Monkey's Spring Planting Menu

Happy plantings to you all...
The season is upon us!! Everything is wanting to grow!! The sun has warmed the soil- give it water and it'll burst to life!!
This is what we're feeling out here as we're filling our gardens with delectable veggies, herbs, fruits and flowers.... Treats for the eyes, nose, tongue, ears, and fingers. What a beautiful world that we live in...
Though our Month of May is busy planting and hauling compost, we'll be coming out to Vancouver in the first week of June, with our full menu as well as some last minute additions.... The Brocolli Raab is sizing up niceley with mixed lettuces interplanted and peas soon to come... Our salads of late are plentiful with wild and cultivated greens- Mizuna, Bok Choy, Wild and purple mustards, dandelions (and flowers!), alfalfa tips, red ruffled lettuce, pak choy, ox-eye daisy and whatever green edibles pop into the basket. We'll be sure to have fresh crisp mixed greens for our visit....

With our prepared food we use all in season and preserved organic heirloom veggies and fruits from our farm, neighbouring organic farms (including Sapo Bravo, Stein Mountain Farm, Earl's Court, and Fountainview), and from the wild.
Everything is wheat free using organic Spelt/Kamut/Rye/Corn Flour, and
organic whole grains and legumes (red quinoa, millet, buckwheat,
amaranth, barley; adzuki, navy, kidney and black beans, chickpeas;
french, green, and red lentils). We use Le Paludier unrefined Celtic
Sea Salt exclusively. All grains, beans, and nuts are prepared with
digestion and flavour in mind- always soaked overnight to remove the
phytic acid and undigestible sugars- the bean dishes cooked with kombu
seaweed and epazote. Our breads are sourdough and yeast-free, and our
baked goodies are prepared with soaked or sprouted spelt flour..... So
here's the menu:

ENTREES:

PIZZAS ~ Fresh Ground Sourdough Spelt Thin Crusted Handmade Pizzas.
Feel free to add Happy Day's Goat Feta, or Gort's Grassfed Gouda

Wildly Mushroom Medley~ A mushroom lover's delight........ wild
crafted morel & pine, certified organic shitaki & oyster, wood ear
fungus, onions, garlic & sesame atop heirloom tomato sauce.

Mediterranean Monkey ~ Thinly sliced FRESH Pomodori Vermilli tomato
(our overwinter keeper tomato), red, yellow & green sweet peppers,
onions & basil atop our rich heirloom tomato sauce.

RAVIOLI ~ Fresh milled Kamut flour, rolled out as thin and transformed
into delightful ravioli with dense sweet winter squash, sautéed
onions, and swiss chard- meltingly succulent- packs of ten

MILLET POLENTA~ delicious alternative to the traditional corn polenta
(actually, millet predates corn's arrival to Italy and likely would
have been an early polenta!). With heirloom tomato sauce, onions,
garlic, and chopped almonds. Gluten Free! 6 pieces.

SHEPHERD'S PIES~ Our version of these potato topped veggie pies- with
an Ogi crust (a fermented millet dish from africa that makes a
wonderful gluten free crust with a tangy cheese flavour! Very tasty)
In two flavours.... Half Pie orders.
~Mexican White Bean Pie- with just a touch of heat
~French Lentil Pie with veggies

MONKEY BURGERS- delicious complete protein veggie burgers-
~Zesty Spelt & Lentil Burgers with Zuchinni & Herbs 6pack
~Millet Burgers with mixed organic Nuts and Seeds. 6pack
~Mediterranean Barley & Adzuki Bean Burgers with dense winter squash.
6pack

MARINATED SALADS - A Fresh Flavour in Praise of Spring
~ Greens & Beans Salad - Kindney Beans, Fresh Spring Greens & Lacto
Fermented Green Bean & Carrot Pickles.
~Red Quinoa Tabouli - Ox-eye Daisy, Mint, Shallots, Garlic, Olive Oil
& our own Pear Cider Vinegar .

VEGGIE SIDES: Our delicious heirloom, open-pollinated & sometimes wild
veggies done
up just the way we love them!

~Spelt Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash- two squash halves stuffed with
sunflower seeds, whole spelt grain, and spiced just right!

