Millarville Farmer's Market Magazine, 2015 by Routes Media

JUNE 13 TO

OCTOBER 10 2015

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THE FAMILY THAT WORKS TOGETHER STICKS TOGETHER Greidanus Honey Mill • pg 10

contents 4. MRAS - HISTORY

pg5. On the cover: Greidanus Honey Mill

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WELCOME

6. EVENTS

8. RUN TO THE MARKET

10. COVER STORY

13. MARKET MAP

14. OUR VENDORS

16. FOOD STORAGE

16. RECIPE

20. THAT’S IN SEASON

22. BACK ROADS CONTRIBUTORS Rick Charlton Sharon Dechaine Pat Fream Ginni Kelley Sandra Wiebe

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WELCOME

MRAS

Welcome to the Millarville Farmers’ Market By Melonie Mckee, Market Manager

Take the back road...

his past February the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, along with 22 other agricultural societies in Alberta, was awarded the Alberta Agricultural Society Century Award. Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development bestowed this honour to MRAS for our significant contributions to our communities. The Millarville Race Club dates back to May 1905. A complete record of the first meeting can be found in the archives of the Glenbow Foundation. Three young fellows, all of whom had saddle horses of great renown, used them as a means by which to settle who had the best horseflesh (horses considered especially with reference to riding, driving, or racing). Three weeks later they had a program in place and the first Millarville Race Meet was held on June 3, 1905. July 1 will mark the 110th running of the Millarville Races. Another proud landmark event for MRAS commenced two years after the race club with the introduction of the Priddis & Millarville Fair in 1907. In 1986 the Canadian Association of Exhibitions awarded “Best Local Fair of the Year” to this unique one-day event. Every August we

welcome over 6,000 guests to our grounds and 2015 will be no exception when we celebrate more than a century of bringing our community together. For 108 years the Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society has focused on bringing our community together through agriculture, education, activities and events. Our success lies in the generations of volunteers who have dedicated their time and passion to this facility since 1905. We welcome you and your family to our historical grounds and hope you will return throughout the year to participate in the Farmers’ Market and our variety of family events. For further event details or to learn how you can get involved at MRAS, please check out our website or Kelly Dinning, Operations Manager give us a call.

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MARKET STAFF

n our 33rd season, we salute our diverse group of enterprising vendors who dedicate every Saturday, all summer long, to bring their prize products, culinary treats, extraordinary inventions and artistic creations to the Millarville Famers’ Market and its many thousand of enthusiastic visitors. Welcome Back Market Enthusiasts! Within our gates you can expect to be treated to fresh produce that was literally hand-picked, plucked and gathered by growers within 24 hours of being laid out before you. You will also discover a wide range of local and ethically raised meat products, homemade jams, jellies and canned produce and local organic honey. Read more about a few of our longstanding vendors on page 14. In our crafter/artisan corners you will discover quilted masterpieces, painted t-shirts, wood-turned items, paintings, photography, pottery, glassware and garden items. The aroma of freshly prepared cuisine that wafts throughout the market will make your mouth water - a reminder as you fill your sacks to leave room in your tummy for tasty treats! Our Market, the second largest in southern Alberta, is one of 130 Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets and in 2014 we were extremely local, with 92 per cent of our vendors being Alberta-based. Being an Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market is a guarantee to you the consumer that a minimum 80 per cent of the vendors meet the “make it, bake it, grow it in Alberta” criteria. The remaining 20 per cent of the vendors are selling products that complement

the market mix, like fruit from BC. You will know you are visiting an Alberta approved market when you see the Sunny Girl logo. Maintaining an approved market status requires the MRAS to ensure that we are giving preference to those products that are created as close to Millarville as possible. We also offer our assurance that all products will enhance the market in some way, hence, adding quality and variety to the market mix. Further, the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development closely monitors our vendors during visits to our market throughout the season and by reviewing our final market report each year. In good stead and with pride, we have maintained this status and our commitment to our patrons since 1981. With our renowned Market being just a short drive from the city and a quick jaunt from surrounding towns and communities, you can be confident that, as an Alberta Approved market, we are proud to offer a vast array of superior quality local items for the taking. And with this, you are supporting truly local famers, artists and food artisans in throughout our great province. Melonie McKee, Market Manager

Who’s Sunny Girl?

