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F E AT U R E S

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Winnipeg’s new head coach is already feeling at home

ON THE COVER

“I THINK T H AT T H E L OV E A F FA I R T H AT T H E

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX: Spice it up, work it out, and have some fun

Playing 4 a Purpose: Former Bomber paying it forward

STYLE & FA S H I O N

Shave Like a Man: What you need to man up

IN REVIEW Pleasant Peasant

LIVING LOCAL 100 Reasons to Love Winnipeg: Part 3

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all days are fast approaching and along with them comes my favourite thing about the season: football. It won’t be long before the CFL is in full swing and game day gettogethers are a frequent occurrence again. I hope you all managed to enjoy the summer in the short time it was here. This issue of Winnipeg Men we decided to shake things up a bit. We’ve changed up our look to reflect a cleaner, more manly feel, then thrown in some spicy content to really make an impact.

Our summer issue featured a contest to win a shirt from Tattoo Golf. Our congratulations go out to winner Jill Howes!

Let’s Talk About Sex is a feature we hope will really get you reading. And talking. And maybe even referring to it on a regular basis. We touch on theme suites, how to meet people, sex shows, sex toys and more, all in an effort to help you spice things up, work things out, and have some fun. We also sit down with new Winnipeg Jets head coach, Paul Maurice, to talk about the game, the team, and how he feels about making the MTS Centre and Winnipeg his home. Mark Scheifele even weighs in with his thoughts about the new coach.

Take your manliness to the next level by studying up on how to do a straight razor shave, all in the comfort of your own home, then read Chef Rob’s recipe for the ultimate game day dip and try it out before inviting the guys over once the season starts. Be sure to check out our third installment in 100 Reasons to Love Winnipeg, then head to the Events Guide to see what’s happening in Winnipeg over the next few months. Get out there and take in this incredible city!

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Playing 4 a Purpose Fo r m e r B o m b e r paying it forward By Alison Mintenko-Crane

s I walk across the restaurant to where former Blue Bomber Kelly Butler sits at a booth waiting for me, he rises to shake my hand and I’m momentarily in awe of our size difference; he stands a whopping 6’8” while I squeak in just under 5’5”. What I’m soon to realize though, is that this man’s heart and drive are an equal match for his stature. We’re here to talk about his organization (recently turned foundation), Playing 4 a Purpose. Officially in its second year of existence, the focal point of the foundation – at least for now – are football games between high school teams in Kenora, Brandon and here in Winnipeg at Investors Group Field. The focus of the games is on building partnerships with high school football programs, teaching the youth involved about discipline, goals and commitment, all while providing them with the support team to achieve those goals. They are goals which Kelly himself had help with, after a tragic youth of his own. By the age of 12, he’d lost his parents at separate times, both quite horrifically. He explains how even with those two incredible losses, especially at such a young age, he thrived with the help of others. Coaches, parents, and even teammates did what they could to guide him on the right path – which happened to be the path to the football field – when it would have been easy for him to veer off. “I had to take that pain – that hurt – from losing both my mother and my father, being really mad at the world, and utilizing that. Anger’s not a bad thing if you use it in a positive way. So I took all that aggression and anger out on the football field, and it was an escape from the reality of how bad my life was. My real world was horrible, but my escape was football. It allowed me to go out there and be a different person, and that was kind of the beginning,” Kelly explains.

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“A lot of people were very nurturing and helped me to be able to have some sort of normal lifestyle. As I was able to elevate through high school and college professionally, I always remembered that these guys did that, and if I ever got in a position to be able to give back, I would,” he says. And giving back he is. Since retiring from the CFL, Kelly has gotten his Canadian permanent residency, has a job at a dealership at the Waverley Automall, works at a youth group home, and on top of all that, runs the foundation. Paying forward all the niceties, love and discipline bestowed upon him in his youth is something very near and dear to his heart. “I had strong male and female role models that allowed me to rebuild myself when I was broken, believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and kept me motivated through the trials and tribulations,” he says. “With that implemented into me and having that as my foundation, when I got here [to Winnipeg] I said ‘How can I give this back to these kids? How can I pay it forward? How can I help these kids find their purpose?’ And that’s what happened with the foundation, working at the group home, and being involved with the community. I have a group of about 40 people working together who have been able to give me the support to go out there and do this.”

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Playing 4 a Purpose also works alongside the MS Society, bringing awareness and support to the disease. Kelly’s mother suffered from MS, and it just made sense that he be an ambassador on the MS Walk. While on the walk, he was very emotionally affected, thinking of his mother and all that he could do to help out those who needed it, youth in particular. He decided to call on his own experience in the CFL and NFL and everything he’d been through in his life and use it to help kids in the way he knew best; through football. What began with one football game last year has expanded into games in three cities this year, along with talks of everything else the foundation hopes to achieve. The plan is to expand across Canada and into the U.S., all while adding more to the program itself. “We’re continually bringing in more and more celebrities, local business people – each year, it expands – that’s Playing 4 a Purpose. But on the other side, I want to have this leadership program where we bring in more people and it’s just like a group home. More expanded and more elaborate where we can go out there and take the kids to different jobs and really just be a support system to have them experience different things. We’re growing it.” All of the proceeds from the games themselves go back into the community. Ticket sales are divided up between the MS Society, high school football, and the foundation itself in order to continue the growth in its programs. And it seems that Winnipeg is all about supporting Kelly and his team’s endeavours to grow the foundation. Kelly says it best himself: “People in Winnipeg want you to be successful. They go out of their way to help people, and don’t want anything in return. They just wish for you to be successful, and that’s what makes this place easy to be in. I couldn’t have done this anywhere else.”

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Style & Fashion

Shave Like a Man

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What you need to man up

By J.A. Shapira

ike most men I’ve been shaving since puberty. Unlike most men, I shave the way your grandfather did 50 years ago; with a straight razor, a badger brush and a hot towel. In other words, I shave like a man.

