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Thursday, August 9, 20125:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Vegreville Social CentreVegreville, Alberta

More than a Dining Experience Local Cuisine at its Finest

GourmetAffair

Hosted by the Vegreville Agricultural Society

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A Celebration of Local Food

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

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

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How to enjoy this gourmet event:

NEW THIS YEAR: To make it easier for everyone to

enjoy their dining experience, THERE ARE NO COUPONS. All you have to do is take your plate and the chefs will serve their menu item on your plate.

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

Please drink responsibly.

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

Thank you for your consideration.

READ BEFORE YOU DINE

Gourmet Affair

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Maple Park ChilledCreamy Cucumber Soup

Creamy Mornay Turkey Thin Crust Pizza BitesGF

ChefOwner of Simply Fine Dining

Chef Dena Sokalski

Box 144, Lavoy, Alberta T0B 2S0Ph: 780-658-3928

Cell: 780-632-0623

Producer: Maple Park FarmKent & Stacey Rude

Description: Greenhouse, Country Store & Market Garden.In our greenhouse you will find over 60 varieties of salad greens and

culinary herbs. In our Country Store you will find our vegetables, beef and other surprises. Product available at Country Store on site.

R.R. 3, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Ph: 780-662-3820 E: [email protected] www.mapleparkfarm.com

Producer: Ridge Lane RanchHedi & Jim Sokalski

Description: Fresh home grown frying & roasting chickens. Turkeys for Thanksgiving are also available.

Also raise grass-fed beef.Product available: for purchase by phone.

Box 1818, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S9 Ph: 780-658-2478E: [email protected]

Producer: The CheesiryRhonda & Brian Headon

Description: At The Cheesiry we strive to nuture the human palate by creating the finest artisan raw sheep milk cheese - from soil to soul. The recipe for this cheese was learned on a small farm in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. We make Pecorino, Fresco and La Bianca

from the milk of our own flock of East-Friesian ewes. Product available at: The boutique between Kitscoty and Lloydminster.

Box 100 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Ph: 780-522-8784E: [email protected] www.osolmeatos.com/cheesiry

Producer: Skyline Greenhouse see page 4.

GourmetAffair Station #1

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Balsamic & Rosemary Slow Roasted Sebree Farms Lamb

served with Honey Mint Aioli

Garlic & Parsley Marinated Skyline Tomato Medley

Cumin & Coriander Spiced Roast Potato

Producer: Val & Greg Sebree and Donovan & Breanne Sebree

Description: Sebree Farms bought their first 10 Katahdin ewes in 1999 and today have 240 breeding ewes. Katahdin sheep

usually have a docile and quiet disposition with good flocking tendancies. Their shedding coat does not require shearing.

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

Ph: 780-658-2415 or 780-658-3908

Producer: Beary Berry Honey see page 7.

Sebree Farms

Lavoy, Alberta


Producer: Skyline GreenhouseJerry & Jeannie Windels

Description: Hydroponic vegetable greenhouse. Products are produced without the use of sprays: cucumbers, green beans,

lettuce, sweet peppers and tomatoes. Product available at: Farm gate, Vegreville & Lloydminster Co-ops and Farmers’ Markets in

Lloydminster, Vermilion, Vegreville, Sherwood Park, Ft. Saskatchewan.

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

Producer: Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd see page 5.

ChefTwisted Sisters Kitchen

Chef Bobbi Sebree

Box 43, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1Ph. 780-603-7544

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Waskwei Creek Farms Venison Shoulder Bourguignon Braised

with Alley Cat Lager,served in Flaky Pastry

Pineapple Berry Tea Creme Brule with Strawberry and

Chantilly Whipped Cream

ChefFairmont Hotel Macdonald

Executive Chef Andrew Ihasz

10065 - 100 St, Edmonton T5J 0N6Ph: 780-429-6424 www.fairmont.com

Producer: Waskwei Creek White Tails Terry & Glennys Osko

Description: White-tailed deer raised in a natural setting according to high standards of animal welfare and ecological sustainability. Product includes whole cuts of white-tail venison, ground venison,

and processed meats; also deer antlers. Product can be ordered farm direct, also available at select Edmonton area restaurants.

