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latest issue of Indulge, with a special

make any real plans.

wedding feature, I was pretty excited. As a bride-to-be myself, it’s no surprise that I

We ďŹ nally got around to booking our venue

would be thrilled to write about weddings. How

and, soon after, decided upon a decorator and

lucky am I to be able to research oral and decor

photographer. We were both pretty proud

companies, interview wedding specialists and

of ourselves, thinking we were making great

visit bridal boutiques to check out the latest in

progress, when I started working on this feature.

gown trends, all in a day’s work? The timing of this issue couldn’t have been

That’s when the panic set in. Our guest list isn’t ďŹ nished, and we haven’t

more perfect. In fact, it may have saved me

mailed out save-the-date cards. We haven’t

from catastrophe.

talked about an ofďŹ ciant yet – is that bad? The

I’m the ďŹ rst to admit, I’m naive about this

wedding is just a few months away and I don’t

whole wedding business. No one particularly

have a dress – potentially the biggest faux pas

close to me has ever planned a wedding – no

of them all!

sisters or best friends who have walked down

While I probably should be worried, one

the aisle thus far – so I had no idea what to

thing this issue has taught me is just how much

expect when my ďŹ ancĂŠ, Jeff, and I announced

wonderful help is out there – people who live

we’d be getting hitched this coming January.

and breathe weddings and who know how to

Jeff and I were engaged in March, so we ďŹ gured 10 months would be ample time to plan a nice, modest wedding. The ďŹ rst three months of our engagement, we were too busy basking in the joy of calling one 4 VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 6 • SEPTEMBER 2010 INDULGE

pull things together from the brink of disaster. I hope you enjoy this special issue of Indulge. (And if weddings aren’t your thing, this edition also celebrates food and the people who help bring it to our tables.)

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wned by Mike and Judy Campbell, this

nectar, which comes in nearly a dozen

Abbotsford farm has become a fun and

tantalizing flavours, including jalapeno, ginger

educational tourist destination for all ages and

creamed and chocolate orange.

a haven for those looking to indulge their sweet tooth with the freshest honey around. The Campbells have been in the bee business since 1997, when Mike convinced his wife, who was deathly afraid of bees, to let him bring home a hive. Judy slowly came to accept the bees’ presence on the couple’s eight-acre property, and Mike quickly learned the ropes of beekeeping,

The Campbells also offer educational tours, where visitors can get an up-close-and-personal look at the farm’s hard-working bees, and even taste some honey straight from the hive. “We’ve never had anybody stung who we’ve taken out on a live formal tour,” Judy says when asked about the danger factor. “People are always fascinated with how gentle bees are.” Birthday parties, senior tours and even

eventually launching the honey farm complete

weddings have taken place at the honey farm,

with a country store full of bee products.

as well as an annual art showcase featuring the

Visitors to Campbell’s Gold can find everything from beeswax candles and delicious honey wine to propolis healing cream and a

work of Fraser Valley artists displayed in the farm’s barn. According to Judy, the farm’s year-round

variety of beehive beauty products, including

schedule of activities is one of the best aspects

lip balm, lotion and body scrub.

of running Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and

Of course, a trip to a honey farm wouldn’t be complete without honey – Campbell’s Gold offers a variety of sizes of the sweet

connecting with the public. “We basically do anything we can to educate people about bees and to have fun.”

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or anyone who has visited Krause Berry Farms in Aldergrove, the sight of the bright blue farmhouse as you pull into the

gravel parking lot is enough to make your mouth water. Whether you’re visiting the farm to fill your buckets with juicy u-pick berries, or you’ve come for a fresh berry milkshake made with homemade ice cream, you’re sure to leave the 248 Street acreage with taste buds piqued. While the Krauses have become well-known in the Fraser Valley for their fresh and flavourful berries – blueberries, strawberries and blackberries, to name a few – there are plenty of other delectable treats to be found at the market. Jams, jellies, syrups and, of course, mouth-watering berry pies are just a few of the take-home items available. A Krause Berry Farms specialty, corn pizza, is one of many madefresh-daily items visitors can enjoy on the market’s large porch. “Definitely our fresh berry custard pies, which are not sold anywhere else,” says Sandy Krause, when asked what they’re most famous for, adding that the sweet, berry-filled shortcakes are also unique to the farm. From humble beginnings – the farm started 40 years ago with Alf Krause selling strawberries out of a Volkswagen van to pay for school – to a shopping destination known throughout the Fraser Valley, Krause Berry Farms is also home to many special events throughout the year. From farm tours to culinary classes and a plethora of special events around Christmas, Sandy says there is a big emphasis on including the work of neighbourhood farmers in whatever events Krause holds. “We always try to incorporate what we grow and what our local farmers have grown,” she says, noting JD Turkey Farms just down the street is one of many farms they try to support. While Krause Berry Farms is well-known for its many savoury items, Sandy says one thing visitors can count on is finding something new and exciting. “We’re continuing every year to add something new and fresh – we’re always a work in progress.” INDULGE INDULGE s 6/,5-% s )335% s 3%04%-"%2 7 • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 6 • SEPTEMBER 2010 7

