Gourmet & Pantry
Soup and Stir
Cozy up to homemade soup & snacks combined with a beautiful handcrafted Stir Stick.
This is one of our team favourites! Ed's Soups are yummy - no other way around it! Each mix makes a big, delicious pot - assorted varieties to choose from. Handmade crackers, nuts for snacking, sparkling water and sweets for dessert. Sounds like a meal!
And to make this gift last a little longer after the last scrumptious morsel is gone, we've included a beautiful handcrafted stir stick made from salvaged trees on Vancouver Island. No trees were cut down to make this island product.
- Heartwood Studio Stir Stick - Slender - Duncan
- Eco Cloth- 'Tall Tree' - Nature Bee - Victoria
- Ed's Soup Shack - Assorted Varieties - (choose from list below)- Duncan
- Jenny Marie's Crackers - Victoria
- Island Nut Roastery - One Sailing Wait or Sea To Sky Nut Mix - Sidney
- Mindful Mouthful - Handmade Cookies - Duncan
- That's Amore - Buttery Caramel Corn - Duncan
- Spinnakers Sparkling Mineral Water - assorted yummy flavours - Victoria
Also included:
- Vancouver Island Gift Box
- Dog or kitty treat - ask for it!
Optional:
- Tofino Towel
- Candle
Optional:
- Option to add a second Ed's Soup Mix - see below.
This item comes in our Vancouver Island Gift Box and is shippable.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST is included when applicable.
Raincoast Galley
Vancouver Island's finest.
Here's to stocking your kitchen from the Vancouver Island!
- Jenny Marie's Crackers - Victoria, BC
- Sirene Chocolate - Multi Award Winning Bean to Bar Dark Chocolate - Victoria, BC
- SaltWest Naturals - West Coast Harvested Sea Salt - Sooke, BC
- Mrs. Jones Jam - Blackberry Apple - Cowichan Valley, BC
- Island Nut Roastery - Peanut Butter - Sidney, BC
- Cowichan Pasta Co. Organic Small Batch Pasta - Cowichan Bay, BC
- Heartwood Studio - Stir Stick - (Island salvaged arbutus, 100 yr old apple, bitter cherry or burled maple) - Duncan, BC
- Goldilocks Bee's Wax Wraps - "Species of Ucluelet" - Victoria, BC
Optional: (scroll down to see prices)
- Tofino Towel - 2pc Tea Towel (off white with charcoal stitching) or Bath Towel (grey/off white). - both are 100% Turkish Cotton
- Island Wick Candle Co. 8oz jar or 4oz tin
- Ed's Soup Mix
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Italian Pacifico
A meal in a box- cin cin!
One of our most popular gifts ...
From its roots on the banks of the Mediterranean, Italian cuisine is a favourite all over the world, and our little corner is no exception. With locally sourced ingredients, these products give it a north Pacific twist. Mixing it all together with a stir stick hand-crafted from our region's signature arbutus, maple and/or cherry trees, this is one tasty basket offering!
- BC Stone Ground Organic Semolina Pasta - Cowichan Pasta - Cowichan Bay, BC
- BC Hardwood Stir Stick • Arbutus, Maple, Cherry or 100 year old Apple - Heartwood Studio - Duncan, BC
- Sicilian Pasta Sauce • Jules & Kent - Vancouver, BC
- Biscotti (6 piece, assorted varieties) • Melinda’s Biscotti - Sidney, BC
- Okanagan Brewery - 6 yr old Balsamic Vinegar or Oil of the Oilve - Kelowna, BC
- Little Italy Dark Chocolate Bar - Organic Fair - Cobble Hill, BC - (Substituting Wild Sweets Dark Chocolate bar - Steveston, BC)
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Italian Pacifico & Beverage
A meal in a box!
From its roots on the banks of the Mediterranean, Italian cuisine is a favourite all over the world, and our little corner is no exception. With locally sourced ingredients, these products give it a north Pacific twist. Mixing it all together with a stir stick hand-crafted from our region's signature arbutus trees, this is one tasty basket offering!
