January 17, 2012 – 7pm – 9pm
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with Pamela Scaiff
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Learn about the health benefits of sourdoughs, examine the stages of the sourdough starter and taste the differences through a variety of bread types.
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Whether you are a bread baker or not you will find this workshop of interest. Starter mix will be available for sale so bring your own jar.
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Please RSVP to: resilientkitchen@gmail.com.
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Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated, not mandatory and go to the Workshop Leader to cover supplies and to Resilient Kitchen to cover printing costs. CCOC members are exempt from any admission fees. For those who would like to purchase the sourdough starter mix, it is for sale for $1.
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Location: CCOC Beaver Barracks. 464 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Entry details upon registration.
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For more Information on Resilient Kitchen: http://resilientkitchen.
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Photo courtesy of RichardNigro.com
You may know Chef Richard Nigro as the founder of Juniper Kitchen and Wine Bar. Maybe you recognize his warm face from a Duelling Chefs dinner, or remember the sound of his fabulous laugh coming from the kitchen. Nigro helped establish Juniper as one of the better restaurants in this city, and that success is certainly a testament to his talent. Earlier this year he left Juniper’s kitchen, but fret not, he’s still cooking up a storm.
An advocate for both seasonal and local cuisine, Nigro is producing artisan small batch preserves. Made with local produce bought in season, they’re meant to help us capture some of our glorious warmer months, so we might make it through our dark, destitute winter. The most recent preserves list boasts over 30 choices, from pickles to chutneys, barbeque sauces to spice rubs. Juniper aficionados may recognize his Nine Day Pickled Cherries (they spend 2 days in vinegar, 7 in sugar) or Roasted Three Pepper Chutney. Ever the explorer, Nigro developed recipes for this venture that you aren’t likely to have tasted before, nor are they easily found elsewhere. His mostrada di cremona and mostrada di mantova, based on a 15th century Italian recipe, are like chutney, but softer. The fruit is just slightly pickled so it’s sweetness still shines through, making them a good substitute for fresh cherries or apples in December. His website not only lists the various preserves he makes, but also unique recipes and suggestions for how to use them, so you won’t be left with half filled jars in the fridge door.
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Photo courtesy of Justinvl from the Apartment613 Flickr pool
You know how every year there is a story in just about every news outlet on how to indulge moderately over the holiday? This isn’t that. In fact, we’re more interested in making sure that what winter weight you do put on (no judgment here) comes from as many local vendors and artisans as possible. This week on Apartment613 Live we hosted a chat with Don from Foodieprints and Megan the amazing woman behind the pies at The Red Apron to get their picks on food for the holiday. You can have a listen to our whole show on CHUO 89.1 PM today from 2-3pm, but here is the clip from our chat with Megan and Don to get you started on your foodies Christmas planning.
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So, there will be a DJ, booze, lots of giving, prize’s, and maybe someone throwing up all over the place, THINK ”Stand By Me” movie….
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We are looking for contestant’s, there will be two competitions. One for Men and One for Women, defending champ Mike Beck will be on hand to defend. The prize will be one free pizza per month for a year at Cheezy Luigis.
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If you are interested please contact Luigi at 613 697 5756 or cappo1@gmail.com
The Ottawa Wine & Food Festival will raise a glass to 5 taste-filled days with over 40+ events in the Nation’s Capital, which runs November 9-13, 2011 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. The Festival celebration will take the wine and food experience that Ottawa has come to love over the past 25 years to a whole new level! “We are excited to be hosting the Capital’s most celebrated wine and food event at the new Convention Centre,” says Joan Culliton producer of the festival. “It allows us to expand our programming to include a cornucopia of special events for both the food and wine lover alike on all four floors of the centre”. The festival will feature international renowned names in the wine world as well as celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations and educational tutored tastings to enjoy.
