Roasted Rosemary French Fries

 

There is nothing easier than this recipe and it is just as simple as making store bought frozen fries. Because they are not deep fried or processed in any way, and because you are using a small amount of healthy omega-3 laced olive oil, these are infinitely healthier that the frozen store-bought varieties. If you can use a pair of scissors and open a bag of frozen fries, dump them onto a cookie sheet, turn on the oven & reheat them, then you can make this recipe. Trust me.

Dargatz Family Farm has lots of potato varieties

You can use sweet potatoes or regular potatoes for this. Your potatoes can be yellow, white, purple or red. You can remove the peels or leave them on. You can cut your potatoes in easy wedges, or make them more like the match stick fries you buy at the store. It's up to you... the only rule is that the thicker you make them, the longer they cook; the thinner you make them, the faster they cook.

Serve these fries with accompanying dips, like tzatziki or spicy ketchups and they are spectacular!

Oven-Roasted Rosemary Fries

ingredients
2 lbs. potatoes (or sweet potatoes), cut into fry shapes
1 T. olive oil
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
1 T. chopped fresh rosemary or ½ t. dried

directions
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, salt, pepper & rosemary. I like to grind my pepper in a mortar & pestle from their peppercorn state to get nice, fresh chunks of pepper on them, but if you are making this for children, either omit it or use finely powdered black pepper instead.

Cut the potatoes into wedge shaped pieces that are all of similar thicknesses. Put into the bowl & stir to coat in the oil mixture.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread potato mixture out on the baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake at 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes for thin traditional fries or 40-45 mins for thicker wedges.

where can you find ingredients at our market?

• Dargatz Family Farm, Riverbend Gardens and Holden Colony all carry potatoes.
• Dargatz Family Farm sells rosemary plants for your garden (a wonderful way to add fresh rosemary to your home cooking and the flavour of fresh versus dried herbs is always superior!)
• Theo's Greek Kouzina sells Tzatziki that is a wonderful dip to accompany these fries!
• Fruits of Sherbrooke has terrific homemade ketchups and sauces that are great for dipping!

Contributed by Sheri Hendsbee
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Fresh Sheet: June 25, 2014

It's officially summer. Long days and fresh food are here!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

It's going to be a great market week as we celebrate the official beginning of summer! There are 20 spots left to register for the Sprouts program. The spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis so come early and line up at the Sprouts tent!

For those of you looking for other ways to introduce healthy eating into your lifestyle, our Health Tours are now every week, so stop by the info tent and chat with a nutrition guide!

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

 

Get to know fun facts about your favourite farmers' market and have a chance to win $25 in SWEFM Market Bucks with our SWEFM Scavenger Hunt this Wednesday. 

Every correct answer on your SWEFM Scavenger Hunt guide will get you an entry in the draw for a prize. You'll get a bonus entry by posting a photo of you with a member of our market team wearing a red lanyard on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook! Be sure to tag us to for your extra entry. 

SWEFM Scavenger Hunt Guides will be available at the info tent, and only one guide can be filled out per household (make it a family challenge!). Prizes will be announced on Facebook and Twitter, and the winner will be contacted to collect their $25 in SWEFM Market Bucks on July 2. Happy hunting!

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

Southwest Early Years will be in the Community Tent this week, talking to guests about the work they do for young children in the community. Be sure to say hello and learn more! 

  

The Sprouts Program for kids has 20 spots left for the season. The spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to come early to enroll your child in the program and get your free shopping bag (available while quantities last)! For more information on the Sprouts Program, click here.

The inflatable slide will be here this week, weather permitting. Momstown will be joining us rain or shine to do a fun craft with the kids! It's the perfect way to wrap up a market visit after spending all of your Sprouts tokens.

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

Miranda the street performer and Cheerific will be on site this week wowing you as you shop, and our musical lineup includes Clinton with his loop-track music and Brogan with his accordion. Last but not least, balloon artist Pretzel and face painter Lady Dolphin will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

Cherries and strawberries are ripe and ready for you to devour! Visit our all-star fruit vendors for the best tastes of summer. 

