Words and Photos by Nicole Meyers
The first day of our cohort was both engaging and informative! We headed out to Sooke, where we met with the Nature’s Chef, Tom Krahl. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by Tom and introduced to his idea of holistic cooking. He taught us the importance of land stewardship and how if you nurture the land, it will provide you with what you need to survive. He showed us how his way of life will help prevent climate change, and allow us to be in touch with nature more.
After gaining this knowledge, he took us on a walk through the forest, where he identified the plants that were edible and their medicinal uses. We even got to taste various kinds of herbs, and try some mushroom tea! Finally, we ended our day by harvesting vegetables from the garden and using them to prepare a delicious meal. The best part of the day was witnessing the fruits of our labour and being able to try the food we had made! Overall, the experience was amazing, and we were able to test out our foraging skills for the first time!