With a shared philosophy of 害羞草研究所渇lavour first,害羞草研究所� Anastasia Kaye and Steve Best have embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that will soon have them on the road, sharing their passion for food with the Shuswap.

Friends, business partners and self-described 害羞草研究所渃ulinary enthusiasts,害羞草研究所� Kaye and Best can be found Saturdays at the Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers害羞草研究所� Market, introducing people to the first sauces created for their new business, Peak & Terra Food Co. The small-batch sauces, including Lion害羞草研究所檚 Roar Hot Sauce and Morel BBQ Sauce, are made by the duo at Zest Commercial Food Hub.

A chef for more than 25 years and the creator of award-winning hot sauces, Best said it didn害羞草研究所檛 take long to arrive a the recipe for the mushroom-inspired barbecue sauce.

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The Peak & Terra team have been winning over locals with both their sauces, with Lion害羞草研究所檚 Roar converting people who may normally be apprehensive when it comes to hot sauce.

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Sharing their Peak & Terra origin story, Kaye and Best explained they害羞草研究所檙e both relatively new to the area, but collectively they share about 40 years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry. The two met for a beer in Salmon Arm to put their heads together and determine a path forward for that combined experience. From there, Peak & Terra was soon born 害羞草研究所� the name reflecting the local geography from which they would draw their inspiration.

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The duo will be soon be introducing two more creations, a hot sauce called Hot Beetz, and their Mushroom Ale Mustard. Best explained the former, though spicier than Lion害羞草研究所檚 Roar, will be well-balanced with bold flavours. The mustard represents something of a partnership between Peak & Terra and the Shuswap害羞草研究所檚 Crann贸g Ales, incorporating the brewer害羞草研究所檚 award-winning Backhand of God stout, hops and chestnut mushrooms.

Another thing Kaye and Best share is the dream of one day operating a food truck. The two are in the process of getting one prepared to be on the road this summer. Their main focus will be sandwiches, though they will also offer salads, soups, waffles and more.

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Kaye and Best plan to run the food truck four days a week and will focus on serving breakfast and lunch, but also plan on doing evening pop-up events.

Though the food truck will be a dream-come-true, the duo still have a long-term vision for a brick-and-mortar establishment.

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Kaye and Best also value the freedom that comes with a food truck.

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For more on Peak & Terra Food Co. visit peakandterrafood.ca. You can also visit the business on Instagram and Facebook, or stop by the Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers害羞草研究所� Market on Saturdays and see Kaye and/or Best in person. Their sauces are also available at DeMille害羞草研究所檚 Farm Market and Grillers Meats.