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.