tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64039227460883941732024-03-14T00:03:40.662-06:00Cooking with JaxA blog of original, from scratch recipes. Jacqueline Delislehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04654612470752702148noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403922746088394173.post-40211323006048309362020-08-14T22:14:00.004-06:002020-08-14T22:24:59.927-06:00Alberta on the Plate Celebrates Local Food Week in #MyJasper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdYN7sbzopo/XzY1dnwZXGI/AAAAAAAAF5w/hgYj6Xjejwge103kR-nzDwVTHZu-SNAggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BCassio%2527s%2B-%2BPoster%2Bin%2BWindow%2B-%2B6492.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdYN7sbzopo/XzY1dnwZXGI/AAAAAAAAF5w/hgYj6Xjejwge103kR-nzDwVTHZu-SNAggCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BCassio%2527s%2B-%2BPoster%2Bin%2BWindow%2B-%2B6492.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This post was sponsored by Alberta on the Plate, though as always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week, we headed towards the mountains to celebrate <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/local-food-week.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Local Food Week</a> with <a href="http://albertaontheplate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta on the Plate</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alberta on the Plate is a celebration of local food that takes place between August 7-16. It aims to help spotlight local Alberta restaurants that collaborate with Alberta farmers, and feature Alberta products on their menu. The participating restaurants have really done a great job of showcasing the beautiful food that our province has to offer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first stop was <a href="https://www.overlandermountainlodge.com/dining" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Peak Restaurant</a>, located at <a href="https://www.overlandermountainlodge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Overlander Mountain Lodge</a>. Executive Chef, Chef Dean Hossack put together this gorgeous menu. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TWkzhbcotI/XzdY1YjdrzI/AAAAAAAAF7I/h-kuxy1L8Q8tAmUPHEvT9fvqP2aDIsW6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1650/Alberta%2BOn%2BThe%2BPlate%2B2020%2BMenu.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TWkzhbcotI/XzdY1YjdrzI/AAAAAAAAF7I/h-kuxy1L8Q8tAmUPHEvT9fvqP2aDIsW6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2BOn%2BThe%2BPlate%2B2020%2BMenu.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can we just take a moment to discuss warm bread before the meal at restaurants? This is one of my favourite things ever, leveled up with an balsamic EVOO dipping tray. I could probably eat this as my meal and be satisfied, but it would be a complete tragedy to fill up on bread when the delectable treats we were about to embark on were still being prepared. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s-bwk9ZouzA/XzY1ftp6UAI/AAAAAAAAF6Y/PHHvMKzPWJMmztP7MaaKNxnkw4wNxxViACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBread%2B%2526%2BBalsamic%2Bw_%2BEVOO%2B-%2B6390.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s-bwk9ZouzA/XzY1ftp6UAI/AAAAAAAAF6Y/PHHvMKzPWJMmztP7MaaKNxnkw4wNxxViACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBread%2B%2526%2BBalsamic%2Bw_%2BEVOO%2B-%2B6390.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first dish was Beefsteak Tomato Carpaccio featuring NBW Greenhouse tomatoes, Valbella prosciutto, arugula, shaved parmesan, balsamic reduction, and EVOO. The flavours married so well together - I will definitely be back to order more of this appetizer in the future! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tmt77w4V8tA/XzY1e-hPXSI/AAAAAAAAF6M/lq_T5OZcg_0COey8mKTazVtV_oZKN3_KACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBeefsteak%2BTomato%2BCarpaccio%2B-%2B6397.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tmt77w4V8tA/XzY1e-hPXSI/AAAAAAAAF6M/lq_T5OZcg_0COey8mKTazVtV_oZKN3_KACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBeefsteak%2BTomato%2BCarpaccio%2B-%2B6397.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our main course was Bison Duo featuring Alberta Bison Ranch grilled sirloin, 72 hour corned brisket, Folding Mountain Brewing beer mustard, potato pave, and roasted farm carrots, finished off with a sour cherry demi glace. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have never had bison brisket - which was a real treat, especially paired with the FMB beer mustard - incredible. The carrots tri-coloured carrots were roasted to perfection, and the potato pave was an intricately woven take on scalloped potatoes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2dOtFib1uk/XzY1ffIJguI/AAAAAAAAF6U/p6bUTUzKJaALzl3-vp1VLbosYcvYtvGfACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBison%2BDuo%2B-%2B6401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2dOtFib1uk/XzY1ffIJguI/AAAAAAAAF6U/p6bUTUzKJaALzl3-vp1VLbosYcvYtvGfACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BBison%2BDuo%2B-%2B6401.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, the dessert. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Summer Berry Medley had all the flavours of summer laid on a bed of basil parfait, married in with crushed speculoos cookies, and a delicate sweet foam. This dessert will be in my dreams. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L7_g7842iMU/XzY1fhYBv3I/AAAAAAAAF6c/WSGFuCKtzhciqy3ndJCRKyGlElOzIeF6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BSummer%2BBerry%2BMedley%2B-%2B6429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L7_g7842iMU/XzY1fhYBv3I/AAAAAAAAF6c/WSGFuCKtzhciqy3ndJCRKyGlElOzIeF6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BStonepeak%2BLodge%2BOverlander%2B-%2BSummer%2BBerry%2BMedley%2B-%2B6429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After stopping at Tekerra to take in the gorgeous views of the mountains, we stopped at <a href="https://evildavesgrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evil Dave's Grill</a> for our second dinner reservation of the evening. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Evil Dave's kicked things off by serving up a pint of Honey Ale by Jasper Brew Pub. This beer is brewed with clover honey from the Okanagan Valley, and a subtle hint of coriander gives this golden ale a fresh and inviting flavour that blends perfectly with aromatic German hops.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsIuX1OMxTo/XzY1diPt9rI/AAAAAAAAF54/dk9owXKgbdIgvacs0TYC7G6Lvf3J3KXugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BHoney%2BAle%2B%2528by%2BJasper%2BBrewing%2BCo.%2529%2B-%2B6502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsIuX1OMxTo/XzY1diPt9rI/AAAAAAAAF54/dk9owXKgbdIgvacs0TYC7G6Lvf3J3KXugCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BHoney%2BAle%2B%2528by%2BJasper%2BBrewing%2BCo.%2529%2B-%2B6502.