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haywire farm
Trevor Riehl and Ryan Carroll took over Trevor’s grandparents farm near Leduc a few years ago. Both in health care, they realized they had an opportunity to help create the food system they desired—local, organic, holistic—on the family farm. They started with Katahdin lamb, eight ewes and one ram of unrelated genetics, and have 30 lambs for sale this year. Check it out! http://haywirefarms.ca/
green & gold’s fall harvest
Yes, you can still buy fresh veg outside at the Green & Gold garden for a few more weeks, on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm and Saturdays 11am-1p.m. Not basil, cukes or zucchini but they have loads of green tomatoes, squash and celeriac, grapes (yes, grapes) and radishes. It is the 10th anniversary season of the all-volunteer garden with proceeds to the Tubahumurize Women’s Project in Rwanda. Green & Gold is on the South Campus of the University of Alberta. To get there: enter the University Farm off 60 Avenue and 112 Street, turn left at the T intersection (118th Street). It’s across the road from the old barn. Or, follow the map at www.greengoldgarden.com.
oktoberfest swine and dine at salz
Get your Octoberfest on at Salz at their first Swine & Dine. Allan Suddaby creates a three-course Bavarian-inspired menu featuring Alberta pork in every dish, even dessert (an apricot tart with bacon). The Salz Bratwurst Co (10556 115 Street, 587-599-7259, eatsalz.ca) is a relaxed spot with beer hall seating, you’ll be sure to have a convivial night. Thursday, October 2, tix, $40/p, $10 more for an Alberta craft beer pairing: https://www.eventbrite.ca
women wine and purses
Aligra Wine & Spirits (1423-8882 170 Street, 780-483-1083, http://www.aligrawineandspirits.com/) has invited Caroline Matthews of SLO Fashion to present her new fall collection. Check it out with a glass of wine at A Girl’s Night Out, Thursday, October 4, 5:30pm-8:00pm. RSVP here: http://www.aligrawineandspirits.com/events.
a night of tricks and treats
Experience vintage chills and thrills at the AGA’s All Hallow’s Eve party, Saturday, October 27. Inspired by B movies and old cartoons, this Halloween party is all about the classics—jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, spiders, bats and bedsheet ghosts. Early bird tickets for AGA Members are on sale September 20. https://shop.youraga.ca/
brunch rules
There may be a few seats left at the Royal Glenora Club’s Summer Harvest Brunch. Taste the best of the season in dishes by exec chef Steve Buzak’s team and enjoy a tasting with Turner Valley’s Eau Claire Distillery. Call 780-482-2371 to book.
recipe of the week: things to do with green tomatoes
Fry them for sure, or, try this delish salsa verde. Tangy, with some fire and a good bit of acidity, have it with eggs, in a sandwich, or on your burger.