May 3 2017

eat this while watching the oilers devour the ducks

We love Uccellino’s version of the Roman classic cacio e pepe. Here’s how to enjoy those flavours and watch the game. Bonus? This is way easier to make than the pasta dish.

Parmesan and Black Pepper Popcorn

4 c popped corn. (We use 1c kernels, 1t butter, 1T olive oil and 1T fine sea salt in a stove-top Whirley Pop.) Pour the popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Mix in ½c finely-grated Parmigiano Reggiano and ½t fine-ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Enjoy with Bent Stick Pale Ale.

Truchard and Small Bites at Color de Vino

(9606 82 Avenue 780-439-9069, http://www.colordevino.ca) Monday, May 8, with special guest Anthony Truchard and food by chef Doreen Prie, Get Cooking.TIX: $60, http://www.colordevino.ca/color-de-vino-blog.

Anthony Truchard

So many amazing dinners this week! A few that caught our eye:

Meet Paul Speck of Henry of Pelham Family Estate at a dinner at Rg Rd (10643 123 Street, 780 447-4577, rgerd.ca), Thursday, May 4, six wines, five courses, TIX: $110/++

Two chances to have dinner with innovative German winemaker Andreas Bender: At Kitchen by Brad, (10130 105 Street, 780-757-7704, kitchenbybrad.ca) Wednesday, May 3, 6:30pm. TIX: $145/p+, email info@kitchenbybrad.ca. At Holts Café (2nd floor, Manulife Place, 780-425-5300), Thursday, May 4, 6pm. TIX: $75/p+, call 780-425-5300 ext. 62903.

There are a few tickets available for Friday, May 5, Northern Lands dinners featuring amazing wines, winemakers and chefs. northernlands.ca