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The Buy Manitoba program is all about helping you find the perfect Manitoba ingredients, being proud of our local flavours and knowing where our food comes from! Get involved and help us celebrate local food at official Buy Manitoba and partner events through out the Province. See below for full details.
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The Farm & Food Discovery Centre is hosting a Made in Manitoba Breakfast on Saturday, May 4th with the help of Agriculture in the Classroom. Visit the Discovery Centre between 9am and 12pm to eat and celebrate local food. Sausages, eggs, pancakes, fruit and chocolate milk will be served. Wander through the exhibits after breakfast or take part in the fun activities for the kids. Click here for more details. Cost includes admission to exhibits and activities.
Experience the diverse tastes of Mexico, Russia, Australia, Paris and Ireland, no passport required, as part of Assiniboine Park Conservancy's Foodie Series. These educational two-hour seminars feature historical, horticultural and cultural information, as well as expert pairings from Manitoba Liquor Marts. Sessions are held in MLCC test kitchens. Participants must be 18 years of older. Call 204-927-6070 or email parkprograms@assiniboinepark.ca for registration and venue info.
Join Gourmet Inspirations on May 11 for their product release at The Forks Market. This free event will include live music, cooking demonstrations, food samples and exciting prizes!
Gardens Manitoba is hosting it's 23rd annual Mother's Day plant sale on Sunday, May 12. The gym at the Canadian Mennonite University will be filled with annuals/perennials/seeds and bulbs to start the 2013 gardening season. There will be something for every gardener. Come and find the selections made with you in mind!
Join Louise May from Aurora Farm to learn easy gardening tips. Learn how to make a seed ball. The cost to attend is $10 plus GST plus the cost of materials, approximately $5.
Call 204-883-2524 for more information or to register.
The 27th annual Teddy Bear's Picnic will be held Sunday, May 26 at Assiniboine Park. This event brings together kids, teddy bears and parents for a day of health education, fun activities and entertainment. Granny's Poultry, Manitoba Turkey Producers and Canada Safeway will be there all day, playing games, handing out coupons and recipes and hanging out with TOMAS the turkey!
The WAG’s signature dinner and tour program features a 3-course exhibition-inspired fixed menu at Storm Bistro. Following dinner, guests will participate in a private guided tour of 100 Masters: Only in Canada.
Click here for the Art Eats menu. If you have dietary issues or restrictions, please contact Storm Bistro at 204.948.0085.
Paper tickets will not be provided for Art Eats. By ordering, your name will be added to a reservation list. Gratuity, coffee, and tea is included in the price, wine/spirits are not. Reservations are available online at wag.ca or by calling 204.789.1290. $60 members, $65 non-members
Check out the St. Norbert Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 1 for the Opening Day of their 25th Anniversary season!
Learn how to freeze berries and sauces, can peaches and pickles (possibly beans if cucumbers are not available) tomato soup, and dehydrate herbs, tomatoes and fruit!
The cost to participate is $30+GST, and includes preserves, jars and recipes. Participants will be able to bring most food products home with them.
To register or for more information, call (204) 883-2524 or email ffdc@umanitoba.ca.
