Feast of Fields
Sunday, September 14

It promises to be worth the tip to
Aldergrove: the third annual Feast of
Fields is a showcase of B.C.’s top chefs,
vintners, brewers, juice makers and
chocolatiers.

If the weather holds, visitors to the
farm’ of the. Glorious Garnish and
Seasonal.Salad Company (1374-156th
St:) Avill enjoy a magical afternoon, listen-
“ing:to.Celtic music as they sample culi-
nary delights.

he..event, recognized as one of
ver’s top ten food events.is pre-

Sented: by Cuisine ‘Canada, Les Dames
a Escoffer, Xclusively B.C. and the non-
profit society Farm Folk/City Folk. It
was also created with the purpose of link-
ing high quality food with the places and
people who produce. it. Tickets are $55
and are available through the Farm
Folk/City | Folk Society” (730-0450),
icketmaster. (280-4444), and ar all

“Moon Festival

_.. Ssptember 14
Sample a Mooncake.by donation at
the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Gardens. In
elebraticn. of the festival admission to
“the: gardens: will be: tree. of charge and

they'll. be:dressed up'with lanterns and .-

decorations. The inn

"the gard

lacking here in North America is to teach
the kids they can be restaurateurs, hotel
managers or chefs,” said Evetts.

The birthday party at Tools and
Techniques will feature a butcher (from
Windsor Meats), a baker (from Savoury
Islard Pie Co.) and a fishmonger (The
Village Fish Shop).

Each of the three will talk about what
they do, then. prepare and serve a deli-
cious meal to participants. Call 925-1835
for more information.

Fall Farm Menu
September 22
With Mara Jernigan at Tool and
Techniques, 250 léth Se., West
Vancouver. Call 925-1835 for more
information.

Low Fat Cooking
tember 23
With Dee Hobsbawn Smith at Tool
and -Techniques,.250 16th St., West
Vancouver. Call 925-1835 for more

information. ;

- Healthfal Herbal Cuisine
tember'23.. .

The Waterfront. Centre Hotel makes
fuil use of its herb garden with a special
evening which includes a guided tour of:
jen,-and a seminar and dinner by

’ - Executive Chef Daryle “Ryo - Nagata.

siderfal charity’ “event,”

chniques owner, Cindy ©
stuff at the festival and this year there are
some new additions.

- Visitors can get the. inside track on -

raised. at celebrations:

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** Tickets are $95..For more information -

call 691-1991.

Festival of Flavours
tember 26-28
"Western Canada’s largest food festival

‘a off at the Vancouver Trade and
‘Convention Centre at the end of

September. This is the second year for the
food and beverage industry to strut its

) dessert treats and can
cir’ sleeves. and learn how. to

per person $114
per person $105
_ per Person $234

Floatplane Air Taxi Service to the BC. Coast
_ Charter Rates based on three people travelling,

make their own pasta at a desert and pasta
bar presented by Gelato Fresco and
Anducci’s.

The kids can come too — storytelling
and magic shows are sure to entertain, or
they can glaze and decorate cookies for a
contest or build animals out of doughnut
holes with Nuffy’s Gourmet Donuts.

Non-professional bread-makers can
participate in the Bread Garden’s bread
making competition. Prizes will be
awarded for breads in four categories:
sweet, Savory, decorative and flat. Ger
details at any Bread Garden location.

Tickets for the Festival of Flavours are
on sale now- at Ticketmaster: $7.50 for
adults, $5.50 for seniors and students, $3
for kids six-15 and free for children five
and under. Weekend passes are $15. Call
the festival at 526-9365 for more infor-
mation.

East Mects West
September 29
With Nathan Fong and Rob Feenie at
Tool and Techniques, 250 16th St., West
Vancouver, Call 925-1835 for more
information.

Xclusively BC Dinner
October 20

The Xclusively BC culinary team has~

announced details for the second annual
Xclusively BC dinner, featuring six chefs

preparing a six-course meal. with hand- -

picked British Columbian wine accompa-

nying each dish. The event takes place in -

the Vancouver Trade. and Convention
Centre’s Harbourview Room.
The dinner’s debut last year is now

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Melt butter in a pan. Add chopped leeks an
saute .until soft. Add finely ciced: peeled
pears: Cook gently for 5 minutes. Add Mango
Peach Chutney and finely diced fresh or
Mix well. Place. agalnon fillet skin down on a

legendary. The tribute to B.C. food arid: *

wine. seemed impossible to top.

. However, the chefs remain committed to -
promoting home-grown excellence and

Kk forward to preparing this . year’s
menu with the same creativity and energy
that went into last year’s event.

Net proceeds from the dinner provide

bursaries for promising students at B.C.

culinary schools. Tickets are $120 cach,

available through .Ticketmaster:28
4444. re -

Bountiful Harvest Gardening
Kei October 2 speaker

Des Kennedy is the. guest er on

this date of | “the Waterfront Centre

Hotel’s herbal calendar. The evening also

includes a guided tour of the garden, and

dinner by Executive Chef Daryle Ryo

Nagata. Tickets are $95. For more infor- ~-

mation call 691-1991. -

Savory Island

Pender Harbour
Sakinaw Lake _