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say, I'm not typically a fan of beer and I will 100% purchase this ale again this summer. It's light and floral - making it easy to drink, and the perfect pairing for the saltiness of the savoury dishes that accompanied it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which takes us to our first appetizer - the <b>Sinful Satay</b>. Marinated sliced chicken breast, topped with a spicy peanut sauce. It was an interesting take on peanut satay, and the skewers were a nice touch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-q6ae46db8/XzY1eTmBGOI/AAAAAAAAF6A/5L3Ja5c9iawSWrFf0r5S1V2x6tlG1HgdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BPeanut%2BSatay%2B-%2B6509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-q6ae46db8/XzY1eTmBGOI/AAAAAAAAF6A/5L3Ja5c9iawSWrFf0r5S1V2x6tlG1HgdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BPeanut%2BSatay%2B-%2B6509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The skewers were followed by the main course, a <b>Mongolian Beef Stir Fry</b>, made with sliced Alberta beef tenderloin, jasmine rice, and vegetables in a house made sauce. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-avtj4x8hE54/XzY1eDLJ1AI/AAAAAAAAF58/Ce9gTu1vCtIIQX2COkEjb6kM_MTiwyBJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BMongolian%2BBeef%2BStir%2BFry%2B-%2B6524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-avtj4x8hE54/XzY1eDLJ1AI/AAAAAAAAF58/Ce9gTu1vCtIIQX2COkEjb6kM_MTiwyBJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BEvil%2BDave%2527s%2B-%2BMongolian%2BBeef%2BStir%2BFry%2B-%2B6524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all - we had an amazing evening experiencing Local food! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to check out the other great local restaurants that are participating in Alberta on the Plate this weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fiddleriverrestaurant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fiddle River Restaurant</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9j4HEGWN2e0/XzY1ek0I00I/AAAAAAAAF6I/XvuZ0nEOdVE-p0XyG-Xhn6bLuwcDLppYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BFiddle%2BRiver%2BJasper%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9j4HEGWN2e0/XzY1ek0I00I/AAAAAAAAF6I/XvuZ0nEOdVE-p0XyG-Xhn6bLuwcDLppYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BFiddle%2BRiver%2BJasper%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6479.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.cassios.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cassio's Italian Restaurant </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33aZEKy7_6g/XzY1dhoWyJI/AAAAAAAAF50/otOcFgrsy0wIXlADE4CJZAixNv5yr1w8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BCassio%2527s%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6489.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33aZEKy7_6g/XzY1dhoWyJI/AAAAAAAAF50/otOcFgrsy0wIXlADE4CJZAixNv5yr1w8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BCassio%2527s%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6489.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://tekarrarestaurant.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tekarra Lodge</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXvKQ8npeS4/XzY1fzlpSnI/AAAAAAAAF6g/TtRWx6U9UE0MsOD9Ztaecb0gEpwEgW6owCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BTekarra%2BLodge%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6447.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXvKQ8npeS4/XzY1fzlpSnI/AAAAAAAAF6g/TtRWx6U9UE0MsOD9Ztaecb0gEpwEgW6owCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BTekarra%2BLodge%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6447.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://olivebistro.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Olive Bistro & Lounge</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1S0BUVTrRM/XzY1ga7UxrI/AAAAAAAAF6k/N7Vk02NIito0f3vpbqCx632KKuvGYUAWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BThe%2BOlive%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6437.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1S0BUVTrRM/XzY1ga7UxrI/AAAAAAAAF6k/N7Vk02NIito0f3vpbqCx632KKuvGYUAWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Alberta%2Bon%2Bthe%2BPlate%2B-%2B2020%2B-%2BThe%2BOlive%2B-%2BExterior%2B-%2B6437.jpg" /></a></div><center><br /></center><center><a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cYSw7Z2J5OI/WVSC5ZvyILI/AAAAAAAAAb0/PDCb1TG0xmkNebfJaGTKZVrF0CA1dgQqwCLcBGAs/s1600/Signature2-27.jpg" /></a></center>Jax Delislehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377701427929888831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403922746088394173.post-63269777679424719082020-04-13T10:45:00.003-06:002020-04-18T19:41:56.164-06:00Buddha Bowls & The Perfect Steak <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As promised, here is the ingredient list for our FREE Zoom Cooking Class this upcoming Sunday! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">- 2-3 tbsp cornstarch (per steak)</span></center>
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Last week I hosted my very first <a href="https://www.cookingwithjax.com/2020/03/free-virtual-pasta-cooking-class.html">Virtual Cooking Class</a> we made my <a href="https://www.cookingwithjax.com/2014/06/easy-homemade-pasta.html">Easy Homemade Pasta</a>.<br />
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This week my good friend Devlin Griffiths, owner at <a href="https://coldcreekboutique.ca/">Cold Creek Clothing</a> in Hinton, Alberta made his famous Pizza Pretzels! Every time Devlin makes pretzels for his family, he always makes sure to save me one (or two if I'm lucky!). He's been a big supporter of Cooking With Jax, and lucky for us, he was game to be a guest chef immediately when I asked him!<br />
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The owners of our local liquor store <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WildOLiquorCo/">The Wild Orchid Liquor Co.</a> have been guests of our classes (hi Brian & Tracy!), and were kind enough to offer wine recommendations that would go really well with these pretzels! If you're local to Hinton, they will even deliver! </center>
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One thing I always try to make when I am there is raspberry jam. This raspberry jam is extra special, because Gramps grows the berries in his garden (and they are amazing!), and Gramma and I make the jam in the kitchen together. It's the best of both them (and the inspiration behind the tattoo I got on my trip to the Island last summer). </center>
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- 5 cups crushed berries, fresh or frozen</center>
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Start by preparing all of your jars and lids. The jars should be piping hot (pro tip - put them on the rinse cycle of your dishwasher and they will come out the perfect temperature). You can also fill a sink full of extra hot water and immerse the jars while you're preparing the jam. </center>
