#Agassiz Local Food

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Relish Agassiz Local Food at Blue Dandelion Stores

When it comes to exploring the vibrant flavors of Agassiz, few places offer a more delightful experience than the local food scene at Blue Dandelion Stores. Nestled in the heart of the region, this charming store offers a rich assortment of locally sourced products that promise to tantalize your taste buds and bring the authentic essence of Agassiz straight to your table. If you're looking to immerse yourself in the local flavors, this is the place to be.

A Taste of Agassiz

Agassiz, a picturesque community known for its stunning landscapes and close-knit community, is home to a wide variety of local food producers who pour their heart and soul into every product they create. The local food culture here is a blend of fresh ingredients, sustainable practices, and a deep respect for the environment. At Blue Dandelion Stores, you can find a carefully curated selection of these products that represent the best of what Agassiz has to offer.

From seasonal fruits and vegetables to artisanal cheeses, meats, and baked goods, every item is carefully sourced from local farmers, artisans, and producers. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal that reflects the region’s rich agricultural heritage. Whether you're cooking up a family dinner or preparing a special dish for a gathering, Agassiz Local Food is sure to impress.

Connecting with Harrison Hot Springs Artisans

One of the most exciting aspects of shopping at Blue Dandelion Stores is the chance to connect with the talented artisans from nearby Harrison Hot Springs. These artisans specialize in a range of products, from hand-crafted jams and preserves to unique beverages and locally made kitchenware. Many of the items sold at Blue Dandelion Stores are crafted with care by these artisans, adding an extra layer of authenticity to your shopping experience.

Supporting local artisans is an important part of fostering community growth, and by choosing products from Harrison Hot Springs Artisans, you are directly contributing to the livelihoods of individuals who work tirelessly to keep the local economy thriving. The beauty of these handcrafted goods lies not only in their quality but in the stories they tell—stories of tradition, passion, and a shared commitment to sustainability.

Why You Should Shop Local

Choosing Agassiz Local Food isn’t just about indulging in fresh, delicious food—it's also about making a positive impact on the local community. When you shop at Blue Dandelion Stores, you're helping to support local farmers, artisans, and small businesses. In doing so, you’re helping to strengthen the local economy and promote environmentally friendly practices that benefit the entire region.

Moreover, when you purchase locally, you have the opportunity to learn more about where your food comes from. It’s a chance to meet the people behind the products and discover the efforts that go into making every item so special. Whether it's a farmer proudly explaining how their produce is grown or an artisan sharing their process of creating handmade goods, shopping local fosters connections that go beyond a simple transaction.

Blue Dandelion Stores: A Place for Everyone

Blue Dandelion Stores isn't just a market; it's a community hub. It's a place where food lovers, families, and tourists can come together to enjoy the flavors of Agassiz. The store is designed to offer an inviting atmosphere that encourages people to explore and enjoy the local offerings. The shelves are stocked with a variety of products, from fresh produce to unique local goods, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you're a local resident looking to fill your pantry with fresh, healthy food or a visitor wanting to take home a piece of Agassiz, Blue Dandelion Stores has everything you need. And with a strong focus on customer service and creating a memorable shopping experience, every trip to the store feels like a treat.

Embrace the Agassiz Way of Life

In conclusion, there’s no better way to experience the flavors of Agassiz than by visiting Blue Dandelion Stores. With a wide selection of Agassiz Local Food and products from Harrison Hot Springs Artisans, you’ll get a true taste of the region’s rich agricultural and artistic traditions. Whether you're shopping for ingredients to cook your next meal or searching for a unique gift, the store offers something special for everyone.

So why wait? Visit Blue Dandelion Stores today and experience the vibrant flavors and talented artisans that make Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs such a unique destination. And as you savor the taste of local goodness, take pride in supporting small businesses and contributing to a more sustainable future for the community.

At Power Nap, we believe in supporting local communities and fostering a healthy, vibrant environment. Just like the local food scene in Agassiz, we’re committed to promoting well-being and creating a better future for all.

