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Gourmet Inspirations launched their line of Manitoba made specialty sauces at the Forks Market today! Gourmet Inspirations owner, operator and chef Peter Fehr has spent the past two years developing a line of high-end specialty finishing sauces to help amateur chefs wow their dinner guests. The four sauces - creamy peppercorn whiskey, sweet & spicy [...]
Congratulations to Canadian Gold Beverages, whose award winning Artesian Still Water and Sparkling Mineral Water are now available at Winnipeg Safeway stores! Canadian Gold Beverages natural Artesian Water is bottled at the source and drawn from an aquifer deep within the pristine and protected Canadian wilderness. Canadian Gold Beverages was awarded 2 Gold Medals for it's Artesian Still [...]
Take a break from your desk at lunch and explore one of Winnipeg's many amazing downtown restaurants with a special set menu. Let's Do Lunch Downtown is running from May 6-31, and gives you the opportunity to check out a variety of downtown restaurants including Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar, La Bamba, Sydneys and more! You can [...]
If you're from Manitoba you have probably tasted or at the very least heard of Jeanne's cake! Jeanne's Bakery has been in business for over 75 years here in Winnipeg! Jeanne Van Landeghem, the namesake of Jeanne's Bakery, and her husband, started the Bakery in 1936. Over the past 75 years Jeanne's has become a [...]
Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day and a nice way to celebrate your mom this year is by preparing her a special Made in Manitoba Breakfast! Fortunately here in Manitoba we have so many great food products to choose from. Below is a list of Manitoba made foods and beverages you can use to make [...]
1. Always jump start your day with a healthy breakfast. If you don’t have much of an appetite in the morning start with enjoying something small, like fruit and yoghurt or a homemade fruit smoothie. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast on the go, grab a Gorp bar. These all natural energy bars are [...]
The seventh annual Great Manitoba Food Fight (GMFF) was held yesterday at the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts (MICA). This exciting event featured 10 Manitoba food entrepreneurs who have developed an innovative new food product. The competitors presented their products and were judged by an expert panel to win one of three product development and service [...]
Calling all chocolate lovers! Throughout the month of April check out Ciao! Chocolate Fest 2013, sponsored by Mordens' of Winnipeg, and experience 30 days of decadent chocolate creations at a variety of Winnipeg restaurants including Bailey's, The Beachcomber, Brogue Pubside and many more! Click here for more information about participating restaurants and the variety of chocolate creations they are offering [...]
Jeanne’s cakes have been a birthday tradition in my family for as long as I can remember, and I was not aware of the many creative ways you can personalize your cake while still maintaining Jeanne’s well known tasty flavour and shape. Here are 10 delicious ways to customize your Jeanne’s cake: 1. Try a [...]
Easter is a popular time for getting together with loved ones to share a special meal together. Fortunately, Manitoba has a wide selection of delicious Manitoba made foods to offer that are sure to enhance your gatherings with family and friends. Eggs Eggs are a symbol that many of us associate with Easter. Country Side [...]
Congratulations to the winner of our PTE Pairings Contest Sharon Smith, who won two tickets to attend PTE Pairings and enjoy an evening of Manitoba food prepared by some of Winnipeg's finest restaurants, paired with premium wines. PTE Pairings is an annual fundraiser for the Prairie Theatre Exchange. Eight local producers will be sampling their [...]
Canadian Gold Beverages is an artesian beverage company offering premium water bottled at the source. Located Southeast of Steinbach in Marchand, their state of the art certified carbon neutral production facility was first opened in 1985 as Pinewood Springs, and then Hanover Springs, before becoming Canadian Gold Beverages. They source their natural artesian water from [...]
It's that time of year when no matter how hard you try, it's impossible to escape being sick with a cold or flu. A great natural ingredient that helps soothe a sore throat or cough is honey, since it has antioxidant and antimicrobial effects that soothe on contact. To 'Take the Sting Out of Your [...]