Box 339, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R3 Ph: 780-632-3387 E: [email protected] www.waskweicreekfarms.ca


Producer: Linda's Market Gardens LtdDon & Linda Christenson

Description: Greenhouses & Country store - Our own fresh vegetables, strawberries, raspberries, BC Fruit, jams, jellies, pickles, perogys, cabbage rolls. Foothills Ice Cream, our own berry shakes,

local honey. Product available at: Store located on Hwy 28 by Smoky Lake, Farmers’ Markets at Millwoods & Sherwood Park.

Box 70, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Ph: 780-656-2401 E: [email protected] www.lindasmarketgarden.com

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Chicken Supreme with Spinach and Cheese

An Amuse Bouche of Crab StuffedMushroom Caps and Bacon Wrapped

Water Chestnuts with a Brown Sugar Aioli

ChefErnie’s Coffee House

Chef Angela Anderson

5001 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SKPh: 306-825-5515

E: [email protected]


Producer: Ridge Lane RanchHedi & Jim Sokalski

Description: Fresh home grown frying & roasting chickens. Turkeys for Thanksgiving are also available.

Also raise grass-fed beef.Product available: for purchase by phone.

Box 1818, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S9 Ph: 780-658-2478E: [email protected]

Producer: Irvings Farm FreshAlan & Nicola Irving

Description: Our farm focuses on natural and sustainable farming. Our herd of Berkshire pigs is pastured year round, and allowed

access to sheltered housing whenever they choose. We produce premium quality gluten free sausage, back bacon and heritage Berkshire pork products. Product available at: Farm on-site located right on the edge of the Hamlet of Round Hill, situated

on Highway 834 between Tofield and Camrose and Farmers’ Markets including Salisbury and Old Strathcona.

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

Producer: Destination GardensJudy Dowhaniuk

Description: Market garden producing pre-picked raspberries. Box 141, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R1

Ph: 780-632-4471 Cell: 780-603-4822E: [email protected]

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Destination Raspberry, Moscato and Vanilla Risotto

Freshly Baked Kolache andArtisan Breads

Simply Fine Chocolate Dream Cheesecake

Producer: Simply Fine SweetsDescription: In house Chocolatier and Pastry Chef creating

Artisan chocolates and desserts. We also boast the finest homemade soups and sandwiches. All items available for dining

in or taking home. See below for location.

ChefOwner of Simply Fine Sweets

Chef Dena Sokalski

4946 - 52 Avenue, Vegreville, ABPh: 780-632-2375

www.simplyfinedining.ca


Producer: Beary Berry HoneySam & Sandra Thiessen

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

Product available at: Country store on-site, Old Strathcona Farmers Market, Bon Ton Bakery and BBQ Country in Edmonton, Save On

Foods and other numerous retail locations province-wide.Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

Ph: 780-662-3577 Cell: 780-720-8693E: [email protected] www.bearyberryhoney.com

Centre of the Room

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Producer: Birds & Bees Organic Winery and MeaderyChrapko Family

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

Vegreville Liquor Store.Box 110, Brosseau, AB T0B 0P0

Ph: 760-657-2275 Cell: 780-645-9767 www.BirdsAndBeesWinery.com

Producer: Barr Estate WineryRick & Amy Barr

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

The best way to enjoy our wines is with no preconceptions. Give the wines an opportunity to entice your senses. Remember, you are your

best wine critic. Product available at: the farm, Edmonton & area Farmers’ Markets and liquor stores including Eagle Spirits in

