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Recipes from Slow Food Edmonton Event

The Menu that Chef Manfred Kalk prepared for the 2nd Annual Slow Food Edmonton Wild Boar and Beer BBQ was phenomenal. Thanks again to all of the supporters, especially our hosts, Alley Kat Brewery.

And here by popular demand… a few recipes from the day’s feast.

Little Potato Company’s gourmet baby potato salad with Brassica Mustard vinaigrette
700 g baby red and white potato, scrubbed, not peeled
100 g white onion, julienned
2 bunches flat leaf parsley, washed and roughly chopped
100 mL Canola Harvest canola oil
150 mL Brasica Mustard’s Cranberry Honey mustard
50 mL apple cider vinegar
50 g brown sugar

Cut, and toss potatoes with canola oil and salt and pepper. Roast for approximately 25 minutes at 375 F. Blend mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add to warm potatoes, and add raw onions and parsley. Mix and adjust seasoning. Serves 4 to 6.

Peas on Earth Spring mix with Kayben Farms Black currant dressing
10 mL Dijon mustard
100 mL Kayben Farms’ black currant concentrate
5 mL lemon juice
175 mL Canola Harvest canola oil
500 g Peas on Earth spring mix

Combine the mustard and black currant concentrate, and lemon juice. Mix well. Slowly add canola oil while whisking. Adjust seasoning or sweeten as required. Toss dressing with spring mix. Serves 8.

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Thanks to Slow Food Edmonton Wild Boar and Beer BBQ supporters!

It was another sold out crowd at this summer’s Wild Boar and Beer BBQ. Thanks a million to our hosts, Alley Kat Brewery and our great local food producers. Following is a directory of the products featured at the event. Below are two recipes from the fantastic menu created by our wonderful event chef Manfred Kalk.

Alley Kat Brewery
www.alleykatbeer.com
9929-60 Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 436-8922
Products: Craft-brewed beers: Alley Kat Amber, Aprikat, Full Moon Pale Ale, Buffalo Beer, Charlie Flint Original Lager

Blue Chair Café
www.bluechair.ca
9624-76 Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 989-2861

Blue Kettle Specialty Foods
Phone: (780) 418-2878
Email: [email protected]
Products: Salsa, chili base, pasta sauces, salad dressings / marinades, chocolate indulgence

Brassica Mustards
www.brassicamustard.com
Phone: (403) 277-3301
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Products: roasted garlic mustard, cranberry honey mustard, horseradish mustard, and warner mustard

Canbra Foods
www.canolaharvest.com
Products: Canola Harvest canola oil, margarine, non-stick spray, non-hydrogenated margarine with flax seed oil

Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton
www.chateaulacombe.com
Phone: (780) 428-6611

Edgar Farms
www.edgarfarms.com
Phone: (403) 227-2443
Products: asparagus, pea tendrils, peas

Edible Prairie Journal
www.edibleprairie.ca
Phone: (780) 431-0486
Product: prairie cooking magazine

Ellerslie Gift & Garden
10330 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 988-6622
Products: Garden Centre

First Nature Farms
www.firstnaturefarms.ab.ca
Phone: (780) 356-2234
Email: [email protected]
Products: certified organic chicken, turkey, Merriam’s wild turkey, bison, beef, pork, eggs

Mary Bailey and Judy Schultz, authors
The Food Lover’s Trail Guide to Alberta, Volume I & II
www.bluecouchbooks.com/foodlovers.htm
Blue Couch Books

Highwood Crossing Farm
www.highwoodcrossing.com
Phone: (403) 652-1910
Products: Certified organic fresh oils (cold-pressed flax and canola oils), grains, cereals, flours, rolled oats, flaxseed and mixes.

Hog Wild Specialties
www.hogwild.ab.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-668-9453
Products: European wild boar processed meat products: smokies, jerky, bacon, rack, tenderloin, hams, whole boar bbqs, etc.

Inspired Market Gardens
R.R. #2, Carvel, AB
www.InspiredMarketGardens.com
Phone: (780) 963-5625
Email: [email protected]
Products: organic culinary herbs, edible & heritage flowers and gourmet pre-mixed salads and greens

Java Jive
9929-77 Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 432-9148
Products: Fresh Roasted Premium Coffees, Teas, Syrups and Accessories

Kayben Farms
www.kayben.com
Phone: (403) 938-2857
Products: black currants: U-pick, punch base, chutney, vinaigrette, jelly and jam; nursery and landscaping

The Little Potato Company
www.littlepotatoes.com
Phone: (780) 414-6075
Email: [email protected]
Products: Bintje, All Blue, Cal-Red and Banana Fingerling baby potatoes

Nanton Water & Soda Company
www.nantonwater.com
Phone: (403) 646-2284, 1-866-646-2284
Products: Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Waters, Soft Drinks

Peas on Earth Certified Organic Garden
www.peasonearth.ca
Phone: (780) 973-6680
Email: [email protected]
Products: Certified Organic products including assorted variety of salads, variaty of peas, carrots, potatoes, baby veggies, radishes, beets, garlic, onions, exotic veggies and many more. Now open, Peas on Earth farm-store!

Prairie Mushrooms Inc.
www.prairiemushrooms.com
Phone: (780) 467-3555
Email: [email protected]

Pinocchio Ice Cream
www.pinocchioicecream.com
Phone: (780-455-1905
Email: [email protected]
Products: ice creams & sorbets in 1 litre containers and 4 ounce cups

Tree Stone Bakery
8612-99 Street, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 433-5924
Email: [email protected]
Products: Artisan bread, milled organic flour

Special Events Rentals www.specialeventrentals.com
Phone: (780) 435-2211
Products: Party, office, wedding rentals, etc.

Sutton Place Hotel
10235-101 Street, Edmonton
Phone: (780) 428-7111
Email: [email protected]

Zocalo
www.zocalo.ca
Phone: (780) 428-0754
Email: [email protected]
Products: genuine coffee bar, funky fresh-cut flowers, select indoor plants, quality tools, and simple, eclectic décor items

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