The lost art of shaving has been plagued by disposable shaving equipment heavily marketed as being superlative and safe options. While they have skyrocketed in popularity, let’s not forget that Big Macs and Budweiser are also popular. It doesn’t mean they’re any good. I’ve used almost every style of razor imaginable. From electric to cartridge, safety to straight, I own every Gillette cartridge razor and Schick razor as well. I despise them on a molecular level. It’s not because they’re bad. It’s because they’re a cheap variation of what many men once considered to be an experience. Sure I can slice it all off in minutes with a Mach 3, but I don’t want that. I want the traditional experience of the perfect shave. So what are the benefits? Significant cost savings. While initially the equipment and tools you’ll need cost more than your cartridge razor, the benefit is saving huge amounts of money over time. To put it into perspective, you can buy a pack of four Gillette Fusion blades for about $20. I can order an entire year’s worth of scalpel sharp doubled edge blades for five dollars more that give me a far closer shave. For my straight razor, so long as I keep the blade clean and sharp, I’ll never have to buy another blade.

What do you need? When it comes to wet shaving you’ll need a few basic items: A straight razor or a DE safety razor. I recommend a DOVO or Thiers Issard razor for straight shaving, but a Merkur for DE shaving. You can find them online or pick one up at Thomas Hinds Tobacconist. You might find a better deal on the Internet though. A quality badger brush. This is the brush you’ll use to whip and apply your shave cream or soap. I recommend sticking with a Pure Badger or Silver Tip Badger brush. Stay far away from synthetic and

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Style & Fashion only go with boar if you really need to save money. The brush is what helps give you a thick and creamy foam. Razor blades This only applies if you’re going with a safety razor. There are many blades on the market and I recommend researching which blade will work best for your hair type. There are many online resources that can help you. I myself use Feather blades as I have very coarse facial hair. Strops and Hones If you went the straight razor route you’re going to want to buy a quality strop and hone. This is what helps keep your blade surgically sharp. Without it, you’ll have a dull blade in no time. Make sure you watch some YouTube instruction videos before trying it so you don’t ruin your blade.

Shave Glossary BRISTLE KNOT - A shave brush’s price is most often determined by its bristle load, with prices ranging from a couple of bucks to upwards of the $300 mark. The bristles are joined together by a knot installed in the handle; the highest quality of them hand knotted. STROP - A flexible strip of leather or canvas used to straighten and polish the blade of a straight razor. HONE - A whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.

Shave creams, soaps and lotions Wet shaving is a process. You’re going to want a pre shave oil, a high quality cream or shave soap (not aerosol) and an after shave cooling balm at the very least. At home, I have a wide variety of options even including rose water that I splash on my face after shaving. The options are endless and a little online research will make choosing your product fairly simple. You could also visit a Sephora store and pick up a variety of shaving products including the new and exquisite product line by American Crew. Towels and bowls One of the most important parts of your shave is having a selection of clean, steamed towels. Placing a hot towel on your face prior to shaving helps open the pores, which allows for a smoother and closer shave, eliminating razor burn. Combined with the pre shave oil, this is an essential part of ensuring you don’t bleed to death. For more information on how to properly shave there are a wide variety of websites and videos online that can help guide you. Before buying your own razor, check out one of the few barbershops in Winnipeg that offer faux-straight razor shaves. Just don’t expect miracles. I went to a few to review and walked out feeling like they scraped my face with sandpaper. Try them first and then watch how it’s done online. • Berns & Black on Main • Tommy Gun’s on Kenaston • Hunter & Gunn on Broadway. J.A. Shapira is a lifestyle journalist based in Winnipeg and a Brand Ambassador for American Crew. WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

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Jet Set W i n n i p e g ’s n e w head coach is already feeling at home

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SPOR TS ALER T: STRA IGHT F RO M THE C OAC H

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innipeg Jets Head Coach is calling from Assiniboine Park. His wife is in the office getting the family signed up as members of the zoo because they are eager to weave themselves into the fabric of the community, but mainly because she’s what her husband calls “a zoo nut.” The Maurice Family has been in town for all of two hours. Paul was parachuted into town in January after the Jets let Claude Noel go, and immediately the team went on a tear. That was the point of the change, of course. The trick is to sustain it, which the Jets weren’t able to do in the end, but the Jets brass saw enough to remove the “interim” from the title and sign Maurice to a four-year extension in April. That, as Maurice had said from Day One, would only be considered if his wife and three teenaged kids – a daughter and two sons whose names he prefers to keep WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

Cover to himself, a policy he adopted while with the Leafs organization, “to keep them out of it a little bit” – had bought in. WM: What was it about Winnipeg and this opportunity that sold the family on coming here? PM: Probably my enthusiasm. They’ve never spent any time here, so it really wasn’t a referendum on Winnipeg; it was, did I think that the family could be happy here, so I did the research, went to schools and then came home, and in all honesty said, ‘you’re going to have to trust me, I just think this is going to be a great place for us.’ You’ve got great schools here. I think they’re going to enjoy the hockey, and mostly they’ll enjoy the people. I did a sales job, but only in terms of things that I believed. This is our fifth house over the last six years, so I was no longer interested in moving for a job; I wanted to move to a place where I thought my family could really be happy; where I thought that as a family, we could become part of the community – part of the lifestyle – and enjoy it. When I spent time here working for (Owner Mark Chipman) and (GM Kevin Cheveldayoff), I went home I said, ‘I really think that we can be happy there, and I’d like to go,’ and they were all for it. WM: It’s early days, but what are your impressions of Winnipeg so far? PM: It reminds me a little bit of my hometown of Sault Ste. Marie. As you travel around, everybody knows somebody from The Soo and they love it, and Winnipeg was the exact same thing. You run into somebody from Winnipeg, or who has spent time in Winnipeg and they just love the place, so we’re really hopeful that that will be true of us as well. We like the things that (the Winnipeg area) has to offer. We like fishing, and we’re kind of cold weather people, which suits the climate, so we think we’re a real good fit here. WM: You’re going to have great fishing around here. PM: Yeah. We just drove through it yesterday. It’s the first time I’ve driven past Thunder Bay in about 30 years, and boy, I forgot how pretty it is up here. WM: Tell me about your perfect offseason day. PM: Oh, Jeez. Get up fairly early and take the crew fishing, and then sit by some sort of lake would be about as good as it could be on an off day. That, and having somebody else cook a really good dinner (laughs)! WM: Now that you’ve been the homeWWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

