Looks like the city’s tightening the purse strings. Instead getting a copy of the Fall 2011 Winnipeg Leisure Guide, I got a flyer advertising its launch on August 29. I guess I should be happy for the trees, carbon footprint etc, but dammit…I like flyers. I like holding something in my hand, turning down a […]
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2011 Leisure Guide is Live!
One of the most awaited moments in the March foodie calendar, the Spring 2011 Winnipeg Leisure Guide is live. Packed with demos, hands-on courses and chef sessions, I’m afraid it’s browsing only right now as registration doesn’t actually open until March 14. Until then, pick your courses and note the numbers. The PDF is available […]
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 […]
Five feasts for the info famished foodie
I indulge in unhealthy levels of Food Network Canada programming, numerous magazine subscriptions, and handfuls of food related books. If laden with a caloric count, this would render me morbidly obese, yet I’m never completely information sated. I turn, then, to experiences and although there’s room for growth, I’ve discovered a veritable smorgasbord of education […]