continental treat frind wine dinner
The new Continental Treat downtown (9698 Jasper Avenue) is featuring the Okanagan’s Frind Winery at a wine dinner on Wednesday, May 4. Start with a cheese reception by Paddy’s followed by a lovely gluten-free menu by exec chef Carlos Ochoa and sous Liam Jackson, with wines paired by Frind’s Kristin Coyle, at 7pm, $140/p all in. And, live entertainment by Shelley Jones. Call 780-758-0442 to make a reservation.
mother’s day at central
Central Social Hall (10909 Jasper Avenue, centralsocialhall.com) offers both a two-course brunch and a three-course dinner for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Click image to reserve.
meuwly’s for mother’s day
Meuwly’s Mother’s Day Heat and Serve Package is a winner— four courses including dessert for four people, plus a bonus charcuterie kit, $140+. Or, indulge in the Mother’s Day Caviar Package with house-made blinis and crème fraiche. Packages to be picked up May 7 or 8. Click image to purchase either.
what’s up at the kitchen at stanley milner library
In person classes have begun at the Stanley Milner Library’s Kitchen, but you have to be quick off the mark to register. Check this page weekly.
tomato top100: artistic bake shop’s bavarian pretzels
This venerable south-side bakery makes authentic Bavarian pretzels. So good with a smear of butter and mustard.
recipe of the week: carrot soup
Time to eat up those winter carrots and soup is great way to do it. You could add milk or cream but this straightforward recipe doesn’t require it.