Gourmet Affair

Gourmet Affair More than a Dining Experience Local Cuisine at its Finest Thursday, August 9, 2012 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Vegreville Social Centre Vegreville, Alberta Hosted by the Vegreville Agricultural Society 12

Gourmet Affair A Celebration of Local Food Gourmet Affair is not just about indulging your palate with some of the finest food you’ll find anywhere, it is also about getting to know where that food comes from, who distributes it, and who prepares it. In short, it is about bringing together in one place the people who produce, prepare, and enjoy great food to celebrate local people and the fruits of their labours.

The value in promoting such agricultural partnerships was one of the reasons the Vegreville Agricultural Society was enthusiastic about helping to ensure that a dining event remained in Vegreville as part of the Vegreville Country Fair.

READ BEFORE YOU DINE How to enjoy this gourmet event: NEW THIS YEAR: To make it easier for everyone to enjoy their dining experience, THERE ARE NO COUPONS. All you have to do is take your plate and the chefs will serve their menu item on your plate.

IMPORTANT DINING ETIQUETTE There is one table setting per ticket holder. Please re-use your cutlery and glass. Please do not take a table setting that is not your own. You are expected to travel from Station to Station to fill your plate. All items will be served individually and placed on your plates. To ensure that there is ample for all, we ask all diners to resist temptation and sample only one of each menu item. If you wish to enjoy these flavours again, you can pick up a new plate, but first please inquire at each table for availability.

Please drink responsibly.

No food or drink is allowed in the lobby or to be taken outside the hall.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Station #1 Maple Park Chilled Creamy Cucumber Soup Producer: Maple Park Farm Kent & Stacey Rude

Description: Greenhouse, Country Store & Market Garden.

In our greenhouse you will find over 60 varieties of salad greens and culinary herbs. In our Country Store you will find our vegetables, beef and other surprises. Product available at Country Store on site.

R.R. 3, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Ph: 780-662-3820 E: info@mapleparkfarm.com www.mapleparkfarm.com

Creamy Mornay Turkey Thin Crust GF Pizza Bites Producer: Ridge Lane Ranch Hedi & Jim Sokalski

Description: Fresh home grown frying & roasting chickens.

Turkeys for Thanksgiving are also available.

Also raise grass-fed beef.

Product available: for purchase by phone.

Box 1818, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S9 Ph: 780-658-2478 E: ridgelaneranch@yahoo.com

Producer: The Cheesiry Rhonda & Brian Headon

Description: At The Cheesiry we strive to nuture the human palate by creating the finest artisan raw sheep milk cheese - from soil to soul. The recipe for this cheese was learned on a small farm in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. We make Pecorino, Fresco and La Bianca from the milk of our own flock of East-Friesian ewes. Product available at: The boutique between Kitscoty and Lloydminster.

Box 100 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Ph: 780-522-8784 E: cheesiry@gmail.com www.osolmeatos.com/cheesiry

Producer: Skyline Greenhouse see page 4.

Chef Owner of Simply Fine Dining Chef Dena Sokalski Box 144, Lavoy, Alberta T0B 2S0 Ph: 780-658-3928 Cell: 780-632-0623

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Balsamic & Rosemary Slow Roasted Sebree Farms Lamb served with Honey Mint Aioli Producer: Sebree Farms Val & Greg Sebree and Donovan & Breanne Sebree Description: Sebree Farms bought their first 10 Katahdin ewes in 1999 and today have 240 breeding ewes. Katahdin sheep usually have a docile and quiet disposition with good flocking tendancies. Their shedding coat does not require shearing.

Katahdin sheep are a low maintenance meat sheep producing a lean carcass with a mild flavour.

Lavoy, Alberta Ph: 780-658-2415 or 780-658-3908 Producer: Beary Berry Honey see page 7.

Garlic & Parsley Marinated Skyline Tomato Medley Producer: Skyline Greenhouse Jerry & Jeannie Windels Description: Hydroponic vegetable greenhouse. Products are produced without the use of sprays: cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, sweet peppers and tomatoes. Product available at: Farm gate, Vegreville & Lloydminster Co-ops and Farmers’ Markets in Lloydminster, Vermilion, Vegreville, Sherwood Park, Ft. Saskatchewan.

5125-51 Ave. Lavoy, AB, T0B 2S0 Ph: 780-658-3330 www.skylinegreenhouse.com

Cumin & Coriander Spiced Roast Potato Producer: Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd see page 5.

