Assiniboine Park Foodie Series
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Love food? Here’s your chance to enjoy food samplings prepared by local chefs sprinkled with horticultural, historical and cultural tidbits, and topped off with expert pairings from the Manitoba Liquor Marts.

The samplings take place from 7pm to 9pm at MLCC Madison Square. The cost to attend is $45 + GST.

Here’s a list of upcoming Foodie Series events:

Savouring Local Foods | Tuesday, September 4
Join us as we discover the wonderful variety of local Manitoba foods, available fresh from the farmer’s fields. This is a perfect fall harvest class.

Warming and Wonderful Soups | Tuesday, September 11
Warming and fragrant soups herald the autumn season. Learn about the herbs, spices and plant-based ingredients that have found their way into international soup pots for centuries.

Chillies Gone Wild! | Tuesday, September 18
Guaranteed to blow the roof of your mouth off! Well, at least a little. Explore some of the spiciest foods, culinary concoctions that topple the Scoville scale and that take their heat from the capsicum.

Savoury and Sweet | Tuesday, September 25
During the hectic holiday season nothing is more pleasant than a few savoury appetizers partnered with dessert and a bit of bubbly. Learn to take the guess work out of your next holiday cocktail party with tips for some tasty appetizers and delicious desserts.

The Joy of Tarts | Tuesday, October 2
Tantalizing tarts can run the gamut from savoury to sweet in culinary traditions throughout the world. Our chef takes the guesswork out of creating picture perfect pastry in all its delicious forms.

Comfort Food | Tuesday, October 9
Everyone has their own version of comfort food – warm and familiar foods that soothe the psyche by reminding us of an earlier time. Join us for an evening of homey starters and nourishing fare; all like “Mom” used to make.

Home for the Holidays | Tuesday, October 16
From tantalizing appetizers to main courses that inspire “oohs and aahs”, our talented Chef will provide culinary inspirations to reduce some of your stress during the holiday time along with perfect wine and spirit pairings.

If you’re interested in any of the events then make sure to send in your registration. [ASSINIBOINE PARK]