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Two Fantastic Winnipeg Restaurants that I was in last weekend: The Promenade Bistro, over the new bridge in Winnipeg was great. Fantastic lamb, peppercorn steak, salmon, quail, etc. all for reasonable prices (less than $ 25.00) per main course. The presentation was delightful, including purple potato as the veggie of the day. Everything was cooked to perfection. The desserts were also fantastic. I didn't indulge, but one of the people at our table said that the cheesecake (with fresh strawberries on top) was right out of New York as far as texture and flavor went. Our waitress was professional, described the foods very well, and was very attentive. I don't know Winnipeg well, but lots of people were walking over the bridge in front of this fantastic restaurant, and it looked very relaxing. Tavern on the Park for Sunday Brunch. Reservations a must. For $ 25.00 per person, you are treated to a great brunch. French toast with brioche bread, waffles, omelet bar, crab-cakes, salad, cheeses, soup, mini pancakes, prime rib (with Alberta Beef), and much more. The desert bar was also great. Again great service, and great explanations of what was on the food bar, and methods of food preparation. No jello salads on this first class buffet. The location of the restaurant is Assiniboine Park, so of course a visit to the Zoo or flower conservatory would fit nicely as a walk was definately needed after that meal. The restaurant is moving to the Sheraton Hotel downtown after the summer season.

Is there never any kosher butter? I didn't realize that butter couldn't be kosher, as may cookie recipes such as jewish shortbread do have butter in them.

Yeah, as I understood it, Barry makes a special blend for Bernard - but it's still made by Barry Callebaut. (very nice chocolate, by the way) ← You may wish to call ahead for a tour of the factory. I understand that they sometimes close in july from tours: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/r...6a9095c5fb4&p=5 Calgary also has olivers candy in Inglewood, which produces both candy and chocolates. Enjoy Calgary, and the stampede at that time of year

These are my first attempts with Gumpaste characters. My family had a good chuckle at the dog, (actually modelled after our chocolate lab) and my husband in his lazyboy chair. All of your chocolate cakes looked so wonderful, I thought I better try something myself for fathers day. The cake is a banana cake (Whimsical bakehouse) covered with IMBC mixed with Nutella (1/2 cup). My son thought it tasted wonderful!