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Follow the Fragrant Silk Road
Five years ago, a writer and a nurse started experimenting, researching, sourcing, smelling, testing, and tasting. Colin Leach and Kelci Hind decided it was time Calgary had a local specialty go-to...
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One-Pan Roast Chicken
We can hardly believe it’s been two years since we opened the doors to our new location on Blackfoot Trail! To celebrate a truly fantastic two years, we partnered with The Silk Road Spice Merchant to...
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Vegan Glory Bowl
Originally from the Whitewater Cooks and named after the “Glory Bowl” run at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson, B.C., this already famous vegan dish is not only easy, it’s downright delicious too. You’re...
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Fiddleheads and Seared Scallops on Garlic Fettuccine
Dan Clapson, a courageous and talented food blogger, is never one to turn down a challenge. Not even when it means he’ll be recreating Top Chef Canada winning dishes. We love to see him visit the...
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Chef Guided Tours of the Market
Last winter, in an effort to provide a new experience to our guests, we tried our hands at offering tours of the market. They were a hit and so, Karen Anderson of Calgary Food Tours will be offering a...
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BBQ Season Has Arrived!
May long weekend is upon us, the sun is shining, tulips are poking through the felt-like-forever-frozen earth, seeds are going in the garden, and barbecues are being fired up. It’s Spring! It always...
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Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
It’s always an exciting day when the asparagus spears start gracing the shelves at the market. As if they come with fireworks and streamers, it’s an announcement of sorts that Spring is here and Summer...
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Innisfail Growers Cooperative
We hear the question often: “why isn’t the market open every day?” The answer is simple really. There is a lot that goes into bringing the fresh produce you see at our market; they’re here even when...
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Caption Contest
WIN TICKETS to Taste the Market! ENTRY is now CLOSED TO VOTE: 5 finalists will be selected and added to the Calgary Farmers’ Market Facebook album named “Taste the Market Caption Contest”. Like the...
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Spragg’s Pulled Pork Tostadas with Pickled Rhubarb and Jalapeños
We are surrounded by a plethora of outstanding local offerings here at the market, and we don’t just mean the strawberries and asparagus. No, we have some pretty amazing people here too. If you...
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Kale and White Bean Stew
If you’re like most Calgarians, you rejoiced as the sun came out and the thermometer broke double digits. You pulled out your summer gear, came up with a get-bikini-ready routine, you may have even...
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Silver Sage: Behind the Beef
If you’ve been into the Silver Sage Full Service Beef Shop at the market, you’ve probably met a member of the Zentner family: Clark or Kent or Lindsay. They’re friendly and knowledgable, guiding you...
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Eggplant Caviar
Inspired by the new French Market Cookbook by Clotilde Dusoulier, featuring what’s ripe and in season to create vegetarian recipes with a French twist (many of which are gluten-free and dairy-free),...
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Cheery Cherry Sangria
There are a few things that instantly come to mind when you think of summer… BBQing, picnics, patios and sangria are the first things that pop into our head. Luckily, we’ve had some beautiful sunny...
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Berries: 3 Ways
If you’ve been around the market lately, you know we’re bursting at the seams with beautiful berries. And that means you can pick up a whack of juicy berries for cheap from one of our great case lot...
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Summer Vegetable “Ceviche”
Another long weekend is upon us and it’s sure to be a great time to BBQ and entertain in the great outdoors. But by this time in the summer in Calgary, you’ve probably eaten your fair share of beef on...
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Honey Thyme Glazed Trout
If you’re a fish-lover, there are few things more beautiful than fresh, wild Steelhead trout or a deep red Ahi steak or a glistening halibut filet….. *ahem* we may be fans of the beauties showcased...
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Canning Extravaganza!
It’s that time of year when we’re surrounded by incredible local produce at every turn, so much deliciousness we couldn’t possibly eat it all. So can it! We’ve received quite a few requests for...
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Golden Spatula Competition
With only one week to our 2nd Annual Sundown Chowdown, we’re excitedly preparing for another fun night of market being open extra late serving up an appetizing mix of live entertainment, fresh eats,...
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My summer culinary tour to @Innisfail Growers w @cgyfarmersmarkt - a great...
Reblogged from : Sunday, August 11, 2013 was the kind of Alberta summer day one dreams about. We have big sky in Alberta. When our big sky is nothing but blue as far as the eye can see and there is...
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