~Spicy Stuffed Thai Long Eggplants ~ Whole Spelt Grain, Lentils
Onions. Bursting with flavour! 2pack

~ Sauteed WILD GREENS ~ Fresh from the earth, greens signal the fresh
growth of spring! Yumm..... add fresh panfried Mountain Monkey Goat
Paneer

~ Roasted Herb Crusted Zucchetta Wedges ~ Amazing long orange Italian
zuchinni, rolled in our Mountain Monkey herb mix & roasted to
perfection.

SOUPS, STEWS & STAND ALONE BEAN DISHES
Rich, Hearty & Delicious ~ always great with our Artisanal Sourdough
Breads. 750mL sizes.

~Smoky Amaranth Soup- with roasted anchos and tomatillos, sautéed
onions, garlic and chilies, epazote and toasted cumin.

~Summer Harvest Stew- delicious thick soup with lentils and spelt,
tomatoes and veggies...

~SEXY 6 BEAN Chili ~ A spring tradition, rich with chickpeas, black,
navy, kidney
beans, lentils, sauteed onions, garlic & mung bean sprouts.... with a
touch of heat to spice up your life!

~Potato Chowder- delicious east coast treat with navy beans, squash,
sautéed onions and garlic and herbs.

~Winter Jubilee!- A delicious purée of Roasted Squash, Beets,
Celeriac, Onions and Spices.

~French Lentil Soup- with lots of vegetables- carrots, beets, onions,
celeriac, and more.....

~Borscht- Always a favourite! With plenty of beets and flavour- rich
in iron and deeply satisfying.

~Monkey Dahl- with French, Green, and Red Lentils- spiced just right....

~Fireside Beans- A rare treat made only during the coldest days....
Beans kept cooking for several days continuously on our woodstove....
Haunting depth of flavour- Spiced with Star Anise, Cinnamon, Smoky
Pepper....

~Autumn Delight - Thick soup with Peas, tomatoes, sweet peppers,
onions, herbs and spices!

DESSERTS - All desserts are made with your better health in mind.
Freshly ground spelt flour, unrefined extra virgin coconut oil, fresh
tree ripened fruits from the farm, aluminum free baking soda, celtic
sea salt & your choice of panela (unrefined sugar), honey or fruit
sweetened. Spelt flour is either soaked overnight for your digestive
benefit, or sprouted spelt flour is used.

~ Stuffed Apples - Perhaps the last of the season.....Soaked &
dehydrated oats, MONKEY'S dried apples, cherries & pears, toasted
soaked almonds, walnuts & sunflower seeds, drizzled with coconut oil,
spiced nice & baked to golden perfection. Packs of five or eight.

~ Sour Cherry Matrimonial Squares- Full sour cherry flavour nestled
between layers of coconutty oats

~ Triple Layer Chocolate Cherry Cake - Rich, moist & delicious....
Decadant Black Cherries rest between layers of Dark Chocolate Cake.
mmmmm......

~ Strawberry Rhubarb Cake - A hallmark of SPRING. Fresh succulant
rhubarb pairs up with sweet red strawberries & toasted walnuts in this
amazing classic.

~ Monkey Cookies - Sprouted spelt flour, soaked oats, MONKEY'S dried
apricots & apples, toasted coconut, almonds, walnuts & sunflower
seeds.

~ Triple Berry Mini Muffins - Saskatoons, Black Berries & Mulberries
pair up to create this bite sized berry explosion!

BREADS & THE LIKE

~ Sun Seed Sourdough Rye - Freshly ground rye flour, cracked rye and
our year a half old sourdough culture make up this densely delicious
bread with lots of sunflower seeds. Thin sliced, it's excellent
anytime of the day. 1 or 2 pound loaves.

~ Skillet Corn Bread - Sauteed onions & chilies are baked into this
moist, freshly ground corn bread. Perfect with sexy six bean chili!

~Monkey Waffles- Whole Buckwheat and Millet are soaked overnight for
this delicious flourless and gluten-free waffle.... perfect popped
into the toaster for a snack on the run 6pk

~Granola- Prepared for maximum flavour and digestibility- Oats, nuts
and seeds are soaked overnight, then dehydrated, then mixed up with
our own dried fruits, and extra virgin coconut oil and baked to crispy
perfection- 500mL glass jar

~Berry Oat Bars- A mix of soaked oats, sunflower seeds, saskatoons,
mulberries, and strawberries... popped into the toaster oven and
topped with nut butter, these make a wonderful snack. 8pk

DELI STYLE CONDIMENTS in 250ml glass jars

~ Strawberry Salad Dressing - Brighten up your greens with this sweet
tart flavour sensation

~ Zesty Pumpkin Hummus - A Rich & Creamy Twist ....... Roasted
Pumpkin, Sunflower Seed Butter, Chickpeas, Garlic, Celtic Sea Salt,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cumin & Corriander.

