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When it comes to theme magazines , the annual Chocolate Issue may be our favourite . This chocolate focused magazine celebrates local flavour by turning its attention to sweet spots that offer their rewards as cocoa creations . We went behind the scenes with owners of Kawaii Crepe , Phil Salazar and Candy Lam , in the heart of Osborne Village , who showed us how a street food concept from the other side of the globe was translated into a uniquely Winnipeg culinary experience that is the first of its kind in Canada . See the resulting ingenuity on the pages of in the kitchen .
Look to ciao ! cooks for a spring presentation of the oh so popular macaron . Winnipeg bakers Phingky Fuentes of Pinky ’ s Bakeshop and Betty Lai and Doug Krahn of Chocolate Zen Bakery sprung into action when we requested a floral inspired cookie . The results were as delicious as they were beautiful .
Our chocolate theme ends with a pièce de résistance on our back page from a very talented henna and body artist , Kim Brennan . Her artistry has been captured as our last course . What started out as a crazy idea from a brainstorming session turned into a new type of chocolate masterpiece . Brennan exemplifies the can-do spirit that creative people exude when they are passionate about what they do .
With so many chocolate treats tempting readers on these pages , it is fortunate that April marks Ciao ! ChocolateFest presented by the Forks Market . Eateries of all types are calling on chocoholics to try their creations throughout the month . Featured desserts , cocktails and even appetizers are offered at
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$ 8 . A sample of the specials can be found on pages 20 and 21 , and all the chocolate choices are on ciaowinnipeg . com . Ciao ! hounds are encouraged to submit photos of their favourite dishes to be shared with Ciao ! facebook and instagram followers . And because we want you to eat freely and enjoy , ciao ! fashion provides a collection of athletic looks to increase the incentive to get to the gym and burn those sugar calories . You ’ re welcome .
We are also launching our annual search for the best kitchen in the city with the Ciao ! Kitchen Design Competition presented by Steinbach Credit Union . Each year the entries continue to dazzle . They also reveal the high standards of excellence in design and craftsmanship found in this city . If you have a kitchen that has been recently renovated and you are excited about showing it off to Ciao ! readers , now is your chance . We have lined up chef Michael Robins of Sydney ’ s at the Forks to host and cook a dinner party for six in your new cucina . We will also photograph the winning kitchen to be featured as the centrepiece of our October issue . So ask yourself , do you own Winnipeg ’ s best kitchen ? If so , visit ciaowinnipeg . com to enter . The deadline for entries is June 30th . If you love your recent renovation , this contest is for you – it could mean learning a few cooking tricks from one of the city ’ s hottest chefs .
Laurie Hughes Publisher
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