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We are now carrying the latest offering from Kinfolk magazine. Here's what they have to say about Volume 5: "This autumn issue explores how refining our senses - taste, sight, sound, touch, and smell - enriches the experiences we have with each other. The pages also delve into practical ideas and recipes for entertaining as the leaves begin to fall: herb drying at home, fall camping, meals to take surfing and new seasonal traditions. Over 50 artists contribute personal essays, photographs, paintings, and films."



Also on our shelves are personalized antique silver spoons from The Loving Spoon. They offer a beautiful option for gifts with a more personal touch for most occasions. And if the messages on the spoons we are stocking fall short of what you want to communicate, don't fret just contact their Vancouver based designer Maya via her website with your request. www.thelovingspoon.net

Event Coverage: Thanksgiving Dinner 2012









Thanksgiving dinner at Le Marché St. George was an impeccable success. We can tribute a vast amount of it to our dearest friends and family whom joined us on this beautiful occasion. Their company and diverse dishes perpetuated a certain je ne sais quoi to the evening that's become all to familiar with events at Marché. Janaki's love for the holiday was apparent in every detail from the meal planning to the table setting. I couldn't be more thankful or blessed to have been there sharing pieces of myself with an incredible selection of genuine people. Thank you for celebrating with us. See you next year!

Thanksgiving Dinner



Le Marché St. George is currently fully-stocked with all the most diserable organic ingredients needed to prepare a thanksgiving dinner that your friends, family and loved ones will cherish. Some incredible potatoes, sqaush, pumpkins, parsnips, brussels sprouts, cranberries, pears and more have been brought in to celebrate the occasion. Pie shells will be available, which means you can bake your own pie without having to suffer making the pie tart yourself. Janaki has also assembled some of the most lovely fall inspired bouquets for your table setting and decorative needs. We hope to see you drop by to pick up these goodies while supplies last!

Just as a reminder we will be closing early on Sunday September 7 (5 pm) and closed all day on Monday September 8th.

Field Trip: Tyler & Lucinda's Wedding







In the first days of September, Tyler and Lucinda (one of our most esteemed suppliers, who we've also had an event with, which you can read about here) were wed on the Sunshine Coast at the sublime Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. The occasion was beautiful as it was inspirational (and equally delicious thanks to Chef Andrea Carlson). Congratulations to the new bride and groom from everyone at Le Marché St. George!!!

Above are a handful of images I was able to snap during their gorgeous celebration.

Pure Organic Vanilla Extract



One of the most prized flavours of the culinary world is getting some well-deserved appreciation in our shop; Pemberton Distillery's Pure Organic Vanilla Extract is handcrafted in small batches, incorporates certified organic vanilla beans cultivated in Costa Rica, and contains no additives. We are honoured and excited by the addition of their exceptional product to our shelves. It is simply the best vanilla extract we have ever had.

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In the spirit of buying local and community-building, we asked our wonderful neighbours with trees to kindly bring our shop any surplus fruit that they don't know what to do with. We love this because it helps the people around us get involved, whilst offering our guests a chance to buy some delicious and uniquely local goods at a competitive rate. So far we have received batches of plums (pictured above), Japanese plums, figs, and Asian pears (pictured above). The plums came in a few weeks ago and and sold quickly. The photo of the pears, on the other hand, is from last year, around late September.

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Winemakers Dinner at Le Marche St George

I am pleased to announce a great dinner in my hood at one of Vancouver's funkiest and most intimate settings.

Please join me for a wine banquet at Le Marché St. George, featuring wines from The Artisan Collection. We will have four courses made lovingly with fresh and local ingredients, prepared by my good friend chef Shaun Snelling. Le Marché is a great cultural hub in my Main Street Neighbourhood and little oasis of good coffee, good people and good food.

4 course Wine Dinner at Le Marché St. George, Saturday September 8, 7:30 pm $75.

There are just 20 spots for this banquet and the cost is $75 per person including tax. Le Marché St. George is located at 4393 St. George at the corner of 28th Avenue. For more information, or to book your spot, call me at 604-862-3420 or email me at mark@artisangroup.ca. You can also purchase your dinner on line at theartisancollection.ca
Course 1 Include () Rosé (A robust rosé with notes of red fruit, raspberry and red plum, citrus and watermelon)

Watermelon and hierloom tomato salad, grano padano, toasted pinenuts and balsamic drizzle.

Course 2 Siren's Call Viognier (Crisp white with intense floral and mineral tones, stone and citrus fruits.)

scallop carpacccio, shaved radishes, citrus and frisee, pink peppercorn vinaigrette

Course 3 Siren's Call Pinot Noir (Flavours of black cherry and vanilla with a lingering spicy finish.)

pork tenderlion, ricotta gnocchi, ciopollini onions and haricots verts, blackberry jus

Course 4 Siren's Call Harmonious (Bordeaux Blend with aromas of spice, black fruit and red berries.)

glazed okanagan peaches, white chocolate mousse, almond brittel and vincotto drizzle

We can accommodate “west coast vegetarians” or other special food requests by advance notice.

In creating The Artisan Collection, I journeyed thousands of kilometres across the length and breadth of BC’s grape-growing regions meeting growers, tasting grapes and hand-selecting the best to be used in creating the wines. Each wine lists the origin vineyard on the label, grounding and connecting each to its terroirs. I am in the midst of blending my 2011 vintage wines and I will have some barrels sample of my new blends to preview informally as well, including a sneak preview of my new Syrah. There are always surprises, extra value and special treats at my events, so be prepared for some spontaneity!

This outstanding four course menu has been specially created for this banquet and will feature superb local ingredients, expertly and creatively prepared by Chef Shaun, who some folks may remember from our outstanding “Wine Tasting at the Carter Estate” earlier this summer.

I will be on hand for the dinner to present the wines and enjoy your company. You don’t have to wear white, but dressing up for these events is always fun.

For more information on wines from the Artisan Collection, visit www.theartisancollection.ca

I hope to see you there!

Mark Simpson

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Winemaker

Bittered Sling Extracts



In 2010, bartender/sommelier Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek founded Kale & Nori, a boutique restaurant-style catering and events company that focuses on seasonal, ethical menus paired with innovative drink. Together, they have spent the better part of two years developing their popular line of quality products, Bittered Sling Extracts. Bittered Sling is a series of high-end and luxurious extracts and bitters that have various applications for seasoning beverages and food. The co-founders' history behind the bar and in the kitchen, respectively, are the driving force behind their dedication to advance consumable crafts through Kale & Nori's extracts, and Bittered Sling Bistro, a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition they organize. Now available in-store.