Letter From The Editor I love a little spice in my food, and welcome the opportunity to play with exotic flavours that remind me of travels to distant lands, and experiencing different cultures and their cuisines. This is one of my favourite issues, where we hear from chefs expert in working with ingredients not familiar to all of us, and learn the tricks of the trade to use them to best effect.
November, we can expect single digit temperatures (+ or -) for a few months now, and on the bright side – it’s time to brush off your spice jars and top them up with fragrant seasonings to add warmth to your dishes.
And I’m delighted to bring you the beer and spirits results of the second Alberta Beverage Awards too – 23 winning beers and 42 winning spirits over eighteen categories, nicely in time for your holiday gift planning. Thanks once again to everyone involved; producers and importers, judges, volunteers, director, and the Blackfoot Hotel, without whom it would not be possible. Cheers, Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief
Excerpt from a Culinaire reader: Thank you SO much for selecting my poem as the winning brunch entry! My friend and I had such a fun brekkie at Monki. How to choose from a menu chock full of all my favourites? Our meals were both top-notch for a Sunday start, and filled us up to the brim. And all of our dishes were presented with flower garnishes making everything that much more charming and delightful. We will be coming back to Monki for sure. The last four times we’ve tried to get in, the wait has been long - a good sign - but now we know to show up 10 to 20 minutes before they open to get a seat. That didn’t matter this weekend though, as they called my name from the lineup and we were seated first! Thank you again for such a special treat.
Rebecca D, Calgary
The Rockies Best Fall Colours Treat your tastebuds to the colours of fall in Canmore Kananaskis. Enjoy stunning autumn views while dining at one of our 75 restaurants. In between meals go for a hike, glide along the emerald-green waters in a canoe, explore the trails on horseback, or get pampered at the spa. It’s the perfect time for a getaway.
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