side coach in MTS Centre, what have been your impressions of coaching in there? PM: You know what, it’s the same thing on both benches. You know that if the home team gives the crowd something to go on, the building is going to light right up. It’s such a big event – an intimate, loud event – and the fans are right there and a part of it, and they’re so hopeful every game. Even if you’re not going well, all you’ve got to do is give them a couple of good shifts and you can just feel the energy come up in the building. That was true on the visitors’ bench, too. You do everything you can not to let them get going, because the building would just drive the players, so that’s our job is to unleash them, and to give them a reason to be involved in the game, and those fans will carry the team. WM: Winnipeg has its little game traditions (True North!), do we have maybe a few more of those little quirks here than you’ve experienced elsewhere? PM: I think that the love affair that the city has with this team is ahead of where we are as a team. There’s the attachment that they had to the Jets before they lost that team, so there’s an affinity for this team, but the players and guys like me, we’re new, so we’re just trying to get involved in, and want to become a part of those traditions. I don’t know if vibe is the right word, but there is a different culture around this team; fans are so appreciative – and I don’t mean of the individual Jets players, because we haven’t done as much as we’re going to to make Jets fans love us – they love the game, and they love the fact that their NHL team is back. It’s almost like their own little indoor party at the game; they’re just having a great time appreciating NHL hockey being back, so they do have their own traditions and their own approach. I clearly haven’t been here long enough, but my sense is that’s never going to change. WM: What is it that you’d like the fans to know about this team more than anything else? PM: That’s a great question. From the first day that I walked into that room, I really got the sense that they want the fans to be proud of their team. They want to work hard. They want to compete. They want to have that success because they really feel that special bond that the fans here have with this team. It’s hard to explain from inside the locker room, but there’s a weight that comes with playing in a Canadian city. There is a pressure that comes along with it that is a little different here. There is a connection that I really do feel between

Mark Scheifele on Paul Maurice What are your impressions of him so far? He’s unbelievable. He’s probably the best coach that I’ve ever had. I learned so much from him, and I only played for him for about a month and a half until I got injured, but he’s a great guy, and he taught me so much just about the game. With all of the experience that he’s got, he was able to help me a lot, and I’m excited to work with him more and to continue to learn from him. What is it about him that makes him so great to work with? I think that it’s just that he has a rhyme or reason for everything that he does. He demands respect, and I think that’s what everyone wants in a coach, is someone who demands respect from all of his players and want to get the most out of them. I respected him right from the start, just hearing him talk about his ideas for the team was a huge thing, and then after speaking with him oneto-one, you can just tell how smart a hockey mind he is. The first time I spoke with him, I thought that I would be able to learn a lot from him, and every time I talked to him I wanted to relish and absorb everything that he was saying, and that was a huge thing.

the players and the fans, and I think that at some point – hopefully sooner rather than later – we’ll be able to show them that. WM: Thanks for the chat, especially on such a busy day for you, and especially when you’re with your family. PM: You’re the first person I’ve talked to since we became official members of the Assiniboine Park Zoo. WM: Now you’re Winnipeggers. PM: It’s official! And with that, the Head Coach of your Winnipeg Jets set off looking for Bomber tickets for later that week against the Eskimos. The Bombers were 3-0 at the time; off to a great start. Just like Paul Maurice. FALL 2014 |

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Let’s Talk About Sex… Spice it up, work it out, a n d h av e s o m e f u n By J. A. Shapira & Candice G. Ball

WARNING: EXTRA SPICY CONTENT This article is intended for adult audiences and contains mature content that is sexually explicit in nature and may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. (Some names have been changed to protect the identity of the individual).

ex. Though most people in the world have it and enjoy it, strangely enough it’s considered a taboo topic of discussion by many of those same people.

Why is that? Because we’re a bunch of prudes? Because it’s actually still 1932? Because you were raised to believe that you’d be punished for enjoying it? Because it’s embarrassing to tell someone what turns you on? Whatever your excuse, stop using it. Sex is healthy. It improves sleep, is a great cardiovascular workout, reduces stress and lowers your blood pressure, among other benefits. Even doctors can agree that sex is a wonderful, creative and very enjoyable thing with the right partner, or even alone. But if you’re one of those people either too shy to research it yourself, or just interested in learning more, we’ve done some research on your behalf. Read on and get it on!

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hen I sat down with the experts at local sex shops Smitten and Love Nest, I didn’t realize just how “prude” I was. Falsely confident that my sexual experience was on par with the average man, I never realized just how many various toys are available and what people are really doing with them. Arriving home with a box full of sex toys and lubricants, I was given the task of testing and reviewing each of the products. Yes, I have a tough job… When it came to men’s toys like the Fleshlight, it wasn’t hard to deduce this was something I might be able to get behind (no pun intended). However, for the vibrators or dildos, I would need female test subjects to help me out, resulting in my wife and a friend of hers, Sheri, taking the reins and sampling these orgasm inducers. I also wanted the opinion of the experts, so when celebrity sexpert Sue Johanson called me from her cottage, we spent a good half hour talking about sex and why toys are so important.

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WARNING! SEX In addition to the experts at Smitten and Love Nest, Sheri, my wife and Sue Johanson, I also asked a number of random strangers for sex tips and lists of their favorite toys. I perused online porn sites and spoke with multiple porn stars about their experiences; most of which are too graphic to quote. In the end, most of the women I interviewed agreed on two things; Toys are good. Communication is great. Men: If you’re looking to increase your sex life, perhaps a marriage has gone stale, you’ve been single for some time or you’re simply looking to liven things up with your mate, here are the best tips I was given:

Communicate Talk about sex. In and out of the bedroom. Even if you’re just cooking together, taking a walk or watching mindless TV, talk to her. Discuss fantasies, dreams, desires and keep the conversation alive.

Compliment her Studies have shown that, believe it or not, a high percentage of women have never even seen their vagina. Recently, a video went viral on YouTube where a man set up

a vagina booth where it showed women looking at their vagina for the first time. The results were incredible and I urge you to look it up. Since many women don’t spend much time visually perusing their undercarriage, they often become worried that it’s not attractive, unflattering or even smells or tastes strange. This is where we can make a big impact by constantly reassuring her that she looks and smells great. By easing that tension and reassuring her she’s beautiful, it gives her the ability to open up (again, no pun intended), and will increase the chances of her having an orgasm and ensuring you have one too.

