Highwood Crossing Foods Ltd.

How great is this! And who wouldn’t love to be a sourdough librarian...

Thanks to Canadian Living magazine for including us in their recent feature on Canadian canola oil. Both our canola and flax oils are certified organic, nonGMO, cold-pressed and made in small batches. Made in Canada 🇨🇦 Grown in Canada 🇨🇦

Don’t forget the most important meal of the day when making your Food Day Canada menu plans. #breakfast #healthybreakfast #goodfood #localfood #CanadaIsFood #celebrate #FoodDayCanada #everyday #eatwell #livewell #wholegrains #SupportYourLocalFarmer #CanadaOnTheMenu

Have you picked up your copy of “Food Artisans of Alberta” yet? We have a few copies available for sale at our offices in High River. The book features over 200 growers, producers, makers and chefs from all over Alberta... some of whom you probably already know. It’s a beautiful guide to the diversity of food produced in this province and to the people who grow and make it.
Stop in a get a copy before they are all gone... or ask one of our team members to include one in your next order.

Fortunately this beautiful, but potentially destructive, weather front that rolled across our place late yesterday afternoon brought only wind and no hail with it. Many friends and neighbours to the north, east and west of us were not so fortunate. This is always such a crazy time of year for big weather events... as the potential for hail is always present. Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected by hail this year. And fingers crossed that farmers and gardeners near and far can dodge the “big white combine” and get their crops harvested and in the bin without incident. Just because you plant a seed in the spring... doesn’t mean you’ll harvest a crop in the fall. ❤️

Wonderful time hosting the gang from Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms at the farm today to pick Honey Berries and have some fun in the river. What a great crew of capable and enthusiastic gardeners.

A big thank you going out today to our talented, creative and cost conscious production team at HCF. Check out the fun, low cost modifications that they made to our oil press to break the press meal into smaller bits. We appreciate their efforts, dedication and ingenuity.
The press meal is a co-product of our oil pressing operation. We sell the organic, high protein meal to local livestock producers, like Winter's Turkeys, for use in their feed rations. It’s an excellent s...ource of Omega 3 essential fatty acids... and the turkeys love it.
We love the relationships we have with local growers, makers and producers. Working together and supporting our friends and neighbors helps to make all of us stronger and our communities better places to live, work and play.
Thanks to everyone... have a great weekend.
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#Repost @townofhighriver ・・・ As the five year anniversary of the Alberta floods approaches, the Town of High River is celebrating its resilience and community spirit.
The Town will recognize this landmark anniversary with two mini-documentary style videos that will share the story of where High River is headed, rather than revisit the past.
... The first video is available now and highlights High River as a thriving, business-friendly and family-oriented community that is close to amenities, the mountains and pathways.
The second video in the series will be released at the end of June and will focus on the Town’s flood mitigation program and its world class safety and security features.
Check out our website, highriver.ca for details
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We represented Organic Alberta yesterday at a press conference held by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Government of Alberta Minister of Agriculture Honourable Oneil Carlier in support of Alberta’s Local Food Sector.
Minister Carlier announced passage of Bill 7 and the formation of a Local Food Council, the purpose of which will be to encourage the development and success of Alberta’s local food sector as a part of a strong and diversified agricultural industry.
Bill 7... will also further enhance consumer confidence in the organic food sector by requiring that all food sold in Alberta as “organic” must be certified as such according to the regulations and protocols of the COR (Canada Organic Regime) as administered by the CFIA.
The Minister also announced that he will be establishing a Local Food Council to provide recommendations to the Government on provincial policies, programmes, pilot projects and other initiatives to further support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s local food sector.
Recruitment for the Local Food Council is now open. Prospective members can apply online at:
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Such a big fan of Italy and the food here, but find that the bread is often rather underwhelming. So when we heard about the amazing sourdough at Posto Pubblico Restaurant in the medieval walled town of Castiglione della Pescaia, we had to check it out. @postopubblicof.llicech is co-owned by brothers Alessio & Giulio Cech. Giulio is a UK trained pastry chef/baker and his brother, Alessio, the chef. The sourdough bread here is excellent as is the food, service and of course, the setting. Well worth the visit if you are ever in the area. . . . #sourdough #italy #realbread #localfood #goodfood #castiglionedellapescaia @ Castiglione della Pescaia