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh berries

Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit is joining us with their strawberries, cherries, winter apples, winter pears, hazelnuts, sparkling juice, 100% apple juice and dehydrated apples. Check out their oh-so-popular Sprouts cups for $2 (or a Sprouts token!). They're a great healthy alternative for a mid-market snack!

AIG Produce will be at market this week, bringing fresh fruit and berries straight from B.C.

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques! Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

Riverbend Gardens is back this week with new potatoes and other fresh veggies including spinach, radishes, swiss chard and more. 
The Plot will be joining us at market with mesclun mix, spinach, radishes, herbs along with her delicious wine jellies and a new green pepper jelly.
Dargatz Family Farm will be bringing spring vegetables and plants.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, root vegetables, eggs, chickens, and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce (along with those adorable $2 bags for our little Sprouts).

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Skipper Otto's CSF is a community-supported fishery from B.C. joining SWEFM this week. They will have Fresh (Frozen) Sashimi grade Sockeye Salmon Fillets this week, along with  tuna loins and a variety of smoked products. All of Skipper Otto's seafood is OceanWise and caught off the coast of BC by small-scale fishermen. They offer discounted prices on all of their premium seafood to CSF members. More information on becoming a member can be found on their website.
Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. Be sure to ask for a sample when checking out their stall, but be prepared to fall in love!

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours. They offer samples, so be sure to give one a try!

Our bakers are the best! There's no better way to get over the mid-week hump than a special treat from a local baker.

Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. She always has a feature item or two, so be sure to stop by every week! 
Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Her minis are the perfect size for little hands or those who want a treat without the guilt!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Their products are perfect to pack to nut-free schools, so pick up some cookies to treat your child's entire class this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Superfood Station is joining SWEFM this week with her Japanese treats made with superfoods including rice cake balls with matcha agar, cut fruits in agar, superfood balls made with roasted soy beans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, white/semi-sweet chocolate, matcha and puffed quinoa. She'll also be selling soda bases made with superfoods to mix at home. Soda flavours available this week will be ginger & cinnamon, kale & carrots, orange & ginger, and strawberry.

Long Lost Foods, our vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more.

Birds and Bees Winery is back this week with their delicious honey wines and meads.

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from at least 60% rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods. Try their special this week: $1 off two jars of their exciting Hot Pepper Spread!

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow has the best treats for the long weekend... Can you say s'mores? Stop by and be sure to stock up on Canada Day-themed treats, too!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. This month, you can purchase a $20 gift card as your teacher tthank-you gift and Simply Supper will sweeten the deal by adding a menu planning pad, $5 off coupon and free gift wrapping. The $20 gift card can be used towards our Ready-2-Go meals ($20 buys one complete meal from our Ready-2-Go Freezer) or You Assemble Session in-store.

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

La Poutine is joining us this week with their drool-worthy poutine made with fresh cheese curds and fun extras. 

Knosh Catering is back with their oh-so-popular U.K. comfort food. Who needs a trip to Europe when you have this food truck staple? 

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week.

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

The Owlery is joining us this week with her eclectic handmade jewelry. 
Hipbees is back this week with her handmade beeswax-based bodycare products. They're great for sensitive skin.

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more. Try one of their Dried Lavender Bags as a natural air freshener. They can be put in small areas, like besidethe bed, in closets, cars, drawers without the need for chemical sprays! This week, purchase 2 bags at $4 each and receive a purse size free (Value $2).

Morrie's Handicraft is back again with his beautiful handmade stone housewares. Ask him about custom orders; he'd love to make your vision come to life.

See you at market!

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Chicken with Mini Market Tomatoes

A basket of assorted tomatoes from Dargatz Family Farm

I have to admit, I was so excited to see the small baskets of assorted mini tomatoes at Dargatz Family Farm's booth this past week at the market. Forget the first crops of radishes and spinach to come off the local fields: to me, that one simple sighting of assorted mini tomatoes marks the beginning of true market season. It is the beauty, the variety and the differing tastes that excite me.

