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Summer 2011 | Volume 5 | Issue 2

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The Jammin' in the Cabin Gang

Taking McSmith's All the Way to The Bank

A Culinary Match

Made in St. ThomasGCW Custom Kitchens & Chef Michael Smith


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July 27th to August 13th

DUMP GUYSBy Simon Joynes

Sponsored by Wendys Restaurant St. Thomas

August 17thto September 10th

BEDTIME STORIESBy Norm Foster

Sponsored by the Kettle Creek Inn

6-302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley

For tickets call (519) 782-4353 or visit

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RELISH ELGIN SUMMER 2011 3

Welcome

Editor Debra Bagshaw [email protected]

Desin Joanne Bagshaw [email protected] Info [email protected]

Copriht 2011, Relish Marketin & Promotions Inc.All rihts reserved. Relish Elin is published b

Relish Marketin & Promotions Inc.Reproduction of an material published in

Relish Elin is strictl prohibited without the writtenpermission of the Publisher.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE5 Summer Events in Elgin

11 Jammin' in the Cabin GangB Dave Feruson

14 Map of ElginFeaturin locall in-season produce

17 A Culinary Match Madein St. Thomas

GCW Custom Kitchens teams up with Food

Network Chef Michael Smith21 Lantern Floating Ceremony23 Taking McSmith's All the Way

to the BankChef Christie Mass shares a deliciousrecipe for quiche inspired b a visit toMcSmith's Oranic Farm

Our Cover ImagePinafore Park, bJosepha van den Anker(mixed media on canvas, 102x76x5cm, 2010).Visit St. Thomas artist Josepha's website atwww.josephavandenanker.com and ndout more about the imae on pae 21.

TO SUBSCRIBESend a cheque for $10 (to cover mailin)

to the followin address. Includes 5 issues.Relish Elgin Magazine

P.O. Box 20058, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 4H4519-633-1992

www.relishelgin.ca

From the EditorLocal producers are in the elds now, rowin,harvestin and oerin up the culinar riches

of summer. The crunch, the aromas, the juicsweetnessnd them fresh in Elin Count.Honour the avours and the rowers b makindinner from scratchsimple is often best.

Towards the end of summer, ou are invited tocelebrate our local food, those who produce it,and the talented chefs who present it at the 3rd

Annual FreshFest. Held at the manicent CASORailwa Station in St. Thomas the evenin ofThursda, Auust 25th, the event ets bierand better each ear. Its our ticket to fourteendelicious tasters, wines and brews from in andaround Elin Count.

The evenin will also oer opportunit torelax and enjo the perfect pop-jazz blend of

Matthew and the Birds, food pairin workshops(includin some with cheese artisan RuthKlahsen of Monforte Dair), and the SavourElin Tent (sponsored b the Count of Elin).

New this ear, ou will nd a rowin onlinesource for local produce in Elin Count on theFreshFest website, www.freshfest.ca, underthe Fresh from Elgin Countytab. Included arefarmates and retail outlets, their products andlocations. We hope ou'll use this new resourcefrequentl as ou explore all that Elin Counthas to oerthe site is mobile-friendl, so oucan take it on the road with ou!

Tickets for FreshFest are available online andat The Wine Station, 166 Curtis Street (beside

Railwa Cit Brewin Co.), St. Thomas. Find outmore about the event at www.freshfest.ca.

Cheers,

Debra


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ONGOING EVENTS

UNTIL SAT SEPT 3OLD ST. THOMAS CHURCH TOURSHistoric Anlican Church & CemeterTues-Sat, 9am-5pm | 519-633-2610Free | 55 Walnut St, St. Thomaswww.oldstthomaschurch.com

UNTIL SAT AUg 20EXHIBITION: A WOMAN'SWORK IS NEVER DONEAlmer Museum, 14 East St, Almer519-773-9723 | www.amtelecom.net/~almermuseum

UNTIL SAT JUL 9

EXHIBITION: IDEA OF NORTH VISUAL VARIATIONSMultimedia collae b 7 artistsSt. Thomas-Elin Public Art Centre301 Talbot St, St. Thomas519-631-4040 | www.stepac.ca

UNTIL SAT JUL 9EXHIBITION: SCENE AND UNSEEN

Artists Jean Ha & Ed Bartram

St. Thomas-Elin Public Art Centre301 Talbot St, St. Thomas519-631-4040 | www.stepac.ca

SATURDAyS UNTIL OCT 29HORTON FARMERS' MARKET8-12 | Manitoba St, north of Talbotwww.hortonfarmersmarket.ca

UNTIL SAT SEPT 3EXHIBITION: PATTERNSFROM THE PASTHooked and Woven TextilesTues-Sat 10-4 | Elin Count Museum450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas519-631-1460 ext. 160www.elin-count.on.ca

UNTIL SAT JUL 30SIZZLING SUMMERSPECTACULARAll media art show and saleTues-Sat 11am-6pm | 519-652-5556Art galler of Lambeth

2454 Main St, Lambethwww.artalleroambeth.ca

JULY EVENTS

SAT JUL 2 SUN JUL 10ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKFish license-free across Ontariowww.familshinweekend.com

SATS IN JUL & AUg & SAT SEPT 3PSTR COMPLETE LINE TOURPort Stanle to St. Thomas, withentertainment on board11am departure; arrive at 10:30am(reservation not required)Adults $13.50, Children (2-12) $9Port Stanle Terminal Rail309 Bride St, Port Stanle

519-782-3730 | www.pstr.on.caMON JUL 4 FRI AUg 19CHILDREN'S SUMMER ARTPROGRAMS AT STEPACSt. Thomas Elin Public Art Centre301 Talbot St, St. Thomas519-631-4040 | www.stepac.ca

WED JUL 6 SAT JUL 23

PSFT PRESENTS 710 SPLITA World Premiere b Michael Wilmot2pm Wed, Thurs & Sat; 8pm Tues-SatPort Stanle Festival Theatre302 Bride St, Port Stanle519-782-4353www.portstanletheatre.ca

THURS JUL 7ST. THOMASELGIN SECONDSTAGE HOUSING 9TH ANNUALGOLF TOURNAMENT$155 | Shotun start at 9amSt. Thomas golf and Countr Club

42325 Sparta Ln, Union519-637-2288www.secondstaehousin.net

FRI JUL 8 SUN JUL 1021STANNUAL BALLS DICE RUNSucker Punched Fri; Ho Wild Sat$25 | Benets Down's Sndrome AssnSprinwater Conservation Area8079 Sprinwater Rd, Almer

