Saying so long to the Lounge of Charlie O (a.k.a. Tubby’s) was bittersweet. On one hand the food (notably excepting the pizza) had suffered for quality in the final years (even as far as bar food goes). On the other hand, Charlie’s was a neighborhood gem, a Winnipeg institution, the kind of place that, one […]
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How to Deep-Fry a Mars Bar
A Scottish delicacy, you’ll find battered Mars bars in chippies all over the country. Oozing melted chocolate, nougat and caramel hides beneath a crispy casing of batter. They’re surprisingly delicious and unfortunately available in Winnipeg only at The Brit Cafe. Here’s how to make them at home. INGREDIENTS 1 unwrapped Mars bar, chilled 1 pair, […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year everyone! With the feasting and festivities over, New Year resolutions are invariably made, including a few over here too. For 2011, Savour Winnipeg will endeavor to produce monthly content that revolves around seasonal themes. In January for instance, we’re leading up to Robert Burns Day (January 25) by featuring some of the […]
Ten Tips for Holiday Entertaining Etiquette
With a plethora of parties and at least one holiday meal in your immediate future, Savour Winnipeg presents Ten Tips for Holiday Entertaining Etiquette. 1. Drink buckets of eggnog. It’s rare you know. You wont find it any other time of year, so drink up! Plus, it’s devoid of calories (devoid = 25,000 calories per […]
12 gift ideas for the foodie on your Christmas shopping list
With the countdown to Christmas suddenly on, Savour Winnipeg wants to help you find the perfect gift for the foodie on your shopping list. We’ve done the legwork and scoured the supply stores and markets for the cool tools, meal-time must-haves, and consumable collectibles. Savour Winnipeg is proud to present twelve foodie gift ideas that […]
Citrus-Glazed Turkey with Chipotle Gravy
I made this Epicurious recipe (with a few modifications of my own) last Thanksgiving to much praise. The citrus notes, coupled with the sweet heat of the gravy, liven up a tried (tired?) and true classic. It’s a great way to shake things up at Christmas too. INGREDIENTS Glaze 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted […]
One Sweet Affair
Hot menus, a Food Network style cake competition, trendy chefs, and some of the most up-to-the-minute food to dress your plates? That’s what organizers are promising at One Sweet Affair, Winnipeg’s not to be missed fall foodie event.
A sweet deal for Winnipeg
For the second year in a row, Derrick Godfrey, the baker genius behind The Cupcake Corner is teaming up with United Way to create a sweet deal for Winnipeg–Cupcake Day for United Way. From 7 to 10 am on Thursday, October 7 , volunteers will stand ready to receive morning commuters in the parking lot […]
Bacon & Apple Stuffed Roast Pork with Maple Bourbon Glaze
INGREDIENTS Roast Boneless Roast – Rib End 2 tbsp canola oil ¼ pound bacon, cubed 1 medium onion, diced 1 small jalapeño, diced 2 Gala apples, diced ¼ cup bourbon 2 tbsp brown sugar ¼ cup breadcrumbs Salt Pepper Glaze ½ cup bourbon ½ cup maple syrup ¼ brown sugar METHOD Stuffing Heat oil in […]
The Fungus Among Us
The Winnipeg Leisure Guide had a number of wonderful foodie education opportunities in the spring/summer edition, among them, Fungus Among Us. Held at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, it was led by D. Kurt, a self professed mushroom mad man and kind of a fun guy (get it…fun gi) at that. The evening provided a crash […]