SOLD!

the famed Jesus Chip ended its ebay auction recently. The winning bidder was a gentleman by the name of Mr. Kyle Hamilton. Beating out another Fernie resident with a top big os $1.25. Payment was promptly recieved.
I have decided to donate the money to the "As Good As Gold" Salvation Army Gala this year. And the top bidder, Mr. Hamiltion would like the community to know that if there is a community group out there that would like to have the Jesus Chip to include in a silent auction to further raise more charity money, the chip is all yours and can be picked up at Freyja.

Congrats to, really, everyone in the Fernie. We all benefit from the Jesus Chip.

Soon!

so the Double Down is now available in Canada, and the haters are out in full force, Salty! They claim!
I say everything in moderation bitches!

ahhhh next time Im in Cranbrook is Nov 8th, cant wait to get a Double Down right after my dentist appointment!

New Beer

Fall is my favorite time of year for food. The aromatic spices of nutmeg and cinnamon, the baking squash and pumpkin pies, the pumpkin spice lattes, ahhh I love it! My fav!

So naturally I had to try the new Fernie Pumpkin Head Beer. And for a dark beer which isnt exactly my thing, it was not too bad, not too shabby at all. I liked my one pint, tis the season!

You gotta at least give'r a try.

Ha! Sucks!

Aug 20th is....

Today isnt really Whistle Dog appriciation day, but hell Im calling it my Offical Whistle Dog Appriciation Day Aug 20th 2010. I love Whistle Dogs! Im getting one for dinner cuz its Friday and Im just gonna do it!

C'mon, you know what a Whistle Dog is right????
Its a hot dog from A&W with bacon and cheese and relish, mmmmmm root beer floats pair nicely.

ps, I just googled "whistle dog", there are no pics of whistle dogs ANYWHERE ahhhaha uhhhhhh.

This one is for you Michelle Souliere

Wine Fundamentals offered close to home.

I really want to take this course this fall, I was talking to the College and they said they need more people to sign up for this to go ahead. If you are in the food industry or just a lover of wine, you should do this with me!! If this Cranbrook course doesnt go ahead, anyone in this area who wants to gain this cert will have to drive to Calgary weekly for a couple months, and ya, thats not gonna happen!

Campus: Cranbrook Campus
Program: Wine Appreciation
Title: Wine Fundamentals I
Start Date: Monday, October 18, 2010
Request more information
Start Time: 6:00:00 PM
Cost: $600
Days: Mon
Course Date: OCT 18 - DEC 6
Course Time: 6-9pm
Contact Name: Cranbrook | Continuing Education
Instructor: N/A

CLICK HERE

Spices and Honey

I found masala favoured hummus at Extra Foods, its sooo tasty. I have a feeling this is gonna be one of those products I love so much that I end up totally OD'ing on and having to take a year break from it. Whatever I'm gonna enjoy this ride.

Discoveries

Interesting evening I had at Extra Foods last night, two products really got my attention, but I could not bring myself to purchase either of them.
1, The new "Late-Night Cheeseburger" Doritoes. Hmmm, Im curious to try, does it taste like powdered meat??" And Why are they "Late night" because late night burgs when you are super drunk always taste better?
And 2, I found "KD crackers" this kinda excites me becuase I do enjoy neon fake powdered cheese. Hopefully next time Im roaming around Extra Foods I have room in my bin for these tasty items. Jus saying.

Nakusp Music Festival 2010

So like, I found myself on a winding road with a Scottish chick travelling up the Arrow Lakes for a weekend adventure of music, laughter, *snakebites, new friends, old friends, and the best damn poutine Ive ever had for Christ's sake.
Nakusp Music Fest, whaddaya say...bikers, country, rock, warm beers, boats, sunburns, it SELLS ITSELF!

From a experienced festivaler and event coordinator the whole weekend affair seemed organized and well put together, it was the fest's 7th year rock. I muchly enjoyed the lineup as much as I enjoy the people. Mason Rock Band really really got me, wow, sucker for blues anyway, but 3 hot dudes making sweet love to guitars reallllly get my attention. I also saw an acoustic set by Bif Naked, who was looking fabulous and healthy and funny as fuck. I really appriciate that women, love her. Corb Lund... amaze amaze amaze. Thank You Nakusp!

And you can be sure there was a Fernie crew up there milling around taking in some recon' for Fernie's own music fest thats gathering momentum, slowly.

http://www.masonrack.com/

*Snakebite: Tall glass, half dry cider, half light beer, shot of vodka.

Im HERE!

Fans of Schoolyard Musings, dear friends Ive been slackin on the blog, please accept my apologies and please keep visting back, I've been off traveling beautiful BC for inspriation and blog worthy gems. Schoolyard Musings tends to take a couple hiatuses from time to time, but Im always back to entertain and inform! Right? RIGHT!

Throughout the latest adventures Ive come to the realization that I need...drum roll....A SECOND BLOG!! BOOOOOOM!!!

yes, Ill be updating Schoolyard as per usual, but a much tastier blog documenting my food adveturnes in the Kootenays is on its way! So stay tuned for that.

Hope you are out enjoying summer as much as this Fernie bitch.

Pictured: Kook sunset

Naturally I made my way to Yamagoya as fast as I could to try out the new items on the menu. OOOOOOOOOOO good idea!

The brown menu is gone, its now replaced with large white laminated cardstock. Ahhh those who resist change will find this the hard part. Before you freak, dont worry the menu items are all the same, they just made some fabulous additions. The Salmon Sliders, (3 for $9.75) the first pic below is a salmon tataki with avacado/mango salsa wrapped in daikon. Hands down best new thing on menu, and this menu really needed this fresh summer addition, I felt like I was eating at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver!
Next we tried the Snapper, Salmon and Tuna Carpaccio, the last pic below. Topped with chives and miso chips, well done and def one of my new favs. The texture of snapper with salmon together is new for me and its a union that I can really stand behind and promote. You really gotta be a sashimi LOVER to appriciate this and understand the presentation I think.
One thing I gotta say for Yama, its always consistant, and we really are spolied in this small-ass mining town with this calibre of sushi. So Enjoy and Be Merry.