519-485-1525 | www.dicerun.com

SAT JUL 9FAIRY TEA PARTYAll aes; 1:30pm$10 (pre-reistration required)Heritae Line Herbs519-866-557753443 Heritae Ln, RR#1 Almer

www.heritaelineherbs.comSAT JUL 9 & SUN JUL 10HAPPY TRAILS HOEDOWNSand Hill Park, RR#2 Port Burwell519-586-3891 | www.sandhillpark.com

SAT JUL 9, 16, 30, AUg 6, 13, 20 & 27 SATURDAY AFTERNOONS WITHTHE BEEKEEPER2:30pm | $8, roups of 5 $35Clovermead Bees & HoneAdventure Farm | 519-773-550311302 Imperial Rd, Almerwww.clovermead.com

Summer Events in Elgin

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Events

SUN JUL 10KIWANIS CLUB OF RODNEYKIDS' FISHING DERBYFree | Aes 3-14 | 10am-1pmPort glasow yacht Club8536 Haven's Lake Rd, RodneContact: Dave, 519-785-0415www.familshinweekend.com

SUN JUL 10ST. THOMAS HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR7 ardens | 11am-5pm$10 (tickets available at Canadale)Contact: Diane, 519-633-3213

SUN JUL 10ULTIMATE TRIBUTESTributes to Abba, the Bee gees andmore | Benets Easter Seals2-7pm; $20 advance; $25 at ate

Quai du Vin Estate Winer45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.com

SAT JUL 10GOLF FORE THE CUREDon't foret to wear pink!$200/team of 4 | 11:30amThe Blus golf Club519-782-744735593 Lake Ln, Port Stanlewww.olfcanada.ca/olorethecure

SUN JUL 10JEFF WISEMAN AT ARBOUR B&B

2pm | $20 | Arbour Bed & Breakfast10361 Talbotville gore Rd, Talbotville519-933-3986www.arbourbb.com

WED JUL 13SENIORS PICNIC IN THE PARKFood, entertainment, prizes & funFree paratransit, call 519-631-2731;Free public transit with Senior's card

9:30am - 3:30pm | 519-637-6408Pinafore Park, St. Thomas

FRI, SAT & SUN JUL 1517 & 2224DAY OUT WITH THOMAS:LEADER OF THE TRACK TOUR8am-6pm | Tickets: 1-888-222-6608or www.ticketweb.ca/dowt

St. Thomas Elin Memorial Centre80 Wilson Ave, St. Thomas

SAT JUL 16 & SAT AUg 20SPIKE'S BEACH VOLLEYBALLTOURNAMENTS9:30am-3pm | $190/team of 4gT's Beach Bar & grill350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanle519-673-6847 | www.spikes.on.ca

SAT JUL 16 & WED AUg 17TELEGRAPH HOUSE PASTRY CLASSPie & tea with demo | 2-4pm | $45 Teleraph House | 519-782-3006205 Main St, Port Stanlewww.teleraphhouse.com

SAT JUL 16THE ARTS & COOKERY BANK'S

1STANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONThe Arts & Cooker Bank | 519-768-9986242 graham Rd, West Lornewww.theartsandcookerbank.com

SAT JUL 16CACTUS, CATTLE & COWBOYS8am Firehter's Breakfast; 8:30amFarmers' Market; 12pm Parade;afternoon events in Miller ParkWest Lorne | 1-866-401-2965www.cactuscattleandcowbos.ca

1207 Talbot St, St. Thomas 519-633-0240Find our featured cars and trucks online at www.bridgeviewstthomas.ca

Quality Used Cars & Trucks Sales, Service & Leasing

Cactus, Cattle & Cowboys Western Festival


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Events

SUN JUL 17RUGRAT BACKPACK BEACHVOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTBenets United Wa's genNextReister b Jul 14 at www.fcssc.ca

or 519-439-gAME | $40/individual,$165/team of 4 or $245/team of 6gT's Beach Bar & grill350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanle

SUN JUL 17ALICE IN WONDERLANDAfternoon tea & tour | 1-3pm$20 adults (reservations req'd)Heritae Line Herbs | 519-866-5577

53443 Heritae Ln, RR#1 Almerwww.heritaelineherbs.com

SUN JUL 17ARTIFACT DAYBrin our local artifacts | 1-4pmAdults $3, 6-17 $2, under 6 freeLonwoods Rd Conservation Area8348 Lonwoods Rd | 519-264-2420

www.lowerthames-conservation.on.caSUN JUL 17 & SUN AUg 14STUDIO ARTS ROCK FESTIVAL2-8pm | $14 (+$2 transaction fee)Quai du Vin Estate Winer45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.com

SUN JUL 17 & SUN AUg 28TEA AT THE CASO STATION2pm | $6/person (reservations req'd)750 Talbot St, St. Thomas519-633-2535 | www.narhf.or

MON JUL 18 FRI JUL 22FRIDGE DOOR LIVESUMMER THEATRE CAMPgrades 6-8 | $125 | 9am-2pmFaith Church | 519-495-7305

345 Fairview Ave, St. Thomaswww.fridedoorlive.com

MON JUL 18 FRI JUL 22BACKUSPAGE HOUSEADVENTURE DAY CAMPAes 6-10 (pre-reistration required)Backus-Pae House Museum29424 Lakeview Ln, Wallacetown519-762-3072

www.backuspaehouse.caFRI JUL 22 & SAT JUL 23CULINARY CAMPINGPerformances b Barne Bentall,Stephen Fearin, Tom Wilson, Emmgrner, Lnn Miles, Joe Fournier;farmers market; charit breakfastWeekend pass (with campin), $75;

Fri show & pi roast, $25; Sat onl, $55

Sprinwater Conservation Area8079 Sprinwater Rd, AlmerContact: Michelle, 519-782-7260www.culinarcampinevent.com

FRI JUL 22 SUN JUL 24WEST ELGIN RAM RODEOOpens noon; show at 2pm Sat & SunAdvance tickets available online

24735 Downie Ln, West LorneContact: Ken, 519-768-2691www.westelinramrodeo.com

SAT JUL 23 RAIN DATE SAT AUg 67THANNUAL CLOVERMEAD BEEBEARD COMPETITIONEntertainment at 1:30pm; competi-tion at 2:30pm | $8, roup of 5 $35

Clovermead Bees & HoneAdventure Farm | 519-773-550311302 Imperial Rd, Almerwww.clovermead.com

