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Section W of the December 10, 2015 edition of the Comox Valley RecordTRANSCRIPT
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FOR
SNOW
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$466.84 installedP L U S TA X E S .
EXAMPLE OF CRAZY PRICES: P195/60R15
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ON ALL IN STOCK
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5,589
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750
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REFERTO
MASTERLE
GALFOUNDATTHETOPOFTHIS
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MASTERLE
GALFOUNDATTHETOPOFTHIS
Take a test drive at Westview Ford today.
to your table
insideMeet the Farmers:
with Ivan’s Truffl es
Market Fresh Recipe: Compliments of North Vancouver
Island Chefs Association -NVICA
Market Events What’s happening at the market this month? Find out inside!
THE COMOX VALLEY RECORD
VOTED BC’S ‘LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR’ BY THE BC ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS’ MARKETS
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VEGGIES MEAT SEAFOOD BAKING & MORE
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VOTED BC’S ‘LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR’ BY THE BC ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS’ MARKETS
SINCESINCESINCESINCE1992
SEASONS GREETINGSFROM THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Find everything you need for your local Christmas right here!
Birds and the Beans Farm – photo by Bill Jorgensen
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Ivan Loubier says he had an interest in chocolate long before he reached the Comox Valley. But it wasn’t until he arrived here that his interest turned to into a pas-sion - and into what is now Ivan’s Truffles.Loubier was a chef in Toronto until the “hot kitchen” started to challenge his health. Attracted to the coast, he first arrived in Victoria. But he found a culinary “home” in the Comox Valley. He loves the region’s food culture, and he’s thrilled with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. In fact, he credits the Market with inspiring him to develop Ivan’s Truffles.Ivan joined the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market a year ago this month. “There are so many flavours here,” he says, gesturing to various corners of the Market. “Lavender, local honey - they all find their way into the truffles.” He also credits the Market with over 90% of his business. Even the exports to Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto he puts down to tourists who’ve visited the Market. What’s new at Ivan’s Truffles?In early December Ivan will be releasing his new hot chocolate mix. He says it’s something special, quite different from other hot chocolates. But he’s not saying any more. You’ll have to come to the Mar-ket to find out more.
AT YOUR MARKET
Calling all farm and food lovers: It’s time to raise some funds for our new farmers! For 2 years now the Comox Valley Farmers Market has supported our new farmers with a New Farmer Bursary of $500 awarded in the New Year. Last year, with the generous support of Little Orca Bakery, we were able to give out two bursaries of $500. New farmers often struggle with cash flow early in the season, when income from the market and farm gate sales are low just as the need for seed and equipment purchases are needed and repairs and expansion are needed before the growing season. Funds for the bursary are raised through donations at the market, T-shirt sales and topped up by the Market. Past recipients used these funds to expand production, and install water lines and build hoop houses. Donations can be made at the market, or via Executive Director Vickey Brown [email protected] or 250-218-0321 Thanks for your support
SINCE1992
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SEE YOU AT THE
MARKET!
THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Come for the freshness. Stay for the fun! Your year-round source for local food!
MEET THE MARKET FARMERS
to your table
Our pro� ts, are your pro� ts.Ask us AboutLIFETIME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSIf you’re a member, you’re an owner. Your Co-op membership offers you high-quality products and services and cash back!