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Remove jars from dishwasher/sink, and while the jam is still piping hot, ladle into jars filling to the bottom rim (giving about 1/2 an inch space). Be sure to dry the rims/lids with paper towel, ensuring that no moisture remains (this will ensure a proper seal). </center>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">Youth entrepreneurship is alive and well in Hinton. This upcoming Saturday June 22, Community Futures West Yellowhead is hosting “Lemonade Day” - a day focused on encouraging youth to open their very own business.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">The program fully immerses youth into the experience of being a business owner and focuses on every aspect of entrepreneurship right down to writing a business plan, applying for business licenses and food permits, and developing their own unique recipes.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">They are mentored every step of the way, and I had the privilege to be a part of the recipe development stage. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Ahead of the event, a panel of local judges including myself sampled the lemonade, and gave the kids tips and tricks to refine their recipes before the big day. One grand prize winner was chosen to receive a ribbon along with $250 cash, and Shae-Lyn O’Keefe took home the gold. While all of the recipes were fantastic, Shae blew the judges away when presenting her bright and cheerful peach lemonade. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">This recipe was created while Shae and her older sister were perusing the grocery store, trying to brainstorm different lemonade flavours.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>They started to think about fruit, and landed on peach as their central flavour because they thought it made the lemonade more interesting.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Shae sought out investors for her lemonade stand and her business plan includes paying back her investors 1/3 of the proceeds, donating 1/3 to a local charity, and using the final 1/3 to get a new ear piercing and purchase some CD’s.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Shae’s Wonderade will be at Parks West Mall this Saturday, available for $2 a cup.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It was important to her to keep her price low so that it would be affordable for families.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Be sure to check out her stand, as well as 4 others throughout the community. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">You can find them all either on a desktop or mobile at www.hintonvoice.ca/lemonadeday2019<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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Fried chicken is one of my ultimate comfort foods, and I feel like that probably rings true for a lot of us. If I could pick the perfect meal, it would consist of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans from the garden, with a fresh fruit cobbler and vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. Clearly I’ve given this some thought. </div>
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When I first started teaching kids how to cook at summer camps many years ago, I made this recipe using chicken tenders and <span class="il">buttermilk</span> left over from an earlier lesson’s freshly churned butter. Every kid I know loves chicken fingers, and this was no exception. We made a myriad of dipping sauces, and the kids were over the moon. Years later one of the kid’s mom’s stopped me in the grocery store to tell me that her daughter was making their family homemade chicken fingers like she had many times since that summer, using the recipe book that we had created together. To this day, that was one of my proudest moments in my cooking career. </div>
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This weekend I once again found myself at the grocery store, and in doing so I spotted some beautiful, soft, freshly baked ciabatta buns and I simply couldn’t resist. I toasted them lightly, smeared a dollop of mayonnaise on them, added a slice of Swiss cheese, a slice of fresh tomato, a leaf of romaine lettuce, and a crispy piece of <span class="il">buttermilk</span> battered chicken. It was exactly as delicious as you would imagine. </div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">2 chicken breasts</span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">1 cup</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span><span class="il" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">buttermilk</span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">1/2 tsp smoked paprika </span></div>
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Butterfly cut chicken breasts, tender removed (cut in half horizontally into two even pieces).</div>
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Soak chicken in <span class="il">buttermilk</span> for a minimum of 4 hours in fridge, preferably overnight. </div>
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Remove chicken from fridge, and add 2 whisked eggs to <span class="il">buttermilk</span> mixture. </div>
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In a large bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. </div>
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Remove chicken pieces from <span class="il">buttermilk</span> mixture, and dip into flour mixture. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated. </div>
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (or use a deep fryer if you have one). Once oil is heated, add battered chicken breasts being sure not to crowd the pan. </div>
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Fry for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until batter is golden brown and chicken is cooked throughly. </div>
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<span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Up until my friend’s Mom showed me how to make a variation of this fresh salsa recipe several years ago, I wasn’t a huge fan of cilantro.<span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>I used to think that cilantro tasted like soap, and I couldn’t figure out why anyone would want to sprinkle it in their food.<span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>When I tried this salsa for the very first time, it was like a switch was flipped, and my love for cilantro was born.<span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Now I use it all the time in different recipes, and this salsa recipe remains one of my favourite applications.<span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can definitely leave it out and still be left with a pretty tasty salsa, though I urge you to try just a little and see if you change your mind like I did. <span class="m_-4603034915027079323gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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It was back in 2011, during my first year of blogging, that I first attempted to make a caramel sauce.</center>
