The Uniter

Feeding Diaspora

Christina Hajjar (Columnist) – October 4, 2018

I used to think that to know home was to learn my mother’s hands - her repertoire of creation forever connected to homeland.

Nice day, new menu

Ryan Haughey (Campus reporter) – March 22, 2018

Recent changes have been made to downtown Winnipeg restaurant Have a Nice Day. On Feb. 26, a menu overhaul was made overnight.

The search for authentic Mexican food

Haley Charney – February 1, 2018

When Carlos Bosque, owner and operator of Sargent Taco Shop, arrived in Winnipeg 13 years ago, he visited every place that served Mexican cuisine in search of the flavours he grew up with

Kombucha has existed for hundreds of years, yet it is only just gaining popularity in Winnipeg. The strong, sweet tea is fermented by a bacterial culture called a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, affectionately known by its cute acronym, SCOBY.

Reduce waste and save on groceries

Charls Morin – September 28, 2017

Winnipeggers aren’t great at reusing their kitchen scraps.

The scoop on vegan cheez

Charls Morin – September 14, 2017

“Nut cheese” isn’t what it sounds like. Created by fermenting a blend of nuts, grains and spices, the product is a homemade alternative to store-bought vegan cheese.

Arts Briefs

Jaz Papadopoulos – September 14, 2017

Art City clay on display // More Indigenous art at the WAG // Circle of Life Thunderbird House Fundraiser // Vegan SMACDOWN // JJ Neepin selected for apprenticeship // Wall-to-Wall presents Hotel Room

Kleefeld Honey Festival

Anastasia Chipelski (Managing editor) – June 1, 2017

Aug. 11 to 13 // Where honey meets chili

Folklorama

Gabrielle Piché (Volunteer) – June 1, 2017

Aug. 6 to 19 // Building community, one pavilion at a time

Restaurants accommodate dietary restrictions

Melanie Dahling – March 23, 2017

Going out to eat can be a complicated experience for those with dietary restrictions. How does Winnipeg’s restaurant culture fare when it comes to accommodating allergies and alternative lifestyles?

Food policy for thought

Talula Schlegel – February 22, 2017

Winnipeg is getting a glance at what a food policy council will look like for the city.

The pros and cons of local alcohol delivery

Talula Schlegel – February 9, 2017

Shrugging Doctor Brewing Company, a new alcohol delivery service which launched Jan. 27, is hoping to reshape the way people in Winnipeg obtain their booze.

Cutting back on refined sugars

Melanie Dahling – February 9, 2017

Even those who prefer savoury treats may find sugar in their favourite pre-packaged snacks, but consumers are seeking out other ways to indulge cravings.

More choice for varied taste at The Good Will

Melanie Dahling – February 9, 2017

The Good Will Social Club was once divided into the bar side and the pizza side. Have a Nice Day, the new eatery, promises to be a more cohesive space with options as diverse as its clientele.