The Butter Witch

04/17/2024

Hey y'all! Hope you're out there enjoying the sun today 😎 Come out this weekend to get your last lil' pies for a long while... and I will also have all types of housewares, plants, furniture and lots of other good stuff for sale! See you there ☺️

11/15/2023

Hey y'all!

Happy November! Who else can't believe that this year is coming to an end in just six weeks?! I have been trying to lean into the season and take some much-needed rest after an intense and busy summer. Just got back from a prairie weekend with my family and am ready to get baking for you! The inspiration for these pies is coming from my desire for cozy, warming comfort foods. The world is a bit of a heartbreaking place currently... maybe always, but trying to stay hopeful and when that doesn't work I eat my feelings.

Pick up of these delicious lil' pastries will be this Sunday the 19th from 2 pm - 5 pm at True Love Pizza, which is located in the Food Garden. Please place your pie orders through my website http://www.thebutterwitch.ca. Here's what I am cooking up for you this month!

This meat pie came from a delicious noodle dish that my previous boss at Harvest Community Foods in Vancouver makes. I highly recommend you visit them when you're in the big city! It is a hearty savoury dish with a hint of spice from the local fresh ginger and chili oil. I will be using amazing pork from my friends at Matriarch Meats, along with magic local miso aged 2 years from Salt Spring G*ia Foods.

Local Ground Pork, Bok Choy, Onions, Ginger & Garlic. Served with a side of Miso Gravy.

The veggie pie for this month is inspired by all the beautiful root vegetables my friends at Heyday Farm are still growing, and also from my craving for flavourful and warming foods. It will feature more lovely kabocha squash from Hey Squash! and will be brought together by a delightful masala blend from Monsoon Coast & fresh local ginger from DnS Farm.

Local Kabocha Squash, Roasted Root Vegetables, Onions, Ginger, Garlic & Warming Curry Spices. Served with a side of Cilantro & Coconut Chutney.

The fruit pie for November came from me terribly missing summer and all the wonderful things that come with it. I managed to save some gorgeous strawberries from my friends at Heavenly Roots Farm. I can't really believe these will be the last ones I ever get from them, so these hand pies will be extra special. I will roast and stew them with some local honey and they will be served with luscious chocolate dip, because who doesn't love a chocolate covered strawberry?

Local Strawberries, Honey & Vanilla Bean. Served with a side of Chocolate Ganache.

Cheers!

10/03/2023

Hellooo Pie Lovers!

I feel like I just finished my last pie pop-up, but here we are again already! Also how the hell is it October?! I couldn't not whip up some special Thanksgiving pies for y'all to enjoy, as I feel as though this is pie's unofficial holiday! I'm always missing my Gramma's cooking when these big celebrations come around. She is turning 95 in a month and is truly amazing... she'll be making dinner this Sunday complete with turkey, ham & all the fixings! I am going to be channeling her magic energy into this weekend's bake! You can place your orders through my beautiful website...
https://www.thebutterwitch.ca

Meat pie for October is inspired by a classic turkey dinner! I am getting a big beautiful bird from Byron Family Farm, which I'll be brining & slow roasting, and then will use all the bones and drippings to make a luscious gravy. I always strive to use the whole animal whenever I can!

Turkey from Byron Family Farm, Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Heyday Farm & Homemade Cranberry sauce. Served with Turkey Gravy 🦃🥔

Veggie pie this month features some gorgeous winter squashes from a young local farmer and his farm is named Hey Squash, so you know they are going to be good! This lil' pie tastes just like stuffing, except it's all vegetables packaged in a buttery dough.

Roasted mixed Squash from Hey Squash, Onions from Laughing Apple Farm, Celery, Apples from Duck Creek Farm & Lots-o-Herbs. Served with Herby Crème Fraîche 🎃

This month there are two sweet pies available! I am making a classic pumpkin pie, as it seems blasphemous not to, and I'm getting the cutest little pie pumpkins from Byron Family Farm. But full disclosure I really don't like pumpkin pie at all 😬 Nevertheless the ones I made last year were delicious and these will be too!