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ripe avocado, it has been my go to recipe for all things caramel for the past 7 years. That was until I</center>
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‘Wet’ caramel is made with a combination of water and sugar , which is then boiled down until all of</center>
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Do not stir. Once the sugar is almost melted, sprinkle another quarter of the sugar into the saucepan, swirling again as needed. Repeat twice more until all of the sugar is completely melted and has turned amber in colour.</center>
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Remove from heat and slowly pour in the hot whipping cream. Be sure to pour slowly as the mixture will bubble up. Using a heatproof spatula or spoon, mix the caramel until smooth.</center>
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Salted caramel will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.</center>
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As fun as back to school can be, it's also a whirlwind! Getting out of summer routines and juggling new schedules generally doesn't leave a lot of extra time for meal prep and planning. Last weekend I put together a charcuterie board for an event, and it occurred to me that a charcuterie would be the perfect weeknight dinner for those busy days. It's as easy as assembling meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sauces on one large platter, plate, or board (less dishes!) and letting everyone fill up on their favourites. Charcuterie boards are also a fairly a safe option for picky eaters - they can pick and choose what they like, all the while having the opportunity to try new foods in a fun way. </center>
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A pairing that will please both kids and adults alike are <a href="http://www.martinsapplechips.com/" rel="nofollow">Martin's Apple Chips</a>. With 4 different varieties (original, caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate), apple chips are a fun and delicious way to eat fruit! <a href="http://www.martinsapples.com/"><span id="goog_1997505464"></span>Martin’s Apples are grown Canadian (Ontario) farm family who grow the apples<span id="goog_1997505465"></span></a>. Their apple chips work with many different food pairings making them ideal for charcuterie boards - they also dip well with caramel or even hummus. </center>
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Bubble & Squeak is a British dish that came about in the early 1800’s, and often makes an appearance in a traditional full English breakfast. The idea is to make it from the leftover vegetables from a Sunday roast beef dinner. It can be as simple as the combination of mashed roasted potatoes and cabbage, however any other leftover vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnips, peas, etc. can be added in as well. The ingredients are all fried together, and often accompanied by bacon. </center>
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You can definitely tell that the farm is a labour of love. Maintaining the immaculately weeded gardens, and pristine rows of fruit and vegetables take up the majority of the summer for Jonie, who operates the farm by herself, enlisting the help of two students when the picking gets to be too much for her to handle on her own. </div>
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I was happy to see that my favourite fruit, raspberries, were prime for picking when I arrived. Each morning Jonie updates her voicemail to announce what's ready and available that day, so it's a good idea to call ahead of time (1-780-727-4344) if you're looking for something specific. </div>
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Jonie gave me a great tour of her U-Pick farm, which I covered live on Facebook. The post ended up trending in Alberta - it was so great to see that many people were interested in learning about local food. You can check out the full video <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UPickItEvansburg/posts/2253920987958604">HERE</a> which gives a beautiful walkthough of the entire farm with descriptions of each of the items, and some of the farm's history.</div>
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I visited the U-Pick on a scorching hot Saturday afternoon, and picked myself some veggies and herbs to take home for a Sunday roast dinner, also using beef from <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2018/08/alberta-open-farm-days-stonepost-farms.html">Stonepost Farms</a>, and Russian blue potatoes from <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2018/08/alberta-open-farm-days-cold-creek-farms.html">Cold Creek Farms</a>. My entire plate consisted of food that were grown and produced in Yellowhead County, which sparked a really fun idea for next summer (stay tuned!).<br />
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I found a lot of beauty on the farm that day - I felt completely at peace being in the garden, hands in the soil, with the sun beaming down on me. I couldn't help but think of how much fun I would have coming back with friends, or my young nieces. </div>
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At the end of the tour, Jonie helped me count up my bounty and I was shocked at just how inexpensive it was. I went home with a cooler full of beets, carrots, onions, dill, peas, potatoes, and beans and it didn't even come to $40. </div>
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If you'd like to check out this amazing U-Pick farm for yourself, be sure to join us for <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a>, August 18/19, 2018. You can tour all of the farms on your own in a <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/host-farms/">self guided driving tour</a>, or you can <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/host-farms/">join a bus tour</a>, which I will be creating a locally sourced lunch for. I hope to see you out there! </div>
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Farmers John and Becky Doherty were gracious enough to give me a tour of their farm and show me what participants can expect during <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a>, which is taking place the weekend of August 18/19. You can find more information about all of the farms that will be participating in <a href="http://www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/">Yellowhead County</a> <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2018/08/alberta-open-farm-days-yellowhead-county.html">HERE</a> - though be sure to continue reading to find out what you will experience at <a href="http://www.stonepostfarms.ca/">Stonepost Farms</a>. </center>
