Written By Guest Writer Edibles / Food Events Sep 12, 2011 Alderlea Farm to Host Borscht Festival SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterestleft: view of Alderlea Farm Cafe from Glenora Road, right: BorschtAlderlea Farm and Cafe is a community farm on Vancouver Island where biodynamic and organic food is grown, prepared and enjoyed. Now in its seventh season, it is a place where “people of all ages come together to be nourished in soul, body and spirit”. Each year, the farm has seen a significant increase in production and shareholders, now supplying 200 families in the Cowichan Valley with produce boxes 24 weeks of the year through their Alderlea Farm Community Supported Agriculture program. With a new greenhouse, they plan to extend the season and supply more vegetables throughout the winter as well.This Saturday, September 17th, the farm will be hosting a Borscht Festival. Contact the farm to enter your best borscht – judging will begin at noon. There will also be a Borscht Cooking Demonstration, a Farm Parade led by Farmer John, Jersey the Cow, and the borscht competition champion, as well as hayrides for all. Admission is $3 per individual or $10 per family.Visit www.alderleafarm.com to learn more. For a great recipe for borscht from EAT contributor Julie Pegg, click here.Biodynamic Farm, Organic Café and CSA. 3390 Glenora Road, Duncan, BC. Tel. 250 – 715 – 0799Biodynamic AgriculturefarmsFood FestivalsVancouver Island Food Scene SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like Recipes July 3, 2023 May|June Cover Recipe : Polenta Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote and Lemon Mascarpone Cream A creative take on traditional strawberry ... Read More Recipes March 6, 2023 March April Cover Recipe : Lemony Leek Cod Cakes The unpretentious and delicious fish cake gets an upgrade with chunks of fresh cod, tangy lemon zest, and creamy, sautéed ... Read More Main course / Recipes / Salad November 1, 2022 Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Steak Salad All the flavours of southeast Asia are contained in this colourful, crunchy, and protein-rich ... Read More Breads/Pastries / Dessert / Recipes November 1, 2022 Sweet Endings — A Memory of Lemon Pudding Sweet Endings September ... Read More Breads/Pastries / Dessert / Recipes November 1, 2022 Sweet Endings — Chocolate Custard Cake Sweet Endings September ... Read More Dessert / Recipes November 1, 2022 Masterclass — Candied Citrus Masterclass Candied Citrus Holiday ... Read More Comments are closed.
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