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Grocery stores running out of food in BC cities cut off by flooding (PHOTOS)

Many shoppers in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Interior were met with empty shelves at grocery stores Wednesday as flooding and washouts cut communities off from the Lower Mainland for the third day straight.

Chilliwack is cut off from Metro Vancouver because of massive flooding in Abbotsford on Highway 1, and washouts along the same highway, cutting it off from Hope. TikTok user Claire Bowman shared a video of massive lines at grocery stores and gas stations Tuesday afternoon, saying many people are panic-buying groceries.

Users on Twitter also shared photos of empty shelves in Chilliwack. Stores in non-evacuated parts of Abbotsford were also running low. Hope, which is currently isolated because all roads leading to the community are washed out or blocked by mudslides, is also hosting approximately 1,200 stranded travellers — about a sixth of its population.

Drivers have been sleeping in their cars, but the food is running out at grocery stores and local gas stations. Further north in Kamloops and 100 Mile House, store shelves are also getting emptied. Some locals say individual farms or butcher shops may still have supplies, and at least one small dairy producer, Creekside Cheese and Creamery in Agassiz, said staff are working to pasteurize extra milk for its farm stand.

Closed highways and washed-out railways are threatening to choke supply chains in BC. Port of Vancouver spokesperson Matti Polychronis told Daily Hive that no rail traffic can travel between Vancouver and Kamloops because of damaged rail lines. There’s no timeframe yet for reopening.

BC Trucking Association’s president and CEO, Dave Earle, said that usually there are 100,000 transport trucks on the road on any given day in BC, but right now there are no highways open to connect the Lower Mainland with the BC Interior.

He was confident that supply chain experts would find a way to deliver goods, but it would take longer and cost more money than usual. In the meantime, he urged people not to panic-buy or hoard groceries.

“Those aerial shots we've seen from the ministry. They’re extraordinary. There’s big infrastructure damage,” Earle said. “When will it reopen, this week? Five weeks? Nobody knows.”

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Life Cycles Mountain Bike Movie Premiere & TAMBA Fundraiser

With the sun creeping higher and higher into the sky & the lowest valleys beginning to melt, our minds start to wander towards spring. This time of year provides us the rare opportunity to enjoy multi-sports like no other locale can. Ski corn snow in the morning and mountain bike tacky dirt in the afternoon. To celebrate this time of year, Local Freshies® in association with TAMBA announces the Lake Tahoe premiere of Life Cycles. This movie premiere is also a fundraiser for the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA). Help us raise money to maintain and expand our trail network. We’re also focused on helping the community understand how they can become more involved… and most of all have fun!

Lake Tahoe Life Cycles Movie Premiere

Life Cycles isn’t just any run of the mill mountain biking film. Shot in Ultra HD and with an uncompromising attention to detail as soon as you watch the trailer, you’ll see why this movie is multi-award winning. Pulling the viewer into nature’s most powerful elements, you’ll be spellbound by its visual imagery.

From Canada’s golden prairies to a bicycle factory in Japan, Life Cycles explores the concepts of creation & destruction – in nature, machine and man. What took over 5 years to make & using the bicycle as the vehicle, Life Cycles takes us on a journey through nature’s most beautiful, dramatic, and sometimes unforgiving landscapes.

Mike Hopkins rider. Fernie B.C. location

Directed by: Ryan Gibb, Derek Frankowski Starring: Mike Hopkins, Thomas Vanderham, Riley McIntosh Graham Agassiz, Matt Hunter, Cam McCaul, Evan Schwartz, Brandon Semenuk

Awards & Accolades

X-Dance Film Festival: Best Director; Best Film; Best Cinematography

Bovec Outdoor Film Festival: People’s Choice

Best Film Vancouver International Film Festival

Official Selection at Banff Mountain Film Festival

Official Selection at Beijing International Film Festival

Official Selection at 5 Point Film Festival

Official Selection at Shaff Film Festival

And don’t forget about the raffle! Awesome raffle prizes are being provided by our sponsors to help us FUNDRAISE for the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association.

