smoky lake pumpkin fair happens this weekend!
It’s the best fall fair for miles around—threshing demo, pancake breakfasts, midway, show ‘n shine, Ukrainian showcase and of course the giant pumpkin drop. Get all the deets here.
meuwly’s offers take & heat thanksgiving dinner
Sounds delicious. Dinner for two—roasted squash with red curry and coconut soup to start, followed by Meuwly’s ham, creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes and roast root veg with fresh herbs, along with a spinach and kale salad and spiced pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Order now for afternoon Friday, October 1 pick-up, $89+. Re-heating instructions and ingredient lists are provided with the package. Have allergies? Email to check ingredients before you order.
move over pumpkin pie: pumpkin ice cream cake is here
Imagine this: caramel glazed pumpkin spiced ice cream with torched marshmallow on a gluten-free rice krispie base, with squishy meringues. The pumpkin ice cream cake by Made by Marcus is amazing. Available throughout October, $40/cake, order here
books+cooks gala for cook up a story
On Saturday, October 19 at the Stanley A. Milner Library (7 Sir Winston Churchill Square) learn to make an exquisite mocktail with the folks from Spilt Bar, enjoy interactive cooking demos in The Kitchen, savour traditional indigenous dishes and a sensory chocolate experience in the Dark Room chocolate tasting. Special guest is pastry whiz chef James Holehouse. The Gala supports Cook Up a Story, EPL’s brand new free summer camp program.
castello di volpaia dinner at rge rd
Castello di Volpaia makes exceptional wine at their high-altitude Chianti estate which dates back to the 12th century. The special guest at this multi-course dinner at RGE Rd (10643 123 Street) on Thursday, October 24 is Federica Mascheroni, daughter of founders Giovannella and Carlo. Tix: $190/p+.
tomato top100: cavern’s cheese boards
Cavern’s cheese boards are the stuff of legend, we love them for their excellent selection of Canadian and French cheeses and accoutrements.
recipe of the week: awn kitchen’s squash tart
Easy delicious and versatile, exactly what we want this fall.
