“We live in a world where we need to build a capacity for understanding”

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“We live in a world where we need to build a capacity for understanding” – words from our August Burger of the Month Guest Chef in Lacombe on her local cause of choice, Central Alberta Pride Society.

Meagan Parisian provided the inspiration behind the “Chicken Pride Parm”.  It included two fried marinated chicken thighs, spiced tomato jam, house tomato sauce, provolone, and parmesan cheeses on a grilled garlic ciabatta bun, garnished with deep fried basil, a cherry tomato, and a pride flag!  $2 from every burger sold is going directly to Central Alberta Pride Society.

For Meagan, it’s about having conversations, creating space to understand, and building safe communities.  “We need to take the time to build relationships, feel comfortable to ask questions of one another, and join together to create affirming and safe environments for all. As a bisexual woman, and as the mother of a non-binary kid, it’s important to me to help foster these conversations in a collaborative way. Central Alberta Pride is my charity of choice because they stand firm in their mission to strengthen our LGBTQ2S+ communities by building awareness, advocating for and educating about LGBTQ2S+ locally”.

Central Alberta Pride Society was founded in 2012 to bring LGBTQ2S+ awareness and community to Red Deer and surrounding areas with a mission to strengthen our community and cultivate social change through support, awareness, and education.  Their vision is for a safe community that values, embraces and celebrates Central Alberta’s diversity.

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Meagan helped us deliver $828 to Central Alberta Pride Society today (Wednesday, September 7th).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guests for our Burger of the Month program month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $110,000 to local charities over the past 67 months!  THANK-YOU!

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The September Burger of the Month in Lacombe is “The Tower of Londyn”, created in collaboration with local guest chef, 11-year-old Londyn Hudson!  It includes two Alberta beef smash patties, green mayotchup, tempura mozzarella sticks, beer battered onion ring, blueberry bbq sauce, bacon jam, shredded iceberg lettuce, shaved onion and sliced beefsteak tomato on a sesame kaiser roll with a cherry tomato skewer.  $2 of every burger sold goes directly to Londyn’s local charity of choice, The Broom Tree Foundation.

 

For more information contact:

 

Lenny Gallant

Central Alberta Pride Society

403.598.5271

Lenny.gallant@centralalbertapride.ca 

 

Meagan Parisian

August Guest Chef Lacombe

Meagan.parisian@outlook.com

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

 

 

 

 

Local Guest Chef Meagan Parisian provided the inspiration for the “Chicken Pride Parm”, which landed on our Lacombe menu for the month of August.  It included two fried marinated chicken thighs, spiced tomato jam, house tomato sauce, provolone, and parmesan cheeses on a grilled garlic ciabatta bun, garnished with deep fried basil, a cherry tomato, and a pride flag!  $2 from every burger sold is going directly to Meagan’s cause of choice, Central Alberta Pride Society.

 

 

Giving back to the Kidney Foundation with our Burger of the Month!

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When you have a tradition of #CaeserSundayFamilyFunDay and want to use it as inspiration to create a burger to give back, we’re ALL IN!  Our August Burger of the Month Guest Chef in Red Deer Rene Rondeau has already used his Caesar making skills to give back to the Kidney Foundation, but he was ready to amp those efforts up by helping to create “The Dirty Caesar Burger”.

It included two Alberta Beef Smash patties, white cheddar, sliced genoa salami, house-made teriyaki BBQ sauce and a (dirty) Caesar aioli, with fresh arugula, sliced tomato, fresh sliced onion, garnished with a pickle spear on a garlic buttered brioche bun.  $2 from every Burger sold is going directly to Rene’s charity of choice The Kidney Foundation Northern Alberta & The Territories.

The Kidney Foundation hits close to home for Rene and his family, they have walked beside family friends with children impacted by the disease and have been doing their part to support them by participating in the 100 km Kidney Foundation March as well as local walks for several years.  “We have seen the effects that kidney diseases have taken on the kids and families we know, one battles cystinosis and the other family has siblings who deal with genetic polycystic kidney disease.  These kids and families have seen it all, from daily treatments of medication, numerous hospital visits outside of Red Deer, to ongoing health conditions that impact their day to day lives.  What’s amazing with these kids and their families, no matter what they are dealing with, they keep pushing through the pain and fatigue that comes with battling a sickness.  Strongest kids I know that is for sure.”

Maureen Wade with the Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch of The Kidney Foundation says donations like this one support individuals throughout their kidney and transplant journey.  “Our programs ensure patients have transportation access to attend lifesaving dialysis and medical appointments, to access sufficient and nutritious food that meet strict diets, to pay for prescribed medications, and an array of needs specific to each client. We also offer free Kidney Camp experience to children, provide hands-on peer support, educational resources, and more.”  She also notes the last two years have been extremely difficult for both kidney and transplant patients in Alberta due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the reliance on The Kidney Foundation to help meet both basic and critical needs.