www.comoxvalleycoop.ca
24 Hour Card Lock4889 North Island Hwy.,
CourtenayFull Serve Gas Bar
& Convenience Storeat Guthrie & Aspen,
Comox
• Qualified Red Seal Chef •• Quality Catering for all occasions •
• All natural gluten-free product line •• Hazel’s Creek Farm •
Laura AgnewOWNER
Little OrcaB A K E R Y(250) 334-9911
Come See Us At TheFARMERS’ MARKET
FRENCH BAKEDCROISSANTS and SCONES
Ivan Loubier and his chocolate truffles
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken*1 lime or lemon, zest of1 egg*2 garlic cloves, minced*2 Tbsp fi nely minced green onion2 tsp fi sh sauce 2 Tbsp hot chili garlic sauce or to taste3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp fi nely chopped, fresh cilantro1 English cucumber
DIRECTIONS:Place zest in a bowl. Whisk in egg, garlic, onion, chili and fi sh sauces. Crumble in turkey and sprinkle with cilantro and cornstarch. Mix together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in 350° F oven, 15-20 minutes or until fi rm to touch. Set in a serving dish. Serve with toothpicks. Option: score cucumber with a fork then slice into rounds. Set one meatball on each cucumber slice. Serve at room temperature.
Chef’s tip: Prepare meatballs ahead of time (don’t bake). Freeze on wax paper lined baking sheet, then place in a Ziploc bag for up to 1month. Bake from frozen, adding 7-8 minutes to cooking time.
*available at market stalls
Spicy ‘Thai’ Turkey MeatballsGaetane Palardy – Island Gourmet Trails; Treasurer NVICA
What’s happening at the Market this month? SATURDAY MARKET
Native Sons Hall Downtown Courtenay Cliffe Ave. & 4th St.
The Market is openSaturday December 12 & 19
9am-12pmThen closes for the holidays.
We ReOpen Saturday, January 9th
Where can you find Ivan’s Truffles?Ivan attends the Farmers’ Market year round and has more than a half dozen different flavours available to taste at the Market. That makes it the best place to get to know the truffles and the man behind them. But you can also buy Ivan’s Truffles at Prontissima Pasta in Tin Town, at Blue Moon and 40 Knots wineries, and online at ivanstruffles.com. by hanspetermeyer for the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT
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For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca
$44.96 VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD wARRANTY
get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw* or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.
*Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.
FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT
© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.
For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca
$44.96 VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD wARRANTY
get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw* or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.
eXTeNDeD wARRANTYwARRANTYw
*Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.
PILON TOOL RENTALS
Foot of Mission Hill • 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay V9N 3N9
250-338-5361
Come to Pilon\and ask about
Lawn and GardenSummer Clearance Items
What’s at the market this month: GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET! APPIES & SNACKS Cheese, yogurt, spice mixes, nuts, jellies, sauces, herbs, chips, salsa, bread and baking of all kinds, smoked fish, prawns, pepperoni, kielbasa, pastrami DINNER Turkey (or Beef, bison, chicken or lamb, fish) VEGGIES (carrots, squash, Brussel sprouts, beets, spinach, sprouts, kale, collards, parsnips, leeks, potatoes, garlic) DESSERTS Pies, tarts, chocolates, cupcakes, bars, yogurt, hempscream DRINKS Sparkling wine, sparkling juice, wine, cider, vodka, gin HOLLY to decorate your table and GIFTS FOR FOOD LOVERS OF ALL KINDS: Market tokens make great gifts! We’ll have gift bags with tokens for sale at the market. Along with: Baked treats, chocolate, caramels, spice mixes, preserves, soap, body products of all kinds, Natural Pastures gift boxes, wine and spirits, preserves of all kinds, dried herb and spice mixes, honey and candles, pet treats, nuts, nut oils, grow a farmer t-shirts.
Christmas Chocolate Anyone?MMMM…. IVAN’S TRUFFLES AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!
NEW FARMER
BURSARYCOMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY
HAY FOR HORSES STOCKINGSTUFFER!
Feed a Friend!For more information:
250.338.1968or to buy online go to cvtrs.com
Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.Your donation will help us purchase hay for one of our therapy horses for a day, a week or more. As a unique gift idea you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders must be received on or before Dec 10th to ensure recipient receives mailed acknowledgement.
