Vendor Stories — local food
RockCoast Confections: chocolate, community, continuous learning
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RockCoast Confections creates a wide selection of locally made confections and gourmet chocolate products as well as vegan and gluten-free options.
Yeshi Dressing: turning talent into a successful business venture
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Yeshi Dressing in Mill Bay uses nutritional yeast to develop tasty gluten, dairy, nut and egg free dressings for any meal.
Gathering Place Trading: sourcing ethical food products from Canada and around the world
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Lovena and Ryan Harvey of Gathering Place Trading sell teas, spices and dried fruits from farmers in Canada and around the world.
Woodfire Spice: bring restaurant taste to your home kitchen
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A second-generation chef settled in Gabriola Island and now offers a wide-range of spices inspired by his passion for food and bold flavour.
Fernwood Coffee Company: local café becomes community hub
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Ben Cram owns Fernwood Coffee Company, a local café and coffee roasting shop that serves as a meeting place for the community