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grown in B.C. – Wellbrook’s blueberry wines

a winery in the Fraser Valley, he knew

and juices are made from berries grown right

he wanted to create something unique with a

on the farm.

sense of heritage. So when the opportunity arose a decade ago

At the Wellbrook country store – housed in the restored historic grainery – visitors can

for Bremner to purchase a 100-year-old farm

ďŹ nd all sorts of berry treats: organic juices,

in Delta, he knew he had found what he was

ready-to-bake fruit pies, syrups, wine jellies

looking for.

and other gourmet food products.

The 55-acre farm was a familiar place for

In addition to the variety of tasty treats to

Bremner – he had delivered newspapers there

be found, there is also no shortage of activity

as a kid – and included an old farmhouse,

at Wellbrook Winery.

barn and grainery, all of which have since been restored. Since opening six years ago, Wellbrook Winery has become both a tourist destination for people looking to soak up some Delta

Twice a month, the farm hosts cooking classes where professional chefs teach threecourse meals – each paired with a different wine – in a range of culinary styles. Bremner recently hosted the Feast of Fields,

heritage, as well as a choice shopping spot for

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know their growers and they like to see their

restaurants and it is a great way to introduce

both the small print and big picture at

own promoted and know that there is a

your products,” says Jason Dykstra.

Restaurant 62 in Abbotsford, where Chef Jeff

difference.”

Massey holds regional reign. As the pre-eminent destination for fine-

Massey’s love of local ingredients is both

“People are definitely more interested in coming out to visit the farmers markets, but

passionate and pragmatic. As a

I am amazed how many people

dining in the city, its status has been

chef, he knows fresh tastes best. As

don’t know about the variety of

maintained for the past seven years with a

a ‘locavore’ living in Abbotsford,

goat’s milk products. I think a

savvy mixture of seasonal simplicity and

he passes several of his suppliers

lot of people have a hard time

regional celebration.

on the way to work every day.

finding our products because we’re not in the superstores.”

For Massey, the passion for cooking and

His relationship with local is

creating comes straight from home. It was

neither trendy nor calculated,

subsequently honed at Vancouver’s Dubrulle

merely an honest reflection of the

Vancouver’s more choice food

Culinary Institute before being refined at both

community he serves.

retailers, including Les Amis du

Cioppino’s and as restaurant chef at Coast in

Gelderman Farms’ pork is

They are, however, available in

Frommage, Whole Foods and

2004. Two years later, he felt the call of the

a mainstay, as are the other

fertile fields of the Fraser Valley and became

producers of the restaurant’s

the executive chef/owner of Restaurant 62.

primary proteins. So, too, are the seasonally

Fraser Valley. The Dykstras also invite people to

Urban Fare, and at Nutra Foods and Lepp’s Farmers Market in the

Working together with business partners Eric

rotating harvests from Hannah Brook and

come straight to the source at 30854 Olund Rd.

Ferris and Alicia Bodaly, as well as a full pallet of

Treasure Island Farms. OceanWise-certified

“Goat cheese is really taking off lately and

local purveyors, his goal since has been to provide

and on the city’s Circle Farm tour map,

Goat’s Pride has some great variety. We got

the most honest meals imaginable inspired by

Restaurant 62 has matters of sustainable

some great response from their aged chevre,

the changing season and regional terroir.

sources well covered. In fact, just about

but their buttons have my attention now,”

The experience of working with local

every dish that passes through Massey’s

Massey says, slicing said buttons in half for

suppliers is much more intimate at Restaurant

open kitchen pays homage to his ongoing

plating atop a radiant mound of diced beets.

62 than it was for Massey while working in

relationships with local suppliers.

