behold. Thousands of foodies have clamoured for a seat to learn a few tricks of the trade from this petite master, who enhanced classes with her energetic demeanour and spunky humour. Chef Anna’ s final lessons run Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout April and May. Email studio @ deluca. ca or call 204-774‐7617 to register. Classes begin at 6:30 pm. DeLuca’ s Cooking Studio, 950 Portage Ave— JK
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I cocoa creation
With a rise in demand for
Fair Trade products and greater consumer desire for high quality, artisanal foods, bean to bar chocolate has become a favourite for cocoa lovers. Adding to the handful of boutique businesses pioneering bean to bar in Winnipeg, Aschenti Cocoa now has a brick and mortar location on
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Corydon Avenue, where a spread of handcrafted bars is laid out for sampling. Through a window to the open kitchen, see owners Christelle and Christian Mekoh transform organic cacao beans from their farm in Cameroon into silky smooth chocolate. Bars use 42 %, 64 %, and 72 % cocoa with no more than 4 ingredients in each. 782 Corydon Ave, 204‐219‐7221— JK
I hot markets
• May 6: Third + Bird will be hosting their 3rd annual Spring
Market in its new home at The Bay Downtown. The spring market will bring together more than 100 great local craft, food, and drink vendors and live music all on one floor from 10 am-6 pm. Door admission $ 5 cash.
• May 19-20: Indie Exchange International presents the first of three Winnipeg Night Market for this year at Assiniboia Downs. The market will provide a platform for local artisans, entrepreneurs, food purveyors and entertainers. Open 5 pm – 12 am. Weekend admission $ 5.
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I dining dates
• Apr 1-30: Satisfy your sweet tooth all month long at Ciao! ChocolateFest presented by Piazza de Nardi. This annual event sees restaurants
ONE-OF-A-KIND • INDIGENOUS ART • CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN CRAFT • JEWELLERY
Featuring work by local artists, like Brook Drabot who makes nature-inspired glass treasures. Check out her sales exhibit April 28-May 21 at Gallery Shop.
Gallery Shop Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd WAG @ The Forks Johnston Terminal • shopwag. ca
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