Blush Lane Organic Market is a lot like love. It should be entered into with abandon.

The 6,600 square foot retail operation offers so much that foodies will find it hard to restrain themselves.

The brightly lit, wide aisles offer inspiration for any home cook. Free range poultry and meats call out to be braised or roasted with organic root vegetables.  Seasonal fruits beg to be stewed or covered with a blanket of sweet, flakeypastry. Smiling, knowledgable staff fan the flames of your desire with samples of fruit and cheeses.

Seduction awaits at the display of Canadian artisan cheeses. You may surrender to Salt Spring Island Chevre flavoured with basil (try combining it with rich, ripe, juicy pears). The tempting, fresh whole trout and excellently priced red or black quinoa, may be your undoing.

The Horricks family began selling organic produce at the Calgary Farmer’s Market in 2004. Their commitment to offer farm-direct, locally grown certified organic product translates to great quality and affordability for the consumer and support for local growers.

Robert Horricks and his partner, Matthew Paulson, opened the store In Aspen Woods in 2008, continuing to sell local first, but also to offer a selection of worldwide fare. In addition to their flagship store, Blush Lane can be found year round at the Calgary Farmer’s Market and at Casel Marche – Calgary’s newest boutique culinary community.

There is no love more sincerer than the love of organic foods.