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WORDS NATALIE FINDLAY THE PROOF MOTHER NATURE LOVES US CANADA HEMP Robert was a “hempster” back in the 80s. Little did he know that twenty years later hemp would become his lifeline, passion, and business. After successfully fighting Stage 4B non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Robert’s body was left with the wounds of his victory: a depleted immune system, weight gain, and painful, dry, itchy skin. That was until a friend directed him toward the use of hemp oil and seeds. As a result, Robert gained back his life energy and started Canada Hemp Foods Ltd. in 2006. Hemp has been used for fibre and food for thousands of years. This lucrative plant offers products from the flower, seed, and stalk, and does not deplete the soil in which it grows. It can flourish without the need of pesticides or herbicides. No blowing smoke here—Canada’s seed quality is second to none, which attributes to Canada’s being the largest producer of hemp for food in the world. With over 100,000 acres of hemp planted every year in Canada, the annual harvest of hemp seeds is over 30,000 tons. The only high you’ll see in Canada Hemp Foods products is the high health factor attributed to hemp oil, seeds, and protein products. Hemp food products are plentiful in cell building blocks such as protein (containing 10g per 3 tablespoons), rich in essential amino acids, phytosterols, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, essential vitamins, and minerals, and void of cholesterol, trans fats, and gluten. Hemp food products have been known to lower cholesterol, assist in weight loss, improve skin conditions, and are a great addition to vegetarian and vegan eating styles. These healthy seeds don’t like the heat, so keep them out of the cooking process (the oil as well). The flavour profile resembles that of pine nuts, with a chewy texture. To reap the health benefits, just toss a few tablespoons into your meal before serving. You can also take a tablespoon or two of the oil straight. Canada Hemp Foods is located in Gibsons. Robert loves the workings of a small-scale business and takes pride in being handson, leading the direction of the company. He is also on the board of the Canada Hemp Trade Alliance and is committed to sharing knowledge and fighting for updated hemp laws. He invests in the community through sponsoring events such as the Mountain Grind, the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, and Share There. For ongoing information on hemp and cannabis, keep an eye on Hemp Food Canada’s website: www.canadahempfoods.com. CANADA HEMP FOODS | PO BOX 1821 GIBSONS, BC V0N 1V0 | CANADAHEMPFOODS.COM | 1-866-616-4367 26 <strong>FLAVOURS</strong> FOOD & DRINK MAGAZINE
love & chocolates LA PETITE SOURIS WORDS AMBER STOBY | PHOTOGRAPHY EDMUND ARCEO BRINGING JOY AND DELIGHTFUL INDULGENCE THROUGH EACH DELICIOUS BITE OF CHOCOLATE WE CREATE AT LA PETITE SOURIS ALLOWS ME TO BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EVERY DAY. Chocolate has been synonymous with love and passion throughout time, but it’s not only the intimacy of love that sparks a passion, it can also be the passion of a community that helps builds self-love. I was a little adrift in this world. I was struggling to find my identity and a career path that didn't feel like a dead end. I wasn't seeing a lot of good in the world. Chocolate changed that. After attending Vancouver Community College’s pastry program, I was drawn in by the chocolate component. Curiosity led to a chocolate-fueled trip to France and Belgium, which ignited a fire in me to create my own chocolates and my own business. Chocolate and I stuck together through the successes and challenges of start-up. Chocolate can be tempermental and dark, so we make a good match. Over time, the structure of the business has been an anchor of sorts. Building the business with chocolate has guided me and encouraged me to trust in myself and follow my heart. This transformational shift has allowed me to deepen my understanding of who I am. Bringing joy and delightful indulgence through each delicious bite of chocolate we create at La Petite Souris allows me to be creative and have fun every day. Well almost every day . . . there actually are still bad days in a chocolate shop! I love our community on the Sunshine Coast; it's been an amazingly supportive place for La Petite Souris to grow. I don’t think I could have built my business anywhere else. In the words of Laura Esquivel in the book Like Water For Chocolate, “Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can’t strike them all by ourselves.” LA PETITE SOURIS | 4-626 SHAW ROAD, GIBSONS, BC | LAPETITESOURIS.CA | 604.886.2079 <strong>FLAVOURS</strong> FOOD & DRINK MAGAZINE 27
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