I had the privilege to cater a wedding in West Vancouver over the weekend. Not only was it great to be a part of their special day, but it marked the first 100% farm-to-table meal for Culinary Ink. All of the vegetables for this wedding were sourced from a local South Surrey Farm (Mary’s Garden).

We had the honor of cooking fresh, local carrots, purple cauliflower, watermelon radishes, English breakfast radishes, broccoli and white cauliflower all tossed in a tarragon beurre blanc.

We served a 5 greens salad of arugula, red leaf, green leaf, romaine and iceburg lettuces with strawberry vinaigrette and caramelized pears.

We used all local romaine and garlic for “grandpa’s caesar” as well as local bread for the croutons and local pork for the bacon bits.

If you have yet to experience the beautiful bounty of vegetables that BC has to offer I implore you to go to your local farmers market and see what you are missing. The color, texture and taste will astound you.