Bags of mini yellow cherry and zebra tomatoes at S4

Tomatoes are amazing plants because they come in thousands of varieties! There are the increasingly well known, super-sweet mini yellow tomatoes (sold in small bags at S4 Greenhouses' booth and at Dargatz Family Farm's tables); there are my personal favourites, the zebra tomatoes (with their green and red stripes, their meaty & thick skin, their decidedly chewy texture, and their incredible flavour); and there are unusual varieties like the Chocolate Cherry (a tomato, named for its brown appearance, in the absence of any cocoa flavour). 

When market season really gets going,
this is what you can find!

Some mini tomatoes are large like a child's bouncy ball. Some are smaller than a grape. They come in a rainbow of colours: some are lemony yellow and some are golden; some are scarlet and some are deep red; some are striped and some are spotted; some are deep red while others are brown; and some are even green.

Colin Dargatz loves to experiment in the field and greenhouse, growing different varieties of weird and wonderful, traditional and heirloom varieties of hot peppers, herbs (including wonderful ones to experiment with like lovage, which easily replaces celery in any soup or stew recipe, and sorrel, with its incredible, lemony tang) and tomatoes alike.

Going to his booth is like going on a treasure hunt. Each week there is a new hidden gem to find.

Talking to Colin, or his brother Keith, is fascinating. There is a passion there for growing and experimentation, a pride of ownership and a decidedly artistic sensibility. Great care is taken in bringing an incredibly wide assortment of items to market. Due to the incredible variety of items they bring, it is important to hit their booth early when you come to the market so that the widest selection of treasures is available... they often bring only a small amount of each item.

A basket of assorted heirloom varieties, including
the "fireworks" tomato with its starburst patterning.

We all know that there are health benefits to eating tomatoes and that we greatly benefit from eating them frequently in our diet. Tomatoes contain the "three amigos:" a powerful trio of phytochemicals called sera-carotene  phytoene and phytofluene, that have strong disease-fighting potential. High in vitamins A & C and an excellent source of antioxidants, tomatoes are perhaps most famous for containing lycopene. The humble tomato's micronutrient powerhouse is widely purported to:

• significantly reduce the risk of many cancers (prostate, breast, endometrial, cervical, lung, stomach, pancreatic, esophageal, oral),
• improve eye health and reduce the risk of age-related macular regeneration, 
• inhibit heart disease & reduce blood pressure, and
• reduce oxidative stress in bone disease in post menopausal women 

(For more specific information on how and why tomatoes are good for you, this site provides and easy and in-depth read : An Important Message About Tomatoes). 

recipe: chicken with assorted market-fresh mini tomatoes

This is a very quick & easy recipe to make. A simple topping of wonderfully tangy mixed cherry tomatoes makes this very delicious and beautiful/ Experiment with the variety available at our market. 

Cooking the tomatoes boosts their antioxidant availability & gives them a richer, more intense flavour. Cooking tomatoes also significantly increases our intestinal absorption of them, increasing the impact of their health benefits on our body systems. And carotenoids, found in tomatoes, are fat-soluble nutrients, so you need to eat them with a little fat, like the olive oil in this recipe, to take full advantage of them.

ingredients

Chicken with Mini Market Tomatoes

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ t. kosher salt, divided
1/4 t. finely ground black pepper, divided
1 T. olive oil
4c. red &/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. chopped fresh flat leaved parsley
2 T. water
2 T. white wine vinegar

directions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4t. salt & 1/8t. pepper. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat (don't let it smoke or it will burn). Add chicken. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. If breasts are thick, consider covering the pan with a lid to steam them to speed up the cooking time (keeping them tender and not tough & rubbery with some parts overcooked). Transfer chicken to a plate & keep warm.

Add tomatoes, parsley, water, vinegar, the remaining 1/4t. salt & 1/8t. pepper to the skillet. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered 3-4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Serve tomato mixture over chicken.

where can you find ingredients at our market?

• Dargatz Family Farm & S4 Greenhouses carry cherry tomatoes.
• Dargatz Family Farm & Holden Colony sell parsley.
• Sunworks Organic Farm sells organic, free-range chicken breasts

Nutritional info from The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. and 
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=44
Recipe from The New Sonoma Cookbook: Simple Recipes for a Healthy, More Delicious Way To Live, by Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD, p. 131

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Contributed by Sheri Hendsbee

Fresh Sheet: June 18, 2014

Fresh, healthy food for the people!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

We're looking at a great week at SWEFM as we open the Sprouts Program up to 150 more children at market. The spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis so come early and line up at the Sprouts tent!

