This book from Rosemary Neering is an entertaining and informative guide to visiting Vancouver Island's farms, wineries, craft breweries, seafood markets, and more. Included is a directory of the best places to buy fresh food, plus anecdotal sidebars that tell the amusing stories of people and places, such as the mussel man and the accidental winery. You'll learn farming techniques, gardening tips, and favourite recipes from the farmers themselves. If you have always wanted to know what mead is, how to put together a cheese course, or how to grow a winter garden, Eating Up Vancouver Island is the book for you.