Make her swoon. Dim the lights. Many women begin to relax once the lights go down. Whether it’s because it helps them forget the stresses of their day, or simply makes them feel less “examined”, dimming the lights is a great way to up the passion and increase her libido. Take time to undress her and make her work to undress you. This will slowly release oxytocin which is the chemical that turns you on. This is also the time to really focus on foreplay. For some men who don’t enjoy cunnilingus, this is the time to take out the toys. According to Sheri, if you want to get her motor running, she wants you to

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treat your tongue like your penis and pump her with it. However, she also says the best way to start isn’t by going for the deep, but by gently kissing and touching her inner thighs, her vaginal lips and slowly sucking on her clitoris. This is a great time to take out a toy as well, using a vibrator or dildo as your wing man to give her multiple sensations as you run your tongue.

Let’s get it on. Johanson is a big believer that men have the short end of the stick. “There’s a lot of pressure on men” says Johanson, who talks about how some women have an abnormal expectation about minimal time frames, size and performance. This is where issues in the bedroom often stem from. According to both her and Sheri, men shouldn’t rely solely on their penis to get the job done. Sheri, who claims she orgasms easily and multiple times, wants a guy who can change things up. This is where toys can really help. If you finish too quickly, have a toy that can start her off or finish things up. Use your tongue as an orgasm catalyst and make it work for you. This is another tip if you have threesome fantasies but want to remain monogamous. Depending on your fantasy, you can use a Fleshlight or other aide to help imagine that third person being involved. Continued on page 18

he award-winning Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel & Spa is touted as Winnipeg’s most romantic hotel. Located at 231 McDermot Avenue, the hotel is a cornerstone in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Built in 1903 by Frank Mariaggi, it is Western Canada’s first European-style hotel.

The hotel has all the modern amenities you would want — and some unique ones that encourage romance and fun. The room sizes range from 500 to 3,000 square feet. Each suite includes a hot tub, a steam shower and a dining table for two. Every suite has a 50” flat screen TV with a DVD player and stereo systems with CD and iPod/ iPhone cord and speakers throughout the room. In some of the suites, you’ll find pool tables, Vichy tornado shower steam rooms, infrared saunas, and waterfall hot tubs. One suite even has a baby grand piano for the musically inclined romantics. With art and artifacts from the respective country, each theme suite transports couples to an exotic location such as India, Morocco, Japan, Africa or Rome. Details matter and the themes are carried through right down to the floor tiles, wall coverings, finishings, furniture and bed linens. You can enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared just the way you like it by a private chef, delivered right to your in-suite dining table. There are daily specials and theme meals, including sushi, Italian and steak. Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel & Spa is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries and romantic retreats. If you can’t get away overnight, you can select a theme suite and stay from noon to 10:00 p.m. You can make it a spa-day escape and enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals and get a couple’s massage right in your own suite. Some patrons love the hotel so much, they just keep coming back and stay in a different-themed suite each time. To view photos of the exotic-themed suites, visit www.mariaggis.com CGB

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The Reviews While many products and lubricants were tested, complimentary of the Love Nest, Smitten and others, only the best of the best made it to this list. Fleshlight: I tried this a few times and have to be honest, I didn’t really like it. It’s one of the most popular sex toys for men and visually looks like a vagina. With a lot of lube it works just fine, but it really feels nothing like a vagina. Nevertheless it’s kind of fun and offers different suction settings allowing some freedom to adjust the tightness. Wet Wabbit: Tested by Sheri, the Wabbit proved enjoyable. It’s “more of a foreplay tool as in the end I pulled out my vibrator to complete the mission,” she says. “It’s small so it can’t go deep enough (but) I love how soft it is” she continued. “It’s very similar to a tongue.” According to Sheri, the Wabbit worked so well as an instigator that she didn’t need any lube at all. WeVibe 3: Tested by my wife, this vibrator is intended for couples use. By inserting one end into the vagina, it offers multiple Continued on page 20

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Of all the women I’ve interviewed that have (so called) swallowed the bullet, not one has told me they regretted it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and scars, stretch marks or extra skin shouldn’t be viewed as a negative, but as your tiger stripes showcasing where you’ve been in your life and what you’ve gone through or accomplished. One great example of a woman who conquered her fear is Winnipeger Kate Sinclaire, who owns the adult website

Cherrystems.com. Featuring a wide range of local male and female models, Cherrystems is a woman run soft core porn site with a diverse group of personalities, genders, ages (over 18), ethnicities, sexualities, and orientations bringing themselves to the table - in the nude. Initially against pornography, it was Sinclaire who began researching it and fell in love with the art of the nude. Today, she is one of the most popular fully nude models on her site, owned and operated from Winnipeg. If you aren’t interested in boudoir photography, obviously no one should push you into it. However, if you have even the slightly interest in learning more about it, contact Hush Boudoir or Coco Boudoir in Winnipeg and ask them all of your questions. Boudoir photography has been around for centuries and it’s a proven way to showcase how beautiful you are - even if JAS no one besides you ever sees them. WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

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ou don’t have to be a millionaire to hire one of Winnipeg’s most experienced matchmakers, but if you do hire Camelot Introductions, you may end up with a partner who makes you feel like a million bucks. Lianne Tregobov, owner of Camelot Introductions, has successfully matched thousands of couples. She’s been in the love business for almost 20 years and uses her uncanny matchmaking talent to help people find their ideal match. She often knows better than her clients what type of person they need. “Many people don’t know what they want and they fall into dysfunctional patterns of selecting partners,” she explains. “I push my clients out of their comfort zone and match them with potential mates who will bring out the best in them. People are meant to be coupled and when you find your soul mate, life is so much easier.”

She cautions clients to be wary of the “wow” factor. That’s when you’re instantly attracted to someone purely because of physical appearance. “The sizzle fades fast.

