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autumn in the okanagan is a delight all right Planning a trip to the fall Okanagan Wine Festival? Here’s a don’t miss dinner: chef Chris Whittaker of Vancouver’s illustrious Forage Restaurant joins the Miradoro kitchen team to create a multi-course dinner featuring foraged wild locally grown foods, paired with Tinhorn Creek wines, October 4. Tickets, $125 plus GST. Enjoy the Hops, Grapes and Grub Communal Table Dinner, September 30 — a three-course family-style paired with Tinhorn Creek wine and Cannery Brewery beers, $85 all in. Call Miradoro to book dinners: 250-498-3742. Seating is limited for both. Love to hike? Explore the vines, flora and fauna (yes, there may be bears) of the Tinhorn Creek home vineyards on a guided hike with Kenn and Sandra Oldfield, whilst sampling wines and enjoying canapés, followed by a three-course lunch by Miradoro and served amongst the vines. Grazing in the Vineyard Hikes 11am-1.30pm, October 3, 4 and 5. Tickets, $55, http://www.tinhorn.com/ |
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prost! Yup, drink beer out of a giant stein and sing drinking songs cheerfully out of tune during Craft Beer Market’s Oktoberfest. Your stein purchase goes to support The Ronald McDonald House and the menu is German-inspired dishes such as the Bavarian schnitzel sandwich and pork and beer bratwurst. Lederhosen, alpine hat or dirndl not required. Craft Oktoberfest, Thursday, September 22-Sunday, October 2. http://craftbeermarket.ca/edmonton |
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congratulations hardware grill on 20 fabulous years! How fun is this? |
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pumpkin casserole We are just a little bit covetous of the pumpkin-shaped cast iron casserole, thinking it could be just the thing for fall wedding gifts. Sweet Potato Filling
Combine all ingredients and pour into the Le Creuset pumpkin casserole (or a 2-litre oven-safe dish). Topping
Combine all topping ingredients and spoon over sweet potato filling. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30 to 40 minutes, until hot and browned. Serves 6 to 8 |