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Patrons were able to head to participating restaurants and locations near them to purchase some chowder (or order takeout/delivery where available), and a portion of the proceeds from each bowl went towards supporting the not-for-profit program.
Over $35,600 in funding was raised for the program and approximately 2,136 bowls of chowder were sold.
So, without further ado, here are the National Chowder Chowdown Festival Award Winners from the 2021 event.
Most Funds Raised, Western Canada: Chef Poyan Danesh, Organic Ocean x Ocean Mama (Vancouver, BC)
Organic Ocean
“Thanks for everybody’s support and a big thanks to Chef Poyan for his amazing creation with our Smoked Sablefish! Hope all of you out there that ordered had a ‘Sensual Sablelicious’ experience! Stay tuned for some more exciting chowder news!” – Steve Johansen of Organic Ocean
by Craig Takeuchi on February 26th, 2021 at 7:30 PM 1 of 4 2 of 4
With Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year festivities over, and Black History Month wrapping up, it’s time to look ahead to see what else we can celebrate.
Of course, among the upcoming occasions is St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.
It’s time to pay tribute to the country that gave us the lovely Saoirse Ronan, Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Oscar Wilde, Enya, and funny videos of Irish people eating strange Canadian food. Like ketchup chips. (Who came up with that weird idea?)
Video of Irish People Taste Test Canadian Foods
by Craig Takeuchi on December 20th, 2020 at 10:00 PM 1 of 6 2 of 6
If you still haven t crossed off everyone s name on your gift list, or need to send some gratitude to a certain someone, here are a few last-minute gift ideas for food-based gift baskets, boxes, and bags that may be just what you re looking for.
Acorn Holiday Gift Bag
The vegetable-forward
The Acorn Market is offering the Acorn Holiday Gift Bag. The vegan version ($60) includes a vegan and organic pancake mix, wild harvest syrup, organic pickled beets, house dijon mustard, local crackers, organic market jam, and a 100-percent cotton Acorn face mask, and a limited-edition Acorn enamel pin all in an Acorn limited-edition tote bag. The cheese version ($75) has all of that plus Mt Lehman Aged Buffalo Cheddar and Mt Lehman Goat Chevre, and the bags can also be paired with red or white wine.
by Craig Takeuchi on December 19th, 2020 at 5:00 PM 1 of 9 2 of 9
If you still haven’t figured out what to do for your holiday dinner, there are plenty of options out there. We previously listed some Asian options for those seeking something beyond turkey and stuffing, as well as some meal-making kits for those who prefer the DIY (with assistance) approach.
But for those who do want traditional fare and either don’t have the time or ability to cook a sumptuous meal, here are some possibilities for prepared meals for those who would prefer to dine at home.
Bacchus
Wedgewood Hotel’s