SAT JUL 23COOKING WITH LAVENDERPlease call to reisterSteed & Co. Lavender | 519-494-552547589 Sparta Ln, Almer (near Sparta)

www.steedandcompan.comSAT JUL 23KIDS, COPS AND CANADIAN TIREFISHING DERBY9am | Sprinwater Conservation Area8079 Sprinwater Rd, Almer519-773-9037 | www.catshcreek.ca

DISCOVERBAYHAM

www.bayham.on.ca519-866-5521

Edison Museum of Vienna14 Snow St 519-874-4999

Port Burwell Marine Museum & Historic LighthousePitt St & Robinson St 519-874-4807

Wind Interpretive Centre Information KioskBrown Rd at Nova Scotia Li

Museums Open Daily Mid-May to Labour Day

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS JULY 1

Parade at 11am in Port Burwell

PORT BURWELL TUB DAZE JULY 29-31

Fireworks on Sunday at dark

STRAFFORDVILLE WATERMELON FEST AUG 27

TALBOT TRAIL OF YARD SALES AUG 27

EAST ELGIN DOORS OPEN SEPT 24

Gateway to Eries Shore

West Elgin Ram Rodeo


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Events

SAT JUL 23 SUN SEPT 11EXHIBITION: HEAVY METAL20 metal, mixed media and foundobject worksSt. Thomas-Elin Public Art Centre301 Talbot St, St. Thomas

519-631-4040 | www.stepac.caSUN JUL 24JUKEBOX MEMORIESRock and roll with the 50s and 60s2-7pm | $20 advance, $25 at ateQuai du Vin Estate Winer45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.com

WED JUL 27 SAT AUg 13PSFT PRESENTS DUMP GUYSA show b Simon Jones2pm Wed, Thurs & Sat; 8pm Tues-SatPort Stanle Festival Theatre302 Bride St, Port Stanle519-782-4353www.portstanletheatre.ca

FRI JUL 29

LOBSTER NIGHT AT GT'SSeafood buet with lobster shippedlive from Halifax; Whiske Sinners$39.99 (reservations req'd) | 6-9pmgT's Beach Bar & grill | 519-782-4555350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanlewww.tsportstanle.ca

FRI JUL 29 SUN JUL 31PORT BURWELL TUB DAZEFireworks Sunda at darkPort Burwell East BeachContact: Deb, 519-874-4450www.baham.on.ca

FRI JULy 29 MON AUg 1GOTTA GETAWAY WEEKENDMardi gras theme | Concerts 7-11pmSat & Sun | Startin at $80Outback Campin | 519-874-17526679 Woodworth Rd, Port Burwellwww.partcampround.com

SAT JUL 30, AUg 13 & 27MURDER & MYSTERY ON THE PSTR

Catered b Kath's Caterin; LLBOlicensed | Dinner at 6pm; departureat 7pm (reservations required)Port Stanle Terminal Rail309 Bride St, Port Stanle519-782-3730 | www.pstr.on.ca

SUN JUL 31PORT GLASGOW ANNUAL FISHFRY & WATERFRONT FESTIVALFish dinner, entertainment & reworksMusic starts 4pm; dinner 5-6:30pmAdults $14; Children 6-12 $6(usuall sells out in advance)Port glasow Marina8536 Havens Lake Rd, RodneContact: Dennis, 519-785-1765

AUGUST EVENTS

TUES AUg 2 FRI SEPT 2EXHIBITION: ARTISTS' CHOICETues-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pmArt galler of Lambeth | 519-652-5556

2454 Main St, Londonwww.artalleroambeth.ca

FRI AUg 5 & SAT AUg 6STAR GAZING AT QUAI DU VINWith the Roal Astronomical SocietFree | Starts at duskQuai du Vin Estate Winer45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas

519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.comSAT AUg 6LAVENDER FAIRY FESTIVALWith kids' performer "JamSandwich" | 12-4pmSteed & Co. Lavender | 519-494-552547589 Sparta Ln, Almer (near Sparta)www.steedandcompan.com

SAT AUg 6RISIN' HIGH COUNTRY MUSICFree for campers; $6 for uests7:30-10pm | Sand Hill ParkRR#2 Port Burwell | 519-586-3891www.sandhillpark.com

SAT AUg 6POND TOURShowcase of Port Stanle ponds

11am-3pm | $5 | 519-782-4052Starts at Moore Water gardens4683 Sunset Rd, Port Stanlewww.moorewaterardens.com

SAT AUg 6 & SUN AUg 7SPARTA SIDEWALK SALE10am-5pm | Downtown SpartaContact: Mar, 519-775-0054www.spartacandles.com

SAT AUg 6 & SUN AUg 7HOME BUILDING CENTRE FAMILYFISHING DERBYSprinwater Conservation Area8079 Sprinwater Rd, Almer519-773-9037 | www.catshcreek.ca

Port Burwell Tub Daze


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Events

SUN AUg 7BRUNCH BY THE WATERFALLS ATHERITAGE LINE HERBSAdults $12.95; under 10 $8.95;under 4 $5.95 (reservations req'd)

11am-2pm | Heritae Line Herbs53443 Heritae Ln, RR#1 Almer519-866-5577www.heritaelineherbs.com

SUN AUg 7A BARREL OF LAUGHSComed from giles Comed Aenc2-6pm | $20 advance, $25 at ateQuai du Vin Estate Winer

45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.com

MON AUg 8 FRI AUg 12ADVENTURE DAY CAMPAes 6-10 (pre-reistration required)Backus-Pae House Museum29424 Lakeview Ln, Wallacetown519-762-3072

www.backuspaehouse.caFRI AUg 125THANNUAL REACH THEBEACH RACESFamil 5km & 2.5km Fun Run & WalkBenets youth Opportunities Unltd7pm | Reister onlineStart at gT's Beach Bar & grill350 Edith Cavell Ave, Port Stanle

www.newbalancelondon.comFRI AUg 12 SUN AUg 14AYLMER FAIRHorse & cattle shows, pettin zoo,midwa, demo derb & moreFri & Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-7pmAlmer Fairrounds, 139 Pine St E519-773-3445 | www.almerfair.ca

FRI AUg 12 SUN AUg 14ELGIN HISTORICAL SHOWSun breakfast 8-10am, church 10amFri & Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pmDan Patterson Conservation AreaHihbur Ave, just north of St. ThomasContact: Bob, 519-285-2900

SAT AUg 13PSFT GOLF TOURNAMENT$110/plaerBBQ lunch, steak dinner & cartKettle Creek golf & Countr Club

