Bringing Cowichan Valley residents together through shared food preparation, bulk buying, and community events
Phone: 250 748 2242 ext 134 Community kitchens & a cob oven serving the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Community Kitchens

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Planning A Community Kitchen Cob Oven Flatbread EveningA shared flatbread night can turn a community kitchen into a welcoming place for practical cooking, conversation and a satisfying meal. With a clear run sheet,…
How to host a community kitchen no-cook summer meal workshopA no-cook summer workshop gives neighbours a relaxed way to share food without relying on an oven, stove or commercial kitchen. It suits Australia’s…
Making Lemonade And Fruit Syrups From Local Berries In BulkA large batch of berry cordial or lemonade can turn a glut of fresh fruit into something useful for weeks. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries…
A family casserole swap dinner for stronger neighbourhoodsCommunity kitchens make a casserole a reason to meet. A family casserole swap works when cooking, sharing and clean-up form one welcoming event, not a contest…
A community kitchen solar dehydrator for Australian produceCowichan Community Kitchens in British Columbia shows how shared preparation and communal meals can keep good food in circulation. An Australian community…
Planning a Community Kitchen Class for New CanadiansShared cooking can bridge cultures. For Canadians newly settled in Australia, a welcoming kitchen offers more than a recipe: it creates routine, confidence and…
How to cook with squash for community kitchensSquash turns a modest market buy into roasted wedges, soup, curry and future meals. It stores well, freezes neatly and suits the shared preparation sessions,…
Planning a Community Kitchen Bulk Honey and Maple Syrup Buying GroupA community kitchen buying group can make honey and maple syrup more affordable while giving neighbours a reason to cook, share recipes and reduce packaging…
Host a Community Kitchen Kale and Greens Harvest WorkshopA kale and greens harvest workshop turns an abundant garden crop into affordable meals, freezer portions and useful kitchen skills. The format suits community…
Making plant-based burgers and patties for community barbecuesA community barbecue is at its best when everyone can eat well, contribute something, and linger around the grill. Plant-based burgers and patties make that…