What’s Fresh January 26, 2010
Farm News
What to do with apples at this time of year – especially those one in the bottom of the crisper that are past their best. Try out this Apple Cake recipe from Chef Sonja Limberger of Five Elements Cooking.
Apple Cake
½ lb. Butter
1½ cups honey or maple syrup
5 eggs beaten
3 Tbs. vanilla
1 cup yoghurt (or buttermilk)
Rind and juice of 2 limes (optional)
4 ½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour or light spelt flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 tsp. cinnamon
3 ½ cups finely chopped apples
Cream butter and honey together. Add beaten eggs, vanilla and yoghurt.
Combine flour, powder, soda and spices in a separate large bowl. Add the wet ingredients and the apples and stir in. Pour into greased 2 x 9 inch round pans and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until a tooth pick or knife comes out clean. Let cool, ice with a cream cheese icing.
Taken from Uprising cookbook and modified by Sonja www.five-elements-cooking.com
TURNIP Cole Slaw
Grate:
1 medium purple turnips
1 apple
Dress with:
2 Tbsp Flax Oil
1 Tbsp Apple cider Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Add:
½ cup dried cranberries
1/ toasted sesame seeds
To jump start 2010 LifeCycles Project Society would like to invite you to:
GRUB
A mix and mingle event for people interested in local food and urban agriculture.
When? Thursday, January 28th 2010
from 5 pm to 8 pm
Where? Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Association (1335 Thurlow Road)
Tickets are $10.00 (kids under 5 free) and the night includes free snacks and cash bar.
Tickets are available at Village Family Marketplace (920 Pandora).
For more updates on LifeCycles and information on our programs – or how to become a member – check us out online at www.lifecyclesproject.ca
We hope to celebrate a new year of great community work with you on January 28th!
17th Annual Seedy Saturday
Sat Feb 20th
Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street
10am – 4pm
Start planning your garden at this premier seed networking and educational event for both the novice and the expert! Hosted by the James Bay Market Society, Victoria’s community seed and garden show 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.
