Beer & Bugs

Hallowe’en is around the corner... let’s sink our teeth into some creepy-crawlies & guzzle some local brew!

Join us for a BEER & BUGS Pairing at the Victory Café on Hallowe'en night. Brought to you by Alimentary Initiatives, co-host of the Future Food Salon in partnership with Beerology.

Cookie Martinez and guests will be preparing five different cricket canapés and sweets, each of which will be expertly paired with a craft beer as chosen by Canada’s only Master Cicerone, Mirella Amato.

Your Hosts:

Aruna Antonella Handa - Alimentary Initiatives

Aruna Antonella Handa, PhD, is a philosopher, a cook, a singer and the founder of Alimentary Initiatives, a food culture company. In addition to consulting, Alimentary conducts experiments on food system solutions. Current initiatives include: the Future Food Salons, this series is all about crickets; the Taste Labs, exploring our sense of taste; and the Office Markets, bringing fresh local food markets to workplaces.

Mirella Amato - Beerology

Specializing in Ontario and Québec brews, Mirella has dedicated herself to helping people discover the art of beer appreciation through guided beer tastings and workshops. She is Canada's only Master Cicerone® and a National Level BJCP judge. Mirella is the occasional beer columnist for CBC Radio and will publish her first book in May 2014.

- TICKET SALES END AT 4pm ON OCTOBER 31st -

Should there be tickets left on the day of the event, they will be available at the door for $40 (cash only.)

UPDATE: Beer & Bugs is SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets available at the door

TOP FIVE REASONS TO EAT CRICKETS

1. They are sustainably produced, using less water, less land, producing fewer C02 emissions with a high feed to protein produced ratio.
2. They are nutritious. High in protein, omega three fats and iron.
3. They are versatile to cook with. Come and see what we mean.
4. They are ethically euthanized. Refrigerating and then freezing them slows their metabolism so that they are asleep when you cook them.
5. They are found everywhere on the planet, meaning that they do not pose an ecological disaster. They are also capable of being raised in home units.

TOP FIVE REASONS TO DRINK BEER

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A Big Thanks To Our Sponsors for Beer & Bugs:

*Please note: all ticket sales are final.