Wanderlust and Words

“Many people say they enjoy the winter, but what they really enjoy is feeling proof against it.” – Richard Adams  Local News  I was so sorry to hear that Chef Jenni had lost her sense of taste and smell due to Covid – I do hope it’s only temporary. Nic Miller, Tales from Topographic Kitchens , talks about the importance of taste and smell , moving beyond the realm of food to encompass, memory, imagination, and beauty. She provides a list of additional resources on the importance of taste and smell and what is often discounted until it is lost.  Order a 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner from Trent at Scratch Provisions . Proceeds will support programming for student parents at Nutana Collegiate.  Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization. In Saskatoon , they’ve partnered with the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation to distribute food to families in need. You can support their efforts by encouraging local food businesses to contribute their surplus f...

Post-Valentine’s Fair Trade Bash, Feb. 16  Fair Trade Saskatoon is hosting a Post-Valentine’s Bash from 8-11 pm , Feb. 16, at The Refinery. There will be fair trade wine, snacks from Chef Jenni, and music from Vesti Hanson and The Vexations Unplugged. Entrance is free, but a donation of $20 would be appreciated. Griffin Takeaway Moves to City Park  The Griffin Takeaway is moving! Effective Feb. 5 , they’ll be located at 741 – 7th Avenue North. Chef de Partie @ Le Relais  Heather Bekar-Schulte, Chef de Partie , is now caterer in residence for Le Relais, Fédération des Francophones. Waste-Free Shopping  Bulk Basket , 111-2301 Avenue C North, invites people to bring their own containers and focuses on locally sourced food. They carry everything from fresh fruit and juices to grains, lentils, and pasta. They expect to be 100% plastic-free by the end of the store’s first year. For more information on waste-free shopping, take a look at the Waste Not yxe Di...