South Lake Tahoe Premiere

Cost: $5

BUY TICKETS

All Ages Event

Details:

Grab a bite to eat before or during the show & wash it down with a cold one. Food being served by our friends at the Oven!

Location: South Lake Brewing Company

Date: March 22, 2019

Time: Doors Open at 6 p.m., Show at 7:00 p.m.

Huge thanks to our sponsors!

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Mt. Agassiz Trip Report

Quick Stats:

Roundtrip Distance: 13.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,710 feet.

Highest point: 13,893 feet.

Moving and Elapsed Time: 6:37:27 and 8:57:58 respectively. 

Mt. Agassiz is one of the tallest peaks in the Sierra with the summit at 13,893 feet. That makes it 21st highest peak in California. In addition to that, the ridgeline that it sits on is probably some of the best mountaineering real-estate in the Sierra region because this two mile ridge also includes peaks such as Mt. Winchell, Thunderbolt Peak, Starlight Peak, North Palisade, Polemonium Peak and Mt. Sill. 

Here’s what the Palisades look like from the summit of Agassiz. Worth noting is the Palisade Glacier (one of thirteen in the Sierra). Apparently the waters are turquoise but with the 2016 winter, this is still rather frozen :)  

I left for Bishop on Friday evening after work (from the Bay Area). The traffic was barely moving and it took me much longer than expected getting out of the Bay Area. With 2 brief stops, I was in Bishop just before midnight. I got gas and drove straight to the Four Jeffrey campground where I was meeting Rohan who was driving up from LA for this adventure. I told him I’d probably be asleep by the time he got there (he was getting in around 1AM) - I pulled into one of the many walk-in campsites and passed out in the back of my car in the sleeping bag. We didn’t see any open spots online so we weren't’ sure if there was any camping possible and didn’t bring any tents anyway. 

We were up fairly early -- Rohan even before me, and was fairly chirpy for not sleeping much ;) Once we figured out the campsite payment details, we got our gear ready and headed out to the trailhead which was ~10 min drive. We were meeting with David there (David is a friend of mine from the Bay Area but he lives in Bishop now - I am tad bit jealous). 

The plan was to attempt the simple class 2 / class 3 route after approaching the base from South Lake via the Bishop Pass Trail. The trail is well-maintained and easy to follow all the way up to Bishop Pass. 

The views along the way absolutely out of this world - so many Alpine lakes! 

While we could leave the trail just before Bishop Pass, I wanted to see the actual sign and then approach the climb from the Southwest slope. Here’s a photo from Bishop Pass of the sign:

And the remaining 2000 feet left to climb / scramble ahead of us at this point:

We had loaded up a GPX track on Strava and Rohan’s GPS watch so the plan was to follow that gradual climb and to avoid the super sketchy terrain or where it started to get steeper. There was plenty of hand usage so I’d like to think that most of the route we selected for ourselves ended up being Class 3 (which is fine) - just long and tedious. It’s typically said that 500 ft of ascent at this altitude is good and we were moving roughly at 1000 ft / hour. The total time up the slope and the summit ridge was just over 1.5 hours. Here’s what the views from the climb looked like:

We caught up to a party of 3 at the top - they were moving quick. Found out that it was this dad and his two kids aged 14 and 10 (nice!). We hung out at the summit for food, photos and soaking in the views for 20-30 minutes before making our way down. Some of the views:

The line down was much straighter and the terrain we picked was with much smaller and moving rocks as compared to larger boulders on the way up. The trip down was about 20 minutes quicker than on the way up and we stopped frequently to regroup. Here’s David enjoying a snack on the way down:

The trip back was fairly uneventful - just hauling a$$ back to the car so we could get to some real food! :) 

After our descent and the high-fives, we drove to a local brewery in Bishop and enjoyed some real nice burgers and fries! I decided to hit the road quickly after dinner so as to be able to catch the sunset from Tioga pass. The views from Olmsted Point sure didn’t disappoint! 

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