A seasonal dish that leans into the deep, sweet flavour of carrots and uses long-storage vegetables available in the Shuswap.

Warm, comforting, and an ultimate umami bomb. If you like different textures and tastes, this one’s for you. Ingredients 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed 200g chorizo, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 small sweet onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme) ½–¾ cup chicken stock Zest of 1 lemon Juice of ½ lemon (to taste) ¼–½ cup grated Parmesan or Asiago Fresh parsley, chopped Sourdough bread (thick slices) from Forest & Food F