Sherwood Park, Keg n Cork in Edmonton.Located 7 km south of Sherwood Park, AB

Ph: 780-819-WINE (9463)E: [email protected] www.barr.ca

Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery

Cherry Likes It On TopRoll In The Hay

Hard Core AppleSassy Saskatoon

Big Tease RaspberryLittle Flirt Rhubarb

Kinky CranberryHoney I Have Meads

GourmetAffair Wineries #6

Barr Estate WineryTMThe Other Red

TMThe Barb

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Amber Brown Ale

Aprikat Apricot Ale

Charlie Flint’s Lager

Full Moon Pale Ale

Brewberry Ale Blueberry

Producer: Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd.Description: A small craft brewery producing Charlie Flint's

Organic lager, Aprikat apricot wheat ale, Full Moon pale ale, Alley Kat Amber, Brewberry Blueberry Ale and various seasonal brands. Product available at: Various liquor outlets around the province.

9929 – 60th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 0C7Ph: 780-436-8922

E: [email protected] www.alleykatbeer.com

GourmetAffair Breweries #7

At the Bar

Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd.

Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Canola seed is a major Canadian cash crop, as it is Canada’s third largest grain export besides wheat

and barley, contributing billions to this nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Each year, an average of 11 million acres of canola are grown within the Prairie provinces - Alberta, Saskatchewan, and

Manitoba - BC’s Peace Region and southern Ontario. There are 45,000 farmers who grow

canola in Canada. Buying canola oil means supporting local farmers and Canada’s agricultural

industry. Buying locally is a sustainable practice that results in a more stable economy.

Please drink responsibly.

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Everything Tea & Gift

Gourmet Black Tea

Gourmet Cold Tea

Gourmet Coffee

St. City Roasters

St. City RoastersPaul Cavaliere

Description: The only 100% OCIA certified organic coffee processing facility in Western Canada. Importing premium coffee

beans from 26 different countries; all coffees are fairly traded, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Utz Kapeh (meaning 'good coffee' in Mayan), Café Feminino (produced by

women), and Fair Trade certifications are available upon request. Product available at: check website for retail outlet or restaurant

nearest you. #6 - 30 Chevigny St, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A3 Ph: 780-458-0496

www.stcityroasters.com

Everything Tea & GiftKaren & Gary Sorenson

Description: We offer an amazing selection of over 350 loose teas (black, white, green, matcha, oolong, rooibos, herbal, mate), herbs

and a selection of Teeccino herbal coffees. We also offer scones, pies, custom-made gift baskets, tea pots and more! Everything Tea &

Gifts started out of our home in 2009, out of a passion for tea and the desire to open a little Tea Shoppe. In March, 2010, we rented a

small retail space in Vegreville, which we quickly outgrew. In January 2011, we opened in our present location and have been

busy making it into the warm atmosphere that we know you’ll enjoy. 4921 - 51 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1T1 Ph: 780-632-6210

E: [email protected] www.everythingteaandgift.com

GourmetAffair Coffee & Tea #8

Gourmet Affair Rates:

$50

Mail in form to:Vegreville Agricultural Society

4753 - 45 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1L1

2013 Gourmet AffairTicket Order Form

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

Make Cheques payable to Vegreville Agricultural Society.

August 8, 2013

Thank you to our Sponsors & Producers

Tourism Solutions.ca

Alley Kat Brewing Company Ltd.

Barr Estate Winery

Maple Park Farm

Ridge Lane Ranch

Sebree Farms

Skyline Greenhouse

St. City Roasters

The Cheesiry

Waskwei Creek White Tails

Beary Berry Honey

Birds & Bees Organic Winery and Meadery

Destination Gardens

Everything Tea & Gift

Irvings Farm Fresh

Linda’s Market Gardens Ltd.

Simply Fine Sweets

Davin G Photography

Thank you to Joanna Karczmarek, Vegreville for dill/basil, Prairie Mushrooms, Ardrossan for mushrooms,

Peas on Earth, St. Albert for spinach, and West Country Herbs, Morinville for oregano, thyme and rosemary.