TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Superseedz

  If you like the idea of healthy pumpkin seeds but not the shells or the excessive saltiness, imagine gourmet pumpkin seeds. Four years ago, Kathie Rosenschein began making SuperSeedz as a healthy snack for her family. Encouraged by all, she then started to sell them at craft fairs. This year, she has a Gold…
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PRODUCT WATCH: Guilt-Free Chocolate For The Cure

When you buy these “nibble for the cure” bonbons from Chocolat Céleste, producer of delicious ganache-filled bonbons, 15% of the purchase price is donated to the Breast Cancer Awareness Association, a charity where more than 90% of funds donated go directly toward providing breast cancer education and support. Plus, research suggests that eating dark chocolate…
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GOURMET TRAVEL: Oyster Festival

Oysters hang on long lines in the deep, cold waters, filtering water for food. Currently about 50,000 gallons of Pacific Oysters are harvested annually in the Vancouver Island area.   Next month is the height of of oyster season on the west coast of Vancouver Island. From November 15 to 18, ostreaphiles (oyster lovers)—and perhaps…
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