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1 Sunterra Market FEBRUARY 2016 Available online at sunterramarket.com FRESH PICK Root Vegetables These buried treasures are perfection from root to stem.

FEATURE STORY Natural pastures cheese company Grate Expectations BY NATASHA COUSIN Doug Smith is so passionate about cheese that he doesn t even care if you buy his, just as long as you re enjoying

2 FEATURE STORY Natural pastures cheese company Grate Expectations BY NATASHA COUSIN Doug Smith is so passionate about cheese that he doesn t even care if you buy his, just as long as you re enjoying cheese. I prefer people to buy the cheese they like, says Doug, co-owner and operator of Natural Pastures Cheese Company in Courtenay, B.C. And that starts with learning about the flavour profiles of different ages of cheese, as well as the varieties. People are keen to learn about cheese, says Doug, but they need to know the quirks of each cheese and figure out their preferences. Take the company s signature Comox Brie, for example. It s a traditional bloomy rind soft cheese that starts off very mild but ages rapidly. It arrives in our markets at about 15 days old, but is not fully ripe until it s 50 to 60 days old. As the brie ages, it gets softer and creamier, and the earthy mushroom-y flavour gets stronger. Doug recommends eating it soon after purchase if you like a firm, fresh milky cheese, or waiting until closer to the best before date if you prefer a full-bodied brie. At any age, this cheese has the unique flavour of the West Coast. Natural Pastures uses milk from farms in the Comox Valley within five kilometres of the production site. No wonder it s a Canadian Cheese Grand Prix and World Cheese Championship winner! Doug s affinity for good cheese probably stems from his previous life as a dairy farmer. His grandfather set up the family farm in the Comox Valley in the 1920s after moving from North Battleford, S.K. Doug and his brothers Edgar and Philip took over operations in the 1980s and didn t start making cheese until Back then, there were not many artisan cheesemakers on Vancouver Island, says Doug. It was so far off people s radar they didn t know what to think of it, he says. In order to give his full attention to the fledgling cheese company, Doug left the farm and got down to business. He brought in Swiss cheesemaker Paul Sutter in 2003, and they have grown from making seven kinds of cheese to nearly 20. That s not to say that Natural Pastures has grown out of their artisan roots. Their cheeses are still made hands-on in an old school way, says Doug. Instead of computers controlling the recipes and machinery, Paul stirs the bacterial cultures into the pasteurized milk by hand for about an hour. Then he and his team cut the curds with wide wire knives, stir the curds so they separate from the whey, pour the cheese into moulds and then stack them to rest. Once brined and matured, they check and hand wrap every piece of cheese. It s a physically demanding job, says Doug, but a unique one. You get hands in the curds, Doug says, and we re always experimenting. The company started making buffalo milk cheeses in 2007 and has even developed verdelait, a blend of cheddar, Gouda and raclette. No matter your palate, there s a cheese in the lineup that s perfect for you, says Doug. Stop by and see them at the Saturday morning farmers market if you find yourself in the Comox Valley, or pick up Comox Brie or Courtenay Cheddar on Stockboy Special this month in our markets.

Pay with points! It s as easy as pie. Use your Fresh Rewards points at a cashier s till to take home many of the items below.

com Bakery Single cookie ($1.19)... 48 pts Muffin, scone, or sliced loaf... 72 pts Square or brioche cinnamon bun... 76 pts Scone or muffin 2-pack... 124 pts Full square pan.

.. 152 pts Soup of the day... 156 pts Grab n Go sandwiches... 260 pts Boxed salad... 320 pts Friday Night Feast for two (1 pack)... 1,280 pts february stockboy specials Lotus Foods rice (209g).