Shawna Doucette – Bookkeeper

John Baker, Maintenance Manager

Myrna McKay – Volunteer

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Along most highways in Alberta you can see the "Sunny Girl" logo announcing the existence of an Alberta Approved farmers’ market nearby. The Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program supports farmers, food artisans, entrepreneurs, and artists who make, bake, or grow the products they sell. In order to be an Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market, 80 per cent of our vendors must make, bake or grow their products. The remaining 20 per cent is to allow for BC fruit and other items that add to the market mix. Resale of product is not allowed. routes media special publication

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A day of horse racing action, shopping a smaller version of the Millarville Farmers’ Market and delighting in children’s activities through the afternoon. Spectators also can spend the day enjoying the beer garden, VIP areas, gather to look over the horses in the paddock area before placing bets and laughing as the kids barrel across the infield in sack and three-legged races (no dogs please).

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Founded in 1907 this Fair is one of the last great traditional old-time Agricultural Fairs in Canada. Today the Fair is a wondrous extravaganza with a Kid’s World, a petting zoo, big horses, small horses, hayrides, roping competitions and ribbons awarded in junior events ranging from photography to baking to 4-H. The day is a big one for adults as well, including a multitude of competition ribbons and a parade, as well as a full day integrated with the Millarville Farmers’ Market. Come out and enjoy the Fair or be a particpant by submitting your crafts, baking, grains and animals for a winning ribbon (no dogs please).

Gates Open at 11 12 – 6 pm $10/person (Kids 12 and under are free) 403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/races/

JULY

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Join us for an unforgettable weekend of western activities and rodeo action. Three memorable days loaded with live music, dancing, rodeo action, family entertainment, beer garden, farmers’ market, local arts and culture, and good old foothills fun. The weekend is also fully integrated with the Millarville Farmers’ Market on rodeo Saturday so come early and enjoy a day of shopping before stepping over for a day of infield action.

8:30 am – 4:30 pm $5 /person, 8 and Under Free 403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/fair/

NOV 6-8

Join us for a country Christmas market with fabulous art, craft, decorations, artisan food, gifts and more. Indoor and outdoor events. Family fun with free hay rides, Santa’s workshop, pony rides and photos with Santa (no dogs please).

SANTA PHOTOS HAY RIDES DECORATIONS HOT CHOCOLATE BAKED GOODS ARTISAN CRAFTS

The beer garden will feature local live entertainment all weekend so bring your dancing boots. (no dogs please).

November 6 - 10 am – 8 pm November 7 - 10 am – 5 pm November 8 - 10 am – 5 pm $10 /vehicle or $5 /person

$15 / person $5 / Children 403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/rodeo/

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By Rick Charlton Photos by Kathleen Long and Deryk Salter

Come For a Visit ...remember to decorate your life...

Stay for the feStivitieS 2015 Event Calendar

May 23 - 24:

Enjoy the beautiful back roads near the Market as you race for fun, raise awareness and support local charities all at once.

» Okotoks Collector Car » Okotoks Show & Auction Shine

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Net proceeds benefit the non-profit, century-old, community-focused Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. Through our Run 4 A Cause program, the event also partners with local registered charities like Rowan House, Foothills Country Hospice and Foothills Land Trust.

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» Spirit of Okotoks Parade » Okotoks Pro Rodeo & Children’s Festival

June 27:

August 29:

» Buskers Fest

» Foothills Highland Games » Chili Fest

July 1:

» Canada Day Celebrations

Registrations and details are at millarvillehalfmarathon.com and follow us for regular updates at facebook.com/millarvillehalfmarathon and twitter.com/Millarville.