At anytime of the year, the Red Lentil Hummus is always a “must order” item on the @rivercafeyyc menu... but it’s even more beautiful now with the edible flower garnish. . . . #Repost @rivercafeyyc with ... ・・・ A staple on the River menu, our red lentil hummus with @highwoodcrossing canola seed flatbread, eggplant & roasted garlic. For every order of hummus, we contribute $1.00 to @mealshare, an organization that provides healthy meals to youth in need. #justawalkinthepark #RCkitchenstories #mealshareyyc
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Delighted to be able to assist in a small way with this worthwhile project @f5kyyc. Thanks to everyone who is working so hard to make this happen. . . . #Repost @laetitiachrapchynski ... ・・・ 2500 cookies later... what a day! @f5kyyc Chocolate spent grain cookies made with @chocberncal donation. Cococo chocolate is no longer made using soy lecithin and we were generously given a large donation from them. Spent grains from @bandedpeak_brewing and beautiful flours from @highwoodcrossing. Thank you for the donations! Thanks to @saltlikcalgary for the kitchen space and my brother for volunteering today. One week away! Come by for a FREE lunch next Thursday at Olympic Plaza. Take a feel good cookie away with you!
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We love seeing, eating, drinking, etc. etc. all the beautiful things that our clients create with our products. Thanks @klnharris @emily.m.butt and @julian.mayes for your support. . . . #Repost @klnharris ... ・・・ Meet @emily.m.butt, one of our cocktail creatives. She is behind the bar tonight with @julian.mayes.
Aperol + Apple Spritzer // Aperol, Pinot Grigio, @highwoodcrossing oats + apple syrup, sage, fresh lemon juice, sparkling water
#cocktails #apples
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Can’t say enough good things about the talented and creative @chefpierrelamielle and the wonderful folks @seasonandsupply . Thanks for your support! . . . #Repost @chefpierrelamielle ... ・・・ An absolute delight working with the rest of the team @seasonandsupply for tonight’s dinner. Dessert / honey soaked @highwoodcrossing cold pressed canola cake, creme fresh, rhubarb bits and pieces, @highwoodcrossing granola, flower pedals, because, you know, honey cake. #eatalberta #farmfood #yyc #canola #granola #rhubarb
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A great place to live, play, work and raise a family. Check out what else the co-owner of our company has to say about @townofhighriver
#Repost @townofhighriver ・・・ Meet Tony Marshall, owner of Highwood Crossing Organic Food. This 100-year-old heritage family farm provides our community (and Canada!) with top-quality products like granola, meusli, cereals, flour, baking mixes, grains and oils, in addition to fostering relationships with local producers. Click the link below ...to learn how you can join Tony as a member of High River's diverse business community! • • • • #highriverbusiness #highriverevents #shoplocalhighriver #choosehighriver #highriver #rootedinpeople #highriveradvantage #ourhighriver #highriverstrong #highriverlife #highriveralberta
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A lovely sourdough loaf from our client @karmalivictoria , looks great. Thanks for you support. . . . #Repost @karmalivictoria ... ・・・ Just some sourdough #wildyeast #sourdoughbread #organic #flourwatersalt #homemade #longfermentation #highwoodcrossingflour @highwoodcrossing
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Our World Championship award winning Steel Cut Oats doing a happy dance on their way to a store or restaurant near you! . . #porridge #steelcutoats #steelcutoatmeal #worldchampion #organic #goodfood #goodcleanfair #localfood #yum