For those of you looking for other ways to introduce healthy eating into your lifestyle, our Health Tours are now every week, so stop by the info tent and chat with a nutrition guide!

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

Oak Hills Community League will be in the Community Tent this week, talking to guests about the work they do in Leger and the community events and programs that are available.

  

The Sprouts Program for kids will be opened up to 150 more children this week.  The spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to come early to enroll your child in the program and get your free shopping bag (available while quantities last)! For more information on the Sprouts Program, click here.

The inflatable slide will be here again this week, weather permitting! It's only $5 for unlimited rides all market and is the perfect way to burn off extra energy (or that extra cupcake!) before bedtime. If it's windy, Bob the slide guy has also brought a bouncy castle combo unit for hours of fun, even if it is a little gusty outside!

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

We have an exciting new busker this week: Miranda the street performer! She'll be in the center of the market (weather permitting) with her comedy, fire-eating and straightjacket act. Stop and watch her this week!

The Cheerific Cheerleading Club will be on site by the giant slide performing stunts and short routines to entertain kids and adults alike. 

Our musical lineup includes Clinton with his loop-track music and Daylan with his folk covers.

And last but not least, balloon artist Pretzel and face painter Lady Dolphin will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

Cherries and strawberries are ripe and ready for you to devour! Visit our all-star fruit vendors for the best tastes of summer. 

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh strawberries! 

Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit is joining us with their strawberries ,cherries, winter apples, winter pears, hazelnuts, sparkling juice, 100% apple juice and dehydrated apples. 

AIG Produce will be at market this week, bringing fresh fruit from B.C.

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques!. Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

Dargatz Family Farm is back this week! Stop by and say hello to Keith and check out his vegetables and plants.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, along with root vegetables and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce (along with those adorable $2 bags for our little Sprouts).

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. They'll have turkey and lamb sausage at the market this week, and we'll also see the return of turkey mettwurst sausage, turkey garlic and rosemary sausage and lamb Moroccan sausage.

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours. They offer samples, so be sure to give one a try!

Our bakers are back this week! We have bakers for everyone, from vegans to those with nut allergies and gluten sensitivities. There's no reason not to indulge!

Get beautiful cupcakes like these from Blue Rose Baking Co.!

Blue Rose Baking Co. is back this week with her beautiful and scrumptious vegan treats. She'll be bringing Earl Grey Dark Chocolate Cookies, Vanilla Coconut and Chocolate Mint Cupcakes and Cookies n' Cream Donuts for those who want a snack made without animal products.
Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. She always has a feature item or two, so be sure to stop by every week! 
Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Her minis are the perfect size for little hands or those who want a treat without the guilt!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Their products are perfect to pack to nut-free schools, so pick up some cookies to treat your child's entire class this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Long Lost Foods, our vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more.

Birds and Bees Winery is back this week with their delicious honey wines and meads.

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Melodi's Kitchen will be bringing their wonderful Turkish food again this week. 

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow will have her perfectly soft and sweet marshmallows. Her adorable feature products are a wonderful treat for well-behaved little ones!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. This month, you can purchase a $20 gift card as your teacher tthank-you gift and Simply Supper will sweeten the deal by adding a menu planning pad, $5 off coupon and free gift wrapping. The $20 gift card can be used towards our Ready-2-Go meals ($20 buys one complete meal from our Ready-2-Go Freezer) or You Assemble Session in-store.

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

La Poutine is joining us this week with their drool-worthy poutine made with fresh cheese curds and fun extras. 

Knosh Catering is back with their oh-so-popular U.K. comfort food. Who needs a trip to Europe when you have this food truck staple? 

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week.

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more. Grab a bar of his Carrot Soap for our theme this week!

Morrie's Handicraft is back again with his beautiful handmade stone housewares. Ask him about custom orders, he'd love to make your vision come to life.

See you at market!

