SAVOUR Manitoba

SAVOUR MANITOBA | WINTER 23 3 President and CEO Darren Murphy Vice President, Revenue and Business Development Michele Prysazniuk Director, Advertising, Lifestyles Charlene Adam Coordinator, Lifestyles Media Amy Anders Creative Services Tammy Mitchell Ken Waterman Shakar Hagiev Editorial Alex Allardyce Jennifer McFee Contributing Writers Kristin Marand Charlene Adam FP Marketing Photography Darcy Finley David Lipnowski Supplied Savour Manitoba magazine is published on Treaty 1 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. MANITOBA SAVOUR As a summer student working for a large beer company in Alberta, I was literally known by everyone who knew me as the beer girl. From marketing and promotion to production, I loved beer — everything about it. After moving to Manitoba years later, little had changed. No spritzers and wine for me. I recalled my love of the beer-making process while chatting with friend and former Free Press columnist Doug Speirs as we passed a local beer company and smelled something akin to tomato soup. I closed my eyes, smiled and said "Smell that! They're brewing!" To which he responded, "You're a weird girl." Weird or not, I know I'm not alone. And this feeling of embracing all things food and beverage related is something that my fellow Manitobans enjoy. It's a passion for so many. We have to consume to live, so why not enjoy it along the way? This includes learning about food and beverage too. Since my beer-loving days, I admittedly have broadened my horizons. By no means am I turning my back on my beer aficionado past, but I'm discovering the world of wine, spirits, mocktails and more. Internationally recognized courses introduced me to this world of pairing and tasting properly. And it's something fellow foodies should explore. The world of food and beverage is complex. It involves history, chemistry, biology, geography — even art. To begin this journey can become a lifelong quest for some. For others, it's something light to chat about in this ever angst- filled world. For Manitobans, thankfully, we do not have to leave our borders to find some excellent food, beverage and travel delights. At the Free Press, we are thankful for our Manitoba community. Our team enjoys sharing information about all things beverage, food and travel. And we are thrilled to bring you the inaugural issue of Savour Manitoba! During this holiday season, please stay safe, drink responsibly, choose local when you can and take the time to enjoy those around you. Happy Holidays! Charlene Adam B.A, WSETII Free Press, Director of Lifestyles COVER PHOTO BY DAVID LIPNOWSKI FREE PRESS FOODIE

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