Roasted pie Pumpkins, Baby Ginger from Foxglove Farm, Warming Spices & Maple Syrup. Served with Vanilla Whipped Cream 🍁✨

Fruit pie for Thanksgiving will highlight lovely local apples, and will be flavoured with spices from one of my favourite hot beverages... Chai!

Stewed & Roasted Apples from Duck Creek Farm, Honey from Laughing Apple Farm & Chai spices. Served with Vanilla Crème Fraîche 🍎🫖

09/18/2023

Hey There Pie Lovers,

The weekend for the September pie drop has arrived! I am fresh off a pie high from the Fall Fair, where this year I took home the trophy for Best Pastry. I had so much fun attending the fair as a guest for the first time, who knew the zucchini races were such a high-intensity event! I am clinging on to every last remnant of summer, as I am very much not ready for it to be over and these lil' pies will reflect it. Here is what I am cooking up for you this month!

The Meat Pie is inspired by one of my most favourite soups (and I LOVE soup) Tom Kha G*i. This beautiful Thai dish is flavourful, light, & well-balanced, and I plan to recreate it using amazing island ingredients.

Amazing Local Chicken, Mixed Mushrooms, Coconut Milk, Baby Ginger, Red Russian Garlic, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lemongrass, Hot Peppers & Cilantro. Served with a seasoned Coconut Milk dip. (The final product will only have a hint of spice!)

The Veggie Pie comes from my love of a famous French summer dish, as well as, a fabulous animated movie... it's Ratatouille! It is a magical couple of months when all of these gorgeous vegetables are all in season at the same time. I adore tomatoes, and this is another fun and delicious way to enjoy the last of the local bounty!

Incredible Local Eggplants, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Zucchini, Red Onions, Fennel, Tomatoes, Red Russian Garlic & Herbs. Served with a Herby Tomato sauce.

The Fruit Pie will feature my third favourite fruit, which I got from a lovely local woman who brought back a whole van full of Okanagan fruit for many fortunate islanders! I am going to combine these roasted and stewed beauties with some incredible baby ginger from Foxglove Farm. What says summer more than a delectable juicy peach!

Stunning Organic Peaches, Baby Ginger, Local Honey & Vanilla Bean. Served with a Vanilla Creme Fraiche

Please visit my website to place your orders and check out the details of all my offerings... https://www.thebutterwitch.ca
Thanks so much for your continued support, and I hope to cook for you soon!

08/22/2023

Hellooo Pie Lovers!

I am back, back, back again... hope August has been good to you! Can anyone else believe it's September in like 10 days?!? My summer burnout is very real this year... maybe because I just celebrated another turn around the sun, or maybe from having three jobs. Regardless I am excited to get baking for y'all this weekend... here is the menu I am working on this month. Get your orders in via my beautiful website... https://www.thebutterwitch.ca

My meat pie for August was inspired by me having to return my Fall Fair trophy last week... so scotch eggs have been on my mind! That is what I won a trophy for last year, along with a 1st & 2nd place ribbon for the pies I entered. I was proud of the items I submitted, and am looking forward to entering some more things this year!

Gorgeous Ground Pork from my favourites at Matriarch Meats, cutest lil' Quail Eggs from E and E Farms, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Scapes & Herbs. Served with homemade HP sauce.

This veggie pie came from the abundance of eggplants we have at the farm and Nasu Dengaku is my most favourite way to eat them! We are lucky enough to have magical miso made right here on the island, and you must eat delicious summer corn while you can get it!

Beautiful Grilled Eggplants from Duck Creek Farm, Roasted Corn from Offhand Farm, Traditional Miso from Salt Spring G*ia Foods, Green Onions & Basil. Served with a Miso & Sake dip.