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Opening Night, Wednesday, November 9th will feature the Ottawa Wine Challenge & Holiday Entertaining with Food Network’s Chef Lynn Crawford. The evening will start with blind tasting of gold medal winning wines from the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival co-chaired by Rod Phillips and Janet Dorozynski. Votes will then be cast for Ottawa’s favourite red and white wine! Join Food Network’s Chef Lynn Crawford, host of Restaurant Makeover and Pitchin’ In as she prepares a delicious four course holiday themed tasting plates paired with wines from Inniskillin.
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If beer is your beverage, our special event Beer from Here will take place on Thursday, November 10th at St Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Ottawa’s local microbreweries will be serving up the best craft beers for you to taste, joined by Food Network’s Anthony Sedlak, The Main. Come and meet the local craft brew masters who make beer around here, sample their finest, and enjoy artisanal munchies created by Chef Anthony. The cornerstone of the festival is the immensely popular Ottawa Wine & Food Show. “The show has also grown this year” says Culliton, “with 200 booths featuring over 1500 wines, beers, spirits and gastronomic delights, it will even be open an hour longer”.
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The Ottawa Wine & Food Show takes place at the Ottawa Convention Centre, November 11-13, 2011. The show annually attracts 25,000 attendee. All new for this year’s festival is the Culinary Theatre, it is located on the tasting floor at the Ottawa Wine & Food Show. Hosted by the Chef’s from the Canadian Chef’s Culinary Federation, their team will prepare a 4-course food and wine pairing that was created for the famed James Beard House in New York City.
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Put on your boots and coats and hop aboard the bus for an all new event that takes the food experience further afield! Foodies in the Field, Saturday, November 12th will travel and tour three local farms, Upper Canada Cranberries, Clarmell on the Rideau- a goat cheese farm and O’Briens beef farm. The final stop at O’Briens there will be a delicious 3-course locavore lunch served in their driving shed, paired with award-winning wines from Huff Estates.
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Join culinary adventurer Bob Blumer, for an extraordinary evening filled with fun, surprises and a fabulous 4-course menu served with wines from Argentina! Bob will transform ordinary ingredients into wow inspiring dishes. His innovative menu includes an ahi sno-cone appetizer followed by crackerjack soup and lamb cupcakes as the main course finishing off with the existential eggs which is a white chocolate mousse with passionfruit. Creator and host of two award winning Food Network shows, Glutton for Punishment and Surreal Gourmet. Bob Blumer’s Surreal Culinary Adventure will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Saturday, November 12th.
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On Sunday, November 13th join award winning wine author Natalie MacLean for a wine and food pairing Vintner’s Brunch. Natalie will share her wine stories and take you though her latest book, Unquenchable, A tipsy search for the world’s best wines. Tour and taste your way thought 8-international wine and food pairing stations and walk away with an autographed copy of Natalie’s book! For more information about the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival visit us at www.ottawawineandfoodfestival.com
Whether your reaction is awe, envy or horror, one thing’s certain: you won’t be able to look away. Internet sensation Epic Meal Time, best described as food porn on crack, is not for the faint of heart (or weak of stomach). The premise is simple: in each episode host Harley Morenstein and friends use candy, jack daniels and of course, bacon to turn a simple meal into a voyeuristic experience. Think candy BBQ , meat salad or 100,000 calorie hamburgers.
Thanks to the University of Ottawa Students’ Association for the Faculty of Arts, this culinary freak show is coming to Ottawa on Thursday, October 20 to Ritual Night Club (137 Besserer Street) to film a live addition of the show. For $25 in advance (more at the door) audiences will get to partake in whatever culinary craziness the boys cook up that night (most likely not veggie friendly). This may be your only chance to eat a moving vehicle made out meat.
Epic Meal Time started in Montreal last year by Morenstein, a former substitute teacher, and Sterling Toth who acts as camera man. According to wikipedia, the original inspiration for the sketch was a shot of Morenstein eating a six-pattie, 18 bacon strip Wendy’s burger to the tune of the Terminator theme song. An internet sensation was born, and the team followed up with a more polished edition featuring a fast food pizza. Currently, the team is working with Revision3, an Internet-based television network to distribute the show.
