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$3/car THE FAMILY THAT WORKS TOGETHER STICKS TOGETHER Greidanus Honey Mill • pg 10

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MRAS - HISTORY

WELCOME

EVENTS

RUN TO THE MARKET

COVER STORY

MARKET MAP

OUR VENDORS

FOOD STORAGE

RECIPE

THAT’S IN SEASON

BACK ROADS

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On the cover: Greidanus Honey Mill

Photo by Neville Palmer

CONTRIBUTORSRick Charlton

Sharon DechainePat Fream

Ginni KelleySandra Wiebe

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This 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 give us a call.

In 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 commu-nities, 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.

MRAS WELCOME

By Melonie Mckee, Market Manager

Myrna McKay – VolunteerJohn Baker, Maintenance Manager

MARKET STAFF

Shawna Doucette – Bookkeeper

Who’s Sunny Girl? 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.

Welcome to the Millarville Farmers’ MarketTake the back road...

Melonie McKee, Market Manager

Kelly Dinning, Operations Manager

HISTORY, TRADITION AND HONOUR

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EVENTS

NOVEMBER 6th - 8th 2015

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HOT CHOCOLATE BAKED GOODS ARTISAN CRAFTS

EVENTS

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).

Gates Open at 1112 – 6 pm$10/person (Kids 12 and under are free)

403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/races/

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.

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

$15 / person $5 / Children403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/rodeo/

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).

8:30 am – 4:30 pm$5 /person, 8 and Under Free403.931.3411 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/fair/

JULY24-26 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).

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

403.931.2404 www.millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/christmas-market/

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Visitor Information at theOkotoks Art Gallery at the Station

53 North Railway Street 403-938-3204www.oldetowneokotoks.ca

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2015 Event Calendar

May 23 - 24: August 16:

» Okotoks Collector Car Auction

» Okotoks Show & Shine

June 20: August 28 - 30:

» Spirit of Okotoks Parade & Children’s Festival

» Okotoks Pro Rodeo

June 27: August 29:

» Buskers Fest » Foothills Highland Games

» Chili Fest

July 1: September 25 - 27:» Canada Day

Celebrations» Alberta Culture Days

July 25: September 26: » Taste of Okotoks » Harvest Fest

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EVENTS

This 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 two-

person 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 cin-namon 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.

Enjoy the beautiful back roads near the Market as you race for fun, raise awareness

and support local charities all at once.

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

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.

By Rick Charlton Photos by Kathleen Long and Deryk Salter

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Nestled among the trees and scattered around crops of canola, alfalfa and clover are the colour-ful, 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 bee-keeper calmly, quietly and methodically smokes out the bees in order to extract the liquid gold.

In truth, it’s quite a bustling business, especially in sum-mer 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 re-turned 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

The family that works together sticks together.

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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“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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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.”

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.

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.

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 full-time 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 stan-dards 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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We 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.

Annabelle’s Silver and CraftsThe Millarville Market is where I first launched my small business selling baked goods. I chose it because of its loca-tion 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.

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

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.

• Alejandra Reina

Greidanus Honey MillIn 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.

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.

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 cus-tomers and we continue to expand our candle offerings.

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 ex-pressed more interest in where their food comes from and how it is produced.

• Graham Strom, honeymill.ca

ORIGINALS Annabelle’s Silver and CraftsCayley Hutterite Colony Gary MillarGreidanus Honey MillJensen Taber Corn

25+ yearsFresh Picked FruitBrant FarmingLam Chi Trading

20+ yearsBerit Harve DesignsCountry Heart CraftsGentile TouchMy Bread

15+ YearsItalian Extra CateringJNJ Trickle TrunkRed Neck Goat Ranch

10+ YearsMr. Heibert vegetables

*We have done our best to compile this list, our apologies if anyone has been missed!

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!

Jensen’s Taber CornNearly 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.

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.

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

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.

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

• Susan and David Jensen, jensenstabercorn.ca

CELEBRATING Our Long-Time Vendors

Photo by Neville Palmer

FOOD STORAGE

A few tips for keeping all that wonderful market produce fresh

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

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

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

LIVING HERBS: Potted herbs from 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.

• 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

STRAWBERRIES: These should definitely be refrigerated and not washed until ready to use. All our produce comes to the market unwashed.


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.


EGGS: Eggs may be stored on the counter if you can consume them within 10 days.

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.

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.

• Darrel Mandel, Brant Colony

FRUIT: All berries should be refrigerated and the rule is to refrigerate all fruit that does not continue to ripen off the vine.

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

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

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!

• Lorne Bunney, Bugsy’s Produce

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RECIPE

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

DRESSINGZest and juice of 1 lime and 1 lemonA few sprigs of fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped3-5 cloves of garlic roasted and smashedA few sprigs of fresh basil, roughly chopped3 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 cup olive oil 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp black pepperSalt to taste

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.

SALAD1 large romaine lettuce, chopped2 salad tomatoes 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes1 English cucumber 1 small red onion1 green pepper1 cup feta cheese½ cup Kalamata olives, pits removed

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 SOUVLAKI4-8 cloves garlic, finely minced Zest and juice of 1 lime2 Tbsp Greek yogurt¼ cup olive oil2 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely choppedSalt 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.

TZATZIKI½ cup Greek yogurt½ cup English cucumber shredded3 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped1 Tbsp lemon juice and zest Salt and black pepper to taste

Grate the cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle some salt on it. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and then squeeze out the liquid from the cucumber. The salt helps release the excess waters from the cucumber. Add the remaining ingredients into the same bowl and mix well.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI AND SALAD FROM GINNI’S KITCHEN

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WHAT’S IN SEASON

GREENHOUSE

Butter LettuceEggplantEnglish CucumberGreenhouseMini CucumberPeppersPole BeansPotted HerbsTomatoes

JUNE

AsparagusBeet GreensCherries, earlyRadishesSpinachRhubarbStrawberriesBedding Plants

JULY

BeetsBlackberriesBlueberriesSaskatoonsCarrotsPeachesPeasPlumsRaspberriesSweet OnionsBaby PotatoesBaby Zuchinni

AUGUST

Early ApplesApricotsYellow BeansBroccoliCauliflowerCornCucumbersGarlicGreen BeansHot PeppersMelonsNectarinesPeppers (field)Pickling

SEPTEMBER

Apples (all varieties)GrapesPears (Bartlett and Anjou)PumpkinSquash

OCTOBERParsnipsPotatoes (storing)Onions (storing)Beets (storing)CarrotsGarlic (hard neck)Winter Squash

When to find your favourite fruits and vegetables and where they come from!Ginni’s Kitchen

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!

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If 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 conces-sion 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.

Reward yourself with delectable dining, unique shopping, a vibrant arts & culture scene and exciting events:

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 Santa31: Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party

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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.

Eau 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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By Sandra Wiebe Photo by Neville Palmer

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

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Take the back roads to...

The Leighton Art Centre Millarville

403-931-3633leightoncentre.org

Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat

Turner Valley403-933-5755

diamondwillowartisanretreat.com

Firebrand Glass Studio634 3rd St. S.W. Black Diamond403- 933-2264

firebrandglass.ca

Bluerock Gallery110 Centre Ave W

Black Diamond403-933-5047

bluerockgallery.ca

The Lost American Art Gallery & Museum

122 Morrison Rd. Longview403-558-3693

thelostamericanartgallery.com

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