July 25:

» Taste of Okotoks

September 25 - 27:

» Alberta Culture Days

September 26:

» Harvest Fest

Visitor Information at the

Okotoks Art Gallery at the Station

53 North Railway Street

403-938-3204

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his a beautiful, point-to-point event starts in Black Diamond and finishes at the 33rd season opening of the Millarville Farmers’ Market on June 13, 2015. This year, nearly 850 participants are enrolled in four events, nearly triple from our first race in 2012. The even consists of a 21.1 km half marathon, a twoperson half marathon relay (legs of 9 km and 12.1 km) and the gastronomically challenging COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler (12.8 km) with its ‘Bunner’ (eating cinnamon buns on the way) and ‘Runner’ divisions. The Millarville “Run To The Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon was recently highlighted in Impact Magazine’s Race Source Guide, a national publication, as one of the top three Alberta race events to try in 2015. The event was originated to support local agricultural producers through raised awareness of the Millarville Farmers’ Market and to promote health and wellness in our rural community.

August 16:

COVER STORY

Life at the

HONEY MILL By Sandra Wiebe Photos by Neville Palmer

estled among the trees and scattered around crops of canola, alfalfa and clover are the colourful, stacked boxes, a serene setting for a hive of

activity. Hendrik Greidanus, co-owner of Greidanus Honey Mill, just outside of High River, is a proud keeper of this buzzing family enterprise. “We take great pride in the honey we produce; it is a world class product that is highly sought after,” said Hendrik. Hendrik’s parents and founders of the honey farm, Sidney and Rena Greidanus were dairy farmers in the Netherlands. They began beekeeping after moving to Canada in 1973 and this family business lives on thanks to four of the six Greidanus siblings. The oldest has his farm in Cayley (selling at the High River Famers’ Market), another has a farm in Stettler, and the youngest son also aspires to get into the beekeeping game in the near future. It all seems like a serene and solitary existence as you view the hives on the side of the road or watch as the beekeeper calmly, quietly and methodically smokes out the bees in order to extract the liquid gold.

“We like to be part of the community and see our regular customers who have been buying honey from us for decades.

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In truth, it’s quite a bustling business, especially in summer when hive harvesting is a six-day a week endeavour. Winters provide the family opportunity for down time, equipment maintenance and holidays. “When I was finishing high school I swore I would never have anything to do beekeeping,” said Hendrik. However, after obtaining a degree in music he realized he wanted a lifestyle where he could be more involved with the day-to-day lives of his three young children. He returned to the family business, and about two years ago he and his sister, Grace, took over management of the farm. His parents, although retired, still live on the farm and remain very active and involved. The Greidanus family has been a part of the Millarville Farmers’ Market since its inception 33 years ago. Graham

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Strom (married to Grace nee Greidanus) works the Market every weekend and helps out on the farm wherever he is needed. The farm’s primary goal is to be a commercial producer of honey but Graham is also a chandler (candlemaker) and his products are available at the Market every weekend. “We like to be part of the community and see our regular customers who have been buying honey from us for decades. We use it (Millarville Market) to raise awareness of our product and the farm,” said Graham. According to Graham, customers report many health benefits from eating their local and unpasteurized honey. They claim relief from ailments such as seasonal allergies, cough and sore throats, and some even use it as a topical salve claiming it expedites wound healing when applied to open sores on farm animals. Graham says concerns over feeding young children raw honey is a common conversation at the farmers’ market. “We feed it to our children and are not aware of any (Canadian) producer having any botulism in their honey.

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The family that works together sticks together.

MARKET MAP

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SOLAR: In 2013, as part of the pilot project, Growing Forward the Honey Mill installed 40 solar panels (10 kw system) with a goal to produce enough solar energy to be net zero while running all the machines. FRESH HONEY: Fresh honey is available from about July 20 until September 20 – bring and fill your own containers. Although honey has a long shelf life, Graham says, “Fresh just tastes better, it may just be perception, but there is something about that fresh honey drizzling off the spoon and onto the toast.”

