problem: gastronomic gifts. solution: heart of the home’s open house
Don’t miss the Heart of the Home (12539 102 Avenue, 780-705-4928, heartofthehomeyeg.ca) Open House this weekend, starting Thursday at 10am and ending Sunday at 4pm. Enjoy 15 per cent off (some exclusions apply) and great deals, such as the Staub grey cocotte, regular $430, on sale for $249. On Saturday and Sunday, enter the draws for the grand prize giveaways. As shopping is thirsty work, sample the Golden Glug mulled cider (na) while you shop and have a cookie.
santa at twice cream for edmonton’s food bank
Grab the kids and head on down to the Twice Cream Ice Cream Shop (10983 127 Street) from 3pm-6pm this Saturday, December 3, for sleigh rides and pics with Santa. Don’t forget to bring a donation of Edmonton’s Food Bank (doesn’t have to be food—diapers and toiletries for babies, women and men are all needed, plus socks and underwear and, most of all, $$$$).
yes, we want the marc’s holiday gift bag
The Marc (9940 106 Street, 780-429-2828, themarc.ca) makes entertaining at home over the holidays (even if that means just you) a lot easier with their Holiday Gift Bags. Enjoy house-made salmon rillette, chicken liver pâté, whipped goat cheese, as well as a nice chunk of Comté, plus shaved ham, marinated olives, spicy almonds, pickled beets and a Brio baguette. Add a bottle of something festive too. To order the Holiday Gift Bag, $110+, call 780-429-2828 or order online. Order two and receive a $25 GC. Curbside pick-up only, on Wednesday, December 22 and Thursday, December 23, from 3-5pm.
dalla’s a mano holiday market is december 3
Enjoy an Italian-style holiday market at Dalla (101661 101A Street, 780-540-8920, dalla.ca) featuring local vendors, crafts and Italian street food from 11am-3pm, Saturday, December 3. Park for free at the Edmonton City Centre East Parkade from 10am-9pm that day. Woo hoo! Pop outside Dalla at 3pm for the Light up Festival on Rice Howard Way.
bella casa 12 days of christmas starts sunday
Bella Casa’s 12 Days of Christmas starts Sunday, December 4. Find deals and discounts on different items and categories every day—Maison Berger is 15 per cent off on day two, bakeware on day five. On day eight, food items are on sale including the delicious Eatable Popcorn. Check it out! Open Sundays until 4pm, on December 23 and 23 open until 7pm. Closed at 3pm December 24, reopening December 27, 10am-5:30pm.
it only happens once a year
That’s Central Social Hall’s (10909 Jasper Avenue, 780 705-1900, centralsocialhall.com) Big Annual Gift Card Sale. Get 40 per cent off gift cards for two days only—December 7 and 8. Minimum buy is $50 and you must buy in person. Get yourself down to Central Social!
good goods co smart gifts
Good Goods Co (10330 82 Avenue, goodgoodsco.ca) has made a business of searching out great companies with even better ethics. The Twelve Days of Christmas Gift box contains 12 individually-wrapped presents made in Canada (mostly Alberta) by micro businesses. “This year, we are excited to focus on purpose-driven brands and their respective initiatives, from community impact and inclusivity to greening their operations and responsible packaging,” says Aga Wajda-Plytta, co-proprietor. “We hope this gift sparks joy.” Pick up at the shop on Whyte Ave or have it shipped (free!) to loved ones across the country. Order here: $130+.
knifewear holiday sale on now
We happen to think that a Japanese knife is an excellent present, even better when they are on sale. Knifewear (10816 82 Avenue, 587-521-2034, knifewear.com) carries the best selection. Check out the Gift Guide here, or pop into the shop on Whyte Ave for great advice and selection. Open ’til 8pm on Tuesdays.
tomato top100: dalla’s patè di noci
Dalla’s walnut and lentil pâté is a dead ringer for the usual pâté and delicious with a glass of wine.
recipe of the week: gold medal cookies
A few years back we asked winning chefs for their fave Christmas cookies to make and to get. Can’t go wrong with this collection for your holiday baking.