The fruit pie for this month comes from my never-ending love of cherries... as that really signifies summer to me and I think their perfect match is amaretto!

Lovely Okanagan Cherries from Earth Candy Farm, roasted and stewed with Vanilla & Amaretto. Served with Amaretto Whipped Cream & Candied Almonds.

Thank you as always for your continued support and I hope to cook for you this weekend! 💛🧈

07/18/2023

Hey y'all!

Happy July 😎✨ I am here to share that my next pie drop will be this upcoming weekend on Sunday July 23rd from 1 pm - 3 pm True Love Pizza which is located in the Food Garden on Rainbow Road! 🌈

Here is what I am cooking up for you this month...

The meat pie was inspired by one of my favourite summer dinners, a simple grilled steak served with charred green onions and a fresh, herby chimichurri sauce 🥩🫛
Beautiful Ground Beef from Windsor Farms, Grilled Snap Peas from Duck Creek Farm, Charred Green Onions & Garlic Scapes. Served with Chimichurri

The veggie pie was also inspired by my love of cooking over an open flame, as well as, a couple of my new favourite local ingredients 🌶️🫑
Gorgeous Roasted Peppers from Harbour Farm, New Potatoes seasoned with Za'atar, Walla Walla Onions & Lemon Feta from Salt Spring Island Cheese. Served with Tzatziki.

Lastly the fruit pie was inspired by my love of summer berries, combined with my adoration for high tea... the flavourful lil' treats and sandwiches served with a delicious cuppa, hopefully all shared with a sweet friend! 🫐🫖
Lovely mixed summer Berries (Raspberries, Tayberries & Blueberries) from Harbour, North Beach and Encanto Farms lightly sweetened and stewed with Vanilla. Served with Earl Grey Custard.

Please place your orders through my website... https://www.thebutterwitch.ca Hope to cook for you soon 💛🧈

06/15/2023

Hey y'all!

Happy June 🏳️‍🌈✨ I am back to let you know that my next pie pop up will be this Sunday June 18th... Father's Day! Hand pies will be available for pick up between 2pm - 5pm at True Love Pizza which is located in the Food Garden on Rainbow Road. You can pre order yours now through my website https://www.thebutterwitch.ca.

Here are the flavours that I am working on this month!

Pulled Pork Hand Pie - Amazing pork from Matriarch Meats slow-cooked in a smokey braise, Caramelized Onions, and Last summer's local roasted corn. Served with a smoked tomato BBQ sauce.

Broccoli & Cheddar Hand Pie - Beautiful broccoli from North End Farm, Organic aged cheddar, Salt Spring Island goat cheese & Leeks. Served with charred garlic scape sauce.

Strawberry, Rhubarb & Rose Hand Pie - Gorgeous strawberries from Heavenly Roots Farm, Honey roasted local rhubarb & Hand picked Nootka rose petals. Served with rose whipped cream.

Thanks so much for your support... and hope to cook for you this weekend 💛🧈

05/23/2023

Hi y'all!

Just here to let you know that the May hand pie drop will be this Sunday May 28th from 2pm - 4pm just outside of fabulous True Love Pizza in the Food Garden on Rainbow Road!

May pie flavours are:

Meat pie - Chicken & Asparagus. Served with lemon & herb gravy
Veggie pie - Mushrooms & Herbs. Served with an herb creme fraiche
Fruit pie - Blueberry & Rhubarb. Served with rhubarb & lemon curd

To place your orders and get all the juicy pie details please visit my website https://www.thebutterwitch.ca/s/order

Thanks so much 🧈✨

05/05/2023

Hello Lovely Islanders!

Hope you've been enjoying May so far... it was really starting to feel like summer there for a moment. Just wanted to share a few updates with y'all...

Firstly, I will be selling hand pies at Ruckle Farm this Sunday May 7th during their FREE Farm Day which will feature many fun activities and adorable animals. I will even be using their lamb in my meat pies! Come join us to celebrate all the fabulous aspects of farming from 10am - 3pm!