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Raw honey is naturally anti-bacterial. I know it’s safe, and I have eaten it all my life,” said Graham. The Honey Mill is one of only 700 commercial beekeepers in Alberta, and at around 7,000 hives, it is roughly twice the size an average farm. It aims to produce about 150 pounds of honey per hive. Along with family members, the farm employs one fulltime worker year round and up to 13 summer workers through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. “My biggest memories growing up on the farm were never having the same workers year to year, and seeing the stress my dad was under as he tried to run and grow the business - it was his biggest challenge,” said Hendrik, adding his approval of the Seasonal Agricultural Program. “It’s the same program that tobacco farms and orchards use. It really opened up the ability for our farm to grow and become more manageable.” The majority of their honey is sold throughout Canada and the U.S. although Japan is a new and anticipated growth market for honey. Previously, the farm exported to Germany, and both Japan and Germany are known for their high standards for pure honey. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) does rigorous testing on the honey and our honey has always met their stringent requirements has never been refused import. “I am so fortunate to be in an industry that produces and provides so much benefit,” said Hendrik. “Every morning flowers open up and produce nectar … all they need is for the bee to come and take it. The bee doesn’t demand anything of the flower and there is no cost, no negative impact or pollution; the bee just flies in and collects the nectar and brings it back to the hive, and from this we get this amazing taste – a taste of our habitat.”

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FUN FACTS: Bees can fly up to 5 km away from the hive,, so there is no control where they forage but hives are placed close to alfalfa and canola crops which provide a lot of nectar.

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Although bears find the hives as they follow the river in search of food, there are more problems with skunks. They love to tease the bees out of their hives at night in order to eat them.

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Rustic unserviced camping facilities featuring large treed campsites, firepits, and picnic tables.

First come first served: $20/night/unit. Group reservations available on select weekends. Call 403.931.3411 for details.

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HEATED TENT

OUR VENDORS

CELEBRATING

Jensen’s Taber Corn

Nearly three decades ago, with only a three-acre plot, our father Glen Jensen began growing corn for market on only three acres. All of the corn was hand-picked by family members and we only grew two varieties of good freezing corn. We offer many more superior varieties now.

Our Long-Time Vendors As the Market celebrates its 33rd Anniversary, we hail our dedicated vendors! Collectively, this vibrant group of entrepreneurs, craftspeople, farmers, ranchers, and orchard owners, makes the Millarville Market one of the most successful markets in the province. We are great because you are great! Our sunhats are off to you!

After several years of selling in Crowsnest Pass, we extended into Calgary and sold there for a few years when we learned of the Millarville Market. We have been attending the Market ever since. We feel that the public from Calgary and outlying areas enjoys coming to the Market and getting a product that is freshly picked and marketed within a few short hours.

e asked a few of our original vendors* why they came to our market three decades ago, how things have changed, and why they return year after year. Here are their responses.

The biggest change that we see in the Market is the different varieties of products available. There continues to be more fresh produce and fresh homemade edible items.

Annabelle’s Silver and Crafts

The Market has always been good to attend; we meet so many people! It’s good to see people get out of the busy life of the city and attend an event that is fun and relaxing.

The Millarville Market is where I first launched my small business selling baked goods. I chose it because of its location and its reputation. Next, I designed, painted, tie-dyed and made clothing and jewelry. Making jewelry is what I enjoy the most so it has become the focus of my business, but I continue to design and make ponchos and capes.

Our business has also extended to Medicine Hat, Brooks, Lethbridge, Cardston, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Coaldale, and Claresholm. As of 2014 we also have locations in Calgary, Strathmore and Airdrie.

My products are also available in Calgary on Stephen Avenue Walk, Market Collective, Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary.

