gourmet affair
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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.TRANSCRIPT
Thursday, August 9, 20125:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Vegreville Social CentreVegreville, Alberta
More than a Dining Experience Local Cuisine at its Finest
GourmetAffair
Hosted by the Vegreville Agricultural Society
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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.
~ ENJOY ~
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.
READ BEFORE YOU DINE
Gourmet Affair
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Maple Park ChilledCreamy Cucumber Soup
Creamy Mornay Turkey Thin Crust Pizza BitesGF
ChefOwner of Simply Fine Dining
Chef Dena Sokalski
Box 144, Lavoy, Alberta T0B 2S0Ph: 780-658-3928
Cell: 780-632-0623
Producer: Maple Park FarmKent & 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: [email protected] www.mapleparkfarm.com
Producer: Ridge Lane RanchHedi & 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: 780-658-2478E: [email protected]
Producer: The CheesiryRhonda & 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: 780-522-8784E: [email protected] www.osolmeatos.com/cheesiry
Producer: Skyline Greenhouse see page 4.
GourmetAffair Station #1
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Balsamic & Rosemary Slow Roasted Sebree Farms Lamb
served with Honey Mint Aioli
Garlic & Parsley Marinated Skyline Tomato Medley
Cumin & Coriander Spiced Roast Potato
Producer: 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.
Ph: 780-658-2415 or 780-658-3908
Producer: Beary Berry Honey see page 7.
Sebree Farms
Lavoy, Alberta
GourmetAffair Station #2
Producer: Skyline GreenhouseJerry & 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
Producer: Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd see page 5.
ChefTwisted Sisters Kitchen
Chef Bobbi Sebree
Box 43, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1Ph. 780-603-7544
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Waskwei Creek Farms Venison Shoulder Bourguignon Braised
with Alley Cat Lager,served in Flaky Pastry
Pineapple Berry Tea Creme Brule with Strawberry and
Chantilly Whipped Cream
ChefFairmont Hotel Macdonald
Executive Chef Andrew Ihasz
10065 - 100 St, Edmonton T5J 0N6Ph: 780-429-6424 www.fairmont.com
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: [email protected] www.waskweicreekfarms.ca
GourmetAffair Station #3
Producer: Linda's Market Gardens LtdDon & 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: [email protected] www.lindasmarketgarden.com
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Chicken Supreme with Spinach and Cheese
An Amuse Bouche of Crab StuffedMushroom Caps and Bacon Wrapped
Water Chestnuts with a Brown Sugar Aioli
ChefErnie’s Coffee House
Chef Angela Anderson
5001 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SKPh: 306-825-5515
GourmetAffair Station #4
Producer: Ridge Lane RanchHedi & 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: 780-658-2478E: [email protected]
Producer: Irvings Farm FreshAlan & 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 on-site 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: 780-672-2787www.irvingsfarmfresh.com
Producer: Destination GardensJudy Dowhaniuk
Description: Market garden producing pre-picked raspberries. Box 141, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R1
Ph: 780-632-4471 Cell: 780-603-4822E: [email protected]
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Destination Raspberry, Moscato and Vanilla Risotto
Freshly Baked Kolache andArtisan Breads
Simply Fine Chocolate Dream Cheesecake
Producer: Simply Fine SweetsDescription: 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.
ChefOwner of Simply Fine Sweets
Chef Dena Sokalski
4946 - 52 Avenue, Vegreville, ABPh: 780-632-2375
www.simplyfinedining.ca
GourmetAffair Station #5
Producer: Beary Berry HoneySam & 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: 780-720-8693E: [email protected] www.bearyberryhoney.com
Centre of the Room
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Producer: Birds & Bees Organic Winery and MeaderyChrapko 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
Producer: Barr Estate WineryRick & 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: [email protected] www.barr.ca
Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery
Cherry Likes It On TopRoll In The Hay
Hard Core AppleSassy Saskatoon
Big Tease RaspberryLittle Flirt Rhubarb
Kinky CranberryHoney I Have Meads
GourmetAffair Wineries #6
Barr Estate WineryTMThe Other Red
TMThe Barb
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Amber Brown Ale
Aprikat Apricot Ale
Charlie Flint’s Lager
Full Moon Pale Ale
Brewberry Ale Blueberry
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 0C7Ph: 780-436-8922
E: [email protected] www.alleykatbeer.com
GourmetAffair Breweries #7
At the Bar
Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd.
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.
Please drink responsibly.
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Everything Tea & Gift
Gourmet Black Tea
Gourmet Cold Tea
Gourmet Coffee
St. City Roasters
St. City RoastersPaul 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), Café 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 & GiftKaren & 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: [email protected] www.everythingteaandgift.com
GourmetAffair Coffee & Tea #8
Gourmet Affair Rates:
$50
Mail in form to:Vegreville Agricultural Society
4753 - 45 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1L1
2013 Gourmet AffairTicket Order Form
B) Group of 8 with Table Reservation ($45/ticket x 8 = $360.00)
Make Cheques payable to Vegreville Agricultural Society.
August 8, 2013
Thank you to our Sponsors & Producers
Tourism Solutions.ca
Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd.
Barr Estate Winery
Maple Park Farm
Ridge Lane Ranch
Sebree Farms
Skyline Greenhouse
St. City Roasters
The Cheesiry
Waskwei Creek White Tails
Beary Berry Honey
Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery
Destination Gardens
Everything Tea & Gift
Irvings Farm Fresh
Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd.
Simply Fine Sweets
Davin G Photography
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.