320 Carlow Rd, Port Stanle519-782-4353www.portstanletheatre.ca

SAT AUg 13RIBS & RUBIES: DINNERON THE RIDGEAn outdoor fundraisin dininextravaanza519-768-9986

The Arts and Cooker Bank242 graham Rd, West Lornewww.theartsandcookerbank.com

WED AUg 17ELGIN CATTLEMENSASSOCIATION ANNUAL BBQ5-7pmPinafore Park, Elm St, St. Thomas

Contact: Amanda, 519-762-3749WED AUg 17 SAT SEPT 10PSFT PRESENTS BEDTIMESTORIESA show b Norm Foster2pm Wed, Thurs & Sat; 8pm Tues-SatPort Stanle Festival Theatre302 Bride St, Port Stanle519-782-4353

www.portstanletheatre.ca

FRI AUg 19 SUN AUg 21FRED EAGLESMITH CHARITYMUSIC FESTIVALSprinwater Conservation Area8079 Sprinwater Rd, Almer

519-773-9037 | www.catshcreek.caSAT AUg 20NIGHTWALK WITH THE SPIRITS9pm | guided tour throuh theSka-Nah-Doht Villae at nihtAdults $5; 6-17 $3; under 6 freeLonwoods Rd Conservation Area8348 Lonwoods Rd | 519-264-2420www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca

SAT AUg 20CHILDRENS FUN DAYWaon rides, scavener hunts,ames, crafts, face paintin & more1:30-3:30pm$5 (pre-reistration required)Heritae Line Herbs | 519-866-557753443 Heritae Ln, RR#1 Almer

www.heritaelineherbs.comSUN AUG 21

10THANNUAL REDS,WHITES & BLUESEnjo live blues with Quai du Vin'sreds & whites2-7pm | $20 advance, $25 at ateQuai du Vin Estate Winer45811 Fruit Ride Ln, St. Thomas

519-775-2216 | www.quaiduvin.com

Fred Eaglesmith Charity Music Festival


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Events

THURS AUg 25FRESHFEST: A LOCAL TASTEEXPERIENCETastins from area chefs, winer-ies and brewer showcasin localproducers; pairin workshops; musicfrom Matthew and the Birds5-9pm | $30.97+HST (19+ onl)Canada Southern Railwa Station750 Talbot St, St. Thomaswww.freshfest.ca

THURS AUg 25 SUN AUg 28IRON HORSE FESTIVAL3 staes of entertainment, ribs, mid-wa, vendors, Artisans Villae, KidsJunction, Iron Chef grill-o & more

Thurs-Sat 11-11, Sun 11-5Downtown St. Thomaswww.ironhorsefestival.com

FRI AUg 26FRIDAY NIGHT COOL:DINNER & SHOWJazz with the Ladd Trio & 3-coursedinner (reservations required)Sparta House Tea RoomMain St, Sparta519-775-2312www.spartahouse.com

SAT AUg 27STRAFFORDVILLEWATERMELON FESTIVALFirehters' Breakfast 7-10am;parade 10am (starts at school);famil events 11am; movie at duskStraordville Communit Centre &

Park, 56169 Heritae Ln,StraordvilleContact: Diane, 519-866-3043

SAT AUg 27TALBOT TRAIL OF YARD SALES100km of ard sales throuh ElinNumerous vendors at Countr SeatUpholster Studio (8am-4pm, 28143

Talbot Ln, Wallacetown, 519-762-2965) and Empire Valle Farm Market(plus Firemen's breakfast & lunch,roasted sweet corn, 8am-2pm, 27983Talbot Ln, Wallacetown, 519-762-3504, www.empirevallefarms.com)www.elintourist.com

SAT AUg 27 & SUN AUg 28157THANNUAL SHEDDEN FAIR

Demo Derb Sun at 1:30pmShedden Kestone Complex35921 Talbot Ln, SheddenContact: Shirle, 519-764-2939www.sheddenariculturalsociet.com

SUN AUG 28

RAILWAY HERITAGE DAY10am-4pm

Elin Count Railwa Museum

225 Wellinton St, St. Thomas519-637-6284 | www.ecrm5700.or

WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY INTHESE LISTINGS, BUT DETAILS

SOMETIMES CHANGE SO PLEASECALL AHEAD OR CHECK ONLINE

BEFORE YOU GO.

More details can be found atwww.relishelgin.ca

The Sparta Housetea room & restaurant

Open from 9am, 7 days a week .L.L.B.O.

Main Street, Sparta519.775.2312

www.spartahouse.com

Enjoy traditonal English fare such as Scouse, Cornish Pasties,Ploughmans Lunch, Cream Teas and many more exciting dishes.

Saturday August 26th

JAZZ STANDARDS3-course dinner and live Jazz music with the Ladd Trio

Call for details - reservations required for special events.We have one of the largest teapot collections

in Southwestern Ontario!

Chef Wade Fitzgerald of Garlics of London at FreshFest: A Local Taste Experience


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Accordin to the dictionar, a jam is dened as amusical session where musicians ather and plawithout extensive preparation or predened ar-ranements or improvisation.

This best kept secret of Elin Count, at least fora while, has rown out of a love of music and lifethat has brouht another dimension of the arts to

Pinecroft, the popular potter and tearoom southof Almer.

Oriinall the sessions rew slowl around the repit in the evenins of the summer of 2008 and asthe weather ot cooler moved into a cabin on thepropert across from the potter studio. Now one of

the rst cabins on the propert has a new lease onlife thanks to the roup that has resurrected a pulsein the tin room.

The current core of the roup is made up of PaulSmith, Jason youcke, Cheri Feruson, Brian Lorch,Mark Minor, Shelle Rice, Tom Kalman and a bassplaer known onl as Clde. At times there can be

a jammin an of 25 lined up all the wa outsidethe door of the cabin.

The roup has rown in popularit because of themusic, stae presence and their abilit to wrap amusical journe of jo around the entire audience.Folks from far and wide, of all aes, come to sit

ENTERTAINING ELGIN

Te Jammin In Te Cabin GangBY DAVE FERGUSON

A breeze blows across the tranquil pond, happil carrin the toe tappin sounds ofstrummin uitars and harmonious vocals from a small cluster of wood cabins nestled

near the waters ede. The surroundin trees, foliae and wildlife swa to the musiccreated b a collective roup of musicians referred to as The Jammin in the Cabin gan.