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Participants will have the opportunity to tour the farm, and see hundreds of turkeys, chickens, and baby chicks. In addition to eggs, Stonepost Farms has <a href="http://www.stonepostfarms.ca/wp/poultry/">poultry meat available for sale</a> as well.</center>
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I was glad to see that the farm had turkeys which will be <a href="http://www.stonepostfarms.ca/wp/poultry/">available for purchase</a> just in time for the holidays. It was really neat to be able to see the birds up close and personal. </center>
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Stonepost Farms is part of a local <a href="http://www.stonepostfarms.ca/wp/produce/">CSA box program</a> - every Tuesday they pick fresh produce from their farm and pair it with meat and eggs and deliver to pick up locations throughout the area. Farmer John was gracious enough to put together an extra CSA box for me when I was there, and I was really happy with everything that was in it. It was such a good feeling to know exactly where my food came from that week, and to support a local farmer in the process. </center>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OphusGuestRanch/">Ophus Guest Ranch</a> is a true rural Alberta gem, where horses are a way of life. Situated on 100 acres of land, and ran by Tom Ophus, the ranch is a small slice of paradise. Tom's nephew Jade Liggat, who helped Tom facilitate our tour, enjoys taking a pause from his busy pace working in the city to enjoy the farm life every summer, and help out at the Ranch.</div>
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Get gussied up in a cowboy hat and enjoy some free time being around the ranch's well trained horses. The ranch will have photo opportunities for the whole family to create lasting memories. </div>
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Meet the ranch's adopted pony named Coco. He loves people and attention. All money raised during pony rides help support Coco over the winter to keep him warm and well fed so he will be back for more rides and smiles next year. </div>
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Ophus Guest Ranch raises organic chickens ever year. This year they have 100 Cornish Giants and Columbian Rocks. Learn how they humanly raise organic meat birds and the see firsthand the tools that they use. They even have a 30 second chicken plucker. </div>
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I was excited to see that Ophus Farms grows a variety of Golden Raspberries, a true delight especially if you've never had them before. The flavours are less acidic and slightly sweeter than your typical raspberry. </div>
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While I was visiting I had the privilege of going on a trail ride. It had been a really long time since I was last on a horse (15 years to be exact!) so I was a bit nervous before I went. As soon as I got to the ranch, Jade and Tom immediately put me at ease, and I was able to ride the horse on my own without being led. There was a moment that the horse saw the barn and started to gallop, and before I even knew what was happening, one of the farm hands quickly reacted and gained control of my horse for me. This farm is extremely experienced and the horses are very well trained - no matter what your level of comfort is around horses you will feel at ease in their hands. </div>
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The Ranch raises their own pigs and organic chickens for their family's consumption. They don't sell meat to the public, however they do receive piece of mind knowing where their meat comes from, and making sure that the animals all have a good fulfilling life on the farm.<br />
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In addition to all of the great livestock, the farm has some of the cutest farm cats I have ever seen to date (and I've been to a lot of farms this summer!). I can't think of a better life for a domestic animal. All of the animals were so happy, loved, and well taken care of, it felt really nice visiting this farm and seeing how passionate they are about creating an good experience not only for the public, but for the animals within the farm as well. That's so important to me, and it should be important to you too.<br />
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Summertime in Alberta is a beautiful thing. The sun is (usually) shining, fresh fruit and vegetables are aplenty, and best of all, summer is road trip prime time. </div>
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When I set out to visit farms in <a href="https://www.parklandcounty.com/">Parkland Count</a>y this week, my 2016 Rav 4 clocked in at 100,000km - that's a lot of road trips in a short amount of time! Considering this, along with the fact that I've lived in Alberta my entire life, I'm still constantly in awe of how many new and exciting things there are to discover in my backyard. Alberta Open Farm Days helps shine a spotlight on the rural adventures that await, and I'm always excited to participate every year. </div>
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<a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a> is happening on the weekend of August 18/19th this year, and is a really fun and engaging hands on Alberta wide community event. Farmers and ranchers invite their local communities to stop by and enjoy firsthand experiences. Chef's from each community will be hosting rural farm to table culinary events using products from within their region.</div>
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Parkland County, Alberta has a lot to offer during this weekend. They will be hosting a <a href="https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/explore-parkland-county/alberta-open-farm-days.aspx">bus tour</a> to 5 of the 8 farms participating in their region, though you are welcome to visit all 8 farms on your own self guided tour. You can find full details about all of the farms <a href="https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/explore-parkland-county/alberta-open-farm-days.aspx">HERE</a> including detailed directions, and itineraries for each farm. Scroll to the bottom of this post for full details on the bus tour, which includes a locally sourced farm to table lunch. </div>
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Today I'll be highlighting the 3 farms that won't be on the bus tour, but are still available to visit on the self guided tour. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://multicentre.org/">The Multicultural Heritage Centre</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://multicentre.org/">The Multicultural Heritage Centre</a> has been serving the Spruce Grove area for over 40 years. They have a living museum, and the historic red brick Stony Plain School building hosts a 1880's homestead including a functional kitchen that they host demonstrations in. On Saturday, August 18th, at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm, the centre will host a pioneer experience demonstration that includes freshly baked scones.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The property hosts a community garden and guided garden tours will be available at 1pm, 2pm, and 4pm. They will also be hosting a market vegetable stand with vegetables for purchase, and pre-order picnic lunches will be available making the centre an essential stop during your day. </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The kitchen in the centre truly immerses you into a different century. I could imagine all of the baking and creating that would happen in a kitchen such as this. </span></td></tr>