 

Because of your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Rene helped us hand over $1346 to The Kidney Foundation today (Tuesday, September 6th).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guest’s month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $110,000 to local charities over the past 67 months!  THANK-YOU!

 

The September Burger of the Month in Red Deer is “Chicken Shawarma” created in collaboration with local guest chef, 11-year-old Azaylia Dietz!  It includes a garlic buttered brioche bun, marinated chicken thigh, house-made tzatziki, red onion, olives, diced jalapeno, tomato slice, green peppers, feta cheese, lettuce, garnished with a double olive skewer!  $2 of every burger sold goes directly to Azaylia’s charity of choice – Old MacDonald Kennels & Animal Services.

 

For more information contact:

Maureen Wade

The Kidney Foundation

Northern Alberta

587.416.1608

Maureen.wade@kidney.ca

 

 

Rene Rondeau

August BOTM Guest Chef

403.346.0180 ext. 5

rene@tourismreddeer.com

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

 

From L-R: August BOTM Guest Chef Red Deer Rene Rondeau, Cilantro and Chive Assistant General Manager Danika Foesier, and The Kidney Foundation Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch Community Development Coordinator Maureen Wade.

 

 

Local Guest Chef Rene Rondeau provided the inspiration for the August BOTM in Red Deer “The Dirty Caesar Burger”.  It included two

It’s an epic NEW September Burger of the Month in Red Deer!

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BEHOLD 💥 our new SEPTEMBER Burger of the Month for Red Deer 📍
 
“𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔” 🐔🍅🫒🧄
garlic buttered brioche bun, marinated chicken thigh, house-made tzatziki, red onion, olives, diced jalapeno, tomato slice, green peppers, feta cheese, lettuce, garnished with a double olive skewer
 
Created in collaboration with local guest chef Azaylia Dietz! 👩‍🍳
 
👉🏼 With $2 of every burger sold going directly to Azaylia’s charity of choice – Old MacDonald Kennels & Animal Services 🐾💙
 
Available in our RED DEER 📍 location for the month of September!
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Check out our NEW Burger of the Month for Lacombe!

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BEHOLD 💥 our epic new September Burger of the Month for Lacombe! 👀
 
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗬𝗡🗼🍔
Two alberta beef smash patties, green mayotchup, tempura mozzarella sticks, beer battered onion ring, blueberry bbq sauce, bacon jam, shredded iceberg lettuce, shaved onion and sliced beefsteak tomato on a sesame kaiser roll with a cherry tomato skewer
 
Created in collaboration with local kid guest chef, Londyn Hudson!
 
👉🏼 With $2 of every burger sold going directly to Londyn’s local charity of choice, The Broom Tree Foundation and Café 💗
 
The Broom Tree Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving women and their families in Central Alberta.
 
The Broom Tree Foundation exists to provide refuge, restoration and rebuilding to women and their families. It is their desire and vision that every woman they serve is able to overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living enriched, healthy lives.
 
They help directly support women who have been faced with a variety of obstacles, empowering them to overcome their challenges and achieve their highest potential. The cafe in downtown Lacombe is ran by amazing volunteers, and proceeds go directly to their organization to help women in our community.
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Available in our LACOMBE 📍 location for the month of September!
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Giving back to the Golden Circle resource center thanks to our Burger of the Month!

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In the words of our July Burger of the Month Guest Chef “to honour and celebrate our older adults, they are our walking history”.

Amber Mack stepped up to the challenge of Guest Chef in Red Deer, with the Golden Circle at heart.  Amber provided the burger inspiration for “The Golden Mack”, which included two bison and beef smash patties, house made saskatoon berry jam, jalapeño jack cheese, peppered bacon, sambal peanut butter mousse, arugula, sunny side up fried egg, and an onion ring on a potato roll!  $2 from of every burger sold is going directly to the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.

Amber recently stepped into the role of Executive Director at the Golden Circle which has been a community pillar in Red Deer since 1977.  She notes the scope of services provided by the centre is large “It provides Outreach Services to older adults who need assistance with non-medical supportive services – whether it be with filling out AB Seniors’ Benefits forms to coordinating brokered workers for housekeeping and yard care to allow them to age in the place that’s right for them.  And on the other hand, there is the activity centre side where the centre provides a welcoming gathering space for older adults to come, socialize, play cards and games, quilt, play music, go to exercise programs, have coffee and important socialization opportunities, even purchase frozen homestyle meals or enjoy a meal at the centre”.  Burger of the Month funds will be used to support the Outreach Program as well as to enhance Activity Programming at the Golden Circle.