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Arts & Entertainment

back, relax and enjo concerts and is scatteredthrouhout the area. Durin the warmer weather,the jammers take it outside where man come bto enjo.

Surprise uests, such as Vald and the late TerrSumsion, have appeared on stae periodicall tothe deliht of musicians and an ever apprecia-tive audience. This humble roup is amazed thatreconizable musicians of some repute want to stopb to jam and perform with the an.

Their music is a fun and peeled back rendition oftunes without all the overdubs and orchestrations

to deliver the oriinal rassroots of music in a fun,appealin and home-stle avour.

In 2009 the Jammin' Cabin Stae sprun to life onthe ede of a pond, facin a rass clearin. Fromthere, splenderous notes drift under the bows ofthe trees and sweep the audience o of their feet.

Man patrons of the tearoom, located across the

pond, wander b to enjo the summer jams whiletakin in the countr air.

Saturdas and Sundas 1-4 pm durin oodweather the musicians ock to the stae and thereis no chare to pull up a lawn chair or to brin ourown. you can even catch them at over 30 perfor-mances awa from the charm of the countr stae.

Take an opportunit when the nice weather is hereand trek on down to Pinecroft for a spot of tea andsome ood ol pickin and rinnin from the deliht-full harmonious Jammin In the Cabin gan. Stopb their website www.jammininthecabin.blogspot.comto keep up to date.

Pinecroft & The Green Frog Tearoomislocated at 8122 Rogers Rd south of Aylmer.For more information call 519.773.3435 orvisit www.pinecroft.ca.

Locally grown Dave Ferguson hails from the metropo-lis of Aylmer and has been writing in a variety of

genres and styles for over fifteen years. Find out moreat www.writeadvantage.ca.

Photos (clockwise from top left): The Jammin' in the Cabin Gang entertains at the London Wine & Food Show;Paul Smith, who brought the musicians to Pinecroft; entertaining from the Jammin' Cabin Stage; a weekend

jam session


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HERITAGE LINE HERBS

WE GROW ORGANIC POTTED HERBS & HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES

Visit our website for a complete list of events, recipes & more.

53443 Heritage Line, RR#1 Aylmer 519-866-5577

www.heritagelineherbs.com

Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 & Sun 12-4

The Silver Birch Tea Room & The Silver LeafOpen Tuesday to Saturday 12-4pm until the end of September

Herb-Infused Lunch & Desserts High Tea by Reservation

SUMMER EVENTS AT HERITAGE LINE HERBSCall us for details and to reserve your space.

FAIRY TEA PARTY - SATURDAY JULY 9ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA PARTY - SUNDAY JULY 17

BRUNCH BY THE WATERFALLS - SUNDAY AUGUST 7CHILDRENS FUN DAY - SATURDAY AUGUST 20

TALBOT TRAIL OF YARD SALES - SATURDAY AUGUST 27

Just 20 mins from the 401! Exit onto Hwy 73 and go south throughAylmer, then turn right onto Jamesto

wn Line (were #48995).

Open 7 days a week - Monday-Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 12-5

(519) 773-5432

www.rushcreekwines.com

Tasting DailyLight Lunch Available

Picnic Area Always Open

Gift Store Tours By Appt.

Distinctively Different!

100% Ontario Grown Fruit Award Winning Wines

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Begins with a delicious strawberry note andends with a long velvety chocolate finish!

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Victoria Day - Thanksgiving Day: Open 9am-5pm daily; Tearoom serves 11am-4pmThanksgiving Day - Victoria Day: Please call or check our website for hours.

(Pinecroft is 1 mile West of Aylmer, 1 1/2 miles South of Hwy #3 on Rogers Road S.)

Visit us online at www.pinecroft.caand on the Pinecroft Facebook Page

July 2nd - Valdy with special guest Graham WardropVISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES


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he astes of SummerJULY & AUGUST PRODUCE IN ELGINApples Apricots Asian Veetables Beans BeetsBlueberries Cabbae Carrots CauliowerCeler Cherries Corn Cucumbers CurrantsEplant garlic green Onionsgooseberries grapes LeeksLettuce MuskmelonMushroomsNectarinesOnions


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WHITE SANGRIA

WITH NECTARINES &

CORONATION GRAPESThis spectacular, refreshin white wine punch has

succulent summer fruit to enjo in the coolin sips. For apart, double the recipe and serve in a lare punch bowl.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Serves 12

Ingredients:

2 bottles (750 mL each) Quai du VinPinot gris or other dr white wine

1 cups peach schnapps or orane-

avoured liqueur cup ranulated suar 6 Ontario nectarines, pitted & sliced 2 cups Ontario Blue Coronation rapes

or blueberries Soda or sparklin water (optional)

Instructions:

Into lare pitcher, pour wine and peach schnapps. Stir in suaruntil dissolved. Add nectarines and rapes/blueberries. Chillfor several hours before servin. Pour over ice in lass, alon

with some of the fruit. If desired, top with soda water.For Non-alcoholic Punch:

Use 6 cups (1.5 L) white cranberr or white rape juice in placeof wine. Replace schnapps with peach nectar. Omit suar.

Recipe (adapted) and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario


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Home & Garden


Inspired food pairins have lon been a source ofeatin enjoment. Local kitchen manufacturer gCWCustom Kitchens & Cabinetr Inc. and Chef MichaelSmith paired up earlier this ear in what itselfproved to be a maical culinar match.

Michael Smiths leions of fans love his down-to-earth approach and focus on reat inredients. Heis an award winnin cookbook author, newspaper

columnist, professional chef, supporter of local foodand Canadian cuisine and is devoted to helpinCanadian families create delicious et practicalmeals.

Drew Pelc, Sales Manaer at gCW Custom Kitchensrst met Smith throuh the 2008 Bethans HopeFundraisin Dinner where Smith was a uest

speaker. In subsequent ears, their relationshiphas rown as Smith jumped in to help row theBethans Hope Fundraisin Dinners (this earservin 560 people), featurin a full donated gCWdemo kitchen which was later auctioned o to thehihest bidder raisin $14,500 for the charit. Morerecentl, gCW took on the creation of his dream

home/TV kitchen and its installation in PrinceEdward Island. Throuhout, Drew has appreciatedSmiths enuine, down-to-earth manner. Therelationship has been so positive that, Chef Smith isnow a spokes person for gCW Custom Kitchens andfull endorses the compan.

