easter at confetti sweets
Confetti Sweets has made some adorable pysanka cookie designs for Easter, with intricate and traditional designs, timeless and playful. Your best bet is to order online, then pick up at Confetti Sweets at 41 Broadway Blvd in Sherwood Park. They also have all the equipment you need—dyes, kistkas, wax and kits— for decorating your own pysanka or Easter eggs. Visit here for all the deets and to order.
bountiful is open this easter weekend
easter at heart of the home
Check out all the spring arrivals and hunt for your discount at Heart of the Home’s (12539-102 Avenue) Easter Event, Saturday, April 4 from 10:30-5pm.
bridgeland blending seminar at color de vino
We are big fan of Bridgeland’s whiskies and can’t wait to check this out, 6pm, Wednesday, April 8. Learn how their signature blends are developed, then experiment, refine and create your own custom whisky at the Bridgeland Distillery Blending Seminar. Woo hoo! Tix: $95/p.
shabby chic fried chicken and bubbles at the marc
Enjoy delicious crispy chicken with one of its best partners—bubbles—at Poulet & Cuvée, Friday, April 10 at The Marc. Order a half or a whole chicken with specially priced Crémant and Champagne by the glass or bottle. (Did you know that Crémant is the category of sparkling wines made by the traditional champagne method but made outside of Champagne?) With fun add-ons available too: mini Belgian waffles with maple and foie gras butter sauce and Acadian Sturgeon Caviar. Book here.
calligraphy and wine at sherbrooke
Learn the basics of calligraphy with the Edmonton Calligraphy Society and taste some delicious wines from Garneau Block during an afternoon of ink, wine and slow craft, 2pm, Saturday, April 18 at Sherbrooke. Tix: $65/p+.
let all your chocolate dreams come true
Chocolate lovers get ready. ChocoFest returns to Millennium Place in Sherwood Park, April 24 and 25. Discover all the goodies—craft chocolate from incredible makers across Canada and enjoy a tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else. Tix: chocofest.ca.
recipe of the week: lemon posset
Thinking about a light and easy dessert for Easter dinner? Look no further. To complete the Easter theme, forgo the berries and serve with shavings of white or dark chocolate instead.
