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Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Fresh Sheet: September 9, 2015

Back to School is the Time for Healthy Fuel!
Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:00-7:30

This week is back-to-school for many SWEFM families, and we all know that can mean rushed mornings, tight budgets and frantically-packed lunches! This fall, make SWEFM part of your back-to-school routine by picking up healthy snacks and dinners that will fuel your favourite pupils for success. There are plenty of easy-to-grab snacks just waiting to be eaten, from fresh apples and plums to cherry tomatoes and whole-wheat cinnamon rolls. Of course, sometimes starting a new grade (or a new school!) calls for celebration, and our baked good vendors have the perfect treats for the occasion. 

To help celebrate healthy school lunches and make grocery shopping a bit easier this month, you can enter our #LocalLunch contest on Facebook and Twitter until the end of market on September 9. Just share a photo of your healthy lunch with the hashtag #LocalLunch to be entered to win $50 in SWEFM Market Bucks!

Join us here on the "Market Fresh Sheet" every Tuesday to see what's fresh and happening at your favourite farmers' market! 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!

  

The Sprouts Program for kids continues this week! Children between 4-12 will receive a $2 token every week to spend with our fruit and vegetable vendors. This week, our Sprouts recipe is Stegosaurus' Spiky Back Salad. You can pick up your copy of the recipe at the Sprouts table when you check in! For more information on the Sprouts Program, click here. 

This week, the bouncy castle will be on site and No Excuses will be leading a family Zumba class between 6:00 and 6:45 (weather permitting).


The Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market aims to enhance and support our vibrant community. Check out how to engage with your neighbours this week! 

The Blue Quill Community League will be in the Community Tent this week, providing information regarding the upcoming Party in the Park and other great programs they offer. If you live in Blue Quill, be sure to stop by to say hello!

Innovation Physical Therapy is happy to be back at the September 9 market! Do you sit in front of a computer all day? Perhaps your work requires you to lift and carry all day? Are you struggling with positive and productive work because of a sore neck, back, shoulders or wrists? Maybe your hip, knee, or ankle/foot pain is limiting you at work. If you answered "yes" to the above questions, please stop by the Innovation Physical Therapy booth on Wednesday where two of their senior physical therapists will be in attendance. They will be available to answer your questions, observe your sitting posture and lifting techniques, and provide recommendations on how to improve your workstation, lifting and carrying techniques, and proper biomechanics. Innovation Physical Therapy - Love Getting Better!

Servus Credit Union is a proud sponsor of the Southwest Edmonton Farmer’s Market again this year and will be on site with a game and prizes to be won! The Bean Bag Toss game is back again for anyone up to the challenge with prizes for every participant! There will also be a draw to try your luck for 4 tickets to the Telus World of Science! Along with all of the fun, there will also be a chance to win a $50 gift card, just ask one of the Servus representatives on how you can enter to win.


Nutrition Tours will be available this week, courtesy of our wonderful nutrition student volunteers from the University of Alberta. Volunteers will be on site to answer your nutritional questions, take you on tours of the market and walk you through some of the topics that are explored in our Grab-and-Go nutritional pamphlets. When you're done, you can take home the pamphlet to help you eat healthier every day and quiz your friends on the things you've learned! The Grab-and-Go pamphlets are always available at the information tent for those who are looking for a quick fix of easy-to-read nutrition information, perfectly suited for farmers' market shopping!
 
AIG Produce will be bringing their fresh fruit including Gala, McIntosh, and Honeycrisp apples, as well as Bartlett pears. 
Red Apple B.C. Fruit will be bringing an assortment of fresh B.C. fruits, including berries, apples, and delicious stone fruits. 
Steve and Dan's Fresh B.C. Fruit will be bringing a variety of fresh fruits from B.C. as well as their dehydrated apples and sparkling apple juice. 


 
Dargatz Family Farm has a variety of fresh produce, including kale, potatoes, patty pan squash and hot peppers. They also have some wonderful herb plants for sale.
Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of vegetables, eggs and preserves.
Riverbend Gardens will be back at market this week with cauliflower, kale, potatoes, beets, carrots, dill, fennel, broccoli and corn!
S4 Greenhouses will be bringing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce. Stop by to take a peek at this week's veggie mascots!

