It’s summer in Canada now, and while Perth is enjoying balmy weather at the moment, I am missing the organic blueberries that used to turn up in our Share Organics fruit and veg box every Thursday morning. We got fantastic service from Share Organics. There’s nothing like that available here yet. I loved getting an email telling me what was in my box (and where it was from), AND being able to log on and change the quantities and contents to suit our preferences. I loved the icepacks in the box, the news about local organic farmers, and the recipes for using unfamiliar ingredients.
I also miss the Natures Path gluten free organic waffles available in virtually every supermarket freezer. Such a treat for Harrison! I miss Island Farms icecream. I miss the fact that virtually all “soft serve” on Vancouver Island was actually just frozen Island Farms cream – with no nasties, and gluten free.
I miss the range of gluten free cereals readily available everywhere, especially Natures Path. We’re just starting to see the odd Nature’s Path product in IGAs here. I miss Glutino and Kinnikinnik brands. And I was totally in love with Whole Foods stores, including Capers Whole Foods, just a block or so from our favourite place to stay in Vancouver (Times Square Apartments). And speaking of Vancouver, I miss Stanley Park and the Granville Island markets.
GOD I miss places being open late and 7 days a week. Even our teeny little enclave of Oak Bay had a supermarket open til 10 every night, and our local cafe was open early and late. Bring on extended trading, Perth!!!!
I would love for the 4 of us to stroll down to the marina, buy a bag of frozen herring to feed the resident seals, and have coffee and scones, with a strawberry milk for Harrison for under $10. Maybe we’d come across a couple of iced tea or lemonade stands on the way back. Magic!
It would be lovely to be able to look out the window to see Noelle sitting on her front steps waiting for Harrison to make an appearance.