So why watch grown men play with their food? According to the event’s organizer Jozef Spiteri Epic Meal Time taps into a “counter-culture which take its roots in the current “healthy lifestyle” fashion. Epic Meal Time is the voice in the back of your head that tell you: “All you need is bacon strips.”
Epic Meal Time Live is coming to Ritual (137 Besserer Street) on Thursday, October 20 starting at 9pm. Tickets are $25 in advance availible at at Reap & Sew (401 Dalhousie St), Fall Down Gallery (288 Bank), Top of the World (158 Rideau), NRML (184 Rideau).
Bacon Strips! Bacon Strips!
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Have you ever imagine how it would be if you were in an Epic Meal Time’s Video?
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This is your chance!
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TICKET INFO:
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$25.00 in advance/ more at the door
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Available at Local stores:
- Reap & Sew (613) 562-4545
- Fall Down Gallery (613) 421-3269
- Top of the World (613) 237-4797
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Ritual – 137 Besserer St – Ottawa, ON – (613) 680-7661
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Doors: 9pm – ALL AGES event (id required)
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Hosted by the Students’ Association for the Faculty of Arts
Photo courtesy sandcastlematt on Flickr
Hungry, audiophiles? We’ve got your back – or stomach, more appropriately. This week’s edition of the Apartment613 Live podcast – which you can catch live Thursdays from 2-3 pm on CHUO 89.1 FM, by the way – is all about one of our favourite topics: the mighty cupcake.
We launch right into the sugary subject matter (literally – we’re missing the first 90 seconds of this week’s show, unfortunately) as we chat with contributor Sabrina Bowman about her scientific survey of Ottawa’s best cupcake vendors. (We’ll be posting the results either on the weekend or early next week.) Kerry Duffy of Ottawa South bakery Life of Pie joins us in studio, and our intrepid intern Evey Hornbeck shares some of Twitter’s favourite local baked goods. And indie rockers Hotshotcasino try to lure the capital’s cupcake bakers to their 7-inch release party Saturday night.
As always, we also play tons of great tunes – the full playlist is below. And we’d be remiss not to wish bon voyage to CHUO program manager Etienne Dubuc, who’s leaving the station for a new community radio gig in Montreal. Thanks for all the times you’ve rushed into the studio to fix our technical snafus, Etienne. Best of luck in the future.
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Event will showcase options for enjoyable meat-free summertime eating
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Who: National Capital Vegetarian Association
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What: Summer BBQ & Potluck
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Where: Vincent Massey Park (Riverside/Heron)
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When: Aug. 14, 11:30 – 3:00
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Why: To provide a family-friendly atmosphere that also promotes the deliciousness of vegan cuisine!
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Vegan barbecue. To many, it may seem like a contradiction. Barbecues are a fixture of summertime, but also the venue where the differences between dietary choices of meat eaters and vegetarians/vegans come into sharpest focus.
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But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Josh Flower, president of the National Capital Vegetarian Association (NCVA).
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“My family and I enjoy barbecuing all summer long. There’s nothings like firing up the grill and enjoying food with family and friends outside,” he says. “The only difference is that meat is not on our menu. There are plenty of meat alternatives out there for those who wish to be a part of the fun, but want to avoid the health pitfalls or the harm that comes to animals from meat consumption.”
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To prove it, the NCVA will be hosting its first vegan Summer BBQ & Potluck on Sunday Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Vincent Massey Park (section D- near Riverside Drive and Heron Road). This family friendly event will demonstrate that it’s fully possible to enjoy BBQ season the vegan way.
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The first 100 attendees will receive a complimentary veggie dog/burger (condiments will also be provided). Each adult should bring a vegan dish (no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, etc. with ingredient list) that serves between 10-12, as well as a plate, cutlery, and beverage. Also, please bring a serving utensil for your dish. Admission is $1 for NCVA members, and $3 for non-members. Kids under 12 eat free!
