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The magic of eating, and supporting local is that, in our own way, we all can connect to the amazing producers behind the foods we most enjoy.

GetJoyfull adventures are always extra fun with Cela by my side. When we’re ‘food tripping’ it’s not unusual for her to gently encourage me to “talk less, and explore more.

Cela, and I love every minute we spend foraging, trekking, and mapping meals all across the beautiful Province we call home.

As a girl I spent many summer days with my cousins, and neighbours playing in our very own playhouse, or “cobby house” as we called it.

Crunchy edamame, crisp peppers, fresh picked herbs, and citrus vinaigrette tossed together with chewy, and satisfying wheat berries … Delicious! But, wait… What in the world is a wheat berry?

Cela was about five months old at her first Calgary Stampede. Determined to sit on her own, and wear her Papa’s much-to-big cowboy hat she was the picture of joy in her Bumbo chair.

It’s been a busy week, and this mama needs to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. The kids are playing, and I have a few minutes to breath, eat the dark chocolate I’ve been craving, and collect my cartoon-voice-free-thoughts.

We started GetJoyfull with the intention of getting families back to the dinner table. It has been our mission to connect with local businesses, growers and farming families to help spread the joy that comes with sharing a family meal. We have met some incredible food warriors along the way and our latest GetJoyfull adventure … Read more

As Canada Day approaches so many reasons I love this beautiful land are top of mind. Natural wonders, amazing cultures, and homegrown eats. Oh… and unrelenting politeness.

This week in follow-up to our recent GetJoyfull Food Trip out to Grey Arrow Farm we’re featuring some of the wonderful CSA programs in and around Edmonton.