Abby Wiseman, Author at Small Batch Vancouver

January

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Apr 30, 2026 | In Season

January Stored *Greenhouse Grown *Fresh * Vegetables Bok ChoyCarrots*ChicoriesBelgian Endives**Garlic**Ginseng Green Cabbage*KaleLeeksMache (Lamb’s Lettuce)Onions*Parsnips*Red Cabbage*Red Potatoes*Russet Potatoes*Rutabagas*Savoy...

From The Earth Is New On The Shelf

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Jul 9, 2021 | New On The Shelf

This new local spice blend company is making it easy to eat South Asian food at home, and we like it.

Fire, Meat, And Amola Salt

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Apr 4, 2021 | Food + Drink

We meet up with Eric Pateman to talk Amola Salt, the closure of Edible Canada, and how he’s taking local to the world.

The Latest Lockdown Sends Restaurants And Suppliers Back Into Pivot Mode

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Apr 3, 2021 | Food + Drink

Restaurants aren’t the only ones having to pivot after the latest lockdown implemented by the BC Government.

Want To Get Buzzed? Try Bee Pollen Honey

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Mar 27, 2021 | Food + Drink

This honey is the bees knees, literally.

The Age of the Sober Curious

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Feb 28, 2021 | Uncategorized

Time to give up the ghost? You’re not alone. More people are exploring life without alcohol.

Miss Chen Kaya Is New On The Shelf

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Feb 10, 2021 | New On The Shelf

Isabelle Chen wanted a dog, so the 11 year-old started a Kaya jam company.

We Got Our Hands On This Locally-Made Soy Sauce From Koji Fine Foods

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Jan 21, 2021 | Food + Drink Feature

Koji Fine Foods has released the first and only Shoyu-style soy sauce made in Canada.

Saus is New On the Shelf

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Jan 10, 2021 | New On The Shelf

For this edition of New on The Shelf, we try Seamus Dixon’s Coffee Hot Sauce.

Grow Good Grapes. Make Good Wine.

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Dec 20, 2020 | Uncategorized

Ross Hackworth of Nichol Vineyard and Lock & Worth Winery like to keep it nice and natural.

Hunter Browns Brown Butter Is New On The Shelf

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Oct 13, 2020 | New On The Shelf

Lana Lucas recently launched Hunter Browns to make it easy to add brown butter to any dish.

Kindred Cultures Water Kefir – This Water Is Extra

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Sep 17, 2020 | Food + Drink

Lyndsay Scott of Kindred Cultures Water Kefir is on a mission to make water kefir as mainstream as yogurt.

The Deep Roots of Creek & Gully Cider

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Aug 24, 2020 | Food + Drink

Five generations of farmers, undesirable apples, and the road trip that began Creek & Gully Cider.

Sawmill Bay will make you question other smoked oysters

Posted by Abby Wiseman | Aug 17, 2020 | Food + Drink

I always thought I was eating local oysters, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Thankfully, Sawmill Bay restored my faith in smoked oysters.