tomato radio fires up the bbq
YegFoodie (Rebecca Reid), a certified Kansas City BBQ Society Judge, talks all things bbq on this episode of Tomato Radio. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/tomatoradio
imagine okuda this weekend
Edmonton is about to become more colourful. Artist Okuda San Miguel is in Edmonton July 14-17 to paint a six storey mural in Old Strathcona. Michael Maxxis’ (Merchant Hospitality Group) goal of inspiring Edmonton via street art is almost complete with $28,140 raised so far. Want to contribute? Visit https://www.okudayeg.com.
friday’s are for gelati, sorbet and ice cream
We all scream for FanFan (10330 80 Avenue) this Friday with scoops of house-made gelati, sorbet or ice cream for a buck. We love the champagne sorbet and the pistachio gelato. Find your favourites on July 13, from 8am-6pm.
get yer tickets here: taste of edmonton pre-sale
Buy your Taste of Edmonton tickets ahead of time and save $10 on a sheet of 40 until July 18. The summer festival staple has a new location—Capital Plaza (108 Street and 99 Avenue)—and lots of new vendors such as Noorish, Koutiki and the Italian Centre. Tix, info and schedule at tasteofedm.ca.
japanese blacksmiths on tour with knifewear
Watch three blacksmiths make sparks fly this Saturday at Knifewear (10820 82 Avenue, 587-521-2034, knifewear.com). “You will be able to smell the coal fire, hear the sounds and see the sparks,” says Kevin Kent, owner of Knifewear. The forging and knife sharpening demonstrations are by Takayuki Shibata (owner of Masakage and Ironclad Knives), Yoshimi Kato (maker of Masakage Yuki, Koishi and Kiri) and Takumi Ikeda (apprentice and forger of the Kotetsu line). RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/
a day in the life
Jerry Kitt of First Nature Farms has been involved in the WWOOF (world wide opportunities on organic farms) program for several years. The program provides a way for those interested in travel and farming to work their way across a country, including Martin and Fabio from Germany who spent time on the Kitt farm last winter. Watch their charming video about their experience of farm life in northern Alberta— playing with the dogs, feeding the animals, building chicken coops, going to a country wedding. Like more info on WWOOF? Visit https://wwoof.ca.
recipe of the week
Add some tang to dessert with this rhubarb shortcake. It’s the perfect time for rhubarb right now, indulge. Recipe: https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo/recipes/rhubarb-shortcake
