Afke Zonderland is the founder of Okanagan Rawsome—a certified Raw Chef, food educator, and lifelong lover of real food.

Fifteen years ago, Afke saw a gap: fresh local produce needed a longer life, people needed truly nutrient-dense food, and our farms deserved support through regenerative agriculture. Her solution? Start local and keep it real.

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Inspired by the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Afke blended locally grown crops with sprouted seeds (for extra nutrition), flax (hello Omega-3s!), and spices. Instead of baking, everything is dehydrated low and slow—locking in nutrients and flavour, no preservatives needed. Voilà: Awesome Rawsome Crisps!

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After plenty of trial (and tasty error), Afke turned farm-fresh food into fast food—without compromising ingredients, flavour, or nutrition. The result? Crisps that are delicious, gluten-free, vegan, raw, and sprouted. Bonus indeed.

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Afke hosts workshops, speaks at community events with the Shuswap Food Action Group, and writes for local papers—sharing her passion for health, wellness, and protecting our local food systems.

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Thank you for supporting our family business! 

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With gratitude,
Afke