Danika Sea - Art Direction + Photography

12/10/2024

✨ Sip the Season! ✨
From a vibrant Winter Garden Gin & Tonic to a cozy Spiced Pear Moscow Mule and an elegant Festive Fig & Brandy, these holiday cocktails are packed with local B.C. flavours. 🍸✨
Pro Tips To Level Up Your Holiday Cocktails
💙 Add a Punch of Colour (Winter Garden Gin & Tonic)
🍐 Infuse Your Base Spirit (Spiced Pear Moscow Mule)
🍒 Make Fancy Ice (Festive Fig & Brandy)
Want more tips and the recipes? Head to the Buy BC blog for all the festive details! 🥂

Featuring:
Copper Penny Distilling
Fuse and Sip
gold.soda
Wayward Distillery
Not Too Sweet
Forbidden Spirits Distilling Corp.

This holiday season, elevate your gatherings with simple yet sophisticated cocktails made using the finest B.C. ingredients.

11/28/2024

Gift thoughtfully, gift locally! 🎁 Our ‘Give the Gift of B.C.’ box brings together the best of our province’s artisanal treats. From host and client gifts, to presents for good friends and coworkers, these locally made goodies are perfect for the foodies on your list—or a special treat for yourself! 😉 See what makes these B.C.products so special.

Featuring:
VanIsle SaltCo
Le Meadow's Pantry
Viva Cacao
JusTea
Esquimalt - Vermouth & Apéritifs
Murchie's - Victoria
Rogers' Chocolates

Buy BC

Give the Gift of B.C. this Holiday season and support local artisans while capturing the spirit of British Columbia. Find Danika's picks for made-in-B.C. gifts

11/22/2024

💙 I’m Officially a Buy BC Ambassador! 💙

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined the Buy BC Ambassador Team! As someone who’s always been passionate about supporting local food and celebrating the incredible talent of B.C.’s growers and producers, this opportunity feels like a perfect fit.

Through this program, I’ll be sharing the stories behind B.C.’s amazing products—helping you discover the flavours, creativity, and care that go into everything grown, raised, and made in this province.

🔗 Read the full announcement:

Introducing Chanelle Saks Sullivan, Danika McDowell, and Chef Mark Singson—your guides to exploring B.C. ingredients and products in new and delicious ways!

11/07/2024

🍂✨ Nothing beats a cozy fall weekend brunch at home! I’ve rounded up some of my favourite B.C.-made products and a few tips for an easy, delicious spread that’s perfect for sharing with friends or family. From a fluffy, veggie-packed frittata to buttery croissants and a DIY mimosa bar, there’s something for everyone—gluten-free, plant-based, and full of local goodness! 🥐🍳🥂

Pro tip: Bake the croissants just before your guests arrive—your home will smell like a Parisian bakery!

Featured products:

Eggs: Farmer Ben's Eggs
Salmon Lox: St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse
Smoked Salmon (Plant-Based): Save Da Sea
Gluten-Free Sourdough Bagels: alkeme
Sourdough Bagels: The Sourdough Whisperer
Cheese & Cream Cheese: Natural Pastures Cheese Company
Vegan Spreads: Living Tree Foods
Wild Berry Jam: Forest For Dinner
Ready-to-Bake Croissants: Atome Bakery
Pumpkin Spice Mix: Blume
Deadhead Dark Roast Coffee: 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters
Fresh Juices: Chaser's Fresh Juice Vancouver
Sparkling Wine: Mayhem Wines Inc

Get more tips here https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/blog/cozy-weekend-brunch-ideas-using-b-c-made-products-youll-love/?utm_campaign=DanikaMcDowellFall2024

09/25/2024

Proud to share a snapshot of my work with Natural Pastures Cheese Company ! 🧀📸 Capturing their award-winning cheeses, from the smoky Pacific Wildfire Verdelait against a custom burnt wood backdrop to the creamy delights of local water buffalo milk creations. Each image tells a story of tradition and innovation in the Comox Valley.

09/24/2024

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Buy BC as a Brand Ambassador! 🎉 This means I’ll be helping local brands that need a little extra support with their digital marketing—while still offering my one-off food photography sessions! 📸

Read more in my latest newsletter, link below 👇

I’ve joined Buy BC as a content creator, helping smaller, local brands amplify their voices through digital marketing. This role allows me to support amazing businesses that might not have big budgets, and I’m so excited to share this journey with you!

09/19/2024

Let’s face it, life gets busy, and sometimes we just need snacks that fit seamlessly into our day-to-day hustle. Whether I’m racing out the door for a morning meeting, picking up snacks for my daughter, or grabbing something post-workout, I always reach for my favourite B.C.-made products. 🍎💪🏼

Read more at the link below:
https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/blog/smart-snacking-with-b-c-made-products/



Featured producers:
Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt
FreeYumm
Hornby Organic
Island Nut Roastery
UnderGround Kombucha
Game Changer Foods Inc.

By Danika McDowell, Buy BC Brand Ambassador September 19, 2024 Let’s face it, life gets busy, and sometimes we just need snacks that fit seamlessly into our day-to-day hustle. Whether I’m racing out the door for a morning meeting, picking up snacks for my daughter, or grabbing something post-wor...

09/12/2024

Celebrating the last warm days of summer with a delicious spread featuring the best of B.C. From grilled chicken with local sauces to refreshing sips of craft cider, beer and soda, this patio setup is all about soaking up those golden moments.

with Read more at the link below
https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/blog/setting-the-table-for-a-late-b-c-summer-celebration/