Meetin Drew to talk about the Chef Michael Smithkitchen project, I commented that his heiht would

enable him and Smith to see ee to ee. Not quite,said Drew, notin that althouh he is 64 Smith isa fair bit taller. People do ask if his counters weremade hiher and the were, but onl b an inch with lon les come lon arms, so I have a lonreach, said Smith.

Drew is enthusiasticall proud of gCW Kitchens.

The compan is indeed a local success stor. It hasevolved over its 11-ear histor with the currentactive owners bein Ron DeWeer and Dave Drf-hout. Drew has found that all of the partners havedierent areas of expertise that have contributedto gCWs success. The are all forward-thinkin,pro-active in nature with a hue social conscience;

A CULINARY MATCH

Made in St. Tomas


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I knew when I came to gCW four and a half earsao that this compan was alread involved in soman dierent charities and causes but when I toldthem about the Bethans Hope Foundation andabout how the were lookin for a lead sponsor for

the upcomin event featurin Chef Michael Smith,I was ver surprised b their willinness to step upand help out.

Proressive thinkin with an ee on excellence hasled the compan to develop computerized trackinsstems, meticulous qualit assurance measuresand a reputation for doin thins riht the rsttime which has made them souht after b local

builders. Sas Drew, homebuilders ma seem to beall about price at rst, but when the experiencethe dierence of ettin a job done riht the rsttime, the quickl realize price isnt everthin.

gCWs computer expert, Laurie VanHelvoort, hasdeveloped formidable customized prorams for

trackin all aspects of each and ever job whetherit is upcomin or in proress. New desinersundero a lenth trainin proram that enablesthem to become familiar with the compansstrateies for success and strict desin standards

before oin solo. Everones ideas are welcomeand acknowleded.

Its a philosoph wherein chane is the normand almost ever problem has been eliminatedb puttin the riht qualit assurance sstemsin place. The compans standards for excellenceappl to ever kitchen, whether at the hiher orlower end of the price-rane. Insistence on those

hih standards has paid o. The compan outrewthree previous locations the current showroomand manufacturin facilit is three times the sizeof the last with room for expansion. The presentlemplo approximatel 50 people between the St.Thomas location and the newer London showroom.


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When Linde McIntre of Bethans Hope Founda-tion mentioned to Drew that Smith would be doina new show for the Food Network, he was quick toask Does Michael need a new kitchen? As it hap-pened, the answer was es, and the wheels wereset in motion for the match-up of master chef withmaster kitchen builder.

Surprisinl, it turned out Smiths present kitchenwas somewhat make-shift. He had never owneda home kitchen built to his own specications. HisChef At Home kitchen was actuall in a rentedhome. Do ou think I would actuall build a home

where I have to duck to et into the pantr? hesaid jokinl. He was lookin forward to the op-portunit to create his dream kitchen, the heart ofhis home, suited to both his personal cookin stleand to TV tapin. As ou can imaine there were afew details to work out in order to build the kitchenin St. Thomas, on a tiht timeline, almost entirelo-line in the custom department, eective as both

comfortable home kitchen and TV set, for probablthe best-known chef in the countr, located almost2,000 kilometres awa.

Pelc notes ood-naturedl that kitchen desinersand chefs will enerall dier in desin preferences.Desiners tend to hide most items behind cabinetdoors; whereas chefs tend to prefer them out in theopen for accessibilit. It is important to know thestle of the person who will be usin the kitchenwhen desinin it and to incorporate their specicwants, needs and stlin preferences.

The desin process started with Ron and Drews tripto Prince Edward Island, and a full-da consultationwith Smith. At the end of the da Drew came upwith the basic desin incorporatin solutions for

each of Smiths unique challenes.Back when Smith was tapin Chef at Home acamera in the pantr had been tried on one episodeand thereafter became an interal part of the show.Incorporation of the pantr concept in his newkitchen was a priorit for Smith. However, there

was no wa one would t in his home. Drews solu-tion was a modied corner nook with the look of apantr and perfect for TV tapin.

Another important request was for a spice librar.

Smith loves this simple, accessible storae sstemfor spices, built around a collection of mason jars.Drew measured up the jars on the visit to P.E.I. andgCW built custom recessed shelvin to t them.

Back home in St. Thomas, Drew received a call oneda Smith was sendin a box of wine crates anda request to see how ou can incorporate them.In the completed kitchen, the appear as frame to

the corner pantr. One was sined b an instruc-tor Smith admired at culinar school on the da ofhis own raduation. Drew manaed to work thatspecial crate into a place of prominence, a touchthat Smith reatl appreciated.

Other surprises included a customized drawer insertfor storae bins, and a speciall fabricated pan rack

(shin new pans included).Most clients under-oin a major renovation willthink of further chanes until the timeline crunchkicks in, and Michael was no dierent. He told Drew,Just tell me when I have to stop makin chanes.Drew lauhs, I responded with Michael, stop mak-in chanes, but he made more. The were down toa 4-week lead-time on a kitchen with man special

order items and details, and a client who was oftenon the road and unavailable for consultation.

Drew credits gCWs exactin standards and team-focused desin philosoph with ettin the kitchendone on time and incorporatin man of the specialinnovations that delihted the chef. Im rateful tohave an incredible desin sta to work with, theare of the ver best in the industr and I couldnthave done it without them said Drew. It reall wasa collaborative eort as it so often is here at gCW.Smith wrote to Ron & Drew, The kitchen is a rockstar! and praised the impeccable desin, outstand-in care and professionalism which exceeded hisexpectations.


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Home & Garden

Joe Preston M.P.Elgin - Middlesex - London

Constituency Office:2-24 First Avenue, St. Thomas, ON N5R 4M5

Tel: (519) 637-2255 Fax: (519) 637-3358Toll Free: 1-866-404-0406www.joeprestonmp.ca

Ready and available to

help with your Federal concerns.

For more information on programs or to register, visit our office, call, or go to our website:

2 Third Avenue (Timken Centre), St. Thomas 519-633-7112 www.city.st-thomas.on.ca

ParksandRecreation

Blast Ball ProgramAges 3-6 $50 (includes t-shirt) 8 weeks, starting July 8th

Summer Adult Shinny HockeyAges 18+ $5/drop-in or $70 summer pass (16 games)Tues/Thurs 12-2pm Starting at the beginning of July

Drop in ProgramsBasketball, Soccer & Badminton All Ages Timken Centre Starting the rst week of July

Looking to Volunteer?Contact Kaitlyn Koning, Program Coordinator, 519-631-1680 ext. 4143

Providing our Community with Opportunities For Active & Healthy Lifestyles

The kitchen island was taken to the Bethans HopeFoundation 2011 Dinner in April, christened andthen loaded up for transport to Prince EdwardIsland, alon with the rest of the pieces. Upon

installation, Smith bean happil tweetin the topten thins he liked about his new kitchen. Severalof those favourites reect gCWs knack for cominup with brilliant details that would deliht anchef.