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I was absolutely fascinated with the entire centre, and could have spent hours pouring over the historic pieces throughout the building and property. Make sure you bring your camera (and appetite) to this stop! </div>
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<a href="https://www.kiwinurseries.com/">Kiwi Nurseries</a> is a great local source for perennials, shrubs, and trees of all different stages of life, specifically curated to thrive in the local climate. Each row in their greenhouse is labeled for the types of climates that the plants will thrive in, and Ashleigh, who's family owns and operates the farm, told me that "we simply won't sell you a product that wouldn't do well in your garden - we make sure that each customer walks out with a product that is best suited for their specific climate".</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">As we toured the farm, we were greeted with rows and rows of trees, some as old as I was. "We're able to sell sell full grown trees, so if you have a property that requires more privacy, we can do that for you." explained Ashleigh. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">During <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a>, <a href="https://www.kiwinurseries.com/">Kiwi Nurseries</a> will be offering wagon ride tours to the behind the scenes areas of the nursery. The wagon rides can get quite dusty, so if you're planning on bringing camera gear, be sure to bring the appropriate dust shields for your camera's safety. </span></div>
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I was really excited to see that the nursery had a variety of Maple trees that does really well in Alberta. My husband is from Ontario, and really misses the beautiful red hue of the leaves that come with maple trees in the fall, so next season we will definitely be visiting <a href="https://www.kiwinurseries.com/">Kiwi Nurseries</a> to purchase a tree for our front yard. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Like many farms, the nursery has free range chickens who's coop resides behind the greenhouses. During <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a>, guests will be able to visit the chickens. If the weather is anything like the sweltering day we had when I was visiting, the chickens will likely be enjoying a cool dust bath in the shade. In addition to chickens, one of nursery worker Breanna will be bringing in her goats, something she often does for special events at the Nursery. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.groveberrypatch.com/">Grove Berry Patch</a> is a family owned and operated farm with 20 acres of Saskatoon berries, and 1 acre of raspberries (including yellow!), black currants, high bush cranberries, vegetables, chicken, and long horn cattle. I had the pleasure of touring the farm with Carol Jones, who runs the farm with her husband Kameron. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groveberrypatch.com/">The Grove Berry Patch</a> is wheelchair accessible, and has the option for vehicles to drive right up to the berry patches so that those with disabilities have easy access. During <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a>, the Jone's will be offering hay rides, berry picking, and frozen berries for sale, so be sure to bring a cooler with you to this adventure! </span></div>
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The Local <span class="il">Farm</span> Trail will begin and end at the<a href="https://multicentre.org/"> Multicultural Heritage Centre</a> in Stony Plain and will include visitations of the following <span class="il">farms</span>:<br />
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Adventurers will be invited to try multiple hands-on activities, enjoy fresh food tastings, and learn more about how their food gets from <span class="il">farm</span> to table. The guided adventure will end with a culinary experience prepared with fresh ingredients sourced directly from each featured <span class="il">farm</span> by local chefs from <a href="https://www.stonyplainpies.com/">The Stony Plain Pie Shoppe</a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Start your day off with freshly brewed coffee and homemade muffins at <a href="http://www.happyacresupick.ca/">Happy Acres</a>, as you take a stroll through their garden and meet the animals. Next, go back in time as you experience the Old West theme at <a href="http://www.aspengrovenurseries.com/">Aspen Grove Nurseries</a>! Here, you’ll taste fresh fruit and apple sauce from their orchard, get to know the big personalities of each of their rescue animals, and spend some time checking out the +20 handmade vendors at the Country Market. Learn all about sheep and permaculture from <a href="http://www.juliadell.com/">Farmer Dell</a>, who was once a city slicker turned hobby farmer. Grind up your own bag of flour at the <a href="https://homegrownfoods.ca/">Homegrown Foods</a> <span class="il">farm</span> and take home a bread recipe! Here we’ll take a break from all the excitement to enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by Chef Kevin Weddell of <a href="https://www.stonyplainpies.com/">Stony Plain Pie Shoppe</a>. The folks at <a href="http://www.goodmorninghoney.com/">Good Morning Honey</a> will give you a sweet finish to the day, as you taste different flavours of raw honey, make your own beeswax candles, and take a tour of their hives and extraction process. Our Local <span class="il">Farm</span> Trail tour is sure to cultivate each of your senses and leave you with lasting memories!<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b>Date: </b>Saturday, August 18<sup>th</sup> 2018<u></u><u></u></div>
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Open <span class="il">Farm</span>: Sunday, August 19<sup>th</sup>, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM<u></u><u></u></div>
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Happy Acres is a family owned and operated U-pick <span class="il">farm</span>, offering 8 acres of various fruits and vegetables for you to harvest throughout the season, as well as tons of different <span class="il">farm</span> animals to meet! You can easily spend a full afternoon at this quaint <span class="il">farm</span> just outside of Spruce Grove. <u></u><u></u></div>
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Located in Spruce Grove, AB<u></u><u></u></div>
