Alderlea Farm in the Cowichan Valley serves up simple fair with seasonal or preserved products from their own backyard. John and Katy, owners of the enterprise make quite a team with Katy serving up culinary masterpieces and John bustling about making sure everything is in order, from the freshly picked lettuce to the tiny seedlings in the greenhouse across the street.
Their farm is unique and not just because they have a café attached. They
follow the spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture first taught by educator and social activist Dr. Rudolf Steiner. This method of farming focuses on creating a balanced ecosystem that promotes sustainability.They’ll be featured in our book Eat Local Live Longer on Vancouver Island with Katy sharing some of her kitchen artistry.
Roxanne and I had one of her chocolate chip cookies. We may be starting a tradition!