When my sister asked me to join her at this year’s Taste of the Nation, I readily accepted, and I’m glad I did. It’s not very often you get a chance to savour dishes and drinks from the city’s top culinary talent. It’s a fabulous event with a big heart where all proceeds go to help end childhood hunger. And 80% of those funds go right back into the Winnipeg community.
Early on in our adventure I lost my sister, but I had her colleague, Erika, to show me the ropes…so of course we hit up the red wine first. After that, all the food and drink tastings became a bit of a blur — there were so many! I thought everything was superb, but these three dishes made me swoon:
- Candie Cap & Truffle Torte Meringue Toque on Cookie Soil from the Velvet Glove. (A dessert made with mushrooms that taste like maple syrup.)
- Himalayan sea salt chocolate brownies from Food Evolution. (Yes, more chocolate.)
- The magic in your mouth “Mars 1 Gluttony Test” from Deer+Almond. (Still have no clue what I ate, but it was heavenly.)
Great cause, good company, wonderful evening, so a big thank you to my sister Sherri and Sysco for inviting me.
De Luca’s chefs making delectable goodies.
De Luca’s porchetta sliders served with a rich and sweet blackberry BBQ sauce.
Food Evolution’s grilled cheese sandwich with smoked tomato soup.
Food Evolution’s Himalayan sea salt chocolate brownies. Umm, YUM!
Steak and Crab Burgers with Chili Lime Mayo by 529 Wellington.
“Mars 1 Gluttony Test” by Deer+Almond was a space odyssey of flavour.
Mushrooms for dessert? Yes, please! The Velvet Glove’s Candie Cap & Truffle Torte Meringue Toque on Cookie Soil.
A sweet take home gift from High Tea Bakery.
Good that you went! It’s a fabulous event! The food is spectacular but the benefit from the money raised is unsurpassed! It’s a total blast working on the organizational committee. Don’t be shy to volunteer- I guarantee you’ll have lots of fun while providing “grass roots” help to those who really need it!
Thanks, Cathy! It was so much fun. I’m guessing you were there and I missed you.