Written By Guest Writer Edibles / Holidays Dec 21, 2011 Festively Free-Range: Where to buy Your Holiday Turkey SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestA group of turkeys at the Saanichton Christmas Tree farmFor many, a beautiful turkey is the key aspect of their holiday meal. But it’s increasingly becoming important for people to buy locally raised, free range meats and poultry. This includes animals raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics and chemicals, and those that are not caged in restricted and unnatural environments. When deciding to go for food that meets such criteria, those living on Vancouver Island can support the local economy and supply a healthier option for family and friends. Here’s a list of locations on Vancouver Island that offer organic, grain-fed, free-range, locally raised, and drug free options for your cranberry-smothered, stuffing-filled, gravy-doused Christmas bird. Saanichton: Saanichton Christmas Tree Farm 8231 East Saanich Rd and 6999 West Saanich Rd, Saanichton BC. (250) 652-3345 joanfleming@shaw.cawww.saanichtonchristmastreefarm.com Ireland Farms 1910 Meadowbank Rd, Saanichton BC. (250) 652-3251 Email: irelandfarms@shaw.ca Mill Bay: Myson Farm2915 Cameron Taggart Rd, Mill Bay BC. (250) 929-7115 Email: morningstartile@hotmail.com Terra Nossa 765 Kilmalu Rd, Mill Bay BC. (250) 743-7484 Email: Pereira.bc@hotmail.comterranossa.ca Stonefield Farm 1114 Deerwood Pl, Mill Bay BC.(250) 743-3861 Email: stonefield_farm@yahoo.com Sooke: Mon Plaisir Farm 5266 Sooke Rd, Sooke BC. (250) 642-1088 Email: monplaisirfarm@shaw.ca Duncan: Quist Farms – Cowichan Valley Meat Market 5191 Koksilah Frontage Rd, Duncan BC (250) 746-8732 SOL Farm 4077 Lanchaster Rd, Duncan BC. (250) 737-1879 Email: schacht@shaw.cawww.solfarm.ca Cowichan Bay: Cowichan Bay Farm, 1560 Cowichan Bay Rd, RR1 Cowichan Bay BC. (250) 746-7884 farmer@cowichanbayfarm.comwww.cowichanbayfarm.com You can also buy your turkey from your butcher or specialty food store. A few places to check out are:Slaters Meats (250) 592-0823The Village Butcher (250) 598-1115The Root CellarNiargara/Fairfield GroceryThrifty Foods The Market Store Island Meat and Seafood (250) 382-3331 ChristmasfarmsHolidaysturkey SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like Dessert / Recipes / Sponsored February 26, 2018 DIY Blueberry & Lemon Curd Shortcakes in a Jar Are you in need of some inspiration? Foods in a jar just seem to taste better, after all we do eat with our eyes first. A Do-It-Yourself Blueberry ... Read More Get Fresh January 18, 2018 Delicious Citrus “Citrus’s naughty by nature proclivities ensure an ever-expanding family tree.” It’s funny isn’t it, that flavours as zippy and ... Read More Sponsored / The Big Picture January 10, 2018 New Year, New Trends! Our 2018 Predictions From working closely with hundreds of chefs and restaurants across North America over the past 6 years, there’s no doubt that we pick up a thing or ... Read More Preserves / Sponsored October 13, 2017 Bonne Maman Partners with Toronto Shops for a Special Tasty Offering Ready to spread some joy throughout the GTA, jam producer Bonne Maman has partnered up with top artisan shops across Toronto for the 1st annual JAM ... Read More Dessert / Recipes / Sponsored July 18, 2017 Summer’s Ice Cream wishes you a Happy National Ice Cream Month! This month, dessert lovers across Canada will be raising their bowls and waffle cones in delicious recognition of NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH, with ... Read More 2017 Issues / The Big Picture July 3, 2017 Summer Issue of EAT Magazine Available in Print & Digital Versions The July/August 2017 issue of EAT is out and on the streets. Pick-up your copy today at your favourite grocer, deli, wine shop, café or book store. ... Read More Comments are closed.
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