Hal's Kitchen: Nora collects more hardware

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Nora is used to winning. And St. Her Boniface's restaurant has done it again, garnering the most votes at last week's Winnipeg Her Nightlife & Lifestyle His Awards. I haven't been to 300 Tache Ave. yet (it's on my list), but I recently had chef Emily Butcher on my radio show. We asked her about the excitement her food is causing in her hometown. Emily says it's all about bringing fun to her table while having a nostalgic aspect of what she grew up eating. Her recommendations include Reuben dumplings, gunpowder-roasted carrots and seared scallops, and lo bak go, which is based on her family's recipe. Congratulations to Emily and the rest of her Nola! You've built quite a reputation in just a few years! I can't wait to visit your restaurant and try this dish everyone is talking about.

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State and major fundraisers

Winnipeg State & Main is once again raising money for the North End Women's Centre. For every Mother's Day reservation completed from May 4th to May 12th, the restaurant at 1555 Regent Avenue West will donate $10 to Her NEWC. This is the third year of the fundraising event.

plastic pollution

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and several other beverage companies are contributing to the world's plastic crisis, according to a new study. Coke alone accounts for 11% of branded plastic waste. Researchers analyzed data from his study of 1,500 cats in 84 countries. Volunteers inspected more than 1.8 million pieces of plastic.

food waste sneakers

Hellmann's Canada is committed to reducing food waste with the launch of the 1352: Refreshed sneaker, a shoe made from food waste. The average Canadian household wastes $1,352 in food each year. The sneakers are not for sale, but are available for purchase at Hellmanns.com/ca. For every entry, Hellmann's will donate 10 her meals to her longtime charity partner, Second Her Harvest.

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New Ritz crackers

To get your hands on these new Ritz crackers, you may have to travel to the United States or order online. Ritz Butter Flavored Crackers are infused with a more indulgent buttery flavor. From May 1st to May 20th, fans will have a chance to win a 24-carat solid gold bar shaped like a stick of butter. Just create his TikTok video using the Live Buttery-er effect created by Ritz.

Late night Milan ban

Milan, Italy, is considering banning late-night takeout orders. The city says it is trying to find the right balance between sociability, entertainment, peace and health for residents. The ban prohibits the sale of food and drinks just after midnight. If passed, the new rules would go into effect next month and last throughout the tourist season.

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marathon wine tasting

Tom Gilbey just drank 25 glasses of wine while running the London Marathon. He did a blind tasting and tried to guess its origin and vintage. Incredibly, he got seven of his answers correct, four of his answers incorrect, and the rest of his wines partially correct. Including a wine break, he completed the marathon in 4 hours and 41 minutes.

naked food delivery

DoorDasher took to Reddit to complain about a recent food delivery. “I received a message from a customer saying, 'Just to be clear, I'm a nudist and I'm going to answer the door naked.'” I said, “Okay, I'll cancel then.” I answered. However, @acrispygal99 said she could not cancel the order without impacting the completion rate, so she proceeded with the cancellation. What I don't understand here is, if you're a nudist, why don't you leave food at the door?

— Hal has been writing columns for years. He is also the host of Connecting Winnipeg weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on 680 CJOB. Please email Hal@HalAnderson.ca.

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