This is another friendly reminder to check out my brand new website https://www.thebutterwitch.ca/ I have just added that my next pie drop will be on Sunday May 28th, and I will be making another set of fabulous pies with beautiful spring island ingredients!

I also wanted to share about Pie Club! again, which is esentially a credit for pies that you would buy now at a discounted rate per pie and then can be used how you like when I am doing my monthly pie pop-ups. You can become a member today, just head to my website to find all the details and sign up!

While you are visiting my website please also subscribe to my newsletter. I will be sending out the first one next week! You will get charming pie stories and stay up to date on all of my future pie events.

Lastly, I just wanted to put it out there again that I am always looking for amazing island ingredients to showcase in my pies, so if you have anything that you'd like to sell or trade please get in touch with me through my website or [email protected]

Thanks so much for all the support and hope to feed you soon

Hand pies and lots of other delicious food, made from scratch with love & local ingredients!

04/04/2023

Hello there pie lovers!

It has been a minute since I have shared anything here. After a gruelling winter, things have been feeling a bit lighter & brighter these days, and I have some tremendously exciting pie updates to share with y'all!

Firstly, I will be doing an Easter hand pie pop-up this weekend 🐰 Pre-ordering is available on my brand new website until Saturday April 8th. Pick up will be on Monday April 10th at beautiful Bullock Lake Farm from 2pm -4pm.

Easter Pie Flavours

Meat - Braised Lamb (from Windsor & Byron Farm), Onions, Herbs & Red Wine
Served with a side of Lamb Gravy

Veggie - Roasted Potatoes (from my garden), Spring Greens & Salt Spring Island Cheese Feta
Served with a side of Nettle Pesto

Fruit - Caramelized Apricots (preserved from last summer), Whipped Vanilla Mascarpone & Candied Almonds

Secondly, I finally completed my website! This is a very big deal for me, as I am not the most tech-savvy person, and a lot of hard work & tears went into this project. Please check it out https://www.thebutterwitch.ca

Lastly, I am also launching another fun offering that I have been dreaming up for quite some time called Pie Club! Essentially this membership will be used like a pie credit where you can purchase multiple hand pies now at a discounted price, which can then be used during my monthly pie drops. More details are available on my website or message me with any questions! Happy spring 🌱💐✨

10/03/2022

Hello There Pie Lovers 🧈💛🥧✨

I am going to be baking a special batch of Thanksgiving hand pies inspired by all the beautiful Autumn island bounty! I will have four different flavours available, as well as a few extras. Pre-order and pick up details are below the menu ⬇️ All pies are $9 each!

Savoury:
- Local Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy & Cranberry Sauce 🦃
- Local Roasted Squash, Apples, Leeks, Garlic & Herbs 🍎

Sweet:
- Local Spiced Pumpkin with Vanilla Whipped Cream 🎃
- Local Roasted Pears & Ginger with Vanilla Creme Fraiche 🍐

Extras:
- Turkey Gravy (GF & DF)
2oz for $1
4oz for $2
16oz for $8

- Cranberry Sauce (GF & DF)
2oz for $1
4oz for $2
16oz for $8

- Vanilla Whipped Cream
2oz for $1
4oz for $2
16oz for $8

- Vanilla or Plain Creme Fraiche
2oz for $2
4oz for $4
16oz for $16

Please email me at [email protected] by Friday October 7th to place your order.

Pick up of these delicious made from scratch treats and sauces will be on Monday October 10th between 4pm - 6pm at Bullock Lake Farm, and if you can't make it between those hours your order will be waiting for you in the fridge.

E-transfer in advance or cash & card accepted at pick up. I am very excited to get baking for y'all! Thanks so much.

08/10/2022

Pies are out in the wild today if you're in need of a lil' treat 🥧✨