An attraction that grows over time is the real and lasting kind.” What sets Camelot Introductions apart from online dating sites is the fact that Lianne personally meets face to face with all her clients to assess mate compatibility and she conducts a criminal background check. Tregobov works exclusively with non-smokers because she finds that even smokers don’t want to date smokers as it may hinder their goal of quitting. There are some ground rules: no emailing or texting. She urges clients to talk on the phone and go on casual activity dates, such as bowling, viewing an art exhibition or mini golfing. “It’s a less intense way of getting to know someone—and if it doesn’t work out, at least you had a good time,” Tregobov says. When you hire an experienced matchmaker, you cut to the chase. “Dating can be very exhausting. It is so easy to go on a date with someone you’ve found online, but a good matchmaker will set you up with someone whom you will look forward to many dates with and perhaps eventually marry,” she says.

What’s the cost? It’s $600 in Manitoba, which is a bargain when you consider how much you can spend on online dating or dating the wrong person. Although there are no guarantees, Tregobov tells her clients they will likely meet someone with whom they would like to pursue a relationship in three meetings or less. She also offers a Prestige Match service for upscale professionals who desire a more formal recruiting process. The price tag is steep, almost $10,000, but up to $5,000 of the fee is used to target suitable candidates. She has also literally married her clients. Tregobov is a Licensed Marriage Commissioner and nothing makes her happier than marrying couples she has CGB matched as a gift.

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f you’re like me, chances are you’ve never been to the Taboo Naughty but Nice Sex Show that’s hit Winnipeg on it’s western Canada tour every spring for the last decade and a half.

In fact, to be honest, I don’t even think I’ve heard of it until just recently. When I sat down to chat with Kevin Blackburn, the guru behind the show, he really gave me some insight that not only quashed any of my hesitations about the show, but resulted in me requesting press access for the next one. Surprisingly, more than 70 per cent of the people that attend this festival of sex are actually female, with less than 30 per cent being men. From live fire sex shows that resemble an erotic circus, to celebrity guests like Carmen Electra and last year’s Alexis Texas, there is a wide variety of entertainment within its walls for everyone from the virgin to the promiscuous. Comprised of local merchants selling sex toys and international corporations with the paraphernalia you’d only expect to see in underground Amsterdam, the show is fully licensed and a virtual mardi gras for the horny.

Open to adults only, security is tight and nudity is null. When I speak with Blackburn he makes it a point to clarify that it’s really not much more than a convention like Comic-Con, of course, with the only difference being that Taboo is, well, taboo. Dates are still up in the air for the next show geared to hit Winnipeg in the spring, but Blackburn assures me that they have a number of surprises for the ticket holders that is guaranteed to make this year the best Taboo show Winnipeg has ever seen. Certainly, there are many local sex industry workers attending, but that’s actually a relatively small number compared to the many married women, college students and even grandmas that come year after year, stocking up on sex toys, lingerie and lubricants for a small fraction of the price they’d spend any other day of the year. The one thing I really got from this: Men: If you’re single and looking, this is a proverbial fish farm where it’s not up to you whether you pick someone up, but whether you let them go. Just remember, just because it’s a sex show, doesn’t mean attendees want to see your “sex show.” Tickets are available in advance and at the door. CGB

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remote controlled vibration settings that are supposed to allow a man to have sex with his partner while she wears it, giving her extra stimulation. While my wife really enjoyed it with multiple orgasms, the difficulty we had was figuring out how to fit it in her with my penis at the same time. Perhaps we just need to read a manual. Other products tested included various lubricants which despite making claims of ingenuity, really felt the same to us as any other lube. I also tested a discreet product called the Tenga Egg Clicker but was so disappointed with it, it’s not even worth reviewing.

Conclusion Toys can be a lot of fun and there are plenty to try. However, when it comes to the best toy for putting energy back in your sex life, there is nothing better than imagination. From role playing to sex in new places, so long as you and your partner are comfortable, there is no limit to what you can achieve in the bedroom. Open and honest communication is the best bet and it never hurts to bring some toys or accessories into play should you need that helping hand. For the best toys in the city, check out your closest Love Nest store or Smitten on Osborne. Their staff is friendly, helpful and JAS open. Don’t be shy.

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ome couples have treasure chests or drawers full of adult toys, lotions and potions, while others find themselves in a lovemaking rut of same old, same old. Keeping the passion alive in long-term relationships or marriages can be challenging, but adding massage oils, lubricants or even toys to the mix can break up monotony and bring the sexy back. Vicki Gower, executive director of Vicki’s Secrets, has helped many couples bring the sexy back to their bedrooms and has enriched the sex lives of already adventuresome couples by introducing them to new products. One of the ways you and your partner — and some of your best buds and their partners — can learn more about sex products and toys is to throw a Passion Party. Gower will come right into your home, set up an attractive display and present the products in a fun and tasteful manner.

“There’s always a guy who likes to joke around,” says Gower. “I’ll approach his partner and ask if it’s OK if I banter back and forth with him. That breaks the ice and takes the pressure off the other men. They do not want the ‘vibrator lady’ looking at them.” Passion Parties’ products run the gamut from shaving creams and massage oils to high-end toys such as G-spot vibrators and vibrating butt plugs. Gower presents the popular products in front of the group, but all the ordering is done in a private room away from the group. If you’re just starting to explore sex products, Gower recommends trying what she calls “a gateway product.” That could be a lubricant or the Heart Warming Massager — a heart-shaped hot massager that heats up to 56 degrees Celsius. A hot massage on a cool fall night will score you major points with the lady in your life. For the more adventuresome couple, there are toys such as the Jester — a ring that goes around the penis and supports the testicles while delivering intense stimulation to the clitoris. If fantasy is your thing, Passion Parties offers an array of handcuffs, floggers, ticklers, restraints, body tape, nipple clamps and costumes. “When I meet privately with couples, I answer all their questions about the products and I am able to make specific recommendations once I know more about what they like and want,” says Gower. “I often create a little bag of samples and that opens up the door for the couple — and usually there’s no turning back once they try it.” Visit www.vickisecrets.ca/ to learn more about the products or to book her for a party. CGB WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

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Pleasant Peasant Peasant Cookery 100–283 Bannatyne

