Your Source For Edmonton Real Estate Market News | Schmidt Realty Group » Food & Wine http://weselledmonton.com Edmonton Real Estate and Market News Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:55 +0000 en hourly 1 Local Organization Helps Homeowners and the Edmonton Food Bank! http://weselledmonton.com/community/local-organization-helps-homeowners-and-the-edmonton-food-bank/ http://weselledmonton.com/community/local-organization-helps-homeowners-and-the-edmonton-food-bank/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:17:36 +0000 schmidt http://schmidt.realty-buzz.com/?p=2802 Continue reading Local Organization Helps Homeowners and the Edmonton Food Bank!]]>

Our neighbour was on CBC radio this morning talking about a new organization called OPERATION FRUIT RESCUE EDMONTON! Rather than letting fruit go to waste, if you have fruit in your yard that needs picking, call this group! 

One third of the fruit goes to the homeowner, one third to the volunteer fruit pickers, and one third to the food bank! I love it! Here is the link to learn more http://ofre.wordpress.com/about/ 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Fruit Tree/Fruit contacts – Jessica Roder and Sarah Cashmore will be the contacts for fruit-owners through a central email. Jessica’s phone number is 780-757-4978 and email is: ofredm@gmail.com.
Pickers: for those interested in being pickers, please email ivormack@telusplanet.net or Jessica Roder at ibreathewater@yahoo.ca.

Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.

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In the spring, I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.    Mark Twain

I think Mark Twain must have lived in Alberta!  Speaking of weather, the market is definitely heating up.  Get the latest marekt news in our May 2009 Newsletter.

In This Issue:
The Edmonton real estate market is bloomin’ busy!
Contest winner for last month announced!
Great recipe for summertime sipping!
AND excellent homes for sale.

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Our friends at Lacombe Park Spirits are hosting a wine tasting this Friday and Saturday so you can taste and choose the perfect beverage for your family’s Easter dinner!   Cookoothama wines from Nugan Estate Winery in Australia will be featured. 

Tasting are available 4 and 7pm on Friday April 10 or 2-6 on Saturday April 11.  Lacombe Park Spirits is located at 202-506A St Albert Road in St Albert.  Call 780.418.7275 for more information.

You will have the opportunity to taste a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Merlot plus a fabulous desert wine so there is something to appeal to everyone.  I can’t wait!

Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group

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Are you spending your money in the right places?

Shopping local works!   It’s the centerpiece of Chamber of Commerce campaigns aimed at fighting the recession, and a mantra that has been evoked by main street movers and shakers for decades. Economic studies by universities, think tanks and government agencies show that spending locally keeps cash in communities, creates jobs, produces local taxes, saves consumers time, money and gas and builds prosperity.  Those same studies speak to the significant “multiplier effect” of a dollar spent locally and how it’s “re-invested” in the community over several business transactions.  Supporting local small business saves time, money and gas, boost the local economy, helps your neighbours and builds a stronger economy!  These days we’re all thinking carefully about how we spend our money. Why not spend yours toward building a stronger sustainable economy?  Success builds success, and prosperous local businesses attract new investment and spur community prosperity.  

Contributed by Schmidt Realty Group client, Chris Martyniuk
Next time you’re thirsty or hungry, stop by Chris’s restaurant –  Hulbert’s in Belgravia. You just might hear some great local musical talent as well!
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Valentine’s Day is almost here. With that in mind, here are some great choices in a variety of price ranges from our friends at Lacombe Park Spirits. Our colleague and fellow REALTOR Jeff Halaby is one of the owners. Jeff and his staff are very knowledgeable and would love to recommend a wine for your next special occasion!

Recession Red!
Familia Zuccardi fusion, Argentina, 70% shiraz 30% malbec
Medium bodied wine with good concentration, silky, packed full of black fruit flavors and a long finish! Please allow this wine to breathe for 30 minutes, you will be pleasantly surprised. “Impressively polished and balanced for the money…” Globe and Mail Aug 2008 $10.99 750 ml

Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Bonny Doon Bouteille Call “Franboisified Port of Syrah”
A fortified Syrah with a dash of Bonny Doon’s own Framboise. When the wine is poured, the aromas of raspberry, cassis, and licorice billow out of the glass. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! $14.99 375 ml

Worth Every Penny!
Diemersfontein Pinotage, Wellington South Africa, 100% Pinotage
This “chocolate and coffee” pinotage with smoky overtones goes with anything from salmon to game meats or even chocolate mousse. Its unique style makes for a delightful departure from other Pinotages. $44.99 750 ml

Lacombe Park Spirits
Location: 202-50A St Albert Road, St Albert AB
Email: lpspirit@telus.net
Phone: 780-418-7275
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am-11pm
Friday to Saturday 10am-midnight
Sunday 10am-9m

Receive 10% off at Lacombe Park Spirits from now till February 28th when you mention you saw this post on our blog!

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It’s always fun to get to know our clients and find out what they love to do.  We have had the pleasure of getting to know Chris and Cameron, the owners of Hulbert’s, and have also had the pleasure of enjoying the good food and fun atmosphere at their restaurant.  HULBERT’s is sItuated in the heart of Belgravia near the University of Alberta, where local musicians share their talent while customers enjoy food and beverages in a relaxed setting.  Check it out for yourself one day soon, and in the meantime, visit their website to hear about what’s coming up at Hulbert’s and to watch Chef Chris prepare a delicious barbeque sauce on City TV’s Breakfast Show!  HULBERT’s, it’s a good place to meet!

Wherever possible, HULBERT’s uses locally produced and seasonal products that benefit our community and local economy.

Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group

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