What’s Fresh February 9, 2010
Farm News
GRAIN CSA
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. The community supports the farmer by pre-purchasing the crop before it is planted. Heather and Brock at Makaria Farm are beginning their second year of the Island Grains project offering shares in a grain harvest for those looking to obtain local organic grain while learning how to grow it yourself. Each share (equivalent to 875 square feet of growing space) should yield approximately 40 pounds of grain.
Makaria Farm will be responsible for the sowing, weeding, watering and cutting for efficiency and weed control in 2010.
“Once we’ve done all the sowing and weeding, it’s your turn: we’ll be threshing and cleaning the grain together at harvest! We plan to beg, borrow or build a threshing machine so that this step is not labour intensive, though we will still demonstrate and provide the opportunity to do it the old-fashioned way (Farmer Brock’s “shoe and pillow case” method) for those looking for an authentic experience and sore muscles.”
Interested? Ready to learn more about this unique opportunity for Vancouver Island foodies? Visit Island Grains’ website for the nitty gritty details of our 2010 Grain CSA: www.islandgrains.com/csa.htm
GUNG HEY FAT CHOY!
Chinese New Year
welcomes the
Year of the Tiger on February 14
Thanks to Saltspring Sprouts for the special order of mung bean sprouts!
DECONSTRUCTING DINNER
Jon Steinman creator and presenter of the radio show Deconstructing Dinner will be on the Island. Jon will be speaking on how Canadian communities have become dependent on an unreliable and unsustainable food system.
Muse Gallery 11195 Chalet Rd
2 to 4 pm, Sunday Feb 14
Call Diana to reserve tickets 250 656-9633
Did you know Share Organics sponsors Deconstructing Dinner on Village 900?
Listen on Sunday or Monday at 6:30 pm.
17th Annual Seedy Saturday
Sat Feb 20th
Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St
10am – 4pm
Start planning your garden at this premier seed networking and educational event for both the novice and the expert! Features open-pollinated, organic and heritage seeds available direct from the growers.
Take in one of the free speaker sessions –
Brian Minter is this year’s keynote – schedule at www.jamesbaymarket.com. Admission $7, under 12 free. Information: 381.5323, info@jamesbaymarket.com.
Egg Fu Yung
Sauté until soft.
1 Tsp. butter
1/2 red onion diced
1 small clove garlic minced
Beat together :
4 eggs
1 Tsp. Tamari
Add to onion mixture:
1 cup bean sprouts
Pour egg mixture over vegetables.
Cook over low heat until firm.
Celery or mushrooms can also be added to the sauté mixture.
