The Path We Choose in Uncertain Times
“Relax, everything is out of control” Dr. Gabor Mate shared these words, quoting a Buddhist teacher, in a recent interview with Russell Brand. As the world reacts to the novel coronavirus [...]
Love, Transparency, and Resilience – COVID-19 Program Update
Over the last week, the impact of the COVID-19 virus has been felt more and more significantly around the world. The World Health Organization has now formally declared a pandemic and the virus [...]
Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup
Garden kale around Cortes Island has been growing strong throughout the winter, as this hearty vegetable can withstand temperatures as low as 10 degrees! In fact, you may notice that kale [...]
Vegan Gluten-Free Bread
We serve a couple thousand bellies each season at Hollyhock, and it isn’t always easy to satisfy all the diverse dietary needs. Our “side table” where guests with additional [...]
Confronting Complicity: Blindspots and Bananas
I remember being a little girl growing up in London, Ontario. One of a handful of Asian families in the city – notable in high school because there was another ‘Lo’ family with lots of [...]
Cauliflower and Chanterelle Soup
This season we’ve had a lot of fun digging up our history, including learning more about Cold Mountain Institute, Hollyhock’s predecessor, and talking to our neighbours Gordy and Zoë [...]