You probably know by now that seaweed is not only very tasty but is also very good for you. Yet it’s still not really a dietary staple across North America. There are many nutritional reasons why this should change!
Read MoreThis month our Meet The Maker Interview is with Lovena Harvey, the CEO of Gathering Place Trading, an incredible direct fair trade, BC-based, family run importer who sources products grown with sustainable earth-friendly practices. Lovena works primarily from home on Cortes Island, where her home office overlooks the garden. Their warehouse and packaging facilities are located in downtown Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and they have an incredible team of intentional staff who hand package each and every product they produce.
Read MoreStress and boredom are real challenges for many of us right now as we withdraw from the outdoors, so we've put together a small round up of resources for exercising in-doors, meditating, and crafting to help you keep your mind and body well while we're all spending so much more time inside.
Read MoreThe term ‘superfood’ is pretty widely used these days, but we think there are few foods that deserve the title more than honey! From its anti-bacterial and anti-viral healing properties to its vitamins and minerals and absolutely fabulous flavours, it truly is a wonderful substance. This little overview covers some of its primary benefits and forms!
Read MoreFebruary is the month to celebrate love and whether you're a free bird or coupled up, it can be good reminder to pamper yourself at cold, grey time of year when you can probably really the TLC! Roses are a Feb 14th classic, but they can be so much more than a bouquet. Rose oil is being increasingly recognised for its varied health and beauty benefits.
Read MoreWe might be in the middle of the most epic soup season BC has ever seen! One of the best ways to counter endless rainy grey days is a beautiful warm bowl of soup full of premium, locally sourced ingredients—and kitskitchen offers us lucky west-coasters exactly that. Their fabulous soups are also wheat free, dairy free, and additive/preservative-free! Co-founder and CEO Joni Lind has answered our Meet The Maker Mini Interview questions this month, so you can get to know the lovely local humans behind that delicious bowl keeping your spirits lifted and your body nourished.
Read MoreSaturday, March 7th
It's our Birthday, and we'd love to celebrate with you!! Please join us on March 7th at Pomme PoCo and Pomme Nanaimo to shop for 10% OFF ALL DAY! There will be demos, loads of fantastic samples, the prize wheel and so much more!
Read MoreWintery clouds for days (and days and days) can do a number on our moods and energy levels, not to mention our New Years resolutions! Here are a few of our tips for foods that will work with your psychology and physiology to keep you at an even keel while things slowly get warmer and brighter out there.
Read MoreSaturday February 1st, 8am - 10pm
Join us at Pomme Poco for Super Saturday! We'll have free cake and coffee ready for you, loads of our awesome natural vendors will be in the market with us doing product demos and answering any questions you might have, there will be free samples, AND there will be 15% OFF EVERYTHING in the store, all day!
Wednesday, Feb 26th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join Hoochy 'Booch owner Kristin and learn how to make your own Kombucha!
There is definitely something kind of magical about chocolate making, especially at this time of year. And especially when you know it’s being created with true passion and truly high ethical standards. Helen and Glen moved into BC’s Rocky Mountains to follow not only a dream but a sense of responsibility. With Wild Mountain Chocolate, they create chocolate bars that inspire people with both their amazing flavour and their positive social impact. Helen has answered our Mini Interview questions so you can learn more about the Wild Mountain Chocolate project!
Read MoreThe festive season can be an absolute whirlwind of events and visits; of crafting, shopping, and/or nibbling. It's par for the course to feel a bit overwhelmed at moments, so we put together a little list of simple things you can do to help navigate the season as your healthiest self.
Read MoreOur immune systems are complicated and they are constantly at work. There's no magic bullet that will allow our bodies to immediately defeat all flus and colds, but there are a lot of amazing natural substances out there that can help support our health.
Read MoreThursday, November 14th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Stir Cooking School for this interactive workshop and learn how to make healthy plant-based appies for the holidays and beyond!
November 16th, 2019, 8:00am - 10:00pm
Join us for Customer Appreciation Day! Save 10% when you shop on November 16th!! We will also have free vegan cake and coffee, loads of awesome vendor demos, and some great free samples for you! We'd love to see you ❤️
November 16th, 2019, 8:30am - 8:00pm
Join us for Customer Appreciation Day! Save 10% when you shop on November 16th!! We'll also have awesome vendor demos, free samples and, of course, our Prize Wheel!! We'd love to see you ❤️
Wednesday, November 20th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the Herbal Jedi (Yarrow Willard Cl.H.) in unraveling the science and folklore around using mushrooms as food and medicine. In this informative talk Yarrow will share with you a deeper look at the benefits of many of the world’s top medicinal mushrooms. Mushroom samples, tasters and tea will be included in this free talk.
October 10th, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
It's that time again! We had such a fantastic time with you at our sold out Ladies Night last year, we're doing it again. Join us for another Ladies Night at Pomme Nanaimo, in support of Nanaimo Women's Resources Society!
October 18th, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
It's that time again! We had such a fantastic time with you at our sold out Ladies Night last year, we're doing it again. Join us for another Ladies Night at Pomme Poco, in support of Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity!
Whether it’s coming from your own garden or the organic farms we’re so lucky to represent in our aisles, this is peak BC produce season. We’ve gathered some great tips on how you can preserve your piles of cukes and pears so you can enjoy them throughout the year!
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