Wanderlust and Words

The Invasion  In February 1797, the British mainland was invaded for the last time . 1400 French soldiers landed just outside of Fishguard in west Wales. The plan was to proceed inland and invade Bristol, drawing the British Navy away from another assault in Ireland. They then planned to turn around and “liberate” Wales from “English tyranny" (French Revolution, 1789). The plan failed – completely. 190 part-time British soldiers, with help from local residents, captured the soldiers and forced them to surrender. It was an amateur battle with many amusing episodes, and they are all captured in The Last Invasion Embroidered Tapestry . One French soldier fired at a clock because he thought someone was hiding in it. Other soldiers became ill after undercooking the poultry they had stolen. The French imagined there was a large British army coming to meet them when they saw local women in traditional red shawls and black hats marching round a hill. Th...

City Centre Food Co-op, Jan. 28 The next CHEP Community Fresh Food Market is from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm , Jan. 28, at the Saskatoon Community Service Village. Wine & Cheese, Feb. 14 Tickets are now available for Valentine’s Day wine and cheese pairings at 6 pm , Feb. 13 & 14, at Riversdale Delicatessen – 3 wines, 3 cheeses and antipasti, and a 20% discount on all store items. Out Of Your Tree Out Of Your Tree in Saskatoon was established to harvest and share otherwise unwanted fruit. The Facebook moderator has moved and the group needs a new coordinator. This type of project has done extremely well in other cities. Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton not only picks and shares fruit but also cans and preserves it. They’re creating a micro orchard and are offering educational classes. There is so much potential for something similar in Saskatoon. Why not thinking about helping out? Eating Right Can Save the World Our food choices have environmental consequences...

Terra Madre Day, Dec. 10 Terra Madre Day is Slow Food’s annual day to promote the diversity of food traditions and production, and show how our network is using its creativity and knowledge to build a better food future. Slow Food Saskatoon suggests celebrating by sharing a meal made of local ingredients with family and friends. Noche de Posada, Dec. 12 La Taqueria Mexicana and El Mercadito Latino are hosting a Noche de Posada on Dec. 12. There will be Mexican food, Latin DJs, and a piñata smash. Craft Beer & Cheese Fest, Feb. 26 & 27 Tickets are now on sale for the Craft Beer & Cheese Fest at Prairie Sun Brewery. Tickets sold out in two weeks last year, so you’ll need to move fast if you want to attend. Slow Food Canada National Meeting, Apr. 6-10 Slow Food Canada will be holding their annual national meeting from April 6-10 , 2016, in Invermere, BC . Bringing Healthy Food to a Food Desert Neechi Foods, an Aboriginal worker co-op, is trying ...