He pauses and gives the dish an honest

Vancouver. These days, his suppliers, like his customers, are far more akin to neighbours. “We cook for the people of the Fraser Valley

While his restaurant’s authenticity is beyond dispute, on this day he is joined by cheesemakers Jo-Ann Dykstra and her son

appraisal. “Those buttons are really beautifully proportioned.” The smiles on the faces of the cheesemakers

and I think value is important, so we’ve

Jason of Goat’s Pride Dairy, stopping by to

worked hard to beat the reputation of fine

share their wares. Their chevre holds top

dining serving tiny local portions. We stick by

billing on the Restaurant 62 menu and Chef

Restaurant 62 using our cheese like this

familiar ingredients and suppliers that people

Massey’s appetite for local has helped expand

because it lets people know what we offer.

are familiar with. I aim for recognizable

the public’s knowledge of the efforts of their

We can’t do that all on our own. The message

– with a twist.” says Massey with a grin.

family farm.

of eating local comes across here and that is

“Abbotsford is still small enough that people

“There is more stability working with

speak volumes. Jo-Ann explains, “It is wonderful to have

really helping us.”

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see how many people were going to come and

measure themselves or have their wives or

stress fell on the shoulders of his wife, Tanya.

planning accordingly.”

mothers do it – they’re never right.”

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and get their measurements taken,” she says.

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situations,” Chan says with a laugh, as he

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quite fit properly, something he didn’t notice

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colour their bride’s dress is going to be.

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white,” she says, noting many brides opt for ivory gowns. “It’s really important for the pictures that the shirt is not

of the planning and organizing of their

the man’s main responsibilities

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groom were involved.

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Mara is wearing a purple knit Esprit cardigan with leather belt, Esprit camisole and Sixty-Nine skinny jeans in dark denim, with Bos & Co. ankle boots, all from Zig Zag Boutique, 604-535-1565.

Esprit jeggings, navy and grey striped shirt and puffy vest will keep you warm when the weather cools off, with Steve Madden knee-high boots, all from Zig Zag.

Far left, Miss Shop oral babydoll dress with coral headband, from Crush Clothing, 604-5318241.

Stay cozy with this brown Tribal coat, matched with camel Kenneth Cole purse and Steve Madden boots, available at Zig Zag Boutique.

Far right, Mara, with new friend Charlie, is in LA Idol skinny jeans, Piace nude ruffle tank and Peppe Peluso grey crochet sweater, with Quipid studded suede heels, all from Crush Clothing.

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in B.C. ($40 to $90 a bottle). This is where

wine store this year, chances are you found

you find the B.C. wine to drink before you die.

B.C. wineries you’ve never

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This winery, owned by ex-broker John Skinner, opened its tasting room this spring

This appointment-only winery on the

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Naramata Bench arguably makes B.C.’s best

Penticton and Okanagan Falls) and has been

favourites among

Pinot Noir ($55) and now also has a fine

selling wines (mostly big reds) to restaurants

established wineries, there

Chardonnay ($45). The 2007 Pinot Noir won

since last fall. How good are the wines? Well,

is no need to change, now

a Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence

Painted Rock this summer won two lieutenant

that most B.C. wineries are

this year. You can order the wine directly from

governor’s awards and made the wine that

making excellent wine.

the winery, or you can order one in a high-end

won an LG award at another winery.

restaurant at double the price.

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five hottest new wineries:

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Look for the winery’s tasting room to open

This Summerland winery just opened in

soon in East Kelowna but, meanwhile, check

August with a miniscule 168 cases of 2009

out wine stores for the wines (Pinot Gris,

Pinot Gris ($23), and it is hard to find. This

Riesling, Foch), which sell between $16 and

winery is a pet project by Christine Coletta,

$30 a bottle. This is a project by Ann Sperling,

restaurants and private buyers for a few years.

who used to run the B.C. Wine Institute, and

one of the finest home-grown winemakers, on

This low-profile winery, which has now

her husband. They have lined up good grapes

her family’s historic Kelowna vineyard. She

opened a wine shop in Langley, buys top-

and top winemaking talent, including Mark

also wants to turn heads.

flight grapes from select Okanagan vineyards.

Wendenburg, formerly of Sumac Ridge, and a

Winemaker Charles Herrold makes some of

notable Italian winemaking consultant, Alberto

wine writers with 15 books published since 1984.

the biggest and most expensive Bordeaux reds

Antonini. I predict Haywire will turn heads.