What are the must-haves to include in anoneskitchen makeover? Drew recommends at least onebutcher block top. Smiths counters are entirelbutcher-block or stainless. Sas Drew, I think mostpeople like some ranite but its reat to work inat least one wood top. He also suests as mandrawers as ou can et. The standard used to be 2pot drawers but the can hold just about anthinfrom canned oods to cereal boxes. In various

sizes, the are more functional than cupboards,increase storae space and make everthin moreaccessible.

Smiths upcomin show on Food Network Canada

Chef Michaels Kitchen bean tapin soon afterthe kitchen was installed. When it launches this fallwatchers will nd Smith, a chef riht at home in akitchen built in St. Thomas.

Find out more about gCW CustomKitchens at www.gcwkitchens.com,

Bethans Hope Foundation at www.bethanyshope.organd Michael Smithat www.chefmichaelsmith.com.

Photos courtesy of GCW Custom Kitchens &Cabinetry Inc.


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Feature

Josepha van den Anker portras a moment ata 2010 Lantern-Floatin Ceremon in her workPinafore Park, featured on our cover (mixed mediaon canvas, 102x76x5cm, 2010). Josepha wasproled in Relish Elin Sprin 2009ou'll nd thearticle,Artists of WIlliam Street Gallery,in our onlinearchives at www.relishelin.ca. She immiratedto Canada at ae 6. In 1976 she raduated withHonours, Fine Arts, from Ontario Collee of Art& Desin. She has lived in Holland and Ireland,currentl lives in St. Thomas and also has a studioin Count Clare, Ireland. Her work is an ardentand sincere attempt to join in dialoue with issuesconcernin our human condition. Find out more atwww.josephavandenanker.com .

Ever Auust for more than 20 ears the Societof Friends (Quakers) from Sparta have oranizeda Lantern-Floatin Ceremon to remember thosewho lost their lives due to the atomic bombinof Hiroshima and Naasaki in Japan, Auust 6-9,1945. This ear the event will be held at PinaforePark on Auust 6. Children and their families areinvited to come and desin a lantern cover from2:30-5pm, followed b a potluck picnic supper at6pm. The lanterns will be oated on Pinafore Lakeat dusk. Everone is welcome to an or all of theevents. The atherin rows each ear, as oncepeople experience the serene event, the tend tocome back. For more information, contact JulieBerr at 519-633-7816.

Elgin County Administration Building, 4th Floor,450 Sunset Drive (Hwy 4), St. Thomas, Ontario

Tuesday to Saturday 10-4 519.631.1460 ext. 160

Patterns from the Past:

Hooked and Woven Textiles

April 16 - September 3Highlights include early hooked rugs from prominent local

collections, a number of period overshot and Jacquard coverletsand a series of demonstrations of a variety of textile skills.

www.elgincounty.ca

CURRENT EXHIBITION Keep Active!

Exercise for strength and balance

www.elginhealth.on.ca

Supported byElgin Safety Team for Adults

Finding balance was developed by the Alberta Centre for InjuryControl & Research and the Alberta Medical Association.

Te Lantern Floating Ceremony


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Lotus ThaiRestaurant

HOURS:

Mon-Fri 11:30-9:30

& Sat 2-9:30

Dine in our air conditioned dining roomor outside on our beautiful patio!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DINE-IN & TAKE-OUT MENUS

VISIT US SATURDAYS 8-NOON ATTHE HORTON FARMERS MARKET

www.lotusthairestaurant.ca

519-633-9966

295 Talbot St., St. ThomasA Licensed Establishment

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www.McSmithsOrganicFarm.com

NEW ONLINE ORDERING

HORTON FARMERS MARKET SATURDAYS 8-12 (MAY-OCT)Organic Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs Preserves & Honey

THE FARM 42828 SHORLEA LN, ST. THOMAS

Organic Meat Shop with Pastured Pork & BeefFresh Organic Brown Eggs

Fresh Organic Chicken available on Chicken Days(see website for details and prices)

EAT WHAT WE EATMcSmiths is Aordable for Families, so we can all

eat certied organic meat, eggs and produce

FEED WHAT WE FEEDOrganic poultry rations available for Backyard Farmers

Were just down the road and off the beaten path.

WEST LORNE RODNEY PORT GLASGOW

www.westelgin.net519-785-0560

West Elgin

Saturday July 16th

Cactus, Cattle & CowboysWestern Festival

West Lorne, www.cactuscattleandcowboys.comSaturday July 16th

e Arts & Cookery BankFirst Anniversary Celebration

242 Graham Road, West Lorne

Friday July 22nd to Sunday July 24th

West Elgin Ram Rodeo Tour24735 Downie Ln, West Lorne

Sunday July 31stPort Glasgow Annual Fish Fry

& Waterfront FestivalPort Glasgow Marina

Saturday, August 13th

Ribs & RubiesDinner on the Ridge

Te Arts & Cookery Bank, West Lorne

Central to Everything, Second to None

West Elgina place where the pastand the future live side by side.

Just minutes from the 401, its yourlink to Lake Erie and Ontarios

beautiful South Coast.


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Food & Dining

After walkin down the dedication/memorialwalkwa approachin the lass slidin doors,we were reeted b the Board of Directors graceMcgartland. grace ave us a tour of the Bankwhere historic character and modern desin livein harmon, housin stations and displas of pho-toraph depictin the process of creatin the verbuildin in which we stood. Her expressions of duepride were contaious, and then she asked, Would

ou like to see the Cooker?Would I?! It was like walkin onto a Food Networkset, onl better because it was ours! We were sup-

posed to be skimmin throuh kitchen equipmentinventor to prepare ourselves for classes, but Ifound mself repeatedl distracted exclaimin,Wow, look at that! Where did ou bu that? Ourmission of preparation was an epic fail, thouh dueto the Cookers impressive set up it was deemedunnecessar. I left thinkin to mself you want topa me to cook in that kitchen? Mmm oka.

