If you think garlic is just a simple seasoning, you haven’t visited the Westcoast Garlic booth. For over a decade, they have been transforming this humble bulb into a culinary art form right here on the Saanich Peninsula.

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We caught up with the team to ask what makes Island garlic so unique.

“It’s the soil and the sea air,” they told us. “The salinity in the air actually helps cure the garlic naturally, giving it a sharper, more robust flavour profile than what you find imported.”

Must-Try Items:

Black Garlic: Aged for 40 days, this has a balsamic-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with soft cheeses.
Garlic Scape Pesto: A seasonal treat made from the green shoots of the plant.
Smoked Sea Salt & Garlic Blend: The ultimate finisher for roasted veggies.

Stop by their tent this Saturday to sample their new Honey-Fermented Garlic—it’s a game changer for your next charcuterie board!