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Amber helped us hand over $1267 to the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre today (Wednesday, August 3rd).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guest’s month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $110,000 to local charities over the past 66 months!  THANK-YOU!

The July Burger of the Month in Red Deer is “The Dirty Caesar Burger”, created in collaboration with local guest chef Rene Rondeau!  It has two Alberta Beef Smash patties, white cheddar, sliced genoa salami, house-made teriyaki BBQ sauce and a (dirty) Caesar aioli, with fresh arugula, sliced tomato, fresh sliced onion, garnished with a pickle spear on a garlic buttered brioche bun.  $2 from every Burger sold goes directly to Rene’s charity of choice the Kidney Foundation.

For more information contact:

 

Linda Liptak

Board Chair

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre

780.343.6074

 

Amber Mack

July BOTM Guest Chef

403.343.6074 ext. 107

amack@goldencirclec.a

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

Results from our July Burger of the Month in Lacombe!

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“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Our July Guest Chef in Lacombe was keen to give to kids through our Burger of the Month Program.  Mary Dallas brought the inspiration for the “Throw Another Shrimp on the Kimchi” burger.  It included a bakery fresh top-cut sub roll, kimchi, Korean BBQ shrimp, nine spice aioli, fresh leaf organic rainbow sprouts, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro!  $2 from every burger sold is going directly to Mary’s cause of choice, the Lacombe FCSS P.A.S.S. Program.

The PASS Program was initiated to help families facing financial hardship gain access to recreational activities offered in the City of Lacombe.  When possible, fees for children and youth ages 0-18 are subsidized by Lacombe FCSS.  FCSS Executive Director Crystal Zens says recreational opportunities for kids increase their well-being and community involvement.  She notes “last year the PASS Program supported 26 kids, providing close to $2500 allowing kids to dance, play lacrosse, take swimming lessons, play hockey, do karate, box, tumble and more”.

Mary believes in the opportunities the PASS program provides for kids, “during COVID, we all heard a lot about the mental health impact on kids who couldn’t participate in regular sports and recreation activities. Unfortunately, kids not participating in sports and recreation activities outside of school is the norm for many low-income families. We all know kids’ huge benefits when participating in out-of-school activities, whether sports or other recreation. Growing their confidence, building teamwork skills, and finding community, among so many others”.

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Mary helped us deliver $811 to Lacombe FCSS PASS Program today (Wednesday, August 3rd).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guests for our Burger of the Month program month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $110,000 to local charities over the past 66 months!  THANK-YOU!

The August Burger of the Month in Lacombe is the “Chicken Pride Parm” created in collaboration with local guest chef Meagan Parisian.  It includes two fried marinated chicken thighs, spiced tomato jam, house tomato sauce, provolone, and parmesan cheeses on a grilled garlic ciabatta bun. It’s garnished with deep fried basil, a cherry tomato, and a pride flag!  $2 from every burger sold goes directly to Meagan’s cause of choice, Central Alberta Pride Society.

 

For more information contact:

Lacombe & District FCSS

Crystal Zens

403.782.6637 ext. 315

czens@lacombecfss.net

 

Mary Dallas

July Guest Chef Lacombe

403.896.4031

marypbrown@gmail.com

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

Check out our new August Burger of the Month for Lacombe!

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BEHOLD 💥 our new AUGUST Burger of the Month for Lacombe, created in collaboration with local guest chef Meagan Parisian!
𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗠 🌈
Featuring Two ✌🏾 fried marinated chicken thighs, spiced tomato jam, house tomato sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses and a grilled garlic ciabatta bun. Garnished with deep fried basil and a cherry tomato with a pride flag! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
With $2 from every Burger sold going directly to Central Alberta Pride 🌈
Some words from Meagan :
“We live in a world where we need to build a capacity for understanding. We need to take the time to build relationship, feel comfortable to ask questions of one another, and join together to create affirming and safe environments for all. As a bisexual woman, and as the mother of a non-binary kid, it’s important to me to help foster these conversations in a collaborative way. Central Alberta Pride is my charity of choice because they stand firm in their mission to strengthen our LGBTQ2S+ communities by building awareness, advocacating for and educating about LGBTQ2S+ locally.”
Available in our LACOMBE 📍 location for the month of AUGUST!
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BEHOLD our August Burger of the Month for Red Deer!