Reviewed by J. A. Shapira

easant Cookery has long been a popular fixture in Winnipeg’s thriving exchange district. Owned and operated by Wow Hospitality, it is a distinctly French restaurant focusing on rustic, scratch made food crafted predominantly with local ingredients. When we sat down in the bar, we found ourselves promptly greeted by both the general manager Richard Hanna, who I’ve met numerous times, as well as the head waiter. Our table of four including my wife and two friends began with a shared charcuterie platter, almost all of which is made in house by Executive Chef Tristan Foucault. While everything on the platter was succulent, the duck prosciutto proved to be my favorite with its silky richness acting as a blessing to the palate. Accompanied by first an Old Fashioned cocktail made with Blanton’s Bourbon, followed by a signature drink called the Rosemont; a mixture of bourbon, amaretto, basil, strawberry, balsamic shrub, mint, Regan’s orange bitters, black pepper + soda; it is with the drinks

that this charmingly refined bistro fell flat. It became blatantly obvious that instead of one bartender, individual wait staff mixed drinks which can often have dire consequences. Two seemingly identical drinks ordered by our table were so vastly different in flavour and aroma that unless we didn’t know any better, we would have thought they were different cocktails — one a superlative display of sophisticated elegance, and the other repugnant and reminiscent of mosquito spray with the bitterness of docosanol. For my main entree, I chose the sous-vide lamb sirloin with a remarkably sublime eggplant and zucchini couscous that was glazed in a harissa, cilantro, garlic, yogurt and mint chutney. Flawlessly cooked to perfection, it is obvious there’s experience in the kitchen and it’s captured exquisitely on the plate. As my wife glared, expecting me to have at least one complaint, I found myself enjoying the meal with such gusto that I left with a feeling of utter bliss, counting down the days until we would return for such a rarified experience not often found in Winnipeg restaurants.

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The Golf Dome

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Located at 1205 Wilkes, the Golf Dome is nearly impossible to miss. Appearing as a giant white pillow, it’s open year-round and home to a driving range, virtual golf and mini golf. Also available are golf lessons, birthday party bookings, food, and even field rentals. www.thegolfdome.ca

Nestled into Osborne Village, the Centre celebrated its 30th birthday in 2013. A unique place to celebrate and support the arts, the goal of the Centre is to be an innovative home for multidisciplinary artistic development. They support and facilitate creativity in the arts, from artists in all stages of their careers. www.gsac.ca

The MTS Centre Opened in November 2004, the MTS Centre has had a huge impact on downtown Winnipeg in it’s decade in existence. Bringing larger than life acts to town, the Centre is now home to the recently returned Winnipeg Jets. Four skywalks link the Centre to the rest of downtown, enabling easy access for events. www.mtscentre.ca

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Located just outside Winnipeg in Headingley, Adrenaline Adventures is an adventurous way to get your heart pumping. Offering different outdoor activities to complement the seasons, you can try your hand at cable wakeboarding, snow tubing, ice skating, paintball, and ziplining, among other things. Perfect for corporate functions, fun with your friends, or even family time. www.adrenalinemb.ca

Formed in 2005, the mandate of the theatre is to produce artistically provocative, socially relevant and financially accessible theatre. Their shows are intimate and

Located in the iconic Fort Garry Hotel, Ten Spa Treatments are based on classic techniques, delivered with a modern twist. Facials, body scrubs, massage, body cocoons, pedicures and manicures all await you, each treatment aiming to deliver a perfect 10. www.tenspa.ca

thought provoking, truly making the audience feel involved in whichever relevant piece they`re watching. www.theatrebytheriver.com

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City Trolley Tours Departing from just in front of The Forks Market, the 90-minute tours put on by the Winnipeg Trolley Company are not to be missed! Tour the Exchange District, Osborne Village, St. Boniface, Wellington Crescent and more of the downtown. Learn fascinating facts about the city, including why it was once called the wickedest city in Canada. www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

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Mulvey Flea Market

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Looking for somewhere to spend some time on the weekend? Look no further than Mulvey Flea Market, located at the corner of Osborne Street and Mulvey Avenue East, next to River City Car Wash. They have both new and used wares, antiques and collectibles, Elvis, Marilyn, toy and sports memorabilia, action figures, comics, purses, Star-Wars loot and more. www.mulveymarket.ca

Beginning in September, thousands of football fans from across the city will help cheer on the University of Manitoba Bisons Football team at Investors Group Field. Built in 2013, it is the newest and largest university stadium in Canada and welcomes thousands of new visitors to the U of M each year. Among the elite interuniversity athletic programs in Canada, Bison Sports boasts more than 350 athletes across nine disciplines and 40 national championship teams including the 2013-2014 Bison Women’s National Volleyball Champions.

Arnold Asham started making a name for himself way back in 1978, with the introduction of the Red Brick Slider to the curling world. An instant success, it wasn`t long before he turned his basement into a production facility and introducing new products. Now an international name and leader in the industry, they`ve come a long way from the days of basement ideas. www.asham.com

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Journey to Churchill The second phase of the redevelopment of Assiniboine Park Zoo, Journey to Churchill is now open to the public. Featuring polar bears – and other species – in three zones, visitors experience a variety of landscapes and animal viewing areas. It combines research, conservation and education, bringing them to the mainstream. www.assiniboineparkzoo.ca

Bee2Gether Tandem Bike Rentals & Sales A seasonal business operating out of The Forks and Assiniboine Park, Bee2Gether is an exciting and original idea for people to tour Winnipeg together. Explore the downtown, the park, and surrounding neighbourhoods in a healthy, fun and sociable way by going tandem. www.bee2getherbikes.com

The Park Theatre Café Now a decade old, the theatre was a nominee for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2012 and 2013 Best Venue. As an alternative to a typical crowded venue, the theatre is an intimate, 250-seat venue, providing an opportunity for artists to really connect with their audience. Two full service bars, gourmet coffee and incredible shows make this the place to be. www.parktheatervideo.com

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Opened in 1993, the casino is one of two located in the city. Owned by Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, it is located in the neighbourhood of Transcona, on Regent Avenue. It hosts regular concerts and comedians and features a Caribbean, island theme, complete with a shark tank. It`s also attached to the Canad Inns Club Regent Hotel, so you can gamble, eat, be entertained and have a great night`s sleep, all in the same place. www.clubregent.com