Congratulations to Canadian Gold Beverages who was awarded 2 Gold Medals at the 2013 Berkeley's International Water Tasting Competition in 2 separate categories. They were awarded the Gold for both their Artesian Still Water and Touch Sparkling Mineral Water. For Canadian Gold Beverages it's like winning the Olympics for bottled water. They are the first [...]
Water is so basic and essential to life, but sometimes it can be a bit boring. Here are some great natural ways to add some sparkle back into your water! 1. Add citrus! Lemon slices or lime slices is a classic way to add some flavour to your water. 2. Cucumbers are not just for [...]
Bee a Honey Convert! BeeMaid has created a recipe converter that helps you swap sugar for honey in your favourite baking. Click here to access the BeeMaid Honey Recipe Converter.
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association has launched a national contest designed to motivate people to share their personal stories of passion. The contest is called My Be Well Story and gives all entrants a chance at winning a video prize package valued at over $5000. “We all have dreams, we all have passion and we [...]
Exclusive to our newsletter subscribers, we held a contest where we asked readers to name the two Manitoba made foods found in The Mulberry Tree's Jet Pack basket for the chance to win their new I "heart" Manitoba basket, launched just in time for Valentines day. The correct answer was La Cocina Tortilla Chips and [...]
If you're still wondering what to get that special someone for February 14th, check out these unique Manitoba made treats that have been specially crafted for Valentine's Day! White Chocolate Cherry Brandy cheesecake by Double D's Cheesecake. This special flavour is available for the month of February and is made with white Ambrosia chocolate, [...]
Countryside Farms is an egg grading plant located in Steinbach, Manitoba. Founded more than three decades ago, they’re mission is to provide the freshest, safest, most nutritious and healthy eggs to the public. Over 100 Manitoba egg producers supply Countryside Farms with eggs. Once the eggs arrive at their plant they’re graded, packaged and distributed – all [...]
In the early 1950’s, a few Western Canadian beekeepers founded Bee Maid Honey Limited to allow them to collectively sell their quality honey throughout Canada and the world. Today, Bee Maid Honey markets the entire volume of the Manitoba and Alberta Honey Cooperatives, with packaging plants based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Spruce Grove, Alberta. Bee [...]
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods was founded in 1998 after company co-founders helped legalize Industrial hemp in Canada. Manitoba Harvest mission has remained unchanged over the years. They strive to manufacture the highest quality hemp food products, to educate people on the nutritional benefits of hemp foods, and to support sustainability in all that they do. [...]
National magazine Canadian Living asked their readers 'Where to find the best chocolates in Canada' and came up with this list of amazing chocolatiers. Manitoba made the list with Chocolatier Constance Popp, known for their unique chocolates inspired by local ingredients. Click here to view the list.
Just in time for the holiday season Buy Manitoba teamed up with local gift basket maker The Mulberry Tree to create a special line of Buy Manitoba baskets filled with delicious Manitoba made food - the perfect gift for food lovers. As part of the exciting launch, Buy Manitoba and The Mulberry Tree held a [...]
Nature's Farm organic eggs come from cheerful chickens By: Mike Green Photo By: Mike Green Source: CBC Scene (Hermann Grauer with one of his organically raised chickens - by Mike Green) What I like to look for in a farmer is transparency. Being the food snob I am I like to know exactly what is [...]
Chocolatier Constance Popp has been crafting fresh artisan chocolate since they opened in December 2007. What began as a hobby for owner and chocolatier Constance Menzies became her livelihood after she decided to study the art of chocolate making in Montreal. While Constance Popp chocolates have been tried by celebrities and royalty, they’re based in [...]
Discover Unique Manitoba Made Foods at MFPA Member Stores By: Gemma Manangan Many Manitoba food processors have their own retail store fronts where they interact with customers. Most companies such as Double D’s Cheesecake have their store attached to where fresh product is made daily. They originally began selling their light and creamy no-bake cheesecakes [...]
