A DELIGHTFUL CORNER OF THE PRAIRIES!

THIS YEAR, ADD A LITTLE MAGIC FROM D&A GARDENS

TO YOUR CHRISTMAS!

It's a busy time of year for everyone. At D&A Gardens we are working hard to bring you some locally produced items that will round out your Christmas baking, celebrations and gift giving.

Our vintners are busy in the winery, brewing and bottling our wines and spirits. They are a great addition to any Christmas celebration.

Our kitchen continues to produce our mouth-watering pies and fruit preserves. Read on to find some great suggestions for your Christmas planning. Enjoy the season!

A great alternative to Cranberry Juice for the Christmas Season. Full of natural flavor, this sparkling Tart Cherry & Black Currant Juice is great on it's own or mix it up with your favorite wine, spirit, soda or (dare I say it) ice cream!!

Here are a few ideas for your Christmas enjoyment:

1. Punch: Mix equal parts juice and club soda. Add ice and enjoy.
2. Twist on Gin and Tonic: Our Tart Cherry and Black Currant Juice makes a great gin cocktail. Try one today.
3. Kid Friendly "Wine": With the added sparkle, this juice can be served at the "kid's table" as a healthy alternative to sodas.
4. Add to ice cream for a fun float for the whole family to enjoy!

VINTNER'S CORNER

BACK BREAKER MULLED WINE

Step away from the ordinary and add a little European Christmas Magic to your festivities this year - Back Breaker Mulled Wine! It will conjure up visions of European Christmas Markets and sharing good times with family and friends.

Our award winning Back Breaker Wine features our prairie grown black currants - giving the wine a full fruit flavor that isn't too sweet. It makes the perfect base for mulled wine. Add apple juice and the right spices and you have your new favorite mulled wine!

Pick up your Back Breaker Wine or a ready-made Back Breaker Mulled Wine Kit (complete with spices) at D&A Gardens today.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

FROM THE KITCHEN

Our shelves are stocked with fruit preserves of all kinds to help you with your Christmas baking and meal preparation. We even have ready made pies that will allow you to pass off as your own creation! (No one needs to know it was hand crafted elsewhere!)

Need some inspiration? Look at this list:

Pictured Above: Replace the jam in your stained glass cookies or jam-jams with our Saskatoon Jam or Black Currant Jelly to bring local flavors into your treats.

Fruit Toppings - Tart Cherry, Apple and Saskatoon

Keep a jar or two on hand to create that quick treat for unexpected guests. Add to ice cream, make a tasty crumble, top off your morning cereal or bake that delicious pie. Oh yeah - you can eat it directly from the jar too!

Tart Cherry Jalapeno Jam is the perfect addition to your charcuterie board. It has the right blend of sweet and spice to bring your crackers, cheeses and meats to life!

Not into spicy? Try Black Currant Jelly as a great option.

Want to add something a little different? Try Garlic Scape Relish to take your charcuterie experience to the next level.

Ready Made Pies

Available in Tart Cherry, Apple & Saskatoon.

These pies are a great way to end any meal. Made on our farm with the best handmade crusts around. Better pick up a couple because people are going to ask for seconds!

Prairie Fruit Syrups - Saskatoon, Chokecherry, Black Currant & Tart Cherry

Gift a taste of the prairies to family and friends with these great stocking stuffers. These syrups are packed with fruit flavor that everyone will enjoy.

CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKES

Candy Cane

Turtle

Salted Caramel

Gingerbread

Save room for dessert because these Christmas Cheesecakes are sure to be the highlight of your meal. Serve them with tea or coffee, or that special spirit to top off your Christmas meal.

The individual jars make these cheesecakes great for gift giving, especially for that hard-to-buy for person. Who doesn't love cheesecake? Great hostess gifts if you need a suggestion of what to take with you to dinner!

The cheesecakes are also available in our regular fruit flavors year-round. Stop in at the farm or Gasoline Farmer's Market in Red Deer to pick up your selection of cheesecakes for Christmas.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AT D&A GARDENS NEAR ELNORA

• Artisan Tree Nursery Open in January
• Wine Tours in the Orchard from June to September
• Ultimate Pancake Breakfasts on Sundays - June to September
• Bootlegger Brisket Suppers - Fridays - June to September
• Saskatoon Days - July
• Evening Bat Walks - June & July
• Open Farm Days - August
• Apple Day - September
• Farm Store open now. Wine and grocery products available there and at Gasoline Alley Farmers Market in Red Deer

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