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Open <span class="il">Farm</span>: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_869855476" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> and Sunday, August 18-19<sup>th</sup>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_869855478" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9:00 AM – 5:00 PM</span></span><u></u><u></u></div>
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Aspen Grove Nurseries is home to a nursery with old town styled store fronts, the Country Market at Aspen Grove and many rescue animals.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Located just outside of Spruce Grove, AB<u></u><u></u></div>
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Open <span class="il">Farm</span>: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_869855479" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> and Sunday, August 18-19<sup>th</sup>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_869855481" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:00 AM – 5:00 PM</span></span><u></u><u></u></div>
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Farmer Dell grew up as a city-slicker in Edmonton, AB. Feeling ambitious, her and her husband decided to move out to the country side in 2006 and start their own <span class="il">farm</span>! Here you'll learn all about her experiences with raising a flock of sheep and chickens, permaculture, gardening, crafting, and so much more!<u></u><u></u></div>
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Located in <span class="il">Parkland</span> <span class="il">County</span>, AB<u></u><u></u></div>
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Open <span class="il">Farm</span>: Saturday, August 18<sup>th</sup>, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM<u></u><u></u></div>
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The Schoepp family has lived and farmed in Stony Plain for five generations now, and are the owners of Homegrown Foods Ltd. In 1996, Jim Schoepp and a group of other local producers began providing a weekly local and homegrown service to customers who wanted products direct from the farmer.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Located in <span class="il">Parkland</span> <span class="il">County</span>, AB<u></u><u></u></div>
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Good Morning Honey is family owned and operated, with apiaries covering a diverse area of natural land and <span class="il">farms</span> just west of Edmonton. They produce some of the world's finest honey enjoyed by many across North America as well as Asia and Europe.<br />
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Something else that felt like bliss today was this recipe. A few weeks back, a friend dropped by with a container filled to the brim with freshly smoked salmon. Smoked salmon and I go way back. My Gramps tells me that when I was a child, I used to prefer smoked salmon over candy, which says a lot. It has always been my #1 favourite food. My Dad used to go fishing in Alaska, and he’d have his freshly caught salmon smoked and canned upon arriving home. He gave me his last jar a couple of years ago, and I savoured it, knowing that I wouldn’t find something that special very easily. This salmon brought me right back to my childhood.</center>
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Soon after trying the salmon that my friend brought by, I knew I wanted to make spaghetti carbonara. Traditionally made with pancetta or even fatty bacon, I thought smoked salmon would be a fun twist... and I was right. My husband rates this recipe at a solid 9/10, the current highest score in the running for homemade recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!</center>
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I have been having the most amazing summer. You may remember last year when I worked alongside <a href="http://westyellowhead.albertacf.com/frontpage">Community Futures West Yellowhead</a>, <a href="http://yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/">Yellowhead County</a>, and <a href="https://albertafarmdays.ca/">Alberta Open Farm Days</a> to bring a locally sourced meal to Yellowhead County. I also visited all of the farms and blogged about my experiences. </center>
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With <a href="http://www.wildmtnmusic.ca/tickets">Wild Mountain Music Festival</a> kicking off near my hometown next week (!), and as a result I've got festival food on the brain. I have a lot of great memories of the festival, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPjY66hnxGUD4v80mkrrbA">interviewing some amazing artists</a>, camping underneath the stars with my closest friends, and of course, sampling the festival foods. If you don't have your <a href="http://www.wildmtnmusic.ca/tickets">tickets</a> yet, I highly suggest you <a href="http://www.wildmtnmusic.ca/tickets">invest in some</a>. You can even try your luck at the bottom of this blog post, entering to win a full weekend pass (value $180).<br />
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I love my local music festival so much, I've written about it a few times on the blog. I was so inspired by the festival last year, I immediately set out to re-create jerk chicken after frequenting a vendor that served it. You can find that recipe <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2017/08/jerk-chicken.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Today, I wanted to share one of my all-time favourite festival foods that I often make at home whenever I'm having a busy week and don't have a lot of time to cook, or when I'm simply just craving it... Taco in a bag.<br />
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Some might argue that taco in a bag isn't exactly a recipe, but more a method of assembling ingredients, and I can't disagree. It is however, one of my favourite way to assemble these particular ingredients together.<br />
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First I start with making homemade taco seasoning (see, you knew I'd have a recipe in here for you!).<br />
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- 1 lb hamburger<br />
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- salsa<br />
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- diced tomatoes<br />
- diced onions<br />
- sliced avocado <br />
- cilantro<br />
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- 1 tbsp chilli powder<br />
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin <br />
- 1 tsp salt<br />
- 1 tsp black pepper<br />
- 1 tsp corn starch <br />
- 1/2 tsp paprika<br />
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder<br />
- 1/4 tsp onion powder<br />
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes<br />
- 1/4 tsp oregano <br />
