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Celebrate cultural diversity Although the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival only happens once a year, it is a reminder that every day is an opportunity to acknowledge our neighbours with understanding and acceptance.

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Over the years, it has grown into a platform for informed dialogue on multiculturalism in the hopes of creating a stronger community and eliminate factors that contribute to exclusion and racism. Those goals start with individuals having access to experiences that reflect cultures from all corners of the globe.

On Saturday, Sept. 26 AbbyFest will begin with the Parade of Nations at 2 p.m., followed by the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Fashion Show and re-imagined Global Village, martial arts demonstrations, belly dancing and music from Africa, South America, Asia and beyond. The festival ends at 8 p.m.,

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President-elect of the AbbyFest Multicultural Society, Vince Dimanno, estimates that nearly 30 per cent of the community lists their native tongue as one other than English or French.

“We are the home of the oldest Sikh Temple in North America, we have the third largest Filipino population in B.C, and the European influence is a huge part of our community history,” he says. “AbbyFest is the only event each year that focuses solely on bringing all of these groups together for a full day of celebration.”

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Plan ahead for a smooth startParents have begun preparations to get their kids ready for Back to School. A little organizing and planning can make the transition a smooth one. Here are a few tips that may help you ease into September’s schedule:

Start to implement school-night bedtime gradually, perhaps two weeks prior to the big day. Plan a morning activity that will entice kids to rise early and gradually get back into the habit.

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Getting prepared for back to school is something that all members of the family can help with. Have your kids share their ideas as well; they may have some great suggestions they’ve heard from their friends’ families. With so many different family situations and schedules, there’s no magic equation that works for all, but a little advance planning can help to lessen the stress!

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our Osoyoos orchard. Also featured will be roasted, buttery corn on the cob, a corn eating contest, peach pie bake-off, fantastic prices on corn and peaches, as well as an antique tractor and grain threshing display, free kids’ activities and toe-tapping music by the ever-popular JD Miner. From other dedicated and hard-work-ing BC farmers, gathered on Rob’s twice-weekly Osoyoos trips, we bring you Okanagan apples, plums and pears, rosy-hued Red Russian garlic, sun-ripened Roma and field toma-toes, and the last of the local blue-berries. Don’t miss out on this end-of-summer fruit and vegetable extrav-aganza as sadly, our peak season is already slow-ly starting to wind down.

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Farmer Rob has been privileged to befriend feisty 91-year-old Ruth, an Osoyoos orchardist who is a wealth of knowledge of local history and healthy tree fruit practices. Re-cently she told him that “the best fertilizer is a farmer’s footsteps” as she relayed that she and her late husband were acquainted with each tree in their orchard, could re-spond to tree health issues quickly, and determine the optimum time to harvest. This resonated with Rob, as nightly corn field checks and Osoyoos orchard walk-arounds have been standard practice for him for years. This weekend help us celebrate the bounty of all those footsteps at “From the Farmer’s Field”, highlighting our locally grown corn and sun-sweetened strawber-ries, as well as juicy peaches from

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WHITE WINE: 2013

PRODUCER: Singletree Winery

REGION/COUNTRY: Fraser Valley; BC VQA

GRAPE/BLEND: Siegerrebe

PRICE/ABV: $19.14 / 11.2% ABV

ON THE NOSE: Pear, apple, peach, with a little tropical fruit, baking spice and plenty of floral notes.

ON THE PALATE: Green apple, pear, stone fruit flavours that fill the mouth.

OVERALL: Crisp, bright, fruity and lively, with soft but food-friendly acid that makes this off-dry wine a pleasure to sip.

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PAIR IT: This aromatic wine is perfect for the sweet-sour-salty-spicy flavours of Asian-inspired foods, especially salads like these that offer up crisp textures and the je ne sais quoi of umami.

RECIPE PAIRING:Singletree Winery Siegerrebe

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PROVIDED BY LEPP FARM MARKET

1 Avocado, diced If you’re going to enjoy leftovers, omit avocado

1 Mango, peeled and diced Optional, for extra sweetness

ASIAN HONEY VINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup Honey1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar1 tbsp Soy sauce1 tbsp Sesame oil

1 tsp Ginger, grated fresh or more, if you love ginger

1/2 – 1 tsp Sriracha Optional

2/3 cup Vegetable oil (I like grapeseed for its neutral flavour)

Pinch Pepper and salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:To make vinaigrette, mix all ingre-dients except oil in a bowl, then whisking continuously, slowly driz-zle in oil until all the oil has been added and the dressing is mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spread the crumbled Ramen noo-dles and sliced almonds on a cookie sheet and stir to combine. Bake about 5-8 minutes, or until slightly golden and toasted, stirring once in between. Watch carefully as they can burn very quickly, and then you’ve got to toss them and start all over! Add all ingredients, including vinaigrette in a large bowl and stir to combine. Serve immediately, or can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 or 3 days. This salad is best eaten the day it’s made, as the noodles will lose their crunch the longer it sits.

SALAD INGREDIENTS:4 cups Cabbage, shredded

I love Napa cabbage but plain cabbage works as well

1-2 Carrots, shredded Can substitute 1 (16oz) bag coleslaw mix or broccoli coleslaw mix for cabbage and carrots

2 pkgs (3 oz) Ramen noodles, roughly crumbled Discard seasoning mix

1 cup Edamame beans, shelled and cooked

1/2 cup Almonds, thinly sliced Blanched or unblanched

1/4 cup Sunflower seeds, roasted and salted

1/2 cup Green onions, thinly sliced

THEDISH

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Asian Ramen Noodle SaladGIMME SOME OVEN PHOTO