Chef Twisted Sisters Kitchen Chef Bobbi Sebree Box 43, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1 Ph. 780-603-7544

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Station #3

Waskwei Creek Farms Venison Shoulder Bourguignon Braised with Alley Cat Lager, served in Flaky Pastry Producer: Waskwei Creek White Tails Terry & Glennys Osko

Description: White-tailed deer raised in a natural setting according to high standards of animal welfare and ecological sustainability.

Product includes whole cuts of white-tail venison, ground venison, and processed meats; also deer antlers. Product can be ordered farm direct, also available at select Edmonton area restaurants.

Box 339, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R3 Ph: 780-632-3387 E: tjosko@telusplanet.net www.waskweicreekfarms.ca

Pineapple Berry Tea Creme Brule with Strawberry and Chantilly Whipped Cream Producer: Linda's Market Gardens Ltd Don & Linda Christenson

Description: Greenhouses & Country store - Our own fresh vegetables, strawberries, raspberries, BC Fruit, jams, jellies, pickles, perogys, cabbage rolls. Foothills Ice Cream, our own berry shakes, local honey. Product available at: Store located on Hwy 28 by Smoky Lake, Farmers’ Markets at Millwoods & Sherwood Park.

Box 70, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Ph: 780-656-2401 E: dlchrist@mcsnet.ca www.lindasmarketgarden.com

Chef Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Executive Chef Andrew Ihasz 10065 - 100 St, Edmonton T5J 0N6 Ph: 780-429-6424 www.fairmont.com

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Station #4 Chicken Supreme with Spinach and Cheese Producer: Ridge Lane Ranch Hedi & Jim Sokalski

Description: Fresh home grown frying & roasting chickens.

Turkeys for Thanksgiving are also available.

Also raise grass-fed beef.

Product available: for purchase by phone.

Box 1818, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S9 Ph: 780-658-2478 E: ridgelaneranch@yahoo.com

An Amuse Bouche of Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps and Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with a Brown Sugar Aioli Producer: Irvings Farm Fresh Alan & Nicola Irving

Description: Our farm focuses on natural and sustainable farming.

Our herd of Berkshire pigs is pastured year round, and allowed access to sheltered housing whenever they choose.

We produce premium quality gluten free sausage, back bacon and heritage Berkshire pork products. Product available at: Farm onsite located right on the edge of the Hamlet of Round Hill, situated on Highway 834 between Tofield and Camrose and Farmers’ Markets including Salisbury and Old Strathcona.

Box 58 Round Hill, AB T0B 3Z0 Ph: 780-672-2787 www.irvingsfarmfresh.com

Chef Ernie’s Coffee House Chef Angela Anderson 5001 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SK Ph: 306-825-5515 E: erniescoffeehouse@hotmail.com

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Station #5 Centre of the Room

Destination Raspberry, Moscato and Vanilla Risotto Producer: Destination Gardens Judy Dowhaniuk

Description: Market garden producing pre-picked raspberries.

Box 141, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R1 Ph: 780-632-4471 Cell: 780-603-4822 E: judy_dowhaniuk@hotmail.com

Producer: Beary Berry Honey Sam & Sandra Thiessen

Description: Bee farm, producing 100% naturally fruit flavoured honey. Also produce 7 honey glazes and 8 honey vinaigrettes.

Product available at: Country store on-site, Old Strathcona Farmers Market, Bon Ton Bakery and BBQ Country in Edmonton, Save On Foods and other numerous retail locations province-wide.

Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Ph: 780-662-3577 Cell: 780-720-8693 E: samt66@gmail.com www.bearyberryhoney.com

Freshly Baked Kolache and Artisan Breads Simply Fine Chocolate Dream Cheesecake Producer: Simply Fine Sweets Description: In house Chocolatier and Pastry Chef creating Artisan chocolates and desserts. We also boast the finest homemade soups and sandwiches. All items available for dining in or taking home. See below for location.

Chef Owner of Simply Fine Sweets Chef Dena Sokalski 4946 - 52 Avenue, Vegreville, AB Ph: 780-632-2375 www.simplyfinedining.ca

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Wineries #6 Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery Cherry Likes It On Top Roll In The Hay Hard Core Apple Sassy Saskatoon Big Tease Raspberry Little Flirt Rhubarb Kinky Cranberry Honey I Have Meads

Producer: Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery Chrapko Family

Description: Alberta's first and only organic winery and first meadery. Product available at: Farmers' Markets, at the winery, and select liquor stores around the province, including Salty’s and Vegreville Liquor Store.

