Flavourful Saskatoon, August 27, 2018


From Belgian Beer to Whisky & Wine
Take a look at the upcoming events at Saskatoon Wine Spirits Beer. There’s vegan wine and food (from Gud Eats) on Sept. 28, Belgian beers on Oct. 6, and Pinot Noir – the Heartbreak Grape on Nov. 2.

Let’s Cook at The Local Kitchen 
The Local Kitchen has posted its October cooking class schedule with everything from pumpkin and gnocchi to Italian and Asian flavours. September classes are nearly sold out so sign up soon if you’re interested.

Seabuckthorn Days, Sept. 15-16
Celebrate Saskatchewan’s seabuckthorn harvest at Seabuckthorn Days, Sept. 15-16. There will be a talk by Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally on the evaluation and development of new trees and shrubs, a gourmet luncheon, and lots more fun.

Revolve Café 
I’m intrigued by the concept behind Revolve Café. It’s a collective giving food entrepreneurs an opportunity to offer their product to the public without the financial risk of opening their own storefront. Food entrepreneurs make their product in the café kitchen and Revolve takes care of marketing and selling it. So far there is a coffee shop, poke, and doughnuts, but they’re open to helping other people kickstart their business.

Presenting Both Sides 
I was pleased to see Nicole Davis being given an opportunity to explain why Daybreak Mill is organic. However, I tend to agree with comments on Twitter that noted how differently the farmers speaking for and against pesticide use were presented. The male farmer who speaks in favour of using pesticides is presented as having a degree, a family, and industry experience. They present next to no information about Nicole – the fact that she comes from a farming background and worked closely with Alvin Scheresky, one of the first organic farmers in North America to have production facilities on his farm, or that the farm has been organic since 1890.

Nelson Flowers
I enjoyed a walk at Nelson, BC’s Lakeside Park last week and posted a few photographs.

Flavourful Saskatoon is a weekly Monday feature. I also post articles about food that is good, clean and fair; travel; and books. You may also enjoy EcoFriendly Sask profiling Saskatchewan environmental initiatives and events. 

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