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Glen Valley Artichoke Farms

28182 Marsh McCormick Road
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Canada V4X 2G9
604-857-0321

www.glenvalleyartichokes.com

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MONTECRISTO: Vancouver's Urban Farms

5th Anniversary

Five Years of Local Fare

The heart and soul of a dish is often a fairly basic ingredient, sourced well, and prepared with due attention and maybe some passion stirred in. We spend quite a bit of time searching for such ingredients, or talking with people who know the secrets of such things.

MONTECRISTO: Artichokes

Food and Drink

British Columbia Artichokes

A delicious thistle.

There may not be a vegetable more intimidating than the artichoke, but John and Donna Plough have risen to that challenge, bringing this Mediterranean staple to the Canadian West Coast. Look for them at the Kitsilano Vancouver Farmers Market on Sundays throughout September.