love thanksgiving weekend but not the cooking?
Order a delicious turkey dinner (or Seitan loaf) from Culina Family, complete with Dot’s dressing and sage gravy, potatoes mashed with Lakeside Farm cheddar and scallions, nachynka and Golby Farm veg, $42/+p. Dessert (serves 4-6) is apple pie or carrot zucchini loaf with walnuts and cream cheese icing, $25 each. Order now and pick-up October 7 or 8, from 12:30-4pm.
plot wine dinner at darling
Kevin Rossion, Adam Kereliuk and Jayme Donohoe make wine from various vineyards (plots) across the Okanagan. Theirs is a low-fi approach—called minimal intervention—which is more about what they don’t do. The goal? To create wines that communicate terroir rather than technique. Meet Adam and Jayme and taste the wines at a dinner at Darling (9616 82 Avenue), five courses by chef Lindsay with five Plot wines, 6pm, Thursday, October 5. Tix; $110/p+.
sorrentino’s turkey 2togo feast available to order now
Sorrentino’s Turkey 2toGo Feast includes everything you could want for a festive Thanksgiving—carved white and dark meat (including wings and drumsticks), stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes, three vegetables, along with cheese tortellini, buns and tiramisu for dessert for 6-8 people. Order by noon on Wednesday, October 4, to pick up from 10am-2pm on Sunday, October 8 or Monday, October 9, with choice of pick-up locations, $275+.
wedding open house at the butternut tree
Getting married? Don’t miss the Wedding Open House at The Butternut Tree (9707 110 Street, 780-760-2271, thebutternuttree.ca) on Sunday, October 15. Meet the event team, chefs, preferred vendors and tour the space. Enjoy canapes and menu samples, with signature cocktails and beverages available for purchase. Event planners, or anyone thinking about an anniversary or corporate event are also welcome. Email Samantha (info@thebutternuttree.ca) or reserve complimentary tickets (and a welcome beverage) online.
one more chance this fall for sinclair street candy
Sinclair Street Candy is at the St Albert Farmers Market Saturday, September 30. They will be at some holiday markets later in the year, but it’s always a good idea to get your holiday orders in now.
tomato top 100: cavern’s baguette with dukkah
Of course, the cheese boards at Cavern are amazing but pay attention to the baguette with dukkah, a delicious accompaniment.
recipe of the week: chef jp dublado’s brussels sprouts
No deep fryer? No problem. Either is possible for this outstanding Thanksgiving dinner side dish, especially with a shower of grated cheese and maple syrup. The markets have beautiful Brussels this year.