• Alejandra Reina

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Greidanus Honey Mill

In 1982, the original Market manager, a customer of ours, approached us about participating in this new farmers’ market. The first two years, the manager sold our honey for us, as he believed it to be a good fit for the Market. In1984, Rena Greidanus, who co-founded The Honeymill, began attending and selling the honey herself. She always enjoyed meeting new and regular customers and having a break from her farm commitments every Saturday during market season.

ORIGINALS Annabelle’s Silver and Crafts Cayley Hutterite Colony Gary Millar Greidanus Honey Mill Jensen Taber Corn

The next generation now attends the Market and it is a highlight of our week to see our long-term customers and to introduce new customers to our product. It also helps that the Market is in a beautiful setting and is a great place to spend a Saturday.

25+ years Fresh Picked Fruit Brant Farming Lam Chi Trading

You can purchase our products directly from our farm or through countrylanefarms.com. We do not participate in any other markets or retail locations. Over the years we have added new products such as Bee Pollen and pure Beeswax Candles. Our candles have been well-received by our customers and we continue to expand our candle offerings.

20+ years Berit Harve Designs Country Heart Crafts Gentile Touch My Bread 15+ Years Italian Extra Catering JNJ Trickle Trunk Red Neck Goat Ranch

The Market has grown considerably since it first began and we are happy that it has become such a well-attended market. We have also noticed that market goers have expressed more interest in where their food comes from and how it is produced.

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• Graham Strom, honeymill.ca

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10+ Years Mr. Heibert vegetables *We have done our best to compile this list, our apologies if anyone has been missed!

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I return every year to sell at Millarville Market because it has maintained its popularity among the many markets that have sprung up during the last 25 years. I have noticed an increase in the appreciation and support from the community, towards art, handmade and locally grown products.

• Susan and David Jensen, jensenstabercorn.ca

FOOD STORAGE

HONEY: Honey when stored in a cool, dry, dark environment will never spoil.

stored on the counter if you can consume them within 10 days.

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A few tips for keeping all that wonderful market produce fresh for as long as possible.

Never double dip from your coffee or tea spoon as repeated adding of liquid to your honey will eventually result in fermentation and spoilage.

You should not freeze eggs in the shell, but if your eggs are close to expiry date you can crack them open into a container, and freeze them as liquid eggs, we do it all the time.

Honey produced in this part of the world will naturally crystalize, a gentle heat will turn your honey to liquid and it will not cook all the goodness out of it. • Graham Strom, Greidanus Honey Mill

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• Lorne Bunney, Bugsy ’s Produce

LIVING HERBS: Potted herbs from

The best way to tell if an egg is fresh is to put it in a glass of water, a fresh egg will sink, and an old egg will float. Eggs contain a pocket of air, the older the egg gets - the bigger the air cell. Older eggs will peel easier when boiled. Brown Hens produce a pigment that makes the shell brown, that is the only difference between white and brown eggs, the nutritional value is the same – about 5 grams of high protein each. Our egg cartons are stamped: uninspected. We are not a Grader and there for cannot class our eggs as inspected, however, we make sure they are clean, all large eggs and bigger and handled with care.

Terra Farms are native to the Mediterranean so they prefer full sun and good drainage. Be sure the soil does not get soggy. Perennials such as mint, thyme, chives, lemon balm, sage and oregano can all be planted in your garden and will come up again next spring.

FRUIT: All berries should

be refrigerated and the rule is to refrigerate all fruit that does not continue to ripen off the vine.

With fruit that is not vine-ripened like peaches, store on the counter, refrigerated fruit will last long but the flavour is diminished. Fall apples must be stored in a very cold place, separate from vegetables and other fruits. You can even store apples outside in the fall until frost. If a light frost is expected overnight, a heavy blanket tossed over them will suffice. • Dan Deacon, Deacon’s Farm Market routes media special publication

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• Tracey and Joe Aubin, Terra Farms

PEPPERS: Always store peppers in a sealed container in the fridge. They can also be seeded, chopped and bagged for freezing. They will hold that fresh flavour and be excellent in winter soups and sauces. • Hilda De Jonge, Broxburn Vegetables

• Darrel Mandel, Brant Colony

When storing fruits, always keep them separate from the vegetables.

