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• Olive the Senses Dinner at the Market: Tapas Night!

  Aug 7, 14

  Join Olive the Senses here at the Market for Tapas Night! Thursday, August 7th 6PM-8PM

  What’s better than getting a three course meal at a restaurant? Having the ability to try everything on the menu! That’s the beauty of tapas! The perfect class for anyone looking for some inspiration in the dinner party region. You will help us put together some great dishes that will surely leave you wanting to try the next ten on the menu. Little bites with big flavors, that’s what this class is all about.

  $45 dollars, 8 person maximum

  To purchase tickets please contact Olive the Senses: (250) 882-4210

   

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• Summer Tea Transformations with Silk Road

  Jul 30, 14

  Get inspired and learn tea-licious recipes that you’ll enjoy throughout the summer. Thirst-quenching tea recipes for backyard barbeques, festive gatherings, camping trips and picnics. Learn to make tea lemonades, frosty tea lattes, tea slushies and the secrets of how to prepare delicious, instant fresh-brewed iced tea in just 10 minutes.

  Cut back on store-bought sugary drinks full of preservatives and chemicals. Enjoy healthy, nutritious, anti-oxidant rich tea based drinks throughout the summer that are low in calories, and bursting with delicious flavours. Recipe ideas include family-friendly options as well as suggestions for cocktails. Bring a mason jar or purchase a re-usable Silk Road to-go mug with built-in tea strainer, and take your favourite recipe home with you (or to the beach) after the demo!

  Noon - 1PM

  Wednesday July 9/ July 23/ July 30

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• Jerk Days with Angie!

  Jul 26, 14

  Jerk Days are a delicious celebration of the Caribbean brought to Vancouver Island. Using the best local ingredients including chicken, cheese and lentils, dishes are created with Caribbean spices including jerk, coconut and curry. Come down to the kitchen in Market and learn how to cook, sample and take home some delicious Island fare. Your tummy will thank you!

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• Nature’s Chef: ReWild Your Palate at the Market!

  Jul 25, 14

  ReWild your palate with foods from your land, experience a dinner that no restaurant can offer. Nature’s Chef will deliver a feast from the coast, forest, and local farms in a style that won’t be forgotten. This five course meal also includes local wines, beers and Nature’s Chef’s own Jun tea ferment. CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR WILD TICKETS!

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• Olive the Senses Dinner at the Market: Mambo Italiano!

  Jul 24, 14

  Join Olive the Senses here at the Market Mambo Italiano! Thursday, July 24 6PM-8PM

  Hey Mambo! Been to Italy recently? Or looking to experience a little bit of the flavor here at home? Then join us for what is sure to be a loud night filled with fun. We plan to explore the heart of Italian cooking, which is good friends and simply good food, which means we can’t do it without ya! Learn how to make Pasta from scratch and more as we dive into one of best types of cuisine there is. Ciao!

  $45 dollars, 8 person maximum

  To purchase tickets please contact Olive the Senses: (250) 882-4210

   

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• Summer Tea Transformations with Silk Road

  Jul 23, 14

  Get inspired and learn tea-licious recipes that you’ll enjoy throughout the summer. Thirst-quenching tea recipes for backyard barbeques, festive gatherings, camping trips and picnics. Learn to make tea lemonades, frosty tea lattes, tea slushies and the secrets of how to prepare delicious, instant fresh-brewed iced tea in just 10 minutes.

  Cut back on store-bought sugary drinks full of preservatives and chemicals. Enjoy healthy, nutritious, anti-oxidant rich tea based drinks throughout the summer that are low in calories, and bursting with delicious flavours. Recipe ideas include family-friendly options as well as suggestions for cocktails. Bring a mason jar or purchase a re-usable Silk Road to-go mug with built-in tea strainer, and take your favourite recipe home with you (or to the beach) after the demo!

  Noon - 1PM

  Wednesday July 9/ July 23/ July 30

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• Seeds of Change Workshop: Deodorant

  Jul 16, 14

  Join Seeds of Change Workshop on July 16th, 1PM-230PM and learn how to make your own deodorant!

  Each participant will:

  • Make a deodorant stick or a deodorant cream using natural ingredients and various essential oils
  • Sensitive skin will be discussed and alternate recipes provided
  • Discussion will focus on understanding the ingredients used in the workshop, their purpose, and what chemicals to avoid while shopping for these products in the market.

  To purchase a ticket CLICK HERE!

  ***PLEASE contact me at plants.the.seed@gmail.com if you wish to buy your ticket directly.

  Its summertime! Protect yourself safely

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• Seeds of Change Workshop: UV Protection

  Jul 15, 14

  Join Seeds of Change on July 15th, 1PM-230PM to learn how to make your UV protection lotion!

  Each participant will:

  • Make 250ml of homemade UV protectionlotion using all natural ingredients with a 20spf
  • Discussion will focus on current sunscreens in the market and how todifferentiate safe products from unsafe products
  • Discussion will also focus on the oils and other ingredients available at the workshop and their uses for DIY Suncare

  To purchase a ticket CLICK HERE!

  ***PLEASE contact me at plants.the.seed@gmail.com if you wish to buy your ticket directly.

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• Seeds of Change Workshop: UV Protection Lotion & Deodorant

  Jul 13, 14

  Join Seeds of Change on July 13th, 1130AM-230PM to learn how to make your own UV protection lotion and deodorant.

  Each participant will:

  • Make 250ml of homemade UV protection lotion using all natural ingredients with a 20spf
  • Make a deodorant stick or a deodorant cream using natural ingredients and various essential oils
  • Sensitive skin will be discussed and alternate recipes provided
  • Discussion will focus on understanding the ingredients used in the workshop, their purpose, and what chemicals to avoid while shopping for these products in the market.

  To purchase your ticket CLICK HERE!

  ***PLEASE contact me at plants.the.seed@gmail.com if you wish to buy your ticket directly.

  Its summertime! Protect yourself safely

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• Summer Tea Transformations with Silk Road

  Jul 9, 14

  Get inspired and learn tea-licious recipes that you’ll enjoy throughout the summer. Thirst-quenching tea recipes for backyard barbeques, festive gatherings, camping trips and picnics. Learn to make tea lemonades, frosty tea lattes, tea slushies and the secrets of how to prepare delicious, instant fresh-brewed iced tea in just 10 minutes.

  Cut back on store-bought sugary drinks full of preservatives and chemicals. Enjoy healthy, nutritious, anti-oxidant rich tea based drinks throughout the summer that are low in calories, and bursting with delicious flavours. Recipe ideas include family-friendly options as well as suggestions for cocktails. Bring a mason jar or purchase a re-usable Silk Road to-go mug with built-in tea strainer, and take your favourite recipe home with you (or to the beach) after the demo!

  Noon - 1PM

  Wednesday July 9/ July 23/ July 30

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