Harvest Celebration 2011...

Centrepiece and Activities for every table.

Wow. That's all I can say, big wow. A tremendous amount of thought and care went into the planning and execution of this years harvest party. I think it showed because everyone looked to be having a marvelous time.

The decorations were outstanding, there was crafts (very cool mask kits) and colouring for kids, a guess your gourd game (I really have no clue despite the fact that the mystery veg came from Superstore), the centrepieces were seasonally inspiring and inspired all at the same time, and of course the food...ohhhhh the food. It would be impossible for me to accurately describe the culinary adventure that took place, so instead you can simply feast on a sampling of the dishes visually, thanks to all those who snapped some pictures. Unfortunately the pictures didn't turn out for everything. I know there was a coleslaw made completely from local garden cabbage that my picture didn't work. I only wish I had time to get the recipes for everything, I mean how can you not want to when you're eating a beet cake...that's right a beet cake, and a beet pie. When I was a kid beets did not make there way into such magical things.

Well it turns out there are some other like minded gardeners that would also like to get all the recipes. They have started planning the launch of a community garden cookbook. It's a great idea incorporating our locally grown produce and locally grown stories. Check back soon for more information or email garden@northernhills.ab.ca for more information.

Friends chowing down.

Tomato Salsa.

Pork and Chinese Lettuce.

Tofu and Red Beans (that turn green when cooked).

Kohlrabi and Ham dish.

Quinoa.

Burger time.

Mingling anyone.

Zucchini loaf.

Beet Pie.

Beet Cake.

Carrot Cake.

Zucchini and Chocolate Chip Loaf.

Food Bank harvest 2011...

Our second year of growing turned out fantastic. This year we had a few less beds growing for the Food Bank but we still managed to pull in a bumper crop. Our potatoes are better than last year, the onions are huge, and we have enough beats to feed an army. It's great to see the pictures of our harvest day, we have some wonderfully dedicated volunteers. It looks like it was a blast. Next year it will be foremost on my calendar. Here are some of the action shots.

Harvest Pics...

The season has just blown by. Consensus seems to be that harvests were up this year. Potatoes especially seemed to get a boost. After a chat with a few different gardeners prevailing wisdom is pointing to the great compost we were able to snag from the city at the beginning of the season as well as adjusted planting after lessons learned from our inaugural year. Here are but a few great pics of harvests in action.

World Leader Presents on Food...

VANDANA SHIVA PRESENTS "THE FUTURE OF FOOD" ON SEPT 23
The 2011 Calgary Peace Prize recipient, Dr Vandana Shiva will be presenting an exhilarating talk on "The Future of Food" at the River Cafe on Princes Island Park, Calgary. Tickets are $60. This event is a Meet & Greet reception over food & drinks for passionate Calgarians interested to meet & exchange ideas with Dr Shiva on food policy, peace activism, international development & environment. During this event Oxfam Canada will be also be presenting their new campaign called GROW, which focuses on food justice and women’s rights. All welcome in this event. For tickets, click here . $30 of your ticket purchase is considered a donation in support of the Consortium for Peace Studies activities. Please provide your contact information, in order to issue your tax receipt. Please ensure you have entered the correct email address for your online registration and the names of exact attendees. Your ticket will be an email confirmation letter. All attendees need to print this email ticket and bring to the event for entry.

Date: Friday September 23, 2011
Time: Cocktails & Food at 6:30pm, Dr. Shiva's presentation at 7:30pm
Location: River Cafe, 25 Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0R1
Ticket: $60. To purchase tickets, click here https://netcommunity.ucalgary.ca/shivareception

  
VANDANA SHIVA RECIEVES 2011 CALGARY PEACE PRIZE & PRESENTS "MAKING PEACE WITH THE EARTH" ON SEPT 24
Please join on us Saturday, September 24th 2011 at the Red & White Club as Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra & Chancellor Emeritus Joanne Cuthbertson present the 2011 Calgary Peace Prize to Dr Vandana Shiva, philosopher, environmental activist, eco feminist and author of several books. Her acceptance speech is titled "Making Peace with the Earth". This will include her commitment to social justice, food policy advocacy, empowerment of women in developing countries, her advocacy of the human rights of small farming communities, and her scientific analysis of environmental sustainability. Tickets are $12. This is a public event - all welcome. For tickets, click here . Doors open at 9:00 am, presentation by Dr Shiva: 10:00 am. Please ensure you have entered the correct email address for your online free registration and the names of exact attendees. Your ticket will be an email confirmation letter. All attendees need to print this email ticket and bring to the event for entry. Children over 2 years of age require a full ticket. Children under 2 yrs need to be seated on the accompanying adult's lap.

This event will also host craft sale & infomation booths by people or organizations involved with peace, social justice, environment, development, women's issues, food policy advocacy and natural health
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: Gates open 9:00 am, Calgary Peace Prize presentation and Dr. Shiva's presentation at 10:00 am
Location: Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB
Advanced online tickets: $12; ($15 at the door)
To register/purchase your ticket, click here: https://netcommunity.ucalgary.ca/morningshiva