gift baskets from meuwly’s are the bomb
You can’t go wrong with a Meuwly’s Gift Box—The DIY Charcuterie Box, $85; Cheese and Condiments $90; or the Delux Charcuterie, $145. Or, pop in for a Gift and Go Curated Gift Basket — for Caesarheads, grill aficionados and condiment lovers, yes! Or, design a custom basket, from $50. And remember, they offer Alberta-wide delivery. Note that Meuwly’s is open Saturday, December 24 until 3pm and closed December 25-30.
ceder’s is the no alcohol way to go if you love gin
We love Ceder’s, the non-alcoholic gin alternative. It’s great if you plan on driving or just want to cut down a bit. Four to choose from: the Crisp tastes of cucumber and chamomile; the Classic, of juniper, citrus and coriander. Then there is the Wild, tasting of rooibos and clove, and the bewitching Rose flavour—which tastes like looking at the world through rose-coloured glasses. Curious? Try them from 11am-3pm at the Italian Centre Little Italy and the Italian Centre South Side Shops on Friday, December 9; the Italian Centre Sherwood Park location Saturday, December 10 and at the West End Italian Centre Shop on Saturday, December 17. And, sample at Sunterra Lendrum on Friday, December 16, from 3-6pm.
christmas in little italy this weekend!
Fire pits and marshmallow roasting at the Piazza, hot choc and decorating workshops at Zocalo, arrosto di castagne (chestnut roasting) at the Italian Centre Shop—so much to do during the Winter in Little Italy Festival, on Sunday, December 11 and 18. Free horse and wagon rides too! The action starts at noon.
the public christmas market for two more weekends!
Explore Fort Edmonton Park and take in some fun activities at the Public Christmas Market this weekend and next. When you are hungry, there is Three Vikings, with beef and ale stew and hot mulled cider, and Robert Spencer Hospitality, with warm pretzels and Woodshed Burgers. Enjoy comedy shows, fireside chats and visits with Santa. One event that is especially intriguing —The Devil’s in the Details: A Sensory Food Experience—by Faaiza Ramji (Field Notes), chef Roger Letourneau (L’Essig Ferments) and bartender Xavier Aleba. For more info and tix.
there is nothing like a mountain christmas at jpl
Jasper Park Lodge is pulling out all the stops this year, their centennial, to create holiday magic. So many dining options, from fondue in the Nook Chalet to the Grand Christmas Dinner in the Beauvert Dining Room. Visit the activity centre for snowshoes, cross country skis, ice skates and cleats or rent fat tire bikes. Enjoy family movies, scavenger hunts, holiday photos at Santa’s Cabin and s’mores under the stars. Yup, magical. Find the brochure here. For more info, booking details and to make resos, click here.
hayloft has the holidays sorted
Hayloft makes it easy to buy gift cards, dinner packages, gift baskets, arrange catering and make dinner resos. Do it all right here. Note that the gift cards are not electronic, they are actually mailed to the recipient and gift baskets can be ordered online and picked up at either Workshop Eatery or Hayloft Steak & Fish.
special offer at heart of the home
Purchase a piece of Le Creuset or Staub cast iron at the store during December and receive a $50 GC. In store purchases of regularly-priced, in stock items only, and the GCs expire March 31, 2023.
tomato top100: nineteen’s amazing tuna twists
With its spicy noodles and Asian-inspired slaw, are the tuna twists the best bar snack, appetizer, first course ever? Nominators for the Top100 think so.
recipe of the week: daniel costa’s roasted game hen with pancetta
A beautiful, celebratory recipe—a cosy dinner for two or four.
