New Year Ushers Rush of New Restaurants

Winnipeg’s restaurant scene has never been busier. Savour Winnipeg has the inside scoop on ten new neighbourhood gems opening as early as this Friday, and continuing on into spring. It’s ...

Leftover Turkey Corn Soup

Savour those turkey leftovers with these refreshing recipes. No casseroles here…we promise. If you’re like me, you’re sitting on pounds of leftover turkey and looking for a fresh way to ...

Gadget Review: PlatyPreserve

This uniquely-named product is essentially a home version of the bag found inside most box wines. It’s supposed to keep your wine fresh for a lot longer. So does it? ...

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Wine Wednesday: Laboure-Roi Pinot

Every Wednesday, Savour Winnipeg wine editor Alec Stuart shares a few tasting ...

Recipe: Balsamic Turkey Pizza

Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 Tbsp (30 mL) balsamic ...

Beer: Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale

Maple Cream Ale among select Granville Island Brewing products now available locally. ...

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Roll Out the Barrel for A Bonnie Robbie Burns Day

It’s January 25. People the world over will celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns by cooking traditional dishes like Haggis, scones and home made whisky jam (well, oatcakes are preferred), or hosting a Burns Supper. Last January I posted an entire series in honour of this nearly sacred event, highlighting where you can buy [...]

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Bringing an Exquisite Taste to Transcona

Last week we posted about ten new restaurants opening in the new year.  But that doesn’t give a number of other new food based business their due, among them, Transcona’s Exquisite Taste. Like its River Heights brethren Cornelia Bean or Osborne Village based The Canister, owners Geoff Nault and Angeline Patenaude are bringing the loose leaf [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Kung Fu Girl Riesling

Every Wednesday, wine editor Alec Stuart will share a few tasting notes from some his latest and most exciting discoveries. This week, it’s Kung Fu Girl Riesling (USA). This Washington State white shows off a nice balance of acidity and sweetness, with loads of beautiful lime and a mineral edge on the finish. I’d like it better [...]

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The Don’t Miss Dining Experience of the Year is Back!

That’s right food fans, Ciao Magazine‘s Dine About Winnipeg event returns in 2012 and menus have just been announced. Running February 2 – 11, Dine About offers diners three course meals at the slightly higher than before but no less bargain prix fixe price of $28 or $36. Dine About 2012 participating restaurants are: $28 [...]

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2011 / 12 Winter Leisure Guide

In case you missed it with all the holiday hubbub, registration for the Winter Leisure Guide opened on December 14. Like my post-celebration waistline, the adult leisure section boasts an ever expanding foodie section. Kathy Man is back for a wide array of recipes and technique demos from the far East, and there are plenty [...]

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Recipe: Leftover Turkey Mango Wraps

Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) turkey breast, cut into strips 1/3 cup (75 ml) jerk or cajun seasoning 1/3 cup (75 ml) light mayonnaise 2 Tbsp (30 ml) light sour cream 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lime juice 1 tsp (5 ml) lime peel, grated 6large flour tortillas 1 mango, sliced 1 – [...]

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Recipe: Turkey Focaccia Sandwich

Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 ml) green onion, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice Zest of one [...]

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Recipe: Southwest Turkey Salad

Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) cooked turkey breast, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) cooked black or kidney beans, drained 1 cup (250 ml) corn niblets 1/4 cup (50 ml) red onion, slivered 1/4 cup (50 ml) green pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vinegar 4 large lettuce [...]

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Recipe: Turkey, Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Frittata

Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 2 tsp (10 ml) Italian seasoning 1 cup (250 ml) fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup (250 ml) red onions, sliced 1/4 cup (60 ml) parsley, chopped 12 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup (60 ml) water to tastesalt and pepper 1/2 cup (125 ml) Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 [...]

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Two Ways

Two delicious takes on classic chicken pot pie using the turkey leftovers you’re probably already sitting on. Quick Turkey Pot Pie Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup green peas (cooked or frozen) 1/2 cup boiled potatoes (optional) 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional) 1 [...]

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