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Gooblely Gook, Turkey Talk

Posted on: October 7th, 2011 by sarah No Comments

With Thanksgiving fast approaching the question where do our turkeys come from has been raised both by staff and guests.  

Rossdown Farms of Abbotsford BC is owned and operated by a collection of fifth generation farmers focusing on sustainable practices is where the Vista 18′s turkeys will be coming from this Thanksgiving.  The farm prides itself on being an all in one poultry farmer and processor operating in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Rossdown Farms raises their poultry in a free-run environment.  The term ‘free-run’ refers to the method of animal husbandry allowing animals to roam free in spacious areas giving them the ability to act as they would in their natural habitat, foreging for bugs and seed.  Proper free run conditions ensure more relaxed animals allowing their meat to be less stressed and therefore more tender and flavourful.

Chef will be featuring the Rossdown Farms Turkey breasts throughout the Thanksgiving weekend on our feature 3 course menu. 

For further information on Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods  and their farm to plate concept visit their website: http://www.rossdown.com/index.php

 

 

The Culinary Crew play a part in the 2011 Feast of Fields event

Posted on: September 17th, 2011 by mark No Comments

Our 2011 Island Feast will be held on Sunday, September 18 (1-5pm). Our 2011 Host is Marley Farm in Saanichton.

 

Over 16 years ago Marley Farm was established in the Mount Newton Valley.  The Marley Family had always dreamed of owning a winery and in the spring of 2000 that dream was born. Beverly, an ardent winemaker of many years, led the charge in getting the business set up.  Grapes were then planted and a winery was built.
The resident sheep and geese help with weeding and fertilizing, of the 5 acre vineyard. There are also horses, chickens, turkeys, ducks and pigeons. Each year many visitors are welcomed to the farm including school children who come for a hands-on farming experience, as well as groups of seniors who come for tea in the country.  All of which contributes to the family setting that the Marley’s are striving for.
Over 16 years ago Marley Farm was established in the Mount Newton Valley.  The Marley Family had always dreamed of owning a winery and in the spring of 2000 that dream was born. Beverly, an ardent winemaker of many years, led the charge in getting the business set up.  Grapes were then planted and a winery was built.
The resident sheep and geese help with weeding and fertilizing, of the 5 acre vineyard. There are also horses, chickens, turkeys, ducks and pigeons. Each year many visitors are welcomed to the farm including school children who come for a hands-on farming experience, as well as groups of seniors who come for tea in the country.  All of which contributes to the family setting that the Marley’s are striving for. The farm is closed for the season but they are still hosting our Feast!

If you would like to sponsor our 2011 Vancouver Island Feast of Fields, please contact Melanie at vifeast@farmfolkcityfolk.ca

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