October 2016

FROM THE EDITOR

October in Alberta. It’s a pretty magical thing. And not just because there’s Halloween in the air. No, as bewitching as a good Halloween can be, there’s something else about October that pulls on our instincts like the tides. Call us card-carrying members of the animal kingdom, but when the weather turns and the leaves scatter, there’s something in our hardwiring that just screams, EAT! And we do. But since gorging ourselves like bears isn’t an option, we choose instead to bust out our elasticized pants—I mean, recipe books—and get cooking. If you haven’t already guessed, this is our food issue.

To get the conversation started, we’re stripping things right back to basics with an article about hunting in Alberta. From there, we head to a much different (albeit wild) landscape—the Halloween party. From Green Goblin cocktails to classic Bloody Marys, there’s a ghastly little something for everyone at your party. Also on the menu is a trip to Yuzen Japanese restaurant. If you’ve never been, now’s your chance to read about this authentic slice of Japan right here in St. Albert.

Also in this month’s issue: tips for navigating the charcuterie menu, the facts about -probiotics and an entire recipe section dedicated to the most comforting food of all—soup! So get your taste buds ready, and dig into October. Just like your Halloween cocktail, it won’t last long.

Cheers!