Dish

you say tomato

Of course we love the new Staub tomato cocotte. But its glossy tomato red exterior doesn’t just look good, it is an efficient cooking machine—enameled cast iron, with a black enamel interior that is terrific for braising. Family- or dinner party-sized with a 3-quart capacity, and on promo right now for $180.

Enter to win this magnificent Staub tomato cocotte at Barb’s Kitchen, Bella Casa, Call the Kettle Black, Gifts & Gadgets, Hillaby’s Tools for Cooks, The Pantree, Zocalo and other fine kitchenware shops, zwilling.ca.

so much more than butter chicken

The Shaw Conference Centre’s award-winning culinary team, led by executive chef Simon Smotkowicz, has created a new menu featuring over 60 dishes that authentically represent the diverse regions of India. The development of the menu was shepherded by sous-chef Lalit Upadhyaya whose 20 years of international experience was key. “India is an extremely diverse country. Our goal was to create a menu that is representative and ensure that
authenticity was not lost,” says Upadhyaya.

In addition to Upadhyaya, recipe testing was conducted by chef de partie Rahul Chaudhari, with dessert development by senior chef de partie Sony Abraham. Lunch and dinner menus feature multiple vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet options. Visit nshawconferencecentre.com for full menus.

adopt don’t shop

The Edmonton Humane Society is getting some help with its #adoptdontshop message about curbing the number of stray animals from an Alberta wine importer.

“We wanted to align with a charity whose values we share,” says Jim Pettinger, of BID Beverage International Distributor. “We like to do private labels and think this is a good way to get this across.”

The wine is bottled in Germany by Dr Zen Zen, makers of the number one selling German red and white in western Canada. Find Shiraz (a cute grey kitten) and Sauvignon Blanc (this adorable puppy) at Sherbrooke Liquor Store, Liquor on Mcleod (Spruce Grove) Lacombe Park Liquor (St Albert) Little Guy Liquor (Sherwood Park) and other fine wine shops. Several of the stockists plan awareness and adoption events at their stores. BID are specialists in the private label business and hope to do more for charities, business, weddings and other special events.

Three new land use classes in the city’s zoning bylaw, Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Indoor Farms, and Urban Gardens, officially create a place for urban agriculture. “The changes mean residents can expect to see beautification of vacant and underutilized lots, more community gardens, and an increase in local food businesses in commercial areas and temporary spaces,” says Colton Kirsop, senior planner for the City’s Zoning Bylaw Implementation Team.

The changes help align rules for land development with food production policies found in fresh: Edmonton’s Food and Urban Agriculture Strategy. The new regulations ensure that appropriate standards are in place and that urban agriculture activities are compatible. The City has launched a vacant lot inventory to help users search for lots that are appropriate for urban agriculture.

retro enamelware

Reiss enamelware, the cult favourite of many a high- end design rag, is now available in Edmonton. The kitchenware is made of stainless steel covered in several layers of high-quality porcelain enamel, delivering easy-to-clean performance. Maven & Grace stocks two classic lines from the Austrian company—crisp white and mix and match pastels in ladles, milk jugs, saucepans and baking dishes from $30-$100. It not only looks cool, it’s suitable for induction cooktops. Reiss is a ninth-generation family business which started as a metal company in 1550. Find at Maven & Grace, 9621 82 Avenue, 780-760-0139.