- BC Stone Ground Organic Semolina Pasta - Cowichan Pasta - Cowichan Bay, BC
- BC Arbutus Stir Stick • Heartwood Studio - Duncan, BC
- Sicilian Pasta Sauce • Jules & Kent - Vancouver, BC
- 6 year old Balsamic Vinegar • Okanagan Vinegar Brewery - Summerland, BC
- Little Italy Dark Chocolate Bar - Organic Fair - Cobble Hill, BC - (Substituting Wild Sweets Dark Chocolate bar - Steveston, BC)
- SeaCider Temperance (non alcoholic) - Victoria
Wine: You can upgrade to BC wine, SeaCider or Bubbly - scroll down below for pricing.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
Please note: Alcohol can not be shipped outside of BC per Provincial law.
PST included in price when applicable.
Pacific Fare Regular
A bounty of seafood and other west coast delectables!
Option available to add a bottle of SeaCider Temperance (non alcoholic), Wine or other beverage.
Add-on Options: Island Wick Candle, Ravensong Soap w/Cedar Dish or Handcrafted Stir Sticks.
- Bean to Bar Dark Chocolate • Sirene Chocolate - Victoria, BC
- Wild Sockeye Salmon - Fisherman Direct (not smoked) • Wild Harvest Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC
- Hand-Made Crackers • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company - Victoria, BC
- Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt • SaltWest Naturals - Sooke, BC
- BC Albacore Tuna - Fisherman Direct • The Fishery - Duncan, BC
- Smoked Wild Salmon - maple glazed • SeaChange Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC (substitute Wild Harvest Smoked Sockeye)
- 'Fresh Catch' Chowder Mix • Tilly's Galley - Campbell River, BC
- Organic Ancient Grain Pasta • Cowichan Pasta Company - Shawnigan Lake, BC
- Smoked West Coast Mussels • Saltspring Island Mussels - Saltspring Island, BC (substituting SeaChange Seafoods Crab Pate)
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
Please note there may be a shipping surcharge if more than 2 beverages have been selected. This applies to boxes shipped outside of the Greater Victoria area. We will contact you at first opportunity if this applies to your order.
PST included in price when applicable.
Pacific Fare Large
West Coast bounty
West coast through and through. Breathe in the salty air... listen to the ocean lap against the shore... catch the light gleaming off the waves... crack open this gift and be transported. A gift can't get more locally-sourced than this.
- Fresh Catch Chowder Mix • Tilly's Galley - Campbell River, BC
- Smoked Wild Salmon Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC
- Crab Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC
- Lobster Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC
- Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt (Flor de Sal or Lemon Dill) • SaltWest Naturals - Sooke, BC
- Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon 227g • SeaChange Seafoods - Heriot Bay, BC
- Hand-Made Crackers • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company - Victoria, BC
- BC Wild Sockeye (not smoked) - Fisherman direct! - Wild Harvest - Cortez Island, BC
- Chocolate Toffee Bark • Rock Coast Confections - Victoria, BC
- BC Albacore Tuna (packed in it's own natural juice) • The Fishery - Duncan, BC
- Soup Mix (8-12 servings) assorted varieties • Ed's Soup Shack - Duncan, BC. (use the drop down list below)
- Artisan Crisps • Raincoast Crisps - Langley, BC (Substituting Gone Crackers - Vancouver)
- Organic Ancient Grains Pasta • Cowichan Pasta Co. - Cowichan Bay, BC
- Small Batch Pasta Sauce • Jules & Kent - Vancouver, BC
Optional:
- Heartwood Studio Stir Stick
- Condiment Spoon
- Island Wick
- Candle 4oz
- Eco Dish Cloth
Optional:
- Option to add a second Ed's Soup Mix - see below.
Note: After selecting your preferred Ed's Soup choice, we highly recommend you also list your 2nd choice preferences in the NOTE section upon checkout. Otherwise, if your #1 choice is sold out, we will substitute according to what is on hand.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Gourmet Pantry - Regular
It's a farmers market in a box!
Experience the excellence of locally harvested, roasted or handmade pantry staples all the while supporting BC producers by doing so.
