sunny weekends mean brunch at the uofa botanic garden
Explore the pleasures of May at the U of A Botanic Garden with the Brunch Box, available Thursday through Sunday (and Victoria Day) until May 27. The U of A Botanic Garden is beautiful in every season. Here’s a chance to enjoy it before the crowds (and the mosquitos). For all the info and to book, visit here. Late weekend was wet, but that didn’t stop it from being delicious.
wild mushrooms in the house
Spring rain brings wild mushrooms. Chef Bri Campbell (Three Vikings) has a terrific recipe to put up that bounty.
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meal kits top the top 100
We are crazy about the Corso kits, whether it’s a beautiful pasta or pantry items like the chili oil or the whipped ricotta. Order early Saturday morning until noon on Monday and pick-up Friday or Saturday.
aligra toasts spring with a virtual rosé tasting
Love rosé? Explore the category with sommelier Ken Bracke from Aligra Wine & Spirits. Register for the Rosés in May Wine Tasting on May 20, $47 (includes two bottles of wine).
axe sharpening available now
Time to wander into the garage and check out the gardening tools to see what needs repair or replacing. Sharpening? Bill Repka can sharpen pretty much anything—scissors, knives, your tree clippers, secateurs, an axe. Find him at R&R Sharpening or call (780) 966-2846.