Mail to: CVTRS, Box 3666, Courtenay, V9N 7P1. (Mail in orders must be received by Dec 10th or come to our Barn at: 4839 Headquarters Rd. at the Fairgrounds on or before Dec 18th, Mon. to Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm)
GIFT CHOICES:
Payment must be in cash or cheque made out to Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society or purchased online at cvtrs.com
$1000 $3000 Feeds 1 Horse
for a Week
$?? Donation
STOCKING
Feed a Friend!
Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.unique gift idea
you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders
1 Baleof Hay
Smoked & Candied Spring SalmonDelicious! Proceeds will provide pure water, sanitati on and educati on in Honduras
$25/lb5lb/$100wild4water.ca [email protected]
Comox Mall Dec 11, 12, 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 pmSearle’s Dec 11 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Dec 12 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Canadian Tire Dec 12 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Dec 11 • 1:30 - 3:30 pmOngoing sales at Eby’s 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Mon-Fri
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Ivan Loubier says he had an interest in chocolate long before he reached the Comox Valley. But it wasn’t until he arrived here that his interest turned to into a pas-sion - and into what is now Ivan’s Truffles.Loubier was a chef in Toronto until the “hot kitchen” started to challenge his health. Attracted to the coast, he first arrived in Victoria. But he found a culinary “home” in the Comox Valley. He loves the region’s food culture, and he’s thrilled with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. In fact, he credits the Market with inspiring him to develop Ivan’s Truffles.Ivan joined the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market a year ago this month. “There are so many flavours here,” he says, gesturing to various corners of the Market. “Lavender, local honey - they all find their way into the truffles.” He also credits the Market with over 90% of his business. Even the exports to Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto he puts down to tourists who’ve visited the Market. What’s new at Ivan’s Truffles?In early December Ivan will be releasing his new hot chocolate mix. He says it’s something special, quite different from other hot chocolates. But he’s not saying any more. You’ll have to come to the Mar-ket to find out more.
AT YOUR MARKET
Calling all farm and food lovers: It’s time to raise some funds for our new farmers! For 2 years now the Comox Valley Farmers Market has supported our new farmers with a New Farmer Bursary of $500 awarded in the New Year. Last year, with the generous support of Little Orca Bakery, we were able to give out two bursaries of $500. New farmers often struggle with cash flow early in the season, when income from the market and farm gate sales are low just as the need for seed and equipment purchases are needed and repairs and expansion are needed before the growing season. Funds for the bursary are raised through donations at the market, T-shirt sales and topped up by the Market. Past recipients used these funds to expand production, and install water lines and build hoop houses. Donations can be made at the market, or via Executive Director Vickey Brown [email protected] or 250-218-0321 Thanks for your support
SINCE1992
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SEE YOU AT THE
MARKET!
THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Come for the freshness. Stay for the fun! Your year-round source for local food!
MEET THE MARKET FARMERS
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24 Hour Card Lock4889 North Island Hwy.,
CourtenayFull Serve Gas Bar
& Convenience Storeat Guthrie & Aspen,
Comox
• Qualified Red Seal Chef •• Quality Catering for all occasions •
• All natural gluten-free product line •• Hazel’s Creek Farm •
Laura AgnewOWNER
Little OrcaB A K E R Y(250) 334-9911
Come See Us At TheFARMERS’ MARKET
FRENCH BAKEDCROISSANTS and SCONES
Ivan Loubier and his chocolate truffles
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken*1 lime or lemon, zest of1 egg*2 garlic cloves, minced*2 Tbsp fi nely minced green onion2 tsp fi sh sauce 2 Tbsp hot chili garlic sauce or to taste3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp fi nely chopped, fresh cilantro1 English cucumber
DIRECTIONS:Place zest in a bowl. Whisk in egg, garlic, onion, chili and fi sh sauces. Crumble in turkey and sprinkle with cilantro and cornstarch. Mix together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in 350° F oven, 15-20 minutes or until fi rm to touch. Set in a serving dish. Serve with toothpicks. Option: score cucumber with a fork then slice into rounds. Set one meatball on each cucumber slice. Serve at room temperature.