3 Pay with points! It s as easy as pie. Use your Fresh Rewards points at a cashier s till to take home many of the items below. Sunterra gift cards, cooking classes and catered meals can be paid with points, just not at the till. Ask a cashier for a redemption form or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com Bakery Single cookie ($1.19) pts Muffin, scone, or sliced loaf pts Square or brioche cinnamon bun pts Scone or muffin 2-pack pts Full square pan pts All fruit pies (9 in.) pts Juice Fresh squeezed juice (470 ml) pts Fresh squeezed juice (940 ml) pts Deli Yogurt & granola cup pts Greek yogurt parfait pts Soup of the day pts Grab n Go sandwiches pts Boxed salad pts Friday Night Feast for two (1 pack)... 1,280 pts february stockboy specials Lotus Foods rice (209g) pts Popcorn, Indiana (125g) pts Lotus Foods bowls (454g) pts The Curry Queen sauces (410ml) pts Two Leaves and a Bud tea (15 pk) pts OneCoffee single serve coffee (12 pk) pts From left to right: soft cheeses maturing, cutting the curds, separating curds and whey, Doug Smith february FEATURES Kusshi oysters (100g) pts Natural Pastures Comox Brie (100g) pts Natural Pastures Courtenay Cheddar (100g) pts Preferisco fennel salami (100g) pts Prepared Valentine s Day Meal for two (1pack)... 2,080 pts The following items can only be redeemed by filling out a redemption form. Ask a cashier or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com Gift Cards $ pts $ ,000 pts $ ,400 pts $ ,000 pts $ ,000 pts $ ,000 pts Cooking Classes Sunterra Lunch n Learn Cooking Class for 2 (Calgary Only)...1,360 pts Sunterra Private Cooking Class for ,200 pts Catered Meals Sunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Standard Menu)...23,200 pts Sunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Premium Menu)...28,000 pts PAY WITH POINTS IN MARKET AND ONLINE

FEATURE RECIPE Root Vegetable soup SERVES 6 1½ cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1½ cups rutabaga, peeled and diced 1 cup turnips, peeled and diced 1 cup parsnips, peeled and diced 1 cup carrots,

4 FEATURE RECIPE Root Vegetable soup SERVES 6 1½ cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1½ cups rutabaga, peeled and diced 1 cup turnips, peeled and diced 1 cup parsnips, peeled and diced 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp canola oil WITH PECORINO 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 celery stalks, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 pinch chili flakes 6 cups vegetable stock 1 cup whipping cream ¼ cup pecorino, grated Sea salt and pepper In a large bowl, toss the root vegetables with honey, oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a sheet tray and roast at 350F until tender and caramelized, about minutes. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and sauté the onions along with the garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf and chili flakes. Once the onions are golden brown, add the roasted root vegetables and sauté over low heat for another 5 minutes. Add the stock; bring to a boil and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Purée the soup with an immersion blender or food processor. If using a food processor, work in small batches to avoid spills. Return to heat and bring the soup back to a simmer. Add cream and adjust the flavour with salt and pepper. Serve with grated pecorino on top. FIND THIS RECIPE AND MORE ONLINE AT SUNTERRAMARKET.COM Friday Night Feast Schedule FEBRUARY 5 Black bean soup Sunterra Farms pork tacos with pineapple mango salsa Maple pecan pie FEBRUARY 12 Quinoa apple salad Shoyu roasted chicken with jasmine rice and vegetables Coconut cream pie FEBRUARY 19 Green chickpea salad Chipotle beef brisket with garlic mashed potatoes and pineapple mango salsa Sinful chocolate cake FEBRUARY 26 Tomato basil soup Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with garlic bread Lemon tart with fresh berries $15.99 per person. Each bag contains two dinners for $31.98 or 1,280 Fresh Rewards points PURCHASE YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY AT SUNTERRAMARKET.COM

Trendspotting Terrific Tuscan-style salami from Italy, West Coast artisan cheeses and bountiful breakfasts are some of our favourite things this month.

79/100g WAKIE BREAKIE FENNEL SALAMI A terrific Tuscan-style dry cured pork sausage from Italy.

79/100g Get in gear with our convenient, tasty breakfast options. Fresh squeezed juices, savoury stratas, just-baked scones your day just got delicious.

KUSSHI OYSTERS Regular Price $2.19/100g $1.99/100g SHOP ALL STOCKBOY SPECIALS ONLINE AT SUNTERRAMARKET.COM February Cooking Class Schedule CALGARY call 403-263-9759 Feb.

m. $15.99 Feb. 11 Perfectly Paired: Bubbles & Fondue 5 p.m. $24.99 Feb. 12 Social Kitchen: Romantic Dinners for Two Feb. 13 Kid s Kitchen: Valentine s Treats 1 p.m. $14.99 Feb. 16 Social Kitchen: Catch of the Day Feb.

