Wanderlust and Words

Start from Scratch  Start from Scratch is a cooking class specifically designed for university students. Students learn how to make easy, budget-friendly recipes from scratch. The Saskatoon classes are run by Chef Tom Brown of Wild Cuisine Catering and will be starting up on Tuesday, October 1, on campus. Apply now online. Flavours of India I really enjoyed my lunch at the Flavours of India food truck located at the Saskatoon Farmers' Market last Sunday. The samosas were piping hot and accompanied by a small serving of curried chickpeas. Delicious. Two Gun Quiche  A friend had lunch at Two Gun Quiche this past weekend. She says, “The zucchini and feta cheese quiche came steaming hot with a beautiful crust . . . the carrot dill soup of the day was amazing, and the special drink was organic blackberry iced tea. Definitely a great experience, super fast service, friendly people. I highly recommend it.” La Prep  Another of Flavourful’s intrepid roving repor...

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Eastview Community Gardens, Aug. 28 Eastview Community Gardens are holding an open house on August 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at both locations. The Arlington Garden is located behind John Dolan School on Arlington Avenue and the Louise Street garden is located a couple of blocks east of Market Mall on Louise Street. Marr Harvest Fair, Sept. 2  Bring your entries of best jams, jellies, pickles, flowers, garden produce, baking and handiwork to the Marr Harvest Fair on September 2 from 1-4:30 pm . Collective Kitchen Leadership Training, Oct. 1-2  CHEP is looking for participants who are committed to running a collective kitchen. They are offering leadership training on October 1 and 2. For more information, contact Janet Phillips at 306.655.4575 (ext. 223) or email janet@chep.org . Community Farmers’ Markets I visited the Community Farmers’ Market in the London Drugs parking lot on 8th Street last Friday for a change of pace and was pleasantly surprised to find l...

Great SK Mustard Festival, Aug. 25 If you’re in Regina, be sure to attend the Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival from 11am to 4 pm , August 25, at the Willows on Wascana – tastings, music and more. Eat, Drink and Celebrate Summer on the Prairies, Aug. 29 If you’re impatiently waiting for Top Chef Canada Dale Mackay to open his restaurant, Ayden Kitchen & Bar , you’ll be happy to hear that he’ll be serving up a four-course meal, paired with cocktails , at the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market on August 29. Kaleidoscope Vegetable Gardens I love the diversity of produce and the creative combinations (Salsa Verde Mix, Ratatouille Mix) offered by Kaleidoscope Vegetable Gardens . Plus amazingly sweet husk cherries. Kaleidoscope is at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and Sundays. Be sure to stop by and check out their amazing collection of vegetables, many aren’t available anywhere else in Saskatoon.   La Plaine Trail  La Plaine Trail, Saskatoon Farmers’ Ma...

Words in the Market Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild members will be reading from their work at the Saskatoon Farmers' Market at 12 noon on August 18 and 25, as well as September 7, 15, 22 and 29. Sustainable Gourmet, Sept. 21 I’m looking forward to attending the Sustainable Gourmet dinner hosted by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society on September 21. Local food prepared by local chefs. Prairie Sun Brewery, Oct. 5  Prairie Sun Brewery will be celebrating their Grand Opening with an Oktoberfest on October 5. SweetSugarBean Eats Out I’m looking forward to reading Renée Kohlman’s (aka sweetsugarbean ) restaurant reviews in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. The first one is this week, and it’s for one of my favorite restaurants. Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery  Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery will be opening soon beside State & Main. They are looking for someone to buy the franchise. Haskap Liqueur  Haskap liqueur is back in stock at LB Distillers . Harve...