Wanderlust and Words

Slice of History, Feb/Mar There’s a fabulous photography exhibit of Saskatoon’s bygone bakeries in The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library, from Feb. 10 to Mar. 17 . Oh, for the days when bakeries delivered their product by horse-drawn wagon. City Centre Produce Market, Feb. 25 The next City Centre pop-up produce market will be on Feb. 25 from 10 am to 4:30 pm at the Community Service Village on 25th Street East. Seeds of Time, Feb. 25 The Saskatoon Food Council will be showing the film, Seeds of Time , at 7 pm , Feb. 25, at Station 20 West. The film tells the story of Cary Fowler’s efforts to protect biodiversity and food security. Seedy Saturday, Feb./Mar. If you’re a gardener, you won’t want to miss Seedy Saturday/Sunday in various locations around Saskatchewan . In Saskatoon , you can attend Seedy Saturday on Feb. 27 at Station 20 West and Seedy Sunday on Mar. 20 at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. In addition to choosing seeds, Seedy Saturday/Sunday is a ...

Eat local . . . drink local Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria  River Heights will soon have a new pizzeria. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria will be opening at 300-136 Primrose Drive on January 19 . They promise to deliver a hand-stretched, hand-tossed pizza cooked in a traditional fire-roasting Italian pizza oven. Famoso opened in Edmonton in 2007. They now have locations in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Sunday brunch at Prairie Sun Brewery  Brunch is now being served from 11 am to 3 pm , Sundays, at Prairie Sun Brewery. And, yes, there’s a vegetarian option – thanks, Tom. New PA Businesses Two new businesses are opening in downtown Prince Albert . Rock Creek Café, a licensed restaurant with a northern-inspired menu, hopes to open in February or March. Melanie Quintal, owner of Funky Fresh Bistro, went to Belgium to become a certified chocolatier, and will now be opening a chocolate shop, that will also serve as overflow space, adjacent to the Bistro. Signs of S...

Nestor’s Bakery Anniversary Sale, Sept. 17-19  Three Sisters /Nestor’s Bakery is celebrating their fourth anniversary September 17 to 19. Specialty doughnuts will be two for the price of one. Forestry Farm Fall Supper, Oct. 5 The Friends of the Forestry Farm House are hosting a 3-course meal at 5 and 7 pm on October 5. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance (373-1787, c.bear@sasktel.net ). Herbal Time Tea House  My Saskatoon had an article about a tea house in Willowgrove (111 – 412 Willowgrove Square). Herbal Time Tea House appears to serve primarily herbal and bubble teas. You can also come for afternoon tea with cake, cookies, finger sandwiches and seasonal fruit. Fresh Produce at Riversdale Deli  Riversdale Delicatessen is stocking a new cooler with local vegetables from Floating Gardens and Wally’s Urban Market . Sobeys Liquor Store  Sobeys Liquor Store opened this week in Stonebridge (3130 Preston Avenue). I’m looking forwa...

Foodie news and events in and around Saskatoon – February brings apples, heart-shaped cookies, Townsite beer, and plans for a local bounty store in Prince Albert Irish Music Night, Museo, February 1 Museo Coffee hosts Comholtas, Saskatoon’s Irish folk session music club on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:45-8:45 pm . You’re invited to come and enjoy the music and the locally-roasted coffee – there’s no cover charge. February is Apple Month The BC Tree Fruits Association was formed 75 years ago. In February, they celebrate National Apple Month to promote locally-grown fruit. Check out the association’s website. I particularly liked the section showing all the different apple varieties that are grown in BC. They also have lots of recipes – from Caesar Apple Salad to Peanut Butter Apple Crumble. While you’re cooking, your children can decorate an apple, upload the photograph and enter the Artful Apple contest . The winner will receive an Okanagan vacation package for fou...

Foodie news and events in and around Saskatoon – Symphony Scotch, Station 20 West Gala, PA Cooking Classes, Gourmet Products & Gooey Buns Explore Mediterranean Spain, January 20 Join me on Friday, January 20 at 2 pm in the Frances Morrison Library Auditorium (main downtown branch) for a trip to sunny Spain. My slideshow presentation moves beyond the beaches of Mediterranean Spain to visit local markets, Roman ruins, palm tree gardens, and Gaudi architecture. Gluten-Free Food Fair, January 22 There will be a Gluten-Free Food Fair at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on Sunday, January 22 from 5-8 pm . The cost is $2.00 per plate. This is a fundraiser for the Saskatoon Celiac Association. Scotch Fest, January 27 & 28 Support the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and enjoy a blind tasting of some of the world’s finest scotches, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres, and with entertainment by orchestra musicians at Scotch Fest . The tasting will be led by experts from Cava Wine & Spirits...

Foodie news and events in and around Saskatoon – cupcakes, craft fairs, chocolate bread, and Christmas cookies Crave Cookies and Cupcakes, December 1 Crave Cookies and Cupcakes will be opening on Broadway Avenue on December 1. If you're not familiar with this Alberta company, here's my interview with one of the owners . Salayview Farm Goat Cheese, December 1 Email salayviewfarm@yahoo.ca if you live in Saskatoon and would like to try Saskatchewan goat cheese from a small farm south of Regina. There are 3 flavours – plain, chives, and herbes de Provence. You can purchase 100 grams for $5.00. They’ll be delivering the cheese to Saskatoon on December 1; email me for location. Sun Dog Handcraft Faire, December 2-4 You’ll find some of your favourite food producers at Sundog this year. The Prairie Pie Wagon will be serving up Mary’s amazing fruit pies in the Food Court, while Fruition Orchards , Over the Hill Orchards , Prairie Sun Orchard , and Riverbend Plantation a...