Mammoth yes! re: rhubarb. I also feel like it's about to have a *huge* moment in all its forms -- keep seeing it pop up in cocktails and perfuming. Feeling like it could be a soft, cosy winter hue, too!
Obsessed with the idea of passionfruit on toast! Genius! Also, would be so interested to read how you use herbs in their different iterations in everyday eating and imbibing? From the calendula and blue cornflower to the previously-mentioned smoothie use of ashwaganda, this is very intriguing! xx
Thank you Aoife! Passionfruit (I like to feel fancy and call it lilikoi) is such a fun flavour! The calendula and cornflower petals were more for dramatic garnish effect. They are both edible flowers that were harvested and dried locally. Most people use them for tea blends, but they can really brighten a plate when sparingly sprinkled on top. 🌼
Yum! I need to know which bakery you order your bread from in Victoria. These combinations all sound so yummy, especially the fig. I like figs but never know what to do with them.
one of the best things i’ve eaten this summer was sourdough bread topped with ricotta, orange slices, honey, sprouts & edible flowers 😮💨😮💨 can’t wait to try to recreate it at home
Love this! I've been shopping primarily at our farmers markets this summer + it brings me so much joy seeing what I can toss together for mealtime. I also just got an apple banana confiture that I've been DEVOURING with a thick spread of butter on toast. Delish!
Oh my, that apple butter confiture sounds amazing! It really is so fun to have a variety of fresh food and let inspiration bring together a meal. Thanks Kayli 🌼
Last time I was in Victoria, I went to Wind Cries Mary for dinner—and was bowled over by their ricotta toast. You’re inspiring me to recreate that appetizer with some extra farmers market goodness…I love this, Lauren!
Thank you Maddie! I love that you've been to Wind Cries Mary - not a lot of people from Substack around this area. Hope you're having a lovely weekend 🌼
The pesto + watermelon + mint combo! I've gotta try that. I have my sourdough starter out and ready to start my 8 hour sourdough bread 😋 my current hyper fixation topping is cottage cheese with tomato.
What a delight! Such clever and creative names too :) I've been trying to eat seasonally as well. Have you ever considered being part of a CSA? I did it last summer and I am part of one again this year. I've had a great experience with A Rocha Farms CSA here on the mainland - I wonder if there are options on the island? Its helped me eat more seasonally and I've tried so many veggies I never would have tried before!
What a great idea, thanks for mentioning this Naomi! 🥬 I'm sure we must have some options in Victoria, I'm going to have to look into this. Sounds like we have a hot weekend ahead, hope you stay cool and enjoy. 🥰
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Beautiful presentation. Im a rhubarb lover so that last little bit thrilled me. Can’t wait to hear how it went.
Mammoth yes! re: rhubarb. I also feel like it's about to have a *huge* moment in all its forms -- keep seeing it pop up in cocktails and perfuming. Feeling like it could be a soft, cosy winter hue, too!
You’re so right! I had a mocktail last week with rhubarb syrup. It was divine.
Thank you Kaitlyn 🍓
Obsessed with the idea of passionfruit on toast! Genius! Also, would be so interested to read how you use herbs in their different iterations in everyday eating and imbibing? From the calendula and blue cornflower to the previously-mentioned smoothie use of ashwaganda, this is very intriguing! xx
Thank you Aoife! Passionfruit (I like to feel fancy and call it lilikoi) is such a fun flavour! The calendula and cornflower petals were more for dramatic garnish effect. They are both edible flowers that were harvested and dried locally. Most people use them for tea blends, but they can really brighten a plate when sparingly sprinkled on top. 🌼
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing 🌸
Yum! I need to know which bakery you order your bread from in Victoria. These combinations all sound so yummy, especially the fig. I like figs but never know what to do with them.
Fol Epi - if you haven't already been there, you are in for a TREAT!
one of the best things i’ve eaten this summer was sourdough bread topped with ricotta, orange slices, honey, sprouts & edible flowers 😮💨😮💨 can’t wait to try to recreate it at home
That sounds amazing!! 🍊
Love a fellow toast girlie
Ahhh yay! Cheers to bread!
Love this! I've been shopping primarily at our farmers markets this summer + it brings me so much joy seeing what I can toss together for mealtime. I also just got an apple banana confiture that I've been DEVOURING with a thick spread of butter on toast. Delish!
Oh my, that apple butter confiture sounds amazing! It really is so fun to have a variety of fresh food and let inspiration bring together a meal. Thanks Kayli 🌼
Each of these sound divine!
I love avo, goat cheese, tomatoes, balsamic, with crushed red & black peppers.
Thanks S! Mmmm, that sounds so good too.
Last time I was in Victoria, I went to Wind Cries Mary for dinner—and was bowled over by their ricotta toast. You’re inspiring me to recreate that appetizer with some extra farmers market goodness…I love this, Lauren!
Thank you Maddie! I love that you've been to Wind Cries Mary - not a lot of people from Substack around this area. Hope you're having a lovely weekend 🌼
Same to you, Lauren! You live in such a beautiful city...I try to get there as often as possible, which isn't nearly enough 🥲
The pesto + watermelon + mint combo! I've gotta try that. I have my sourdough starter out and ready to start my 8 hour sourdough bread 😋 my current hyper fixation topping is cottage cheese with tomato.
Look at you go, that's amazing!
Your flower petal toppings and combinations are so creative!
Thank you Kristen! I love herbs and edible flowers 🌼
Lately been obsessed with cottage cheese on toast! Add a drizzle of olive oil, everything seasoning and some flaky sea salt! Delish.
Mmmm, yes to this! Thanks Alexa ✨
These look delicious and I love the names for each of them!
Thanks so much Kathryn!
These all look fantastic!
Thank you Kuleigh ☺️
Ummmm, these look DELISH
Awww, thanks so much Kate! 🌼
What a delight! Such clever and creative names too :) I've been trying to eat seasonally as well. Have you ever considered being part of a CSA? I did it last summer and I am part of one again this year. I've had a great experience with A Rocha Farms CSA here on the mainland - I wonder if there are options on the island? Its helped me eat more seasonally and I've tried so many veggies I never would have tried before!
What a great idea, thanks for mentioning this Naomi! 🥬 I'm sure we must have some options in Victoria, I'm going to have to look into this. Sounds like we have a hot weekend ahead, hope you stay cool and enjoy. 🥰
That yellow polka dot bikini looks yummy! 🤤
Hehe, thanks Nicole! 👙