Jerky Jerky will be bringing a variety of dried jerky products. They always have samples to try, so be sure to say hello! 
Sunworks Farm, a certified organic and certified humane farm, will have their fresh chicken – wholes and all cuts along with their beef and pork cuts.  They will also have their wide variety of sausages (gluten, filler and chemical free) with a market special of purchase 9 get the 10th package free.  All meats are raised and processed on Sunworks' farm.


Celebrate, Gluten Free is the perfect option for those with gluten sensitivities. She always has a special treat available, so be sure to stop by!
Confetti Sweets is our resident specialty cookie vendor at SWEFM and will be serving up their delicious varieties this week.  
European Cakes is joining us again with her bright and delicious macarons and other baked delights!
Prairie Mill Baking Co. makes all of his bread right in our neck of the woods!
Whether you're looking for a fantastic cinnamon bun or the best sourdough in Edmonton, Owen has a loaf of bread with your name on it!
Sweet Stuff will be bringing pumpkin tarts, mini pumpkin pies, and pumpkin cupcakes along with her regular offerings. It's that time of year!
 
Cafe Bel-Air will be bringing fresh, handmade popsicles to market, including Mango Lassi, Honeydew Raspberry Coulis, Blueberry Mint, Cherry Lemonade, Sweet N Spicy Pineapple Mango and Avocado Coconut Lime. All of Cafe Bel-Air's popsicles are free of gluten and tree nuts, and they have vegan options available as well!
Chef India Catering will be joining us again this week with his fantastic Indian wings, kebabs and dips. 
Cravings Gelato will be bringing their handmade gelato in malted chocolate, hazelnut, coconut, mango and strawberry mint as well as their choc/peanut butter gelato pies.
Melodi's Kitchen is our favourite Turkish food vendor and will be bringing all of their popular dishes for you to try. 
Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Their samosas and butter chicken are absolutely delicious!
Pink Taffeta Catering is back this week with Sweet Curry Chicken, Beef Stir Fry, lobster stuffed ravioli, gnocchi in Rose sauce, pineapple chicken, Fijian Tilapi with rice and Arancini with rose dipping sauce.
Sweet and Spicy is back this week with their hand-blended spice mixes, sauces, salsas and jellies. 
Square 1 Coffee will be serving up fresh cold brew and selling bags of coffee beans from craft roasters around Western Canada and United States.  
Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved greek dips and treats to market this week.
Wilmar Farms is joining us this week with their fantastically healthy hemp products. 
 
Bully Food Truck will be serving up drool-worthy comfort food using fresh and local ingredients. The Bully Mac is a favourite among SWEFM Volunteers!
Fat Franks will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!
Knosh Food Truck will be serving up their fantastic UK comfort food. 
Lemon Grass Grill will be on site with their authentic Vietnamese food. 

Original Canadian Kettle Corn, a farmers' market staple, will be here this week satisfying all of your cravings for this summer favourite!
The Pink Kernel will be at market for all of you who can't turn down childhood favourites like mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones. 
Yellowbird Cafe Truck will be back at SWEFM this week with their friendly smiles and delicious Asian fusion cuisine. 
Ada's Soap Shop will be back with us this week with his luxurious handmade bath and body products. 
Carmen's Jewelry is joining us again this week with her leather handmade jewelry.    
Cheeky, The Cloth Diaper Company will be back with their gorgeous cloth diapers and a great contest! Enter in person only at market to win your choice of a Newborn OR Everyday diaper, a 3 pack of organic cotton wipes AND an Everyday bag. They will draw for the winner on October 7. No purchase necessary!

Dazzling Designs is back with her beautiful handsewn clothing and hand-painted jewelry.
Kirk's Moccasins is back at SWEFM with their handmade leather goods. Their moccasins are perfect for cozy fall evenings!  
The Playful Apron will be bringing her plushies, aprons and some new fox pillows. She will also be showing some of her fun Christmas items and taking pre-orders... because you can never be too prepared for the holidays!
See you at market!
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