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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Hosting a Community Kitchen Garlic Planting and Harvesting PartyAcross Australia, more neighbourhoods are rediscovering the joy of cooking and growing food together, and a garlic planting and harvesting party fits that…
Making Kombucha in Large Batches for Community Kitchen BeveragesKombucha is a practical community-kitchen drink because a small amount of sweetened tea can become several litres of bright, lightly sparkling refreshment.…
Reading food labels together: a workshop guide for community kitchensIn community kitchens across the country, neighbours gather around benches to stretch a budget, swap recipes, and learn from each other. Adding a nutrition…
Rainwater Harvesting for Community Kitchen GardensWater shapes how Australian community gardens plan their planting calendars. From Adelaide's dry stretches to sudden Brisbane downpours, rainfall arrives…
Organising a community kitchen garden tool sharpening and repair dayAustralians have long valued a fair go and a helping hand, so it comes as no surprise that backyard vegie patches and shared garden spaces are woven into…
with Whole Grains for Hearty Australian MealsWhole grains are moving from health food shops to the centre of Australian family meals. Barley, farro, and spelt offer nutty flavours and chewy textures that…
Freezer Jam Sessions for Local Fruit in Your Community KitchenFreezer jam has long been a quiet favourite among home preservers, and it suits the rhythm of a shared kitchen beautifully. Unlike cooked jams, the fruit keeps…
Making fruit and nut butter in bulk with a food processorAustralia has long loved nutty, sweet spreads, with peanut paste a pantry staple from Perth to Cairns. Homemade blends using locally grown almonds, macadamias,…
Slow-Roasted Meals in a Cob OvenA cob oven turns a wood fire into a steady, radiant cooking chamber suited to lamb, beef, chicken, root vegetables and trays of seasonal produce. Its thick…
Planning a community garden salad bar for the Australian summerWhen December heat settles over Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and other parts of the country, gardens burst with tomatoes, basil, zucchini, and stone fruit.…