MAY 2014

FRESH PICK

mangoGet a dose of fibre,

vitamin C and vitamin A in these tropical treats — it’s

mango magic.

Sunterra Market

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

Fiasco Gelato’s Great 8 flavours, James’ gelato university certificate, the company Vespa, gelato lovers lined up at the food truck, Chief Idea Officer James Boettcher

spoonfuls of satisfactionames Boettcher used to cut and juice 130 oranges in 11 minutes flat – a Sunterra juicing record. Back then, he was an eager young teenager working every PD day, weekend or other spare moment at Sunterra Market

Britannia Plaza.

These days he’s just as eager, but instead of orange juice, he’s focused on gelato. He even went to Italy to become an accredited expert. And one taste of this small batch artisan gelato in seriously sumptuous flavours like bourbon vanilla bean, dark chocolate caramel sea salt or mango pineapple will show you the proof is in the pudd-, er… gelato.

Clearly a renaissance man, James whips us up some lattes on a small machine set up between a cooler full of gelato and a decaled Vespa scooter. We’re at the Fiasco Gelato test kitchen in Calgary and it has personality, to say the least. The walls are sprinkled with motivational sayings, there is a glamtastic chandelier in the otherwise modest meeting room, and the back door is labelled Oompa Loompa Land.

“There are zero boundaries to what we do,” says James. So if a partner restaurant asks for, say, blue cheese and pear or bacon and pecan gelato, James and his team are happy to make it happen. “We move very quickly and learn as we go,” he says.

This means Fiasco Gelato flavours change often, based on what foods are in season, what’s trending, and what’s just plain fun, James tells us. In addition to their Great 8, you can find special flavours for Love This City collaborations (Bananimal

BY NATASHA GLEISER

JCracker for the Calgary Zoo was a big hit), holidays (mini egg gelato!) and any time a celebration is necessary. Immediately after the Olympic sweep of men’s and women’s curling and hockey, Fiasco launched a limited edition coffee-inspired Double Double collection with all proceeds going to the Canadian Paralympic Team. They even hand painted the 30 exclusive jars gold.

So what exactly is Fiasco’s recipe for success? Their all-natural gelato and dairy-free sorbetto are made 10 litres at a time, with premium ingredients from fresh local milk to Sicilian pistachios. Their ever-growing partnerships are based on handshakes and integrity. Their social media presence is fun (and makes us drool onto our screens). But James credits Fiasco’s incredible growth to the “pretty cool people” the company has attracted. He spends quite a while recounting each employee’s story to us and smiling like a proud parent whose kid just won a science fair project, although at thirty-ish he’s not even the oldest employee at Fiasco Gelato. That designation belongs to his dad John, who works logistics.

Whether the key ingredient is the quality, the people or the plan, we can all agree that Fiasco Gelato is succeeding in its mission to make the world a better place, one tiny spoonful at a time.

“Never doubt your ability to make a difference,” says James. “It might be that small, but sometimes it’s enough.”

This story is part of our ongoing series showcasing our local producers and unique suppliers. This month we toured Calgary-based Fiasco Gelato.

FEATURE STORY

BakerySingle cookie ($0.99) ................................................................. 40 ptsMuffin, scone, or sliced loaf ...................................................... 64 ptsSquare or brioche cinnamon bun ............................................. 68 ptsScone or muffin 2-pack ........................................................... 112 pts Full square pan ........................................................................ 320 pts All fruit pies (9 in.) ................................................................... 400 pts

JuiceFresh squeezed juice (470mL)................................................. 140 ptsFresh squeezed juice (940mL)................................................. 224 pts

DeliYogurt & granola cup .............................................................. 120 pts Greek yogurt parfait ................................................................ 140 pts Soup of the day ....................................................................... 144 pts All sandwiches ......................................................................... 240 pts Grab ‘n’ Go meal ($5.99) ........................................................ 240 ptsGrab ‘n’ Go pizza (uncooked) ................................................. 280 pts Boxed Salad ............................................................................ 320 ptsGrab ‘n’ Go meal ($8.99) ........................................................ 360 pts Grab ‘n’ Go dinner ($15.99) .................................................... 640 pts Friday Night Feast for two (1 pack) ...................................... 1,200 pts

may stockboy specialsFrontera Mexican seasoning sauces (127-226g) ...................... 92 ptsLa Tortilla Factory yellow corn tortillas (328g) ........................ 120 pts Belgian Butters waffle cookies (80-100g) ............................... 168 ptsNeal Brothers salsa (500mL).................................................... 200 ptsXochitl corn tortilla chips (340g) ............................................. 200 ptsFiasco Gelato (562mL) ............................................................ 300 pts

may featUResFresk-O cheeses (100g)............................................................. 96 ptsPalacios chorizo (225g) ........................................................... 500 ptsMother’s Day meal (per person) .............................................. 880 pts

The following items can only be redeemed by filling out a redemption form. Ask a cashier or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com

Gift caRds$20 ......................................................................................... 800 pts$50 ...................................................................................... 2,000 pts$60 ...................................................................................... 2,400 pts$100 .................................................................................... 4,000 pts $150 .................................................................................... 6,000 pts$200 .................................................................................... 8,000 pts

cooking classesSunterra Lunch ’n’ Learn Cooking Class for 2 (Calgary Only) .....1,360 ptsSunterra Private Cooking Class for 10 .............................. 25,200 pts

catered MealsSunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Standard Menu) .... 23,200 ptsSunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Premium Menu) ... 28,000 pts

Pay with points! It’s as easy as pie. Use your Fresh Rewards points at a cashier’s till to take home many of the items below. Sunterra gift cards, cooking classes and catered meals can be paid with points, just not at the till. Ask a cashier for a redemption form or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com

Fiasco GelatoMay Stockboy Special $7.49 (Regular Price $8.79)

FRESH PICK

1. Slice the mango along the flat side, avoiding the large flat seed in the middle.

2. Score the cheek in a criss-cross design without cutting all the way through the skin.

3. Push on the skin underneath to pop the cheek inside out, revealing the juicy mango.

4. Carefully cut the mango cubes off the skin and make some mango magic!

How to cut ‘em

manGo magicPERFORM SOME

MANGO GUACAMOLE

presto!