- SaltSpring Kitchen - Grainy Mustard - Salt Spring, BC
- Ed's Soup - (see choices below) - Duncan, BC
- Murchie's Tea - English Breakfast - Victoria, BC
- SaltWest Naturals - Flor de Sal Sea Salt - Sooke, BC
- BC Stone Ground Organic Ancient Grain Pasta • Cowichan Pasta - Cowichan Bay, BC
- Eco Cloth - Tall Trees - Nature Bee - Saanich, BC
- Whole Bean Coffee • Gulf Island Coffee - , Nanaimo, BC
- Small Batch Blackberry Apple Jam • Mrs. Jones Jam - Cowichan, BC
Note: After selecting your preferred Ed's Soup choice, we highly recommend listing your 2nd choice preferences in the NOTE section upon checkout. Otherwise, if your #1 choice is sold out, we will substitute according to what is on hand.
Optional:
- Heartwood Studio Stir Stick
- Condiment Spoon
- Island Wick
- Candle 4oz
- Cedar Soap Dish & Artisan Potlatch Spirit Soap
Optional:
- Option to add a second Ed's Soup Mix - see below.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Gourmet Pantry - Large
A well stocked pantry!
If you have a "foodie" in your life, you've no doubt heard all about the superior products that come from small-batch artisans. Quality is at the top of their agenda as they scour local markets, looking for the right ingredient for the right dish. The common denominator - each product is made from the heart with passion and pride. We put together this gift in the hopes that one day someone would give it to us!
- English Breakfast Tea • Murchies. - Victoria, BC
- BC Albacore Tuna • The Fishery Seafoods - Salt Spring Island, BC
- Locally Roasted Peanut Butter • Island Nut Roastery - Sidney, BC
- Fresh Catch Chowder Mix • Tilly's Galley - Campbell River, BC
- Hand-Made Crackers • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company - Victoria, BC
- Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt • SaltWest Naturals - Sooke, BC
- BC Stone Ground Organic Pasta • Cowichan Pasta -Cowichan Bay, BC
- Biscotti (2pc Assorted Flavours) • Melinda's Biscotti - Sidney, BC
- Whole Bean Coffee • Gulf Roasting Co. - Nanaimo, BC
- Dark Award Winning Chocolate • Sirene Chocolate - Victoria, BC
- One Sailing Wait Nut Mix • Island Nut Roastery - Sidney, BC
- Small Batch Blackberry Apple Jam • Mrs. Jones Jam - Cobble Hill, BC
- Glass Spray Bottle & Multi Purpose Cleaning Tablet (1 tablet) • Nature Bee - Victoria, BC
- Eco Dish Cloth • Nature Bee - Victoria, BC
Optional:
- Handcrafted Stir Stick or Condiment Spoon (Locally Salvaged Arbutus, Maple, Cherry or 100 year old Apple while available) • Heartwood Studio - Duncan, BC
- Soy Candle • Island Wick Candle Co. - Colwood, BC
Optional:
- Option to add Ed's Soup Mix - see varieties below.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Coast Cafe
Great coffee - delicious snacks!
Up and down our coastlines, rain-swept cafes are the gathering spots of both conversationalists and connoisseurs. They sip their blend of choice against the hum of friends taking apart the world and putting it back together again. Remind you of someone? This gift was put together for them.
- Whole Bean Coffee • Gulf Islands Coffee - Nanaimo, BC
- English Breakfast, Canadian Breakfast or Spring Green Tea (10 bag) • Murchies Tea - Victoria, BC
- Biscotti (6 piece) • Melinda’s Biscotti - Sidney, BC
- Small Batch Cookies 6pc -Mindful Mouthful - Duncan, BC
- Infused Honey • Melliferra Bees- Galliano Island, BC
- Wood Drizzle Stick
Optional:
Island Wick Candle, Handcrafted Stir Stick or Condiment Spoon, Eco Cloths.
Note: If you wish to remove the tea and add a Chocolate or other treat, just ask in the NOTE section while in checkout.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Tea Hugger
Tea is always a good idea..
Whether curled up on the sofa in front of a fire or feet up on the patio railing, taking in a summer breeze, any time of the year is a good time for a tea break!
