and shortbread! Lifecycles Fruit Tree Project will be sampling their new plum sorbeto and The Cookie Crate will be sampling a selection of their wonderful sweet shortbreads. We carry two other types of gelato and sorbeto from ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/shortbread-and-gelato-tasting-on-friday/ [caption id="attachment_2190" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Window display by Rebecca, photo by Trevor"][/caption] Have you made plans for International Picnic Day yet?  It's on Friday, June 18th - so prepare to converge on Beacon Hill Park or another grassy patch with friends and family for some bites to eat under the evening sun and stars. Tara Austen ... http://www.epicureanpantry.ca/2010/international-picnic-day-is-june-18th/