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<i>I volunteer on the social media team with The Wild Mountain Music Festival in my hometown. I was not compensated for this post, I simply love volunteering for my community. As always, any thoughts, opinions, and recommendation are 100% my own]</i></center>
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I love community. If you've followed along with my blog for any length of time, you'll know that next to food, supporting artists and investing in my community are my other passions. That's why when The Wild Mountain Music Festival in my hometown asked me to volunteer with their social media team last year, it was an obvious choice - it combined all three of my favourite things. </center>
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I later learned that the festival is 100% volunteer ran, which is incredible. This is part of the reason that I adore where I live so much - the passion and dedication of the volunteers in our community is so strong, I'm honoured and humbled to be a part of it. </center>
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When the rolodex if life memories plays back for me, The Wild Mountain Music Festival will always be a shining star. It's not like other festivals, just ask Tim & Mohsin, two of last year's performers that I had the privilege of interviewing, and getting to know a little bit better throughout weekend.</center>
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Because of the remote nature of the festival (and because it's simply just that awesome), many of the artists stick around for the entire weekend, and mingle with the crowd. Everyone there becomes one big family, from the vendors to the volunteers, from the performers to the festival attendees - a great time is had by all, and the feel good vibes are aplenty. </center>
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In addition to great music, the festival also provides free camping for <a href="http://www.wildmtnmusic.ca/tickets">weekend pass</a> holders. I can't think of many things that are better than falling asleep under the stars to live music, and great memories, followed by waking up to the sounds of birds chirping, the view of the majestic Rocky Mountains, and the smells breakfast food wafting into your campsite. </center>
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Which brings me to the the Festival Food. Glorious, glorious festival food. </div>
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I was so inspired by Wild Mountain 2017 that I re-capped my experience and made <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2017/08/jerk-chicken.html">this recipe for Jerk Chicken</a>, based on one of the vendor booths I frequented heavily throughout the weekend. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Something else that felt like bliss today was this recipe. A few weeks back, a client/friend dropped by with a case of Hutterite chicken wings (more on that soon), and a ziplock baggie filled to the brim with freshly smoked salmon. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to make spaghetti carbonara. Traditionally made with pancetta or even fatty bacon, I thought smoked salmon would be a fun twist... I was right. </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Marc rates this one a solid 9/10, the current highest score in the running for homemade recipes. </span></center>
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Crumble smoked salmon and add all but 2 tbsp to frying pan. Fry gently for about 5 minutes, or until salmon is warmed throughout and lightly crispy. </center>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Short of using a bit of onions and chives here and there, this pesto officially marks my first garden recipe of the season. Basil is something that I use often in the kitchen, so often in fact, that I save a small fortune in the summertime when I can grow it myself. It’s a staple ingredient in many different sauces and bisques that I enjoy making through out the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">With the taste of basil in the forefront, homemade pesto is a great way to showcase this wonderful herb. It’s really quick and easy to put together - boil some noodles and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time. I also really enjoy pesto as a dip for fresh vegetables, as a marinade for chicken or seafood, or drizzled on top of spaghetti squash - another gardening favourite. </span></div>
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About a year or so after I started this blog, I attended my very first food bloggers conference in Seattle. The evening cocktail reception featured some pretty amazing appetizers and drinks, but what kept me going back for more was the sipping caramel. Before this, I never dreamed such a thing existed. It had a thick, warm, and velvety texture, and a hint of smoky liquor I couldn't quite place. </center>
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- 1 cup <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/12/caramel-sauce.html">caramel sauce</a><br />
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<i>Recipe (and write up) is courtesy of Josh Yaworski. You can find my recipe, and the other half to this project <a href="http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2017/12/smoky-salted-sipping-caramel.html">HERE</a>. </i></center>
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<span class="_5yl5">The thing about bourbon is, I don't like making cocktails (that aren't
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Bourbon, in my opinion, is its own star, I usually like it on its own.
Some ice, let it melt for a couple minutes, happy.
Other thing about bourbon is, none of my friends can drink it straight.
Bourbon doesnt have the peatyness of Scotch. It doesn't have the
give-you-a-headache punch of rye. It has a sweetness, a smoke, and a
spark that makes for a complete character itself, let alone when it's
adds to a cocktail.
I find this recipe respects the whisky, letting it stay whole at first
pour over the ice, slowly adding a sweet and a sour that's finished off
nicely with a final kiss of hickory. It's enough whisky I'll drink it,
and enough cocktail my friends will too.
What I'm saying it, even a whiskey lover will forgive you for drinking a
whisky cocktail like this... once you get them to give it a taste. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 16pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Using an immersion blender, whip the aquafaba for 1-2 minutes until frothy. Add the vinegar, lemon juice, sweetner, dry mustard, cream of tartar, and salt and continue to whip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 16pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slowly drizzle in the grape seed oil (the drizzle process should take no fewer than 3 minutes), while continuing to whip the mixture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 16pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Continue to blend until the mixture resembles mayonnaise. </span></div>
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