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The potluck concept means that everyone will have dozens of delicious plant-based dishes to choose from- a great way to get new ideas for plant-based cooking at home.
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Please note: While everyone is welcome, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or non-vegetarian, please ensure that the dish you bring is free of animal products- that includes any animal flesh, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey, etc.
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Everyone is invited, Josh Flower says. “Vegetarian, vegan, or just curious, NCVA events are open to everyone who likes good food and conversation. We’re happy to welcome all kinds of people. Bring your friends and family, a blanket, a frisbee, or anything else you need to enjoy a day at the park! “
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About the NCVA:
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The National Capital Vegetarian Association (NCVA) is a not-for-profit membership-based organization created to educate the public about the health benefits of plant-based diets for the improvement of public health. The NCVA strives to represent people in the National Capital Region who are vegetarian, vegan, or supportive of the many benefits of consuming plants. For more information, visit www.ncva.ca
Do you like ice cream? Visit the Canada Agriculture Museum on Sunday, August 7, and learn about the journey from cow to cone. Practise your milking technique on the Museum’s wooden cow and get the scoop on how dairying technology now includes milking machines, and even robotic milkers.
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Try your hand at an old-fashioned manual ice cream maker, and taste your own yummy creation. Local beekeepers will be at the Museum to explain the buzz about honeybees and the essential role that pollinators play in ice cream production. To add to the festivities, join in on family yoga or speak with members of the Ottawa Fire Services who will be showcasing their community programming.
Read more about the Ice Cream Festival
Ice Cream Festival Activities
Ice Cream Making
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Help make ice cream with an old-fashioned manual ice cream maker. Various flavours will be made throughout the day, with lots of taste testing opportunities!
Gelato and Frozen Yogurt Making
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (ongoing)
Join Museum staff as they make gelato — an Italian frozen dessert – and frozen yogurt! Discover the ingredients and methods used to make these frozen treats.
From Cow to Cone
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (ongoing)
Find out how much milk a cow produces each day, and how much of that milk is cream. How many ice cream cones does that make? The quantities are truly amazing!
World of Mammals
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (ongoing)
From bats to cows, and goats to humans, all mammals share key characteristics that set them apart from other animals. Discover what these characteristics are while learning about the mammals that live on farms. You will even have the chance to taste ice cream made from the milk of one of these mammals!
Milking Demonstration
4 p.m.
Visit our dairy barn and watch as we milk our very own cows!
A World Without Pollinators is a World Without Ice Cream
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (ongoing)
Pollinators are the insects that pollinate flowers. You know about bees and butterflies, but did you know that there are over 1,000 species of pollinating insects in Canada? Discover the essential role that pollinators play in the production of many forage crops fed to dairy cows, as well as in the production of cherries, strawberries, vanilla, etc…
Meet Local Beekeepers
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (ongoing)
Local beekeepers will be on site to give visitors the buzz about honeybees (honey and other products will be available to buy – cash only).
Yoga
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Join us for some family fun yoga time! Children will be introduced to the many benefits of yoga as we set sail on a yoga adventure. We will explore several yoga poses and simple breathing techniques. Yoga for children can help develop body awareness, increase flexibility, balance and confidence.
Ottawa Fire Services — Fire Safety House
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
This mobile unit highlights electrical hazards, cooking hazards, and the dangerous use of fireplaces and candles, and reinforces the importance of fire safety planning.
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Food Services ($)
The Hot Potato Company will be on site this weekend to offer food services ($). The menu includes baked potatoes and potato wedges available with a wide variety of delicious toppings, as well as hot dogs, ice cream and cold and hot drinks including juice, soft drinks, freshly squeezed lemonade, coffee and tea.
General information
The Canada Agriculture Museum is located on the Central Experimental Farm, Prince of Wales Drive, between the traffic circle and Baseline Road.
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Free parking.