The winner of our Manitoba Made Holiday Contest featured in the Winnipeg Free Press was Colleen Staska. Colleen received two gift baskets filled with Manitoba made goodies; one for herself and one to donate to the charity of her choice, Siloam Mission. The Buy Manitoba team paid a visit to Siloam Mission to drop off [...]
We released our Manitoba Made Holiday Guide in the Saturday December 8th, 2012 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. The publication highlights great Manitoba made products perfect for the holiday season, some great food gift ideas and Manitoba food shops to visit! If you didn't grab a copy you can find it online here.
Oak Island Acres Goat Dairy has been in business for over 20 years and has had four different owners. It's current owners, the Rourke family, purchased the business in 2010 as part of a decision to add a ruminant animal business to their farm to help support crop rotation, as the addition of alfalfa could [...]
Congratulations to Barbara Lion the winner of our Oct/Nov 2012 Discover Regional Cuisine Contest! Barbara has won over $300 in gift certificates to the restaurants featured in the spread. For our contest we asked diners to vote for their favourite restaurant dish featured in the Discover Regional Cuisine spread in Ciao! magazine. The dish that [...]
Solberry, makers of sea buckthorn berry products, have released their newest product Seabuckthorn Herbal Leaf Tea. The tea is made by taking the leaves of the sea buckthorn plant, and drying them to create a versatile tea that has many health benefits! Click here to learn more about the benefits of sea buckthorn leaves. Solberry [...]
Countryside Farms Vita Eggs in Original 18's and Omega 12's are now available at select Canada Safeway locations! Vita Eggs come from hens fed a 100% vegetarian diet; no preservatives, medications, or antibiotics. Look for Vita Eggs at the following Safeways: Safeway St. Vital on Dakota Safeway Grant Park Safeway Grant Avenue Safeway Marion Safeway [...]
During the holiday season many Manitoba food makers get creative and release some unique festive inspired creations! Check out our list of a few great ones we've found. If you know of a some Manitoba made holiday treats, please email gemma_manangan@mfpa.mb.ca to share them! Touch CandyCane Organic bottles (500ml) from Canadian Gold Beverages – [...]
The not-so-bright future of Canada’s food processing industry Dr. Sylvain Charlebois GUELPH, ON, Dec. 3, 2012/ Troy Media/ – With the strength of the Canada dollar, the rise of input costs and demanding food distributors, the food processing sector in this country is being squeezed on all sides, and it may get worse. The Harper [...]
Local Meats & Frozen Treats is a food shop owned by husband and wife team Ken and Wendy Loney. Their humble store located at 8-1604 St. Mary’s Rd, near St. Vital shopping mall, is where you’ll find a wide variety of Manitoba made food products. The Loneys have been in their location for 20 years, [...]
Buy Manitoba has partnered with The Mulberry Tree to release a special line of gift baskets featuring food products made in Manitoba. All the products featured in the gift baskets are from Buy Manitoba participants and were carefully selected by The Mulberry Tree. The Mulberry Tree is a family owned business located in St. Adolphe, [...]
Just in time for the holiday season, fresh premium artisan Chocolatier Constance Popp has released a special gift basket called 'Soul of Manitoba'. The basket contains products from Manitoba food companies that are used to make some of the unique chocolate creations at Constance Popp; from their Birch Bark bar made with Rocky Lake Birchworks [...]
GORP Clean Energy Bars are made with all natural ingredients on a farm in Niverville, Manitoba. These bars are perfect for the athlete or busy person on your list. Available in three unique flavours Cocoa, Hemp & Almond, Peanut Butter & Raspberry and Peanut Butter & Apple. Just make sure the person you're giving them to [...]
Chocolatier Constance Popp (CCP), a Manitoba fresh premium artisan chocolate maker, has opened a second location at the Lombard Concourse in the Richardson Building Downtown. Their newest location will also sell flowers through a partnership with local florist Ann’s Flowers, being the first store front in Winnipeg to offer both fresh flowers and chocolate. Customers now [...]
