October 24, 2016. Lazy day in Grande Prairie

LOCATION: With my aunt and uncle in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada WEATHER:  Rather dreary.  Cold and overcast. Highs about freezing.   We planned to take a walk, but couldn't rouse ourselves to go outside.     We decided to go into town for lunch.  We found a cute bistro-type restaurant and had delicious sandwiches.  After running some errands, we went to the other brewery in town.  This one is hidden away in a commercial garage-type area.  It was hard to find.  Very smal and unpretentious.  We tried several beers (free) while one of the owners explained the beers to us.  The other owner was busy brewing and the place was very fragrant with beer smells.  The beers are quite good and we bought a few bottles.  They make a stout with a few local berries called haskap.  They are from a winery nearby that claims to be the northern most winery in th world!  

Back home, I prepared a hearty stew for dinner.  I had found this recipe in a magazine and thought I'd give it a try.