did somebody say bacon jam?
Stock up on house-made provisions such as BBQ Rub, Bacon Jam, Brad’s Creamy Mushroom Sauce or the Espresso Caramel Chocolate Sauce at the once a year holiday market at Kitchen by Brad, to give or to keep for your table. December 22, from 10am-6pm at Kitchen by Brad, 10130 105 Street, https://kitchenbybrad.ca. And don’t miss Brad on this week’s Tomato Radio podcast.
what’s up for new years eve?
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at XIX. The early seating is from 5pm-6:30pm with three courses, $85/p, ideal for those going on to a party or home to celebrate in comfort. The second seating is from 7:30pm, a four course dinner, plus a glass of sparkling wine and party favours to ring in the new year, $120/p. Reservations must be made, call Terwillegar at 780-395-1119 or St. Albert, 780-569-1819.
At RGE RD, celebrate with a five course dinner, early and late seatings available, $110/p includes a glass of sparkling wine. Call to book: 780-447-4577.
gifts for cooks
Still stuck for gift ideas? Gift certificates are available for all classes and workshops at The Ruby Apron. Visit http://therubyapron.ca/gift-certificates for details or to purchase.
half off heart of the home
Here is something fun. Heart of the Home in the High Street is having a 12 Days of Christmas flash sale. Monday was pepper grinders, yesterday was napkins. Todays it’s mugs — buy one, get the other for 50 per cent off. Sign up for their newsletter at http://www.heartofthehomeyeg.ca to see the deals!
get a jar, give a meal
Famoso is partnering with MealShare for the fifth consecutive year to help end youth hunger. For every jar of Famoso’s savoury Campania Tomato sauce sold, one meal is provided to a Canadian youth by MealShare. Buy it ($8 for a 500ml jar) at any Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria until December 31.
recipe of the week
Serge Belair’s Mom’s Tourtière
Quebecers know that nothing says the holidays like tourtiere, the classic and hearty meat pie. Here is Serge Belair, the executive chef of the Shaw Convention Centre’s recipe. So good. https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo/2017-november-december/recipes-christmas-season.