MANGO POPSICLE

abracadabra!

MANGO KEBABS

voila!

COCONUT MANGO STICKY RICE

AVOCADO + MANGOMANGO + BLENDER STRAWBERRY + MANGO MANGO + STICKY RICE

shazam!

Like any good magician, chefs should always have a trick or two up their sleeve. We like using mangos for their fresh flavour and versatility. Here are some

culinary capers that just might cast a spell on you.

WHEEL YUMMY

FEATURE KITCHEN

TrendspottingLatin cheese from Leduc, perfect pizza pies and all natural salsa are some of our favourite things this month.

Everyone wants a slice of the pie, especially when that pie comes in flavours like triple pork, tandoori, Italian aloha,

kung pao, sausage and zucchini, black and blue or

Napoli veggie.

Enjoy the Latin flavours of Leduc’s own Fresk-O cheese in unmeltable queso paisa and queso fresco or deliciously grate-able queso duro.

Regular Price $2.99/100gMay Stockboy Special $2.39/100g

FRESK-O CHEESES

Peter and Chris Neal have been cheffing up homemade goods in the GTA since the late ‘80s, using natural ingredients that taste great. Test drive their salsa today.

Regular Price $5.99May Stockboy Special $4.99

NEAL BROTHERS SALSA

What started as Jose and Mary Tamayo’s “Mexicatessen” in Sonoma Valley circa 1977 has evolved into an award-winning and industry leading bakeshop.

Regular Price $3.49May Stockboy Special $2.99

LA TORTILLA FACTORY YELLOW CORN TORTILLAS

Sunterra Cooking Class Schedule

The distinctive paprika is one of only four ingredients in Palacios Spanish Chorizo (the others are pork, sea salt and garlic). That means no nitrates or nitrites!

Regular Price $14.99/225g

May Stockboy Special $12.49/225g

PALACIOS CHORIZO

*Calgary classes held at Sunterra Market, Keynote. Edmonton classes held at Sunterra Market, Commerce Place. Visit sunterramarket.com for more information and how to register.

May 1 Perfectly Paired Tequila & Fresk-O Cheese I 5 p.m. I $24.99

May 3 Social Kitchen: Hawaiian Surf ‘n’ Turf I 6 p.m. I $49.99

May 5 Social Kitchen: Cinco de Mayo I 6 p.m. I $49.99

May 7 Social Kitchen: Mother’s Day Brunch I 6 p.m. I $49.99

May 8 Perfectly Paired Californian Whites & Apps I 5 p.m. I $24.99

May 9 Lunch ‘n’ Learn Rapini and Chickpea Salad with Black and Blue Steak Pizza 12 p.m. I $15.99

May 10 Kid’s Kitchen Brunch for Mom I 1 p.m. I $14.99

May 13 Social Kitchen: Grilled Summer Salads I 6 p.m. I $49.99

May 15 Perfectly Paired Beer & Sliders 5 p.m. I $24.99

May 16 Lunch ‘n’ Learn Burrata Caprese and Greek Lamb Meatball Sandwich 12 p.m. I $15.99

May 17 Kid’s Kitchen Cherry Tomato Bocconcini Salad and Beef Cannelloni I 1 p.m. I $14.99

May 22 Perfectly Paired Bold Reds & Meat 5 p.m. I $24.99

May 28 Social Kitchen: Sunterra Meats and Local Produce 6 p.m. I $49.99

May 29 Perfectly Paired Wines & Mediterranean Appetizers I 5 p.m. I $24.99

CALGARY*

May 27 World Kitchen Sunterra Meats and Local Produce 6:30 p.m. I $49.99

EDMONTON*

Friday Night Feast ScheduleMAY 2

Quinoa and apple salad

Sweet soy and ginger beef short ribs with lemon pepper yams and seasonal vegetables

Maple pecan pie

MAY 9

Thai vegetable salad

Barbeque pork nasi goreng rice bowl

Mango mousse

MAY 16

Tabbouleh

Alberta lamb kebabs with rice pilaf, pita and tzatziki sauce

Lemon tart

MAY 23

Minestrone soup

Porchetta with garlic potatoes and roasted vegetables

Tiramisu

MAY 30

Tomato bocconcini salad

Chimichurri salmon with jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables

Fresh fruit flan

Our Friday Night Feast menus change weekly, find the schedule in our newsletter or online at sunterramarket.com

$14.99 per person. Each bag contains two dinners for $29.98 or 1,200 Fresh Rewards points

$21.99 or 880 Fresh Rewards points per person. Each bag contains two dinners for $43.98 or 1,760 Fresh Rewards points

Kale, lentil and chick pea soup

House spring salad with honey vinaigrette

Seared chicken breast with lemon-thyme sauce on Yukon smashed potatoes and spring vegetables

- or -Fresh Halibut fillet with papaya salsa on jasmine rice pilaf with

spring vegetables

Fresh fruit & berry Pavlova

Mother’s DayMEAL

$21.99 per person