Rhubarb, Strawberry & Red Currant Yeasted Soda

Rhubarb and strawberries are some of the first crops to come to a spring farmers' market. And fresh from the field, there is nothing quite like their taste. Rarely available commercially, red currants are amazingly beautiful red gems that are very difficult to find anywhere other than a backyard garden or a local farmers' market.

Red Currants grow in our Alberta gardens

Champagne yeast does a great job at carbonating beverages, and can be found at most good wine and beer stores. This recipe MUST use champagne yeast and not bread or beer yeast or your concoction will turn out quite disgusting!

This fruity and tart soda is great for hot days and is perfect for garden parties, but make sure to place it in the fridge within a day of adding the yeast to your base, or else you’ll have some fermentation action going on! 

Rhubarb is always available at a spring farmers' market

Rhubarb can be purchased at Dargatz Family Farm and Holden Colony's booths at the market. Strawberries can be found at Red Apple and Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit. And last year, we saw red currants at AIG's B.C. fruit stall.

ingredients Soda Base

The flavour of a fresh picked strawberry is unbelievable!

175 g Rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
500 g Strawberries, quartered, tops off
175 g Red currants
Pinch of salt

1. Add all ingredients to a pot on low heat. Cover with lid.

2. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Strain mixture through cheesecloth. Reserve liquid in refrigerator. 

ingredients Soda

275 g Reserved soda base
700 mL Distilled water
25 g Honey
100 g Simple syrup
.2 g Champagne yeast (winning wines plus)

directions

1. Add soda base, water, honey and simple syrup to a bowl. Stir to combine.

2. Transfer to two 500 mL flip-top glass bottles (or any bottles that can seal completely and handle lots of pressure!)

3. Add .1 g yeast to each bottle.

4. Lightly shake. Store in a cool, dark place (not refrigerated) overnight. 

5. Next day, place bottles in refrigerator for 24 hours. 

6. When ready to serve, lightly tip bottle back and forth, as there will be natural sediment. 

7. Pop ‘er open and enjoy! 

Contributed by Carley Jane Stanton from her blog, Northern Urbanites
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Fresh Sheet: June 11, 2014

Get your FRESH on!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

It's another great week at SWEFM as we launch our rescheduled Health Tours as part of our Experience This! Program. Read below for information on this opportunity to shop at SWEFM with a nutrition student from the University of Alberta!

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

 Servus Credit Union, a sponsor of the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market will be on site this week.   Make sure you drop by the Servus tent before hitting the farmers’ market to pick up your free reusable tote (limited quantity).  This week, Servus will have their ‘Monster Head Knockdown’ challenge.  Take a shot and try to knock down these terrifying and troublesome monsters.  If you defeat a monster, you will WIN a prize!  On top of all the fun, there will be an entry box prize including (4) four Freewill Shakespeare Festival Opening Night Tickets (Value: CND $120). Come by the Servus tent to be a part of all the fun!

 The Edmonton Public Library- Riverbend Branch is joining us in the Community Tent this week. Stop by to chat about the great services EPL offers and try to negotiate those late fees (just kidding!).

We've rescheduled the launch of our Health Tour program due to last week's poor weather. Stop by the info tent and the Experience This! table for the launching of our Health Tour program, where you will get the opportunity to shop in small groups with a nutrition student or graduate from the University of Alberta. Our nutrition guides will walk you through the market and help you shop for products that will help you reach your dietary goals in a healthy way. This week's theme is Packing Lunches, and our experts are ready to help you get on track with packing quick, healthy and delicious lunches that are perfect for your busy lifestyle. 

Our nutrition experts will be leading Health Tours with groups of ten participants every half hour at the info tent starting at 4:30 on Wednesday. They will answer any of your questions, help you shop, and leave you with a handy guide to packing great lunches for yourself and your family. 

The first 50 participants in the Health Tours will receive some Brown Bag Swag filled with healthy eating information to take home, a crisp fresh apple from Red Apple, along with fantastic coupons from Celebrate Gluten Free, Honest Dumplings, Confetti Sweets, Little Crumbs Bake Shop, Fruits of Sherbrooke, and Simply Supper!