Box 110, Brosseau, AB T0B 0P0 Ph: 760-657-2275 Cell: 780-645-9767 www.BirdsAndBeesWinery.com

Barr Estate Winery The Other RedTM The BarbTM Producer: Barr Estate Winery Rick & Amy Barr

Description: We at Barr Estate Winery produce two fruit wines, The Other Red™, from raspberries, and The Barb™, from rhubarb.

The best way to enjoy our wines is with no preconceptions. Give the wines an opportunity to entice your senses. Remember, you are your best wine critic. Product available at: the farm, Edmonton & area Farmers’ Markets and liquor stores including Eagle Spirits in Sherwood Park, Keg n Cork in Edmonton.

Located 7 km south of Sherwood Park, AB Ph: 780-819-WINE (9463) E: wine@barr.ca www.barr.ca

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Breweries #7 At the Bar

Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd. Amber Brown Ale Aprikat Apricot Ale Charlie Flint’s Lager Full Moon Pale Ale Brewberry Blueberry Ale Producer: Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd. Description: A small craft brewery producing Charlie Flint's Organic lager, Aprikat apricot wheat ale, Full Moon pale ale, Alley Kat Amber, Brewberry Blueberry Ale and various seasonal brands.

Product available at: Various liquor outlets around the province.

9929 – 60th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 0C7 Ph: 780-436-8922 E: thekats@alleykatbeer.com www.alleykatbeer.com

Please drink responsibly.

Alberta Canola Producers Commission Canola seed is a major Canadian cash crop, as it is Canada’s third largest grain export besides wheat and barley, contributing billions to this nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Each year, an average of 11 million acres of canola are grown within the Prairie provinces - Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba - BC’s Peace Region and southern Ontario. There are 45,000 farmers who grow canola in Canada. Buying canola oil means supporting local farmers and Canada’s agricultural industry. Buying locally is a sustainable practice that results in a more stable economy.

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Coffee & Tea #8 St. City Roasters Gourmet Coffee St. City Roasters Paul Cavaliere

Description: The only 100% OCIA certified organic coffee processing facility in Western Canada. Importing premium coffee beans from 26 different countries; all coffees are fairly traded, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Utz Kapeh (meaning 'good coffee' in Mayan), CafĂŠ Feminino (produced by women), and Fair Trade certifications are available upon request.

Product available at: check website for retail outlet or restaurant nearest you. #6 - 30 Chevigny St, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A3 Ph: 780-458-0496 www.stcityroasters.com

Everything Tea & Gift Gourmet Black Tea Gourmet Cold Tea Everything Tea & Gift Karen & Gary Sorenson

Description: We offer an amazing selection of over 350 loose teas (black, white, green, matcha, oolong, rooibos, herbal, mate), herbs and a selection of Teeccino herbal coffees. We also offer scones, pies, custom-made gift baskets, tea pots and more! Everything Tea & Gifts started out of our home in 2009, out of a passion for tea and the desire to open a little Tea Shoppe. In March, 2010, we rented a small retail space in Vegreville, which we quickly outgrew. In January 2011, we opened in our present location and have been busy making it into the warm atmosphere that we know you’ll enjoy.

4921 - 51 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1T1 Ph: 780-632-6210 E: everythingtea@telus.net www.everythingteaandgift.com

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2013 Gourmet Affair Ticket Order Form August 8, 2013 Gourmet Affair Rates: $50

B) Group of 8 with Table Reservation ($45/ticket x 8 = $360.00)

Make Cheques payable to Vegreville Agricultural Society.

Mail in form to: Vegreville Agricultural Society 4753 - 45 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1L1

Thank you to our Sponsors & Producers Tourism Solutions.ca

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Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd. Barr Estate Winery Beary Berry Honey Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery Destination Gardens Everything Tea & Gift Irvings Farm Fresh Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd. Maple Park Farm Ridge Lane Ranch Sebree Farms Simply Fine Sweets Skyline Greenhouse St. City Roasters The Cheesiry Waskwei Creek White Tails Thank you to Joanna Karczmarek, Vegreville for dill/basil, Prairie Mushrooms, Ardrossan for mushrooms, Peas on Earth, St. Albert for spinach, and West Country Herbs, Morinville for oregano, thyme and rosemary.