ASPARGUS: Store asparagus standing up in the refrigerator in an inch or two of water. That’s it, too easy! We have tried a few times to freeze asparagus with no real success, it is just better fresh!

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STRAWBERRIES: These should definitely

be refrigerated and not washed until ready to use. All our produce comes to the market unwashed.

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• Hilda De Jonge, Broxburn Vegetables

TOMATOES: Our tomatoes are picked the day before coming to market. Store them open on the counter and they will be good for a week. If you choose to refrigerate your tomatoes they will last longer but will lose some of their flavour. You can freeze tomatoes for winter use by coring them, placing on a cookie sheet, baking them in the oven until the skin is almost black, let cool and pull the skin off. Then blend them up or put them straight into a storage container. Roasting tomatoes first before freezing adds a nice richness to the flavour. • Hilda De Jonge, Broxburn Vegetables routes media special publication

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Fresh Market ingredients will make this classic Greek dish easy to prepare for a light summer evening meal.

visit these summer festivals in okotoks with hundreds of artisan street vendors, artists,

DRESSING Zest and juice of 1 lime and 1 lemon A few sprigs of fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic roasted and smashed A few sprigs of fresh basil, roughly chopped 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp black pepper Salt to taste

numerous cafes & boutique shops, live music, and fabulous family attractions!

Saturday June 27 downtown okotoks 10 — 3 buskers : music : cafés : boutique shops 100+ street vendors

Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before using. This will keep well in your refrigerator for up to a week.

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Chop the salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add the dressing about 10 minutes before ready to serve to allow the dressing and the salad to get to know each other. If you want to make this a meal, add a cup of cooked Orzo pasta to the salad.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI 4-8 cloves garlic, finely minced Zest and juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped Salt and black pepper to taste 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces

Take a Ziploc bag and add all the ingredients to the bag, including the chicken. Seal the bag and massage it from the outside to help the ingredients combine well. Refrigerate for at least half an hour. Soak some bamboo skewers in water for at least half an hour, so they are ready to be used once the chicken is ready. Skewer the chicken pieces closely together on bamboo skewers. You may add slices of red onion, green and red peppers between the chicken pieces. Bake 400F for 20 minutes or on the BBQ for the real smoky flavour. Sprinkle some fresh lime zest on top before serving with a bowl of fresh Tzatziki.

Saturday July 25 downtown okotoks 10 — 3 fun food festival : 100+ street vendors cafés : boutique shops

TZATZIKI ½ cup Greek yogurt ½ cup English cucumber shredded 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped 1 Tbsp lemon juice and zest Salt and black pepper to taste

Saturday August 29 downtown okotoks 10 — 3 chili competition : music : 100+ street vendors cafés : boutique shops MarketSquare is a proud partner at these Town of Okotoks organized events. For general event information visit www.okotoks.ca and for vendor registration visit www.themarketsquare.ca/upcoming-events.

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SALAD 1 large romaine lettuce, chopped 2 salad tomatoes 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 1 English cucumber 1 small red onion 1 green pepper 1 cup feta cheese ½ cup Kalamata olives, pits removed

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itche n Foodies take note! Voted one of Calgary’s 15 Best New Restaurants in 2014, Ginni’s kitchen is now serving up savoury food at the Millarville Market concession!