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BEHOLD 💥 our new AUGUST Burger of the Month for Red Deer, created in collaboration with local guest chef Rene Rondeau!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿! 🍔🍅
This one’s packin Two ✌️ Alberta Beef Smash patties, white cheddar, sliced genoa salami, house-made teriyaki bbq sauce and a (dirty) caesar aioli, with fresh arugula, sliced tomato, fresh sliced onion, garnished with a pickle spear on a garlic buttered brioche bun!
👉🏼 $2 from every Burger sold goes directly to the Kidney Foundation ❤️
Some words from Rene:
“The kidney foundation is close to our family, through our friends over the years. We have had close friends whose kids have been battling through their kidney diseases for years now. The two families have different types of kidney diseases impact their children. With so many different types of diseases affecting kidneys it peaked our interest to help those families in Red Deer by participating in several fundraisers throughout the year.
We have seen the effects that Kidney diseases have taken on the kids and families we know, one battles cystinosis and the other family has siblings who deal with genetic polycystic kidney disease. These kids and families have seen it all, from daily treatments of medication, numerous hospital visits outside of Red Deer, to ongoing health conditions that impact their day to day lives.
What’s amazing with these kids and their families, no matter what they are dealing with, they keep pushing through the pain and fatigue that comes with battling a sickness. Strongest kids I know that is for sure!” ❤️❤️❤️
Available in our RED DEER 📍 location for the month of AUGUST! 🙌
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Peavey Mart CEO helps us give back to the Parkinson Association of Alberta!

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A burger stuffed with Babybel cheese?!  Oh HECKYEAH that’s what went down at our Red Deer location, the perfect burger to kick off summer!

Local Guest Chef Doug Anderson of Peavey Industries provided the creative juices for the “Stuffed BBQ Burger” which included two smash elk patties, ground pork and caramelized onions, stuffed with mini Babybel cheese.  It was served on a toasted potato roll with roasted garlic aioli, Troubled Monk open road BBQ sauce, shredded lettuce, green pepper with jalapeño jelly, and skewered with dill pickle spear!  $2 of every burger sold goes to Doug’s charity of choice, the Parkinson’s Association of Alberta, Central Alberta chapter.

It is with a heavy heart that Doug made his charity selection, in honour of co-worker and friend Albert Lee, who recently passed away from an aggressive form of Parkinson’s Disease.  Doug notes “Albert cared deeply for his wife, children and grandchildren and the disease not only shortened his successful career, but also robbed him of time with his family”.

Parkinson disease is a progressive neurological disorder.  It mainly affects parts of the brain controlling movement.  There is currently no cure for Parkinson disease and no treatment has been proven to slow, stop or change the progression of Parkinson’s.  Parkinson Association of Alberta provides support, services, and programs for the more than 15,000 people living with and loving those with Parkinson disease in Alberta, including one-on-one/family support counselling, support groups, information and resources, education sessions, help identifying community and government resources and more.

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Doug helped us hand over $1588 to the Parkinson’s Association today (Wednesday, July 20th).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guest’s month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $105,000 to local charities over the past 65 months!

 

THANK-YOU!

 

For more information contact:

 

Lance Corbett

Parkinson Association of Alberta

780.425.6400

lcorbett@parkinsonassociation.ca

 

Doug Anderson

Peavey Industries

Doug.Anderson@peaveyindustries.com

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

 

Giving back to Saving Grace Animal Society thanks to our Burger of the Month!

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Summer. Fiesta. 👏🎉🎊
They go hand in hand, and June’s Burger of the Month most definitely created a summer flavour burst! 😎
Guest Chef Austin Weaver brought the inspiration for the “Fiesta Grande Chicken Burger” which landed on our Lacombe menu. $2 from every burger sold went directly to Austin’s cause of choice – the Saving Grace Animal Society 💚🐾
A few years back Austin and his wife Shelby adopted a cat from a local animal shelter andAustin says it changed their lives. “We’ve always had pets in both our families, but “Lulu” was different, she was as big as a football and had a character, unlike any other cat we’d ever had.
She would “Mao” instead of “Meowing”, walk on a leash, and go on road trips with us, she was a big part of our family”. It’s that experience and those memories that made Austin want to support Saving Grace with the BOTM funds.
Saving Grace Animal Society runs an animal rescue in Alix and an off-site sanctuary for larger animals, providing rescue services 24/7 for emergency calls all over Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Saving Grace believes every animal can be rehabilitated, it’s for that reason they take on the hardest cases. The Society operates solely off a donation-based budget, and they are currently fundraising for their very own vet clinic.
Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Austin helped us deliver $898 to Saving Grace Animal Society today!
Because of the love we see from our guests for our Burger of the Month program month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $105,000 to local charities over the past 65 months‼️
THANK-YOU!
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