5 Trendspotting Terrific Tuscan-style salami from Italy, West Coast artisan cheeses and bountiful breakfasts are some of our favourite things this month. COMOX BRIE AND COURTENAY CHEDDAR From Natural Pastures in Courtenay, B.C. COMOX BRIE Regular Price $4.29/100g $3.59/100g COURTENAY CHEDDAR Regular Price $4.49/100g $3.79/100g WAKIE BREAKIE FENNEL SALAMI A terrific Tuscan-style dry cured pork sausage from Italy. Its rich texture and peppery flavour with a lightly sweet hint of black licorice make it a decadent choice for a charcuterie board with wine or a next-level salumi sammie. Regular Price $4.49/100g $3.79/100g Get in gear with our convenient, tasty breakfast options. Fresh squeezed juices, savoury stratas, just-baked scones your day just got delicious. SHELLFISH We re shelling out the good stuff this month oysters, clams and mussels are at the peak of deliciousness. Try the firm, plump Kusshi oysters inside a beautifully smooth, deep shell. KUSSHI OYSTERS Regular Price $2.19/100g $1.99/100g SHOP ALL STOCKBOY SPECIALS ONLINE AT SUNTERRAMARKET.COM February Cooking Class Schedule CALGARY call Feb. 3 Social Kitchen: Mardi Gras Feb. 4 Perfectly Paired: Wine & Tapas 5 p.m. $24.99 Feb. 5 Social Kitchen: Italian for Two Feb. 6 Kid s Kitchen: Valentine s Treats 1 p.m. $14.99 Feb. 10 Lunch n Learn: Pineapple Salsa Salmon & Molten Lava Cake 12 p.m. $15.99 Feb. 11 Perfectly Paired: Bubbles & Fondue 5 p.m. $24.99 Feb. 12 Social Kitchen: Romantic Dinners for Two Feb. 13 Kid s Kitchen: Valentine s Treats 1 p.m. $14.99 Feb. 16 Social Kitchen: Catch of the Day Feb. 17 Lunch n Learn: Avocado Salad & Pasta Carbonara 12 p.m. $15.99 Feb. 18 Social Kitchen: Italian Kitchen Feb. 18 Perfectly Paired: Wine & Tapas 5 p.m. $24.99 Feb. 25 Perfectly Paired: Bubbles & Fondue 5 p.m. $24.99 Feb. 26 Social Kitchen: Mediterranean Kitchen EDMONTON call Feb. 12 Social Kitchen: Romantic Dinners for Two 6:30 p.m. $49.99 Calgary classes held at Sunterra Market, Keynote. Edmonton classes held at Sunterra Market, Commerce Place. REGISTER FOR COOKING CLASSES ONLINE AT SUNTERRAMARKET.COM

SOUP ENTREE Roasted cauliflower and Gruyère Herb roasted Alberta beef strip loin with lemon pepper yams, seasonal vegetables and burgundy jus APPETIZER - or - Sgambaro s Atlantic cold smoked salmon

6 SOUP ENTREE Roasted cauliflower and Gruyère Herb roasted Alberta beef strip loin with lemon pepper yams, seasonal vegetables and burgundy jus APPETIZER - or - Sgambaro s Atlantic cold smoked salmon with house Herb roasted chicken breast with lemon pepper pickled golden beets and red onions, honey Dijon yams, seasonal vegetables and burgundy jus mustard and rye bread DESSERT Belgian chocolate and peanut butter crème brûlée $25.99 or 1,040 Fresh Rewards points per person Order online at SUNTERRAMARKET.COM

Sunterra Market. Mushrooms FRESH PICK

Sunterra Market. Mushrooms FRESH PICK Sunterra Market FRESH PICK Mushrooms FEBRUARY 2017 Available online at sunterramarket.com You simply must try the different flavours and textures of our mushrooms, from cremini to shimeji and everything