Will and I have tauht a few classes in this 19th

Centur Barn turned Chefs Dream Kitchen and theintriue increases with ever trip. Followin thetour and learnin of the Banks intended mission

Relish the Flavours of Elgin:Taking McSmiths All the Way to the Bank

BY CHEF CHRISTIE MASS

The rst time Will and I were invited to The Arts & Cooker Bank inWest Lorne to check out the facilit as the settin for our potential cookin classes,

we left the Bank more excited than we had been on the drive there. Mind ou,the prospect of standin in front of a roup of students teachin them how

to cook thins the ma have been cookin for as lon as Ive been alive most denitelhad an impact on m stomachs butter occupanc the whole wa there.As soon as we parked and stood in awe of the beautiful Bank the

butteries abdicated m stomach to join the exquisite landscape of the newlexpanded and renovated structure.


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to promote all thins rural, we felt grace hadintroduced us to our own graceland (excuse thepun). I have had the honour of bein included inThe Lost Arts series of classes in which students

are invited to learn or relearn some of the kitchenskills which are less practised in modern times.Recharin home cooks muscle memor of breadmakin has been m pleasure at the Bank and Ilook forward to future classes. Durin the BanksSix Sundas series I was delihted to teach aCustards and Bread Puddin class includin mandiners favourite quiche! Based on our students

um-induced reactions, Im inspired to share Crustsquiche recipe with our readers.

I was further inspired b this idea when imaes ofMcSmiths Oranic Farm products bean danc-in in m head. It is literall a one-stop-shop fororanic rade-A quiche custard inredients, as

well as countless other home cookin adventures.Considerin McSmiths chicken is so exceptionalit is on back order, this ma be a recipe ou planfor the future b placin a chicken order now. Or

ou can pla m ame and convince our editor todonate some of her personal stock for the sake ofour article.

So the have our oranic chicken available to orderas well as our oranic es for sale at the farm.The also have our seasonal oranic produce,which is available at the St. Thomas Horton FarmersMarket ever Saturda until noon from Ma to

November. I was fortunate to acquire freshl pickedbab beets, bab sprin onions, and some robustleaf Swiss chard from the market for this particularquiche creation, but allow seasonalit to be ouruide when plain with variations of this recipe.Recipe time!

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McSmiths McQuiche

Pastry Crust:5 cups all purpose our1 tsp salt1 lb cold butter, cubed

1 McSmiths e2 Tbsp freshl squeezed lemon juice (preventsluten from over developin, creatintender crust)cold water

1. Mix our and salt in food processor. Cut in butter.2. In separate bowl, whisk toether e and

lemon juice. With processor oin, add e and

lemon to our. Add enouh cold water to brindouh toether. Do not over mix as the crustwill become touh and chew. Wrap douh ballwith plastic wrap and hdrate in fride for 30minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350F.4. Cut a 10 oz portion of douh and roll to a ener-

ous 1/8 of an inch on oured surface. Mold intobuttered quiche shell and poke base of shell witha fork. Remainin douh can be wrapped andfrozen for future use.

5. Line the crust with parchment and weih crustdown with blind bakin beans. Blind bake crustfor 10 to 12 minutes or until it looks par-baked(no loner raw).

Note: Depending upon pan size, pastry will makeabout 4 shells. Half the amounts for a smaller food

processor.

Filling: McSmiths chicken breast, sliced as for

stir-fr

1 leaf McSmiths Swiss chard, sliced1 lare McSmiths bab onion, halved and thinl

sliced usin mandoline or awesome chefskills

3 McSmiths bab beets, halved and thinlsliced usin mandoline or awesome chefskills (if oun and fresh ou dont needto peel)Kosher or sea salt and freshl roundpepper, to taste

1. Heat 1 Tbsp of ood extra virin olive oil in laresaut pan over mid-hih heat. Once oil is rip-plin add sliced chicken and saut until cooked

throuh. Optional: delaze pan with white wineof choice (see Wine Pairin). Allow liquid to cooko almost completel.

2. Add sliced onion and Swiss chard to the pan andsaut until Swiss chard is slihtl wilted. Removefrom heat and toss raw beets with sauted inre-dients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. After the custard is prepared, evenl spread as

much of the llin as desired in the tart shell,leavin sucient room for the custard to do itsjob.

Custard:3 McSmiths escup heav cream

1. In a lare spouted measurin cup, lihtl whisk

the es and cream toether. Tr not to incorpo-rate too much air as this will result in air pocketsin our quiche.

2. Pour enouh custard over inredients in tartshell to ll full. Carefull place in oven andbake for 25 minutes.

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26 RELISH ELGIN

Food & Dining

www.turkeyshoppe.com

TURKEY FARMS INC.

Open Mon to Fri 9am-5:30pm & Sat 9am-4pm

10882 Sunset Rd, Talbotville519-633-0527

Include turkey on your menu all year long!

Try our delicious turkey specialties on the BBQ:

turkey breasts, burgers,sausages, broils, kabobs & more.

Oegemas Famous

TURKEY MARINADE Its the simplicity of this recipe thats the key to perfection!

2 parts sauterne wine (or apple juice)1 part soy sauce1 part peanut oil

garlic powder

Combine ingredients and marinade meat for at least twohours before barbecuing. Baste meat at each turning

with the same marinade, and if you find your guestsarriving late, put the cooked meat in the marinade andlet simmer (this keeps it warm and moist). The meat

will appear white upon cutting when its done.

Tip: For smaller portions, marinade in a zip lock bag.

Visit us on the farm or at:

St. Thomas Horton Farmers MarketSaturdays May-October, 8am-12pm

Brantford Farmers MarketFridays 9am-5pm & Saturdays 7am-2pm

3. Check doneness b usin the jile test. If thereis ver little or no jile, remove from ovenand allow to cool for 15 minutes. If there is stillsubstantial jile, bake until there is ver littleor none. Do not over-cook, as our custard willcurdle.

4. Carefull portion usin sharp knife and serveusin pie lifter or oset spatula.

This recipe would be complimented wonderfullb a side salad composed of McSmiths oraniclettuces and reens treated simpl with a drizzleof our favourite stle of vinear, our best extra

virin olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper.The tender beet reens atop the bab beets wouldsuit this application nicel.

Wine Pairing:Since ouve applied seriousculinar eorts in creatin our quiche, rewardinourself with somethin dierent and delicate isin order. Tr it with Rush Creek Wines feature titled

Bees Labour, an o-dr clover hone Meadewith an essence of hone and oral bouquet, orQuai du Vins Sinature Series White 2010. Eitherwill compliment the richness of the quiche and itsfresh inredients as well as soften the acidit ofthe vinear drizzled salad, creatin a well-roundedexperience on the palate. Enjo!

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