~ Crispy Nuts - Soaked overnight for maximum nutrient absorption &
easier digestion, then toasted to crispy perfection. A delicious mix
of certified organic almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, sunflower seeds,
sesame seeds. Amazing out of hand or as a tasty topper for salads or
grain dishes.

~Chinese 5 spice Green Chili Paste (125ml jar)- Spicy Paste to add
kick to any stirfry, simple cooked grains, soup or whatever meets your
fancy! Spiced with Licorice Root, Orange Peel (from Buena Fortuna
Botanical Garden in Baja, Mexico!), Cinnamon, Star Anise, and
Cardamom.

~Oaxacan Style Marinated Jalapenos- Whole Jalapenos, Onions and Garlic
in Olive Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar and Spices! We even eat these
with our Savoury Style Oats for Breakfast!.... as well as lunch,
dinner, snacks....

~Preserved Cherry Tomato Mix in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with fresh
basil sprigs- Delicate and delicious over salads or topped onto cooked
grain- only a few jars made.... 500mL jars.

CROCK FERMENTED SAUCES
Beneficial lactobacilli aid in the digestion & absorption of nutrients
& improve your intestinal flora. Recommended to eat with every meal!
Probiotics at their best!

~Heirloom Tomato and Chili Sauce- A Tangy Twist on Tabasco Sauce

~ Tangy Carrot Sauce - Rich, Creamy & loaded with Beta Carotene.
Wonderfully orange & slightly spicy, we love this creation on
everything from salads to sandwiches.

Chili Powders- spice jar size
~Fire Powder (Our Dried Fifteen Chili Blend to spice up your dinner
table!) Caution- Very Addictive!
~Poblano Power Chili Powder- Full Chili flavour without the heat.
De-seeded Ancho and mixed Chili Peppers, dried Garlic, and spices

SHELF STABLE TREATS FOR THE PANTRY ....... 250ml glass jars

~Ratatouille -Sauteed onions, garlic, herbs, tomatoes, peppers &
eggplants......... reduced in the oven to creamy perfection. Tasty
spead on toast or in soups, pastas, or grain dishes.

~ Heirloom Tomato Pasta Sauce - Rich ripe tomatoes cooked down to a
thick sauce with veggies and lots of fresh basil and garlic....

~Zesty Pizza Sauce- Thick with Tomatoes and Spices- perfect for
creating your desired Pizza - available in mild or spicy

~Tomatillo Salsa- Salsa Verde- Delicious Oaxacan Style Smoky Fruity
Condiment. Excellent addition to any Bean, Grain, Veggie Side. One of
our favourites!!

~September Sunrise Salsa - A Honey sweetened Orange Tomato
salsa....... sauteed peppers, onions, garlic, chilies & spices!
Available in hot or very hot!

~October Pepper Salsa- with lots and lots of fall sweet peppers. Not too spicy.

~ Plum Sweet Cucumber Relish- The Monkeys' Cucumber mix & fresh
veggies from the Garden & sweetened with tree ripened yellow & pink
plums!

~Honey Cucumber Relish- Sweet and Tangy! Fresh picked middle eastern &
lemon cucumbers, onions, sweet & hot peppers, combined with honey,
apple cider vinegar, garlic, celtic sea salt, tumeric & cumin.
Delicious served on veggie burgers!

~Monkey Red Sauce - Thick and delicious rich tomato, apples and
spices- Try it cooked with veggies, grains, or soups OR as a
interesting dipping sauce & ketchup alternative. Available in mild,
medium, or spicy

As well we have a new batch of Reishi Mushroom Tincture- made with
locally grown certified organic Reishi Mushroom, Alberta Vodka,
andWell Water from the farm. A great stress reliever, strong
anti-carcinogen, adaptogen, and immune booster. 25mL tincture bottle.

The flavours of desert grown food is so complex and mineral rich- our gardens supply so much incredible sustenance.
Send us an email if you're interesting in tasting some of our delectable dishes....
Peace,
Michael and Brandie Monkeys