Chef’s tip: Prepare meatballs ahead of time (don’t bake). Freeze on wax paper lined baking sheet, then place in a Ziploc bag for up to 1month. Bake from frozen, adding 7-8 minutes to cooking time.
*available at market stalls
Spicy ‘Thai’ Turkey MeatballsGaetane Palardy – Island Gourmet Trails; Treasurer NVICA
What’s happening at the Market this month? SATURDAY MARKET
Native Sons Hall Downtown Courtenay Cliffe Ave. & 4th St.
The Market is openSaturday December 12 & 19
9am-12pmThen closes for the holidays.
We ReOpen Saturday, January 9th
Where can you find Ivan’s Truffles?Ivan attends the Farmers’ Market year round and has more than a half dozen different flavours available to taste at the Market. That makes it the best place to get to know the truffles and the man behind them. But you can also buy Ivan’s Truffles at Prontissima Pasta in Tin Town, at Blue Moon and 40 Knots wineries, and online at ivanstruffles.com. by hanspetermeyer for the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
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For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca
$44.96 VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD wARRANTY
get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw* or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.
*Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.
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© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.
For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca
$44.96 VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD wARRANTY
get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw* or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.
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PILON TOOL RENTALS
Foot of Mission Hill • 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay V9N 3N9
250-338-5361
Come to Pilon\and ask about
Lawn and GardenSummer Clearance Items
What’s at the market this month: GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET! APPIES & SNACKS Cheese, yogurt, spice mixes, nuts, jellies, sauces, herbs, chips, salsa, bread and baking of all kinds, smoked fish, prawns, pepperoni, kielbasa, pastrami DINNER Turkey (or Beef, bison, chicken or lamb, fish) VEGGIES (carrots, squash, Brussel sprouts, beets, spinach, sprouts, kale, collards, parsnips, leeks, potatoes, garlic) DESSERTS Pies, tarts, chocolates, cupcakes, bars, yogurt, hempscream DRINKS Sparkling wine, sparkling juice, wine, cider, vodka, gin HOLLY to decorate your table and GIFTS FOR FOOD LOVERS OF ALL KINDS: Market tokens make great gifts! We’ll have gift bags with tokens for sale at the market. Along with: Baked treats, chocolate, caramels, spice mixes, preserves, soap, body products of all kinds, Natural Pastures gift boxes, wine and spirits, preserves of all kinds, dried herb and spice mixes, honey and candles, pet treats, nuts, nut oils, grow a farmer t-shirts.
Christmas Chocolate Anyone?MMMM…. IVAN’S TRUFFLES AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!
NEW FARMER
BURSARYCOMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY
HAY FOR HORSES STOCKINGSTUFFER!
Feed a Friend!For more information:
250.338.1968or to buy online go to cvtrs.com
Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.Your donation will help us purchase hay for one of our therapy horses for a day, a week or more. As a unique gift idea you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders must be received on or before Dec 10th to ensure recipient receives mailed acknowledgement.
Mail to: CVTRS, Box 3666, Courtenay, V9N 7P1. (Mail in orders must be received by Dec 10th or come to our Barn at: 4839 Headquarters Rd. at the Fairgrounds on or before Dec 18th, Mon. to Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm)
GIFT CHOICES:
Payment must be in cash or cheque made out to Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society or purchased online at cvtrs.com
$1000 $3000 Feeds 1 Horse
for a Week
$?? Donation
STOCKING
Feed a Friend!
Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.unique gift idea
you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders
1 Baleof Hay
Smoked & Candied Spring SalmonDelicious! Proceeds will provide pure water, sanitati on and educati on in Honduras
$25/lb5lb/$100wild4water.ca [email protected]
Comox Mall Dec 11, 12, 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 pmSearle’s Dec 11 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Dec 12 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Canadian Tire Dec 12 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Dec 11 • 1:30 - 3:30 pmOngoing sales at Eby’s 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Mon-Fri
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