from real grain to real bread
There are a few seats left for organic grain producer Steven Snider’s talk with Real Bread Alberta, Thursday, April 4, 6:30pm. Tix: $15, https://www.eventbrite.ca
easter treats
The Violet Chocolate Company will have their delightful bunnies and other Easter chocolate goodies at the City Market this Saturday. Check out their shopping site for all the spring flavours: https://the-violet-chocolate-company.myshopify.com
find great film
Found Films is an ongoing series of classic and contemporary auteur cinema, curated by chef Daniel Costa and artist Keith-yin Sun. Expect amazing 20th century film on the big screen. Their first showing is Il Postino at the Metro Theatre (8712 109 Street), 6pm, Sunday April 7, to enjoy a tasty snack pack filled with Italian bites and a glass of red wine, followed by the screening at 7pm. As well, Color de Vino will be sampling some terrific wines from 6:30pm. Tix: $25, no Metro passes, http://www.metrocinema.org/
new sced for ruby apron classes
Check out the spring schedule for the Ruby Apron’s cooking classes. Sourdough, of course, also French, Italian and flatbread classes; doughnuts, croissants, puff pastry and sweet doughs; salads, pizza, pasta, pulses and grains. Wow! These classes fill up quickly, so if you want a spot at Sundog’s Harvest Table on September 27, it’s not too soon to book now.
easter wines and how to pair them
Aligra (1423 West Edmonton Mall, 780-483-1083) aims to build confidence in choosing which wines to have with Easter dinner. Sample suitable whites, rosé and reds, guided by somm Ken Bracke, 7pm, Wednesday, April 17. Tix: $20/p, https://www.aligrawineandspirits.com/
meuwly’s on tomato radio
Glendon, Will and Peter chat with Mary and Amanda about Meuwly’s, their 124 Street business which will be one year old in July. Such a terrific partnership.
toothsome indian in mckernan
Check out the ethereally light naan at the newish Coriander Cuisine (11214 76 Avenue, 780-430-7667, http://www.corianderedmonton.com) Someone in the kitchen has a deft hand with the deep fryer too—the pakoras were top notch. It’ll take several visits to get through the menu at this homey space in McKernan. Start now!
love aussie wine?
Here is your chance to taste fine wine from the Clare Valley with Emma Shaw from Jim Barry Wines at a wine dinner at DOSC (10190 104 Street, 780-540-0606, dosc.ca). Four wines, four courses, Wednesday, April 10, 6:30pm, $89/p++. Call to book.
more spring gin!
Red Deer’s Troubled Monk picked up a significant prize at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a gold for their brand-new gin. Butterfly pea flower gives it the arresting blue colour. When you add tonic (or when the pH otherwise changes) it turns a pinky purple. Gorgeous!
all good things must come to an end
The Wired Cup (9418 91 Street) is closing June 1. They posted a lovely note on their Facebook page:
explore bc wine in april
Expect lots of tastings and wine experiences all over BC during BC Wine Month. New is the BC Wine Country Explorer’s Pass, valid for complementary tastings and exclusive offers at 55 wineries including Clos du Soleil, Culmina Family Estate, Harper’s Trail, La Frenz, Monte Creek Ranch, O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars, Quails’ Gate, TIME Winery and Vanessa Vineyards. “BC Wine Month is a chance to celebrate our province by welcoming new visitors and exploring local wineries,” says Marsha Walden, CEO of Destination BC. Get the Pass here: $59, https://explore.winebc.com/.
