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Al Fresco “Farmacie” Dinner At Klipper’s Organic Farm

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by Michelle Sproule | With August days quietly dropping behind us, our inner angst has been boiling big time about spending too many hours at our desks and on our computers, which is ridiculous because we know how important it is to appreciate summer while it’s still here. We needed a chance to sit down at a long table on a farm for a great meal with friends.

We got that chance a couple of nights ago in the Similkameen Valley. The good folks at Farmacie had organised a collaborative vegetarian supper at Klipper’s Organic Farm with nearby Seven Stones Winery and chefs Rob Clarke and Brian Luptak of Vancouver’s own Acorn. It was a pretty magical night; a game day decision we won’t soon forget.

Klipper’s farm dinners are over for the season but you can still pick up their produce at Vancouver Farmer’s Markets. Better still, if you’re kicking about Cawston, drop in for a tour and say hi to farmers Kevin and Annamarie Klippenstein. They’re located at 2200 Ferko Road. Take a look and dig in…

  • Jess Robson of Farmacie
    Jess Robson of Farmacie
  • Caramelized onion and Tomato Flatbread
    Caramelized onion and Tomato Flatbread
  • Cherry tomatoes injected with balsamic reduction
    Cherry tomatoes injected with balsamic reduction
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Apple poached zucchini with tomato relish and roasted eggplant
    Apple poached zucchini with tomato relish and roasted eggplant
  • Seven Stones Wine
    Seven Stones Wine
  • Fresh Veggies
    Fresh Veggies
  • Vegetable centrepieces
    Vegetable centrepieces
  • Prepping for dinner
    Prepping for dinner
  • Farm staff in the field
    Farm staff in the field
  • Grilled Peaches with mixed greens.
    Grilled Peaches with mixed greens.
  • George from Seven Stones
    George from Seven Stones
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Seven Stones Wine
    Seven Stones Wine
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Farm Dog for a day / Juno
    Farm Dog for a day / Juno
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Baked zucchini
    Baked zucchini
  • Jess Robson | Farmacie
    Jess Robson | Farmacie
  • Farm kitten
    Farm kitten
  • Grilled peaches prepped for salad
    Grilled peaches prepped for salad
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Farmacie
    Farmacie
  • Farm Fresh Tomato and Onion Flatbread
    Farm Fresh Tomato and Onion Flatbread
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Farm dining
    Farm dining
  • Colourful Cherry Tomatoes at Klipper's
    Colourful Cherry Tomatoes at Klipper's
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • Grilled Peach salad
    Grilled Peach salad
  • Onions, seasoned
    Onions, seasoned
  • Roadside apple
    Roadside apple
  • Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
    Farmacie Dinner at Kipper's Organic Acres with Acorn Restaurant and Seven Stones Winery
  • And a jump in the lake for good measure...
    And a jump in the lake for good measure...

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