Oak Hammock Marsh The 36 km Wildlife Management Area of Oak Hammock Marsh features a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, the disappearing tall-grass prairie, and 30kms of trails. It is home to 25 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, many amphibians, reptiles and fish, and numerous invertebrates. An interpretive centre at the edge of the marsh allows for educational programs, tours and visits all year-round. www.oakhammockmarsh.ca

Health Sciences Centre The largest health care centre in the province, Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is a team of almost 8,000 staff and volunteers, serving Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and Nunavut. HSC is the designated trauma centre for Manitoba, as well as the centre for transplants, burns, neurosciences and pediatric care. Besides an extensive list of clinical programs, HSC also cares for cancer patients alongside CancerCare Manitoba. www.hsc.mb.ca

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network More commonly known as APTN, the network is the first of its kind in the world and is based here in Winnipeg. Launched in 1992, the network airs and produces programs made by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples, consisting of documentaries, dramas, children`s programs, educational programs and more. www.aptn.ca

Winnipeg Goldeyes At home in Shaw Park since 1999, Winnipeg Goldeyes games have always been a fantastic family activity. Their inaugural season in 1994 saw them as league champions, solidifying a loyal fan base and a place in the hearts of Winnipeggers. With seating for 7,481, Shaw Park is a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a full-service Asian bistro and housing concerts and other special events when the players aren`t on the field. www.goldeyes.com

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada Originally a Hudson`s Bay company post, the site was a place for major business in the Red River Settlement. Now, the fur trade era site has been restored, telling inspiring tales of innovation, discoveries and struggle. Costumed guides give presentations and tour you around the Fort.

Assiniboine Park Nature Playground Just west of the Assiniboine Park Pavilion and south of the newly renovated Duck Pond, the nature playground is a truly wondrous place that encourages children to explore and have fun. A sand and water area, slides, a crow`s nest, tree tunnels, rubber mountains and more provide the backdrop for fun, imaginative play. www.assiniboinepark.ca

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Hermetic Code Tours Held at the Manitoba Legislative Building, the tours unlock the mysteries and hidden meanings behind the intriguing architecture of the building. Hidden hieroglyphics, numerological codes and Freemasonic symbols are woven into the building itself, creating mystery and excitement. Let your guide unlock the mysteries for you.

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Clara Hughes As the first (and only) athlete in history to win multiple medals in both the summer and winter Olympic Games, Clara is a person we can be proud to say is from Manitoba. She is also the national spokesperson for Bell Canada`s Mental Health Initiative, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Member of the Order of Manitoba. She even has a star on Canada`s Walk of Fame. www.clara-hughes.com

Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park Located inside the headquarters of Canada`s Air Force here in Winnipeg, the museum contains rare artifacts, including two Victoria Crosses and one of only 12 remaining Battle of Britain lace tapestries in the world. Made up of over 26,000 miles of the finest Egyptian cotton is the only example in the world that can be seen by visitors. Seventeen aircrafts are on permanent display, making it the largest park of its kind in the country. www.virtualmuseum.ca

Millennium Library Known as the Centennial Library from 1977 until 2005, the main branch of the Winnipeg Public Library was renamed the Millennium Library when redevelopments were completed in 2005. In its 189,000 square feet of space, it features a reading terrace, grand staircase, glass elevators, public art, and a local history room among other things.

Annual Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival Held at Shaw Park, this annual two day event features the best in local, national and international blues performers alongside the Winnipeg Free Press Pit Masters BBQ Competition. An artisan`s village, food and beverage vendors and other food demonstrations round out this tasty, musical event. www.winnipegbbqandblues.ca WWW.WINNIPEGMAG.COM

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Events Guide September Blue Rodeo and Spirit of the West Sept 5, 2014 Assiniboine Park Lyric Theatre 55 Pavilion Crescent assiniboinepark.ca Manyfest Sept 5 - 7, 2014 Downtown on Broadway manyfest.ca Manito Ahbee Festival and People’s Choice Music Awards Sept 10 - 14, 2014 MTS Centre manitoahbee.com

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards Sept 12, 2014 MTS Centre aboriginalpeopleschoice.com Chef Robert Irvine Live Sept 12, 2014 Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W chefirvine.com FMG’s 2014 Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival Sept 12 - 14, 2014 The Forks 1 Forks Market Road facilitymarketing.com Jann Arden Sept 13, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main Street jannarden.com

FemFest Sept 13 - 20, 2014 University of Winnipeg, Asper Centre for Theatre & Film, 400 Colony Street sarasvati.ca Chinatown Street Festival Sept 13 - 14, 2014 Chinatown Gardens 180 King Street wcccc.ca

Art Garfunkel Live Sept 27, 2014 Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street artgarfunkel.com

Russell Peters Almost Famous World Tour Sept 16, 2014 MTS Centre ticketmaster.ca

Dali Up Close Sept 27, 2014 - Jan 25, 2015 Winnipeg Art Gallery 300 Memorial Blvd wag.ca

Alan Jackson Live Sep 17, 2014 MTS Centre alanjackson.com

October

Godsmack Oct 1, 2014 MTS Centre 300 Portage Avenue ticketmaster.ca

RightsFest - The Opening Festival for Canadian Museum for Human Rights Sept 20 - 21, 2014 Canadian Museum for Human Rights 85 Israel Asper Way humanrights.ca/aboutmuseum/official-opening#. U9Zva1Io6M8

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Culture Days Manitoba Sept 26 - 28, 2014 Various Venues - See website for performance information mb.culturedays.ca

Color Vibe Sept 14, 2014 Assiniboia Downs thecolorvibe.com

Winnipeg International Writers’ Festival Sep 19 - 27, 2014 thinairwinnipeg.ca

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Godsmack with special guests Seether & Pop Evil Oct 1, 2014 MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue ticketmaster.ca Airbourne with The Glorious Sons Oct 2, 2014 The Oak, 826 Regent Ave W theoakwinnipeg.com George Canyon – Decade of Hits Oct 2, 2014 Club Regent Event Centre 1425 Regent Ave W casinosofwinnipeg.com

