heart of the home post-christmas sale!
There are a few more days to pick up some bargains at Heart of the Home’s Last Chance Christmas Sale, personal shopping only, 12539 102 Avenue.
love whisky?
Planning to be in Calgary on January 16? Join Turner Valley’s Eau Claire Distillery and other fine whisky makers at the MS Calgary Whisky Festival. Proceeds to MS Canada. Tix: $125/p and up.
celebrate winter, art, and culture at the deep freeze festival
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival showcases the vibrant cultures of the Alberta Avenue district, highlighting Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit and First Nations), Latin American and Asian traditions. The theme this year is Barnyard Blitz—delight in barnyard-inspired ice sculptures, rustic lamppost displays, and interactive farm-themed activities, including a petting zoo. Enjoy a variety of traditional and fusion cuisines, deep freezer races, music and dance. Don’t miss Pipon Village to snowshoe, roast bannock over an open fire, and participate in rich generational storytelling. Saturday, January 18 from noon-10pm and Sunday, January 19, from noon-6pm. Fireworks on Saturday at 9pm. Tix, schedules and more info. Poster art by Amanda Schutz.
southern small plates by pitt county bbq at the monolith
We are big fans of chef Peter Zukiwski (Pitt County BBQ) and his dedication to the flavours and techniques of North Carolina barbecue. Chef is having a pop-up at the Monolith Taproom (9919 78 Avenue) from 2pm on Sunday, January 19. Enjoy an array of small plates inspired by traditional southern dishes with the Monolith’s barrel-fermented beers.
valentine’s day at the butternut tree
No time like now to reserve Valentine’s Day, especially at the Butternut Tree, as they will be closed in March for renos. Three lavish courses, $110/p, book here.
the jambon de saint-pierre
We have an enormous appetite for stories about culinary traditions. For that reason we bring you this—a story about ham, French ham, aged in a cathedral, courtesy Atlas Obscura.
rrecipe of the week: wild shrimp and grapefruit vermicelli salad
So easy and so fresh tasting, find the recipe here.