Be prepared for your tour by having the answers to the following questions ready: 

- Do you, or anyone you prepare lunches for, have any dietary allergies?

- Do you have any dietary goals that you want us to address on this Health Tour?
- Describe whom in the household you pack lunches for.

- Do you follow a Halal, Kosher, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diet?

Be sure to write down any specific questions you'd like to ask or vendors you'd like to visit on your tour and enjoy this great opportunity for free dietary coaching!

  

Momstown will be joining us againthis week with a veggie or fruit-themed craft for the kids. It's the perfect way to get the kids excited about healthy foods AND make a summery gift for Father's Day next weekend!

The inflatable slide will be here again this week, weather permitting! It's only $5 for unlimited rides all market and is the perfect way to burn off extra energy (or that extra cupcake!) before bedtime. If it's windy, Bob the slide guy has also brought a bouncy castle combo unit for hours of fun, even if it is a little gusty outside!

 






The Sprouts Program for kids continues! Those who won the draw for the Choosewell Prize Packs will be able to pick up their prizes at the Sprouts table this week. There are currently no spaces available in Sprouts, but you can put your child's name on the waiting list. We are hoping to open the program up to more children in July. For more information on the Sprouts Program, click here.

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

Our resident balloon artists, Pretzel and Russ, and the face painter extraordinaire, Lady Dolphin, will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

We have a great lineup of musical buskers this week, including accordion player Brogan Göertz, ukelele player Matt Graham, and loop music artist Clinton Richardson.

There's nothing more refreshing on a summer day than biting into a fresh piece of fruit from the farmers' market... Get your fix of nature's candy this week!

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh strawberries! Pick up your first pint of B.C. strawberries of the season and enjoy the sweet deliciousness of summer.

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques!. Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

The Plot will be joining us this week! Diana, the owner of The Plot, grows all of her produce in used yard space in Edmonton for shoppers at SWEFM. This week, she will be bringing wine jellies and preserves along with fresh herbs.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, along with root vegetables and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce (along with those adorable $2 bags for our little Sprouts).

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. They take special orders for pick up, too!

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours.

Our bakers are back this week! We have bakers for everyone, from vegans to those with nut allergies and gluten sensitivities. There's no reason not to indulge!

Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. Try her chocolate carrot brownies and carrot hand pies as part of our carrot theme this week!

Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Be sure to grab her limited edition mini carrot cupcakes this week!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Their products are perfect to pack to nut-free schools, so pick up some cookies to treat your child's entire class this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Long Lost Foods, our new vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be new to market this week and selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more. 

Birds and Bees Winery is back this week with their delicious honey wines and meads.

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Melodi's Kitchen will be bringing their wonderful Turkish food again this week. 

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow will have her perfectly soft and sweet marshmallows. Her adorable feature products are a wonderful treat for well-behaved little ones!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

Honest Dumplings will be bringing five flavours of dumplings: Maple pork belly with quinoa and baby bok choy; pork with edamame beans and shrimp; spicy chicken with peanuts and flat beans; spicy tofu with peanuts, and the popular ginger beef.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. This month, you can purchase a $20 gift card as your teacher tthank-you gift and Simply Supper will sweeten the deal by adding a menu planning pad, $5 off coupon and free gift wrapping. The $20 gift card can be used towards our Ready-2-Go meals ($20 buys one complete meal from our Ready-2-Go Freezer) or You Assemble Session in-store.

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

Salin' On Food Truck is feeding us their fantastic vegan food again this week. If you think vegan food isn't for you, try Salin' On and be surprised!

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week.

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

Yellowbird Food Truck will be offering their fantastic Japanese fusion cuisine again this week. Their dessert items are to die for!

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

Orange Avocado is back at SWEFM this week with her beautiful handmade jewelry. She had quite the following last season, so be sure to stop by and pick up a one-of-a-kind piece this week!

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more. Grab a bar of his Carrot Soap for our theme this week!

Morrie's Handicraft is back again with his beautiful handmade stone housewares. Ask him about custom orders, he'd love to make your vision come to life.

Forgotten Favourites is joining us again this week at SWEFM with their self-published cookbook filled with awesome tried-and-true recipes for the family.

See you at market!