What’s that you say? More breakfast ideas please... check it out! . . . #Repost @el.recovering ・・・... OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD! I made a smoothie bowl for the first time and #noregrets it was amazing. It was super simple too, one frozen banana, one cup of frozen mixed berries and a splash of soy milk all topped with @highwoodcrossing sunflower seed granola, pumpkin seeds, coconut and chia/hemp mix. Hope everyone is having a lovely day. #anorexiarecovery #nicecream #smoothiebowl #anawho #recoverywin #fuelyourbody #foodisfuel #foodismedicine #iwillbeatthis #eatittobeatit #eatingdisorderrecovery #recoveyisworthit #myrecovery #anorexiafighter #anorexiawarrior #anorexiawontwin #happynothungry #strongnotskinny
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We are delighted to welcome, and add the amazing @rockymountainsoapco as a new client. They have recently created a product using our local organic flax oil as an ingredient. Please check it out... . . . #Repost @rockymountainsoapco ... ・・・ “It’s kind of a mystical plant” ~ Tony & Penny Marshall from @highwoodcrossing from High River Alberta who are the makers of the flax seed oil we use in our new hand cream formulation. On the blog, we chat with Tony & Penny about how they make this local & flax-tastic ingredient. 👩‍🌾 👨‍🌾 📷 @highwoodcrossing . . . . . #rockymountainsoap #flax #flaxseed #locallysourced #madeinalberta #shoplocal #flaxseedoil #prairies #albertaagriculture #albertaag #highwoodcrossing #Alberta #canada #canadian #locallymade #locallygrown
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The best flour I have worked with! Outstanding customer service!

Of all the terrific customer service I've had the great good fortune to receive over the years, Rick @ Highwood Crossing takes the gold medal.

My husband makes the most amazing pizza crust (put Italians to shame). And he’s tried several 00 and 000 flours… the best result is Highwood Crossing Unbleached white flour. Thanks for being awesome and bring us locals greats products. Looking forward to the launch of the Oat Trio.

LOVE the Steel Cut Oats...I eat it every day. LOVE the granola. My grandkids Love the pancakes and muffin mix. AND I LOVE Tony and Penny...!

The best flour I have worked with! Outstanding customer service!

Of all the terrific customer service I've had the great good fortune to receive over the years, Rick @ Highwood Crossing takes the gold medal.

My husband makes the most amazing pizza crust (put Italians to shame). And he’s tried several 00 and 000 flours… the best result is Highwood Crossing Unbleached white flour. Thanks for being awesome and bring us locals greats products. Looking forward to the launch of the Oat Trio.

LOVE the Steel Cut Oats...I eat it every day. LOVE the granola. My grandkids Love the pancakes and muffin mix. AND I LOVE Tony and Penny...!

The best flour I have worked with! Outstanding customer service!

Of all the terrific customer service I've had the great good fortune to receive over the years, Rick @ Highwood Crossing takes the gold medal.

My husband makes the most amazing pizza crust (put Italians to shame). And he’s tried several 00 and 000 flours… the best result is Highwood Crossing Unbleached white flour. Thanks for being awesome and bring us locals greats products. Looking forward to the launch of the Oat Trio.

LOVE the Steel Cut Oats...I eat it every day. LOVE the granola. My grandkids Love the pancakes and muffin mix. AND I LOVE Tony and Penny...!

The best flour I have worked with! Outstanding customer service!

Of all the terrific customer service I've had the great good fortune to receive over the years, Rick @ Highwood Crossing takes the gold medal.

My husband makes the most amazing pizza crust (put Italians to shame). And he’s tried several 00 and 000 flours… the best result is Highwood Crossing Unbleached white flour. Thanks for being awesome and bring us locals greats products. Looking forward to the launch of the Oat Trio.

LOVE the Steel Cut Oats...I eat it every day. LOVE the granola. My grandkids Love the pancakes and muffin mix. AND I LOVE Tony and Penny...!