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YOUR MISSION COMPLETED: HERB IS THE WORDThe first Gastropost challenge of spring sent you in search of beautifully fresh herbs and deliciously herbaceous dishes. From bright salads to savoury stews, here are the aromatically pleasing foods and

drinks you shared this week. On these pages, Twitter handles are in blue and Instagram in brown.

Cindy Nguyen@cindurhBoth basil pots made it through winter

Tatiana Duque@tatisantaWhat about this basil-inspired appetizer?

Heather Robertson@heatherhillsFresh herbs for our little lamb

Iris ZviNew GastroposterShrimp rolls served with herbaceous salsa, cilantro

Redawna Kalynchuk@redawnaI’m making rosemary flatbread

April Killins@patternedatticThis hummus is very herby

Amanda Meyer@acmemeatmarketFresh herbed omelette at Woodwork

Corinna Manuntag@corbearloveDill salmon was a yummy success

Dominic Li@domnomnomdizzleVietnamese vermicelli bowl

Geedes Casino-Sparks@geedescasinoBasil and asparagus spaghetti, Italian Centre Shop

Mike Roseboom@yogi_mishoPork chops with sage and spices

Christy Van Vliet@iamchristyvCashew chicken topped with some fresh cilantro

Sidney Farber@farbersidneyBuon appetito

Jenna Stevie@jenna_stevieCreamy pesto chicken stuffed with basil

Ali Seifeddine@aliseif1Rosemary

Crystal Lee@crystalcarwinInstant herb garden and olive oils in a gift basket

Kate Leighton@greenwitchladyBreathe it in! My favourite, cilantro

Dani Jaques@djaquessSmoked salmon salad with fennel, dill and fried capers

Melissa Campbell@applenoireA herbal tea from Davids Tea

Kenotain Matthews@kenotainMeatballs with sriracha sauce and puréed herbs

Shirley Smith@smittysx3Herb-flavoured pizza crust with basil ready for the oven

Carla Stolte@carlastolteThis little mint plant supplies mojitos and pea soup

Cristina Luna@cristimoonBay leaves and basil accompany beans and clams

Carrie Selin@cdselinCilantro for fresh salsa. It’s my favourite herb

Christine Skelly@christineisamazingFresh herbs for a carnivore

Maegan Lukian@mlukianBison grass vodka fizz with rosemary lemonade

Andrea Chan@littlmissandreaTuna tataki at Cactus Club Cafe

Alexandra Seaman@akseamanIrish potato nachos with herbs

Robyn Stanley@robynpenelopeRosemary potato pizza

Linda Hoang@lindorkVirgin basil lychee mojito at Viphalay

Phil Wilson@baconhound

Buttered spaghetti squash with fried egg, romesco sauce and fresh basil.

Linda Whitworth@gobarleytweets

Barley tabbouleh made with fresh parsley and garnished with mint.

E D M O N T O N J O U R NA L e d m o n t o n j o u r n a l . c o m W E D N E S DAY, M A R C H 2 6 , 2 0 1 4 D5FOOD

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MISSION PERKWant to eat barley to help complete your

mission? Our partners at Save-On-Foods want to help. Take this coupon to any

Save-On-Foods location in Edmonton, then prepare your dish and Gastropost it!

Alberta Barley’s Linda Whitworth, co-auth-or of the forthcoming cookbook Go Barley,

suggests several barley food hacks: You can use

it in place of rice in risotto, employ whole-grain barley flour for baking, or try it in other desserts, such as a

pineapple barley mousse. “You can cook your barley in water and mix it in with pudding,

whipped cream and crushed pineapple.” (See recipe at gobarley.com.)

If you eat local food to complete your mission this week, tag your post #tasteab for

an extra chance to get in the paper!

MISSION INSPIRATION

We’re asking you savvy Gastroposters for your tastiest, cleverest food hacks this week.

Share your most cherished food knowledge — including food-shopping tips, kitchen know-how, unsung but tasty restaurant dishes and

your favourite spins on familiar foods.

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Dianna Man@diannamanVietnamese sub (banh mi pate) with cilantro.

Lisa Heerensperger@lwerstiukGrilled Acme Meat flank steak topped with a fresh tomato mint salsa.

Allie White@alliewhitewellnessHomemade chicken and squash soup with thyme and rosemary.

Lesley Leung@neko01Herb-crusted rack of Tangle Ridge Ranch lamb.

Rom Beltran@chefboy __rb

Homemade pizza with spicy tomato sauce, figs, pancetta, sage and basil. I was working on trying to get the perfectly cooked crust.

Bailey Baugh@baileyjbaughLemon tart with mint

Brittney Le Blanc@britlBone marrow, escargot and parsley and caper salad

Claire McCauley@radioclairemcZucchini pizza boats with herb-filled sauce

Jessica Wu@jessrwuuLamb with herbs

Karen Nussbaum@ksnussbaumGrilled salmon with fresh herbs and grilled asparagus

Ang Minor@cutthroat_angelCroissants filled with rosemary and brie

Natalia Wong@love_nattycatMight be my best steak tartare ever, Red Ox Inn

Nameera Shariff@s_nameeraFour-herb pollock with pasta and sweet potato fries

Amy Crofts@amycroftsSeafood pasta with cilantro

Chelsea Haeber@chelseahaeberPolenta with slow-roasted short rib and sautéed fennel

Angela Espejo@angiolyticHerbed beef dog treat from Food Dish Wishes

Keren Tang@b1rd_of_paradisPotato salad with dill and scallion, with Italian sausage

Each week, Gastropost recognizes members who made Alberta food a part of their experience. Complete this week’s mission (see right) by eating local food, tag your post with #tasteab,

and you might see your food here next week!

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