last chance for nominations for the tomato top 100
What was the best thing you ate or drank in 2017? A restaurant dish? Something from the farmers markets or a food truck? A superb cocktail, craft beer, or an exceptional vintage? Or, maybe it was a condiment, a snack, or something grown by your favourite local farmer. Let us know by following on Twitter @tomatofooddrink and Instagram (use the hashtag #tomatotop100) or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetomatofooddrink. Or, visit https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo/tomato-top-100-nomination-form. Nominations close February 2!
yaay! it’s masakaje sale time!
Here’s a great opportunity to explore hand-forged Japanese knives. For the month of February, all knives are 15 per cent off at Knifewear (10820 82 Avenue, 587-521-2034, https://knifewear.com). Owner Kevin Kent works closely with the blacksmiths to create knives that are not only excellent professional tools, but also suitable for home kitchens. Masakage offer several levels of knives. Some, like the Kiri and Yuki, are perfect for eager cooks looking for their first blacksmith-made knives. Others (Mizu and Koishi) are ideal for the professional chef or experienced home cook. Then there is the epitome of craftsmanship and beauty, the Masakage Zero.
canadian culinary championships February 2 and 3
Cheer on Edmonton competitor chef Shane Chartrand at the 2018 Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, Feburary 2 and 3. Individual tickets and packages are available for a weekend of non-stop gastronomic happenings, great wines and entertainment. Even more exciting in an Olympic year, https://goldmedalplates.com
cold weather comfort food at kitchen by brad
Learn to make classic cold weather food to enjoy after a day spent skiing, skating, anything outdoors — beef bourguignon, cheddar and ale soup, pork shanks with beans at the Ski Lodge Classics cooking classes at Kitchen by Brad, February 13, 17, 21 and 24. Each class runs 3-3.5 hours, $145/person+, max eight people. To book.
valentines day is for meat lovers
On Wednesday, February 14, Pampa offers dinner for $79.99/p+ + (credit card required to book). As well, there is a special Valentine’s Week Menu ($64.99/p+). For all the deets and to book, visit http://pampasteakhouse.com.
juniper café love fest
The Juniper Café (9514 87 Street, juniperbistro.com) is having their third annual Valentine’s Day Dinner, a lower key yet delish way to spend the evening— four courses with two seatings, 5pm and 8pm, $75/p. Call 780-490-6799 to book.
what’s on tomato radio this week
Mary and Amanda chat coffee and pizza with Joe Parrottino of Ace Coffee and Leva Café on this week’s Tomato Radio podcast. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/tomatoradio. The Tomato Radio is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Learn more about the network and all of its great podcasts at https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/.
ned bell’s west coast bouillabaisse
From the exceptional cookbook Lure, by chef Ned Bell https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo/feeding-people/feeding-people-17.