f you follow Calgary Herald food writer John Gilchrist, you may have heard his ravings about delectable butter chicken poutine invented by Ginni and Dale Kelley, a dynamic cooking pair who previously operated the concession at the Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond. Gilchrist liked their dishes so well; he gave the concession a top spot on his 2014 favourites list! Now Market goers get to be the judge of this unique cuisine! Steeped in British-Indian heritage, Ginni and Dale apply their years of European restaurant experience to a menu that is distinctly Indian with a flavourful contemporary twist for the modern palate. With every dish carefully created from fresh ingredients, specials at Ginni’s Kitchen will vary from week to week, as the pair combs the Market and purchases produce, herbs and spices that will inspire their future offerings. If that isn’t win-win-win for the enterprising chefs, fellow vendors and hungry patrons, add to the equation that this homegrown business is a family affair… meet Ginni and Dale’s young son Jakey who tends the till while learning the tricks of the tasty trade. In short, suffice to say, come to the Market hungry and visit the Kelley clan at Ginni’s Kitchen. If you leave the Market hankering for more, check out Ginni’s food blog at Spicyeggplant.com.

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AUGUST

Butter Lettuce Eggplant English Cucumber Greenhouse Mini Cucumber Peppers Pole Beans Potted Herbs Tomatoes

Early Apples Apricots Yellow Beans Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Cucumbers Garlic Green Beans Hot Peppers Melons Nectarines Peppers (field) Pickling

JUNE Asparagus Beet Greens Cherries, early Radishes Spinach Rhubarb Strawberries Bedding Plants JULY Beets Blackberries Blueberries Saskatoons Carrots Peaches Peas Plums Raspberries Sweet Onions Baby Potatoes Baby Zuchinni

November 6, 7 & 8

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SEPTEMBER

local Alberta’s popular fruit wines now available at your Farmers’ Market!

Alberta’s First Cottage Winery

Apples (all varieties) Grapes Pears (Bartlett and Anjou) Pumpkin Squash

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OCTOBER Parsnips Potatoes (storing) Onions (storing) Beets (storing) Carrots Garlic (hard neck) Winter Squash

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Save the Date

When to find your favourite fruits and vegetables and where they come from!

BACK ROADS

May 23-24: Annual Collector Car Auction June 20: Spirit of Okotoks Parade & Children’s Festival 27: BuskersFest July 1: Canada Day Events 25: Taste of Okotoks August 16: Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine 28-30: Okotoks Professional Rodeo 29: Foothills Highland Games 29: Chili Fest September 25-27: Alberta Culture Days 26: Harvest Fest November 20: Light Up Okotoks December 13: Skate with Santa 31: Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party

CRAFT DISTILLERY • AT HOME IN TURNER VALLEY By Sandra Wiebe

Photo by Neville Palmer

Just minutes from the Millarville Market, located in the Town of Turner Valley, (which holds a history of bootlegging during prohibition), ironically sits a hand-crafted and award-winning craft distillery – a first for Alberta.

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au Claire Distillery launched its ‘home-grown spirits’ enterprise last year, and according to international acclaim – it’s meticulously formulated products are hitting the mark. Co-founders David Farran and Larry Kersin, both with extensive experience in craft brewing and distilling, chose Turner Valley as home to this new venture in order to be close to fresh farmed ingredients, and to draw clear water from the Canadian Rockies to enhance flavours of the end product. Each batch from Eau Claire Distillery is handcrafted – each bottle filled by hand. Perfectionist-driven recipes call for only locally farmed grains and potatoes, and where possible,

ingredients are purchased direct from the farmer or, in some instances, farmers are contracted to grow specific grain varietals and quality levels. And, this is the only distillery in North America with its own horse farming operation. This May long weekend the distillery’s team of Percheron and Belgian horses, along with a crew of 15 men, will plough and seed at the historic Bar U Ranch, just south of Longview. The planted rye will then be harvested in the fall for use in the spirits at the distillery. Previously home to a movie theatre and dance hall (circa 1923), the distillery resurrects the tradition of a fun-seekers’ gathering spot. A visitor centre and tasting room is now open to the public to taste limited edition specials: Parlour Gin, Three Point Vodka and Spring Equinox.

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Tours and tastings are available May 1 through September 30, 10 am - 4:30 pm, or by appointment (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). So take the back road home from the Market and give your spirits a lift. eauclairedistillery.ca routes media special publication

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