Contact John at goodgrog@shaw.ca

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Help fight breast cancer with CIBC’s Run for the

Cure, Oct. 3 at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium.

s The 15th annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival will be in full swing Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free festival draws up to 20,000 visitors to historic Fort Langley each year, and features a variety of cranberry treats, entertainment and activities.

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The Westcoast Women’s Weekend takes place

at Alex House Oct. 15-17, featuring motivational speakers, workshops, networking and entertainment.

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Vintage Affair, hosted by Peace Arch News, is back

at Hazelmere Golf Course Oct. 21, benefiting White Rock South Surrey Community Foundation.

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s Volunteer Jialin Yang spreads the ruby red love at last year’s Fort Langley Cranberry Festival (see invites for details of this year’s event).

s Contestants chow down at the blueberry pie eating contest at Wellbrook Winery’s Summerfest, which drew more than 3,000 people.

s Model Olivia Li showcases some of the fashions by local designer Carline Bangar at the Euro-Asian Fashion Show in Surrey earlier this summer.

s Ridrigo, Carmen and Samantha Medina of the Mexican Vivo Folklore Dance Group perform at the Langley International Festival last month.

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like a warm blanket. The bountiful harvest of fall

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heralds a season ripe for celebrating fabulous foods

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This time, instead of the latest gourmet cookbooks, I went searching for a book that had an old-fashioned feel. I wanted a special book

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that would remind me of childhood and that, within in its pages, I might feel the motherly embrace of its recipes as though in each meal, love was an ingredient you dipped into. While Wee One and I were perusing Wendel’s Bookstore and Coffee in Fort Langley, one of our favorite spots in the Fort, I happened to spot this sweet little book entitled Share With Love – Canadian Cooking (Trafford Publishing), written by local author Joyce Holt. With a flick of its no-nonsense pages I was struck with the feeling that I was in wonderful hands. I felt the presence of my grandmother and grandmothers from all over, their guiding hands by my side. With these recipes I would surely be enjoying the great harvest in a way reminiscent of long ago, with fresh ingredients and easy recipes. I look forward to grabbing my shopping baskets and heading to the farmers markets,

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then cooking these charming recipes – sure to be a memorable way to celebrate the harvest.

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very year, millions of born-to-be-wild

he admits that as families grow, owners are likely

Canadian RV enthusiasts head out on the

to graduate to the larger and more expensive travel-

highway looking for adventure. Whether they’re heading down south or taking in a few of the more than 4,000 campgrounds Mkn\d <Zfi^k

between here and Nova Scotia, they’re sure to find plenty of action. And, according to Go RVing Canada, they’ll be able to do so at a relatively affordable price. In fact, an independent cost-comparison study

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with a spacious two-level floor plan and sleeping room for eight. From $15,000 to $40,000, truck campers

vacations are up to 75 per cent less expensive per

adventurous families and individuals who like

day than any other type of family trip, regardless

to jump in and go. While boasting ultimate

of duration, distance or location – a statistic that

manoeuvrability and convenience, living

is sure to get a lot of people’s motors running.

quarters are compact and sleeping room is limited to four. For those looking at ultimate comfort and the

up all the comforts of a traditional vacation,

security of being in a single, self-contained unit,

notes Mark Blondin, sales manager at Fraserway

Blondin says motorhomes offer a wide range of

RV in Abbotsford.

comforts and conveniences.

“With the addition of slide-outs and more innovative floor plans, today’s units are quite different from what we sold 20 years ago,”

“As far as travelling, they are nice because you can sit comfortably together,” he said. There are three classifications of motorhomes:

Blondin says. “A home on wheels would be a

Class A (typically $80,000 to $300,000-plus);

good description.”

Class B (typically $65,000 to $120,000) and

Falling under the RV umbrella, the most basic and affordable option is a folding tent trailer.

Class C (typically $65,000 to $100,000). Blondin suggests families and snowbirds who

Ranging from approximately $9,000 to $15,000

are considering buying into the RV lifestyle

for a new model, Blondin says the light and

might consider renting as a great way to help

compact trailers can be towed by most family

narrow down the list.

vehicles and are great for first-time buyers. Although Blondin notes tent trailers are an ?b_ma&pa^^e MkZbe^k

Buyers can expect to pay $110,000 or more for a new, fully loaded, luxury fifth-wheel complete

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“There’s almost always a progression,” he said. “(But) everybody’s appetite for travel is different.”

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trailer category within a few years.

affordable way to take advantage of the RV lifestyle,

“You may not be able to rent exactly what you’ll end up buying, but it can help weed out what you don’t want.”

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