Here are our top five suggestions for snacks and finger foods found right here at home
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While it’s American football, all kinds of Canadians will be settling in front of televisions to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday.
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Friends and family who are fans may not be gathering to watch together, but the traditional fare of finger foods during the game can still be enjoyed.
Instead of the typical, highly-processed, brand-name snacks, there are plenty of local options you can pick up this weekend that are hands-down winners.
Foods made here at home rarely have preservatives because they don’t need to survive long-distance shipping and storage. And local producers work with more accountability because they’re feeding their neighbours, so you can expect higher-quality ingredients and less artificial colours, flavours and fillers. Not only does this make local products tastier and healthier, you’re supporting local farmers and businesses, which is more important than ever.
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Here are our top five suggestions for snacks and finger foods found right here at home.
O’Donnell Farm Cornfritters
Corn fritters are warm snacks that satisfy sweet and savoury cravings, and they’re made for condiments. Serving suggestions on the website including everything from jam and Nutella, to a spicy Thai sauce or cheese and gravy, and for a unique dessert, a cinnamon-and-sugar coating or chocolate drizzle. The Spruce Grove-based company keeps everything as local as possible, and free of MSG and preservatives.
The fritters are pre-cooked and frozen, and sold by the dozen in Spruce Grove at Grove City Meats or Wilhauk Beef Jerky, and in cases of 144 for $44.51 from Eberhardt Foods, 12165 154 St. O’Donnell Farm Corn fritters are also a part of the Uproot Food Collective where you can order online at uprootfoodstore.ca. Fun fact: most of the Burger Barons in the province serve O’Donnell corn fritters.
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Sausage rolls from The Butchery
RGE RD has been known as one of Edmonton’s best restaurants since it opened 2013, but The Butchery is the chef-driven butcher and deli that opened next door in 2020. Featuring local, sustainably-raised protein, the shop offers top-notch products and service, including sharing tips and tricks with customers who can sip on craft beer while shopping.
But you can cut to the chase and go straight for the well-renowned sausage rolls, dry-aged and perfectively spiced sausages made in-house and wrapped in a buttery pastry. The Butchery is open Tuesday through Saturday at 12229 107 Ave. but browse online anytime at thebutcheryyeg.ca.
Zwick’s pretzels
Fresh pretzels are one of the most simple and satisfying comfort foods, and they’re available in a brick-and-mortar store here in Edmonton. Zwick’s Pretzels are sold in three sizes, with topping to satisfy all palates. Traditional salt-and-butter pretzels, including garlic butter, keep things simple, or have your pretzels dusted, on the savoury side with sour cream-and-onion flavouring, or sweetened with cinnamon and sugar.
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Finally, go for gold with pretzels fully-loaded with melted cheese and spices. Eleven different dips are also available, the full list and prices found at zwickspretzels.com. The little shop, open Wednesday through Sunday, is tucked away at 12415 107 Ave.
El Gringo salsa and chips
El Gringo Foods opened in 2018 to share their creative, locally-produced salsas and expanded into guacamoles and gluten-free tortilla chips. All ingredients are sourced as locally as possible from farmers across Alberta and B.C., and are free of preservatives, MSG, oil and added sugar. Find a complete list of products online at elgringofoods.com, where you can also order and have the company deliver right to your door.
El Gringo products are also carried at select Edmonton Safeway stores, and Loblaws Downtown City Market at 12060 104 Ave.
Amy’s dry spicy chicken
Finally two of the most popular dishes at Edmonton’s oldest Chinese restaurant are now available to make at home. Made famous by co-owner Amy Quon, the chicken dish, and their Szechuan beef are prepared, frozen and packed with cooking instructions to enjoy anytime you like.
Each package is $18 and can be bought at restaurant, located directly behind Rogers Place at 10582 104 St. They’re open every day but Tuesday, and you can find them online at thelingnan.com.
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