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Events Guide Ziggy Marley Oct 3, 2014 Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street ziggymarley.com Walking with Dinosaurs the Arena Spectacular Oct 8 - 12, 2014 MTS Centre dinosaurlive.com/ 27th Annual Winnipeg Irish Festival Oct 10 - 12, 2014 Various time and locations: see website irishfest.ca Great White & Slaughter – 80s Invasion Oct 11, 2014 Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W casinosofwinnipeg.com Sloan Oct 11, 2014 Pyramid Cabaret pyramid7.com Ryan Adams Oct 12, 2014 Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street ticketmaster.ca Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Oct 16, 2014 Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W nittygritty.com/welcome.html The Doobie Brothers Oct 17, 2014 Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W doobiebros.com

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Air Canada Pops The King – A Tribute to Elvis Oct 17 - 19, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main Street wso.ca

Chinatown Street Festival

Scattered Seeds Christmas Craft Market Oct 17-19, 2014 Red River Exhibition Park thescatteredseeds.com

Sept 13 - 14, 2014 Chinatown Gardens 180 King Street wcccc.ca

The Howlin’ Halloween Express Oct 18 - 26, 2014 (Every Sunday, Saturday) Prairie Dog Central Prairie Dog Trail pdcrailway.com The Black Keys - Turn Blue World Tour with Guest Jake Bugg Oct 25, 2014 MTS Centre theblackkeys.com Phantoms of the Orchestra Oct 26, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street wso.ca SuperSuckers Oct 28, 2014 Pyramid Cabaret pyramid7.com Central Canada Comic Con Oct 31 - November 02, 2014 (Recurring daily) RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. c4winnipeg.com

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Air Canada Pops - The King – A Tribute to Elvis Oct 17 - 19, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main Street wso.ca

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November Sarah McLachlan Nov 3, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street sarahmclachlan.com MTYP presents Pinocchio Nov 6 - 15, 2014 Shaw Performing Arts Centre 2 Forks Market Road mtyp.ca St. Lucia Nov 7, 2014 Pyramid Cabaret pyramid7.com The Legendary Gordon Lightfoot in Concert Nov 8, 2014 MTS Centre lightfoot.ca Fleetwood Mac On with the Show Tour Nov 10, 2014 MTS Centre, fleetwoodmac.com Santa Claus Parade Nov 15, 2014 Downtown Winnipeg winnipegsantaparade.com

John Fogerty Live Nov 19, 2014 MTS Centre johnfogerty.com The 11th Annual Holidaze Craft Show Nov 22 - 23, 2014 The West End Cultural Centre 586 Ellice Avenue theholidazecraftshow. yolasite.com MTYP presents Peter Pan Nov 27 - 30, 2014 Shaw Performing Arts Centre 2 Forks Market Road mtyp.ca

December Stuart McLean Vinyl Café Christmas Dec 3, 2014 Centennial Concert Hall Tracy K Dec 5, 2014 The Royal George Hotel Mobina Galore Dec 27, 2014 The Park Theatre & Movie Café

Buck 65 Nov 15, 2014 Pyramid Cabaret pyramid7.com

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Good Eats

THE ULTIMATE

Game Day Dip

By Rob Thomas

Beer and sausage queso fundido

o me the fall means leaves falling, late harvest vegetables and the return of some of my favourite sports. This is the time to think about what I need to snack on as I am yelling at the TV as if it were going to have some sort of response. When I’m watching sports with my friends at someone’s house, the host is usually responsible for feeding the crew. Dips are always a crowd pleaser, and a hot dip will always come out a winner, even if the team you are cheering for doesn’t. So here I’m combining some of my favourite game day ingredients (beer, cheese, and sausage) with a Mexican twist.

¼ C butter 1

large onion, thinly sliced

1 jalapeno, diced (seeds removed if desired) 2 t

chopped garlic

¼ Lb sausage meat (not in casing) 3 T flour 2 t

chili powder

smoked paprika

beer 12floz

¼ C

whole milk

4 C

shredded cheese

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ½ of the butter, the sausage, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and the meat is browned. Remove from heat. On medium heat, add the remaining ½ of butter to a saucepan. When the butter has melted, stir in the flour, chili powder, and smoked paprika, stir until the flour is absorbed. Whisk in the beer and milk, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, stirring until completely melted. Add the sausage mixture. Transfer to a warmed serving dish, fondue pot, or a small slow cooker set to warm or low. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve with tortilla chips.

Plus fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish.

Chef Rob is a well-travelled, Private Chef for hire, with close to 20 years of experience in the Culinary Arts. His culinary and global experiences connect people, culture, and ultimately the world. His cuisine is considered a mixture of modern and traditional, with many international flavours, blending together to create flavourful, fresh and inspiring dishes. www.chefrob.ca

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If you could give one piece of advice what would it be? Be passionate about what you’re doing in life and make any necessary adjustments along the way. When you want to get out of the house, where do you go? Winnipeg has some wonderful green spaces, so I try to take advantage of them as much as I can. Whether it’s for a bike ride, a walk or playing ultimate. On cold days? A corner table at Starbucks. If someone were new to Winnipeg what would you recommend to them? I’d suggest visiting the new Journey to Churchill exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo, or taking in a University of Manitoba Bisons game. Amateur sports often get overlooked, but there’s some tremendous student athletes in Winnipeg.

What’s the best thing about your job? Getting to meet new and exciting people on a daily basis, sharing their stories and making new connections. You never know where you’ll end up or what you’ll be doing, so that keeps the job exciting. Why the mystery around who Chris D. actually is? That’s what people say, but is there a mystery? What are some “Random Facts” about you? I’m actually a web developer by trade and a freelance voice-over artist. If you could have any other career what would it be? Having chosen the career of an entrepreneur, digital journalist, and news photographer, I wouldn’t change a thing. If you were a superhero what would your superpower be? I’d master the art of cloning. There’s been too many times when my camera and I have had to be at multiple places at the same time to cover a story. If you could change one thing about Winnipeg what would it be? Can somebody build a water park already? What is a “must read” book that you’d recommend? “Driven: How to Succeed in Business and in Life,” by Robert Herjavec. What’s the secret to living a good life? Time to pull out a cliché for this one, but a solid work-life balance is key to maintaining your health and sanity when your job can sometimes catch up with you.

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