Every Tuesday, look here for features on a seasonal beer or the latest libation to hit the shelves. This week, we’re loving Unibroue’s Raftman. On the pour, this malt ale displays a cloudy amber red colours presents a beige head. A delightfully complex blend of smoke, apples, caramel, and whisky malt greet the nose and […]
Archive | February, 2012
Beaujena’s
Since parting company with chef Blue Harlan in June 2009, owner Randy Reynolds donned the chef hat and hasn’t looked back. This is a man of many talents, an investment advisor by day, I wish he would quit his day job and cook full time because the dishes are well composed, clever, and delicious! With […]
Recipe: Split Pea & Ham Soup
There’s no better way to kill the chill of winter than a hearty bowl of this classic with a buttered wedge of artisan bread or, better yet, bannock. This surprisingly simple and frugal recipe will soon see you saving every ham bone you can get your hands on. Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon vegetable […]
7 Try Before You Die Poutines in Winnipeg
Poutine. Said to be invented in Quebec in the 60s or 70s, it’s a quintessentially Canadian dish that’s gaining world-wide acceptance. Restaurants are taking it to new levels, giving the foundational french fries, cheese curds and gravy the deluxe treatment with surprisingly sophisticated accoutrements. Here are 12 try before you die versions available right here […]
Wine: Beaujolais Blanc
Every Wednesday, wine editor Alec Stuart shares a few tasting notes. This week it’s Henry Fessy Beaujolais Blanc. Most people associate Beaujolais with red wine, specifically light and easy-drinking red wine. That’s not surprising, considering that the vast majority of the Beaujolais we see on this side of the ocean is light and easy-drinking red wine. […]