Edmonton Eats: Flavours of Somalia

EdmontonEats is a social enterprise that has started right here in NE Edmonton.  The purpose of their work is partner newcomer host families and culinary experts to create a unique dining experience. At the event you get to taste food from other countries, learn more about countries from where our neighbours have come, and meet people while providing economic opportunities for community members. 
 
Here are some comments from our first event.  “A fabulous night out with great food and wonderful people! Almost like taking a mini-vacation at a very low cost!” “This was an exceptionally well-planned event. It was elegant, and the service was very upscale.”  “It was a lovely evening out to enjoy culture, community, and fine food.” “A great experience and way to learn about another culture!”

Flavours of Somalia: August 1st, 2020

To order your meals be sure to email [email protected] before July 27.

Heritage Day is intended to celebrate our province's heritage right from the indigenous peoples through to the modern-day diversity that enriches daily life in Alberta. We are pleased to let you know that EdmontonEats will be celebrating Heritage Days by preparing the Flavours of Somalia Dinner for you to enjoy. 
 
The Plan
 
The Flavours of Somalia meal will be delivered to your home on Saturday August 1st. Given we cannot meet in person we thought a lovely dinner during Heritage Weekend would be a way to celebrate food and culture with our community. 
 

• The food will be prepared by the hosts from Somalia according to their traditional recipes and the wisdom of generations of family cooks.
• You will receive access to a short video from the hosts sharing info on their culture.
• Food will be prepared in a commercial kitchen that meets all the safety requirements required during this time of COVID.
• The well-known and respected Chef Cindy Lazarenko will provide all planning, oversight and direction to the layout of the kitchen and the food preparation.
• Chef Cindy Lazarenko has been an owner/chef/manager of both an independent restaurant and catering businesses for over 15 years, including the award winning Culina Highlands Restaurant and Culina Restaurants and Catering.

 
 
Your Food Box
 
A food box will arrive at your home in the late afternoon August 1st around 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
 

• The food will be fully prepared and you will be able to heat it up for dinner.
• Vegetarian options are available upon request.
• Each food box will have a few surprise ingredients that you can use for future meals as well as a few recipes for you to try out.
• Our sponsors will also contribute a few items to the box as a little extra.

 
Menu
 

• Sambuus (Vegetable)
• Digaag Duban (Spicy Chicken Dish)
• Maraq Qudaar (Vegetable Stew for the vegetarian substitution)
• Bariss (Rice)
• Salad
• Somali speciality hot sauce and salad dressing
• Coconut Dessert
• Cardamom Cake

 
 
Information we need from you
 

• Please send us the address you want us to deliver your food box and let us know how many ticket holders are joining you (so we know how much food to send).  
• Let us know if you would like to substitute the main meat course option for the vegetarian option.
• Information can be sent to [email protected]

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