Wanderlust and Words

Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens, Nov. 10  Amy Jo Ehman will be presenting and signing her books – Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens  and Saskatoon: A History in Words and Pictures – at 1 pm , Nov. 10, at McNally Robinson Booksellers . Farideh’s Preserves & Pickled Goods If you’re a fan of Botte Chai Bar , you’ll want to pick up some of Farideh’s pickles and preserves at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. These are authentic Persian recipes from Botte's owner and her daughter. There are so many unusual flavours; I'm eager to try the eggplant and sweet potato jams. Challah on a Sunday (or Wednesday)  Don’t miss Prairie Challah & Pastries ’ kosher treats at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on Sundays and Wednesdays. I picked up a loaf of Kokosh Cake – I couldn’t resist the chocolatey deliciousness. The chocolate rugelach also looked fantastic as did the Challah. The Saskatoon Farmers' Market plays such a key role in giving people a chance to establish a ne...

Appreciating food from a very young age Seed Starting Workshop, Apr. 9 & 14  Learn the basics of starting your own plants indoors at a Seed Starting Workshop sponsored by the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre’s Garden Patch. The workshop is being held at the Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop from 10-11 am on April 9 and from 7-8 pm on April 14 . All supplies are provided. Station 20 West Fundraiser, May 2  Support Station 20 West at a supper and silent auction catered by Touch of Ukraine Restaurant on May 2. Gangsters Italian Sandwiches Food Truck  Bill Matthews sold Two Gun Quiche House and bought a food truck. Gangsters Italian Sandwiches Food Truck will serve classic Italian sandwiches made from local ingredients (e.g. bread from Earth Bound Bakery, herbs from Floating Gardens, peppers and tomatoes from Grandora Gardens). Why I Eat Organic Strawberries  Hunched over for up to 10 hours a day, Glorietta is a California strawberry picke...

Wayward Ginger  Take a look at Jasmin Fookes’ Wayward Ginger podcasts . Jasmin talks with food entrepreneurs across North America. In the most recent episode , she talks to Ashala Daniel of Three Feet Below, an organic canning CSA in Richmond, BC. Three Feet Below [sea level] sell a variety of products, ranging from Rosemary Pear Preserves to Pickled Oyster Mushrooms and Kimchi. Southern Prairie Railway  I would love to take a trip on the Southern Prairie Railway , an old-fashioned steam train with a 1922 Pullman passenger car that runs from Ogema to Horizon. This year’s trips include Art and History in Southern Saskatchewan , an overnight trip with a wine and food pairing in the Shurniak Art Gallery; the Pangman Market Train which departs every Saturday morning; a Pitchfork Fondue ; and the Train Eggs-travaganza Brunch . Doesn’t it sound like fun! Grape Expectations  A young couple with two young children decide to invest all their savings to buy a vine...

Food news and events in and around Saskatoon – heirloom vegetables, black pansy/red clover/rose petal syrups, Castle dining, and healthy, local cafeteria eats PayDirt Farm CSA  My family has just signed up for a bi-weekly delivery of chemical-free, heirloom vegetables from PayDirt Farm in Wakaw. The CSA is a new venture by Grant Black and Patricia Robertson, local writers who are keenly interested in good, slow food. As a writer, I’m infatuated by the names of some of the vegetables – Monstrueux de Viroflay spinach, Southern Giant Curled mustard greens, North Holland Blood Red scallions, Cosmic Purple carrots, Rainbow Sweet Inca corn, and Purple tomatillos. A full share costs $400, while a half share costs $250. Contact paydirtfarm@sasktel.net for additional information. Vendor Night, SaskMade Marketplace SaskMade Marketplace is showcasing Bedard Creek Acres ’ unique syrups at 4 pm on May 24 . There will be samples of Red Clover Blossom Lake Diefenbaker trout; arti...