Running from February 14- 23, Festival du Voyageur is a celebration of our province’s French-Canadian culture. Only Winnipeggers…Winterpeggers…would have an outdoor festival in the middle of February. We’re proud of the fact. The colder it is, the better. Builds character, y’know…connects us with la joie de vivre des voyageurs when we scramble over icy embankments, […]
It’s January 25. People the world over will celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns by cooking traditional dishes like Haggis, scones and home made whisky jam (well, oatcakes are preferred), or hosting a Burns Supper. Last January I posted an entire series in honour of this nearly sacred event, highlighting where you can buy […]
Winnipeg’s restaurant scene has never been busier. Savour Winnipeg has the inside scoop on ten new neighbourhood gems opening as early as this Friday, and continuing on into spring. It’s a great time to be a foodie! Osborne Village based La Bamba Restaurant will take over the former Manhattan Bistro at 285 Portage to bring more […]
That’s right food fans, Ciao Magazine‘s Dine About Winnipeg event returns in 2012 and menus have just been announced. Running February 2 – 11, Dine About offers diners three course meals at the slightly higher than before but no less bargain prix fixe price of $28 or $36. Dine About 2012 participating restaurants are: $28 […]
In case you missed it with all the holiday hubbub, registration for the Winter Leisure Guide opened on December 14. Like my post-celebration waistline, the adult leisure section boasts an ever expanding foodie section. Kathy Man is back for a wide array of recipes and technique demos from the far East, and there are plenty […]
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) turkey breast, cut into strips 1/3 cup (75 ml) jerk or cajun seasoning 1/3 cup (75 ml) light mayonnaise 2 Tbsp (30 ml) light sour cream 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lime juice 1 tsp (5 ml) lime peel, grated 6large flour tortillas 1 mango, sliced 1 – […]
Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 ml) green onion, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice Zest of one […]
Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) cooked turkey breast, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) cooked black or kidney beans, drained 1 cup (250 ml) corn niblets 1/4 cup (50 ml) red onion, slivered 1/4 cup (50 ml) green pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vinegar 4 large lettuce […]
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 2 tsp (10 ml) Italian seasoning 1 cup (250 ml) fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup (250 ml) red onions, sliced 1/4 cup (60 ml) parsley, chopped 12 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup (60 ml) water to tastesalt and pepper 1/2 cup (125 ml) Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 […]
Two delicious takes on classic chicken pot pie using the turkey leftovers you’re probably already sitting on. Quick Turkey Pot Pie Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup green peas (cooked or frozen) 1/2 cup boiled potatoes (optional) 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional) 1 […]