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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 27, 2012, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE B3 winnipegfreepress. com XYFOLIOXY WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 B 3 Experience the Taste of MANITOBA! 204.371.1899 At Grunthal, near the Co- op gas bar, turn south on Cottonwood Road ( Road 26E). Look for the red shed! 3 acres of strawberries! 5 km. South of St. Norbert on Hwy. # 75 5 1/ 2 km. West on Hwy. # 247 1 km. North on Brady Road OR from LaSalle go 4 km. East on Hwy. # 247 and 1 km. North on Brady Road lasallevalleyberryfarm. com Please call ahead! C rmier's Berry Patch U- Pick & Custom Picked Strawberries Located in La Salle.. just minutes from the city! For more information regarding picking times, directions, prices OR to place your order for custom picked strawberries please phone us at: 204- 688- 0858 www. cormiers berry patch. com PATTEN ACRES With 10 get 11 th Free! Convenienly located on Trans Canada Hwy, 40 min West of Headingley GPS Coordinate, " degrees address" - Lat: N49.9726, LonW98.1590 . Friendly Staff . Ample Parking . Free Lemonade . Children Welcome U- Pick and Pre- Picked Call Toll Free 1- 888- 857- 7648 12 Acres of Strawberries - Raspberries also available Portage la Prairie Island Park 204- 857- 4581 . Toll Free 1- 866- 738- 4299 www. mayfairfarms. ca www. mayfair_ farms@ hotmail. com Location: Take Saskatchewan Ave. to City Hall, then south down Royal Road, cross the bridge. Follow berry signs. 20 Acres of Strawberries U- Pick or custom picked. Children welcome. Raspberries & Fresh vegetables available seasonally. Adjacent to water park, golf course, PCU Centre and beautiful Island Park, with picnic and playground facilities. Volume discount & free draw. S t t o on e ew a a l l l l U- Pick, Custom Picked, Children Welcome! CALL AHEAD for picking times. Murray & Pauline Boonstra 467- 8480 S S T T R R A A W W B B E E R RR RI I E E S S ( ( 4 4 L L p p a a i i l l ) ) : : $ 11 U- Pick $ 16 Pre- Picked Raspberries $ 3.75/ lb. WE NOW ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD & DEBIT www. boonstrafarms. com . 25 acres of Strawberries . 2 acres of Raspberries . Fresh Honey! . Petting Zoo . Playground & Picnic Area . Large Bale Maze . Washrooms . Refreshments & Much, Much More! Pick 10 - 11th is Free! Directions: - Drive 15 kms. North on Hwy. # 7 - Turn left at the lights (# 67) - Drive 1 km, left side www. pfga. com Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/ 2 cup white sugar 1/ 2 cup olive oil 1/ 4 cup white wine vinegar 1/ 4 teaspoon paprika 1/ 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite- size pieces 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/ 4 cup almonds - blanched and slivered Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour. 2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Ingredients: 1- 1/ 4 cups ( 300 mL) whole wheat flour 1- 1/ 4 cups ( 300 mL) large flake oats 2/ 3 cup ( 150 mL) cornmeal 2/ 3 cup ( 150 mL) natural wheat bran 3 tsp ( 15 mL) baking powder 1 tsp ( 5 mL) each baking soda, salt and cinnamon 1 orange ( optional) 2/ 3 cup ( 150 mL) brown sugar 2 eggs 1- 3/ 4 cups ( 425 mL) buttermilk 1/ 3 cup ( 75 mL) vegetable oil 1 tsp ( 5 mL) vanilla 1- 1/ 2 cups ( 375 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries or a mix Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 250 g 1/ 4 cup honey, liquid 50 ml 2 cups home - frozen strawberries, thawed and drained, plus 500 ml 2/ 3 cup juice from strawberries and water to yield 150 ml 3 cups miniature marshmallows 750 ml 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping 500 ml Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400F ( 200C). Lightly oil or spray a 12- cup muffin tin. Measure flour, oats, cornmeal, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Finely grate in 1 tbsp ( 15 mL) peel from orange, then add sugar. Using a fork, stir until evenly mixed. 2. In a small bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Pour over flour mixture. Stir just until moistened, then add berries and stir until evenly distributed. Do not overmix. Divide mixture between muffin cups and fill each one right to the rim. 3. Bake in centre of preheated oven until a cake tester inserted in centre of muffins comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then turn onto a cooling rack. Delicious warm or at room temperature. Muffins keep well in a plastic bag or covered container at room temperature 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Storage tip: Whole wheat flour, oatmeal and wheat bran stay fresh longer if stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Directions: Whip the cream cheese on low setting and gradually add the honey. Add strawberries and the juice. Fold in marshmallows and whipped cream. Spoon 5 ounces ( 125 ml) each into paper cups and insert sticks. Freeze 4 hours. Raspberries could be used in place of strawberries. Strawberry- Spinach Salad Preparation Time 10 minutes Makes 4 to 8 servings Berry Blast 4- Grain Muffins Preparation Time 15 minutes Baking Time 20 minutes Makes 12 Muffins Snow Stick Popsicles - Serves 8 1 3 5 6 Remember... Always phone the farm before you go! Visit www. pfga. com FOR FARMS, LOCATIONS AND HOURS BERRY DIRECTORY AND MAP KEY winnipegfreepress. com WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 B3 1. Boonstra Farms, Stonewall 15 km north of Perimeter on # 7 Hwy - turn west ( left) at # 67 Hwy ( traffic lights). Go 1 km - farm is on south side. 467- 8480 2. Cormier's Berry Patch, LaSalle From Winnipeg: Take south perimeter to Hwy # 330. Travel south on Hwy # 330 to La Salle ( 7 min). Take 1st left after crossing bridge on to PR # 247. Farm is 1.5 miles east of La Salle on north side of PR # 247. Watch for signs. 688- 0858 3. Grunthal Berries, Grunthal From Winnipeg drive south on Hwy # 59 for 45 kms. Turn left ( east) on Hwy # 205 for 8 kms. Turn south toward Grunthal. Continue south ( Do not follow the curve into Grunthal) on Cottonwood Rd. ( 26E). Watch for small signs and a red shed. 371- 1899 4. LaSalle Berry Farm, St. Norbert/ LaSalle 5 km south of St. Norbert on Hwy # 75. 5.5 km west on Hwy # 247. 1 km N on Brady Rd. OR 4 km East of LaSalle on Hwy # 247. 1 km N at Brady Rd. 261- 4155 5. Mayfair Farms, Portage La Prairie From # 1 Highway take exit into Portage la Prairie. Follow Saskatchewan Ave. up to Royal Road & then turn south. Go over the bridge to Island Park & follow signs. 857- 4581 1- 866- 738- 4299 6. Patten Acres, Portage La Prairie Coveniently located on Trans Canada Hwy, 40 minutes west of Winnipeg or 8 minutes east of Portage la Prairie. Watch for our signs. 857- 4321 1- 888- 857- 7648 2 4 ctio B_ 03_ Jun- 27- 12_ FP_ 01. indd B3 6/ 26/ 12 4: 25: 00 PM ;