Please note: rather than tracking this box as 'sold out' we have made a few substitutions as noted below:
- Tea 10 bags (English Breakfast, Canadian Breakfast or Spring Green) • Murchies Tea - Victoria, BC
- Turkish Delights • Fraser Valley Gourmet - Langley, BC
- Dark Chocolate Toffee Bark • Rock Coast Confections - Saanichton, BC
- Small Batch Cookies 6pc - Mindful Mouthful - Duncan, BC
- Organic Tea 12 bags (Green or Herbal) • Silk Road Tea - Victoria, BC
- Infused Honey • Mellifera Bees - Galliano Island, BC
- Wood Honey Drizzle Stick
Optional Deluxe Package:
- Blackberry Apple Jam • Mrs. Jones Jam - Cowichan Valley, BC
- Handcrafted Mineral Bath Soak (Honeysuckle, Lavender, Rosemary Mint or Raincoast Tree Hugger • SaltWest Naturals - Sooke, BC
- 'High Tea' Soy Candle • Island Wick Candle Co - Colwood, BC
Bath Soak: If you wish to choose a scent, please provide this info in the NOTE section during checkout.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Take a Break
Coffee, Tea or Me!
... well, when it can't be 'me' ... at least send 'em something else to enjoy at break time! There is something for both coffee and tea drinkers here. Add some small batch local treats and we've just created a refreshing time out to recharge before heading back to biz.
- English Breakfast, Canadian Breakfast or Spring Green Tea (10 bag) • Murchies Tea - Victoria, BC
- Whole Bean Coffee • Gulf Islands Coffee - Nanaimo, BC
- Sea To Sky Trail Mix • Island Nut Roastery- Cobble Hill, BC
- Biscotti (6 piece) • Melinda’s Biscotti - Sidney, BC
- Assorted Chocolates 8pc • Rogers Chocolates - Victoria, BC
- Small Batch Cookies 6pc -Mindful Mouthful. - Duncan, BC
- Infused Honey • Melliferra Bees- Galliano Island, BC
- Wood Drizzle Stick
- Dark Bean To Bar Chocolate Bar • Sirene Chocolate - Victoria, BC
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Coastal Comforts
A tiny Tea vacation in a box
On the mend or simply for relaxation or a quiet moment, nothing says cozy quite as well as a soothing hot cup of tea and refreshing snacks.
- Tea • Anteeo Tea - Victoria, BC (substitute Murchies Tea - English Breakfast, Spring Green, Peppermint or Canadian Breakfast)
- Trail Mix • Island Nut Roastery - Sidney, BC
- Assorted Fruit Turkish Delight • Fraser Valley Gourmet - Langley, BC
- Dark Award Winning Chocolate Bar • Wild Sweets - Steveston, BC
- Sparkling Mineral Water • Spinnakers (2) - Victoria, BC
- Small Batch Cookies - Real Treat Brown Sugar Shortbread - AB
- Ginger Infused Honey • Mellifera Bees - Galliano Island, BC
- Honey Drizzle Stick - wood
- Shoreline Body Co 'Buzz' Lip Balm - Ucluelet, BC
- Hand-Made Crackers • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company - Victoria, BC
- Activity Book (Sudoku, Crossword, or Word Find) • Various
Aside from brewing the tea, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
NOTE: if you would like us to add another treat in lieu of the activity books, just ask in the NOTE section upon checkout.
Complimentary treats for the resident dog & cat offered. Mention the kitty cat or pup-a-roo's name and we'll add two! Woof! Meow!
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.
Top Up - Add More Goodies
Would you like us to add more goodies to create a larger gift box? Snacks, pantry items, housewarming or spa items - you tell us what you need!
Use the drop down option below to add additional funds. We will keep to the theme of the box or feel free to direct us as to what you would like us to add. We'll continue to add items until we reach the budget.
We will reach out to you if we have any questions.
Please note: this option is not available on its own and must be accompanied by the purchase of a gift box.
Vancouver Island Stir Sticks & Condiment Spoons
A gorgeous addition to any gift
We're blessed with an assortment of majestic hardwood trees on the west coast. Arbutus, Maple and the fruit bearing Cherry & Apple.
This 'one man' Heartwood Studio in the Cowichan Valley has handcrafted these simple, but gorgeous hardwood stir sticks & condiment spoons, finished with a fine walnut oil. Much of the Vancouver island salvaged wood he works with has a story. Like the 100 year old Apple Tree that fell in a storm in 2020. If only trees could talk ..!
Sure to last, meant to be used and a great addition to any of our gift boxes.
This item is an add-on only and not to be sold on its own or in it's own VIGB box.
In some instances substitution of similar value & variety may occur due to volume and limited production by our small batch producers.
PST included in price when applicable.