Local Producers
Where to buy direct from Local Farms
Buying direct from Alberta farms and ranches means fresher flavour and a clear line back to the people who raised and grew it. This guide gathers producers who sell direct with simple links [...]
Market Report: Sips and Stems
Fresh produce and fragrant spices come together in this edition of Market Report. Chongo’s Market in the Crossroads Market offers the season’s best fruits and vegetables, while Chai Stories in Fresh & Local [...]
Links to tradition
Spolumbo’s has been a Calgary favourite for more than three decades, serving up hearty Italian flavours with a local touch. What started with the classic Spicy Italian has grown into a lineup that [...]
Get cheesy
Empire Provisions has a knack for turning everyday classics into something special, and their Cheeseburger Smokies are one of those items. Crafted in Calgary and packed with big flavour, these all-in-one bites are [...]
Guide to Summer Markets
From sun-ripened produce to handcrafted goods, Calgary’s farmers’ markets are a summer staple. Whether you're hunting for fresh, seasonal ingredients or browsing one-of-a-kind local finds, these markets offer a taste of the city’s [...]
Tubby Time
Tubby’s The Ukey sausages bring bold, smoky flavour to the table with almost no effort. Fully cooked and easy to heat, they’re a quick and tasty option for busy evenings, or casual summer [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Unwrap Calgary’s creativity this holiday season with our 2024 holiday gift guide, featuring inspired local gifts that surprise, delight and celebrate the spirit of the season. GIVE LOCAL! Ditch [...]
Taste of Calabria
Discover the deliciousness of pepperonata, a traditional Italian dish with a modern twist. Beeland Market's version is made with roasted eggplant, zucchini and sweet peppers. Try the sauce mixed with pasta, as a [...]
Cure your Cravings
VDG Salumi, a Calgary-based charcuterie company, offers a delicious variety of homemade Italian-style salumi. Discover an assortment of items including classic salumi to sliced package combinations. VDG Salumi Chef [...]
We be jamming
The smell of tomato vines and hot peppers in the fall. The satisfying crunch of a homemade pickle paired with a fine slice of locally made jars of jam, mustard and sauce lined [...]
Get some Spragg in your step
Spragg’s Meat Shop offers a genuine farm-to-table experience. Raised on their Rosemary farm, their livestock thrives in open pastures ensuring exceptional quality and flavour. Photos Credit: Spragg's Meat Shop Story by: Erin [...]
Pawfuls of Pop
Sunshine and a heat wave calls for refreshing flavours. Grab a Grizzly Paw Soda, available all through out Alberta, hand crafted in the Canadian Rockies. The Grizzly Paw Brewing [...]
Market Report: Alberta Bounty & Quebec Flavours
Craving fresh, local product? Our local farmers markets are bursting at the seams with locally grown produce from Alberta Farms. In this issue's Market Report, we dive deeper into Innisfail Growers and explore Quebec [...]
Coffee with the Neighbours
Brandy Caffe is a special blend of Italian roast coffee and brandy, created by Cappuccino King and Bridgeland Distillery to celebrate Cappuccino King’s 50th anniversary. This Italian roast coffee meets award-winning brandy is [...]
Dreamy Drinks
Founded by Carrie Armstrong and guided by traditional teachings, Mother Earth Essentials shares the wisdom of nature through its products. Enjoy a calming cuppa tea steeped in Canadian tradition to help unwind. [...]
Community Supported Agriculture Programs in Calgary and area
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs create a direct link between consumers and local farmers, offering advantages to both. Through this model, individuals build relationships with farmers, supporting their livelihoods while accessing fresh produce. [...]
Ethical Eating
EAT-IVISM 101 - A CRASH COURSE What is Eat-ivism? Eat-tivism is using your food choices to further social and ecological justice. In other words: ethical eating. Food production has become rife with ecological issues [...]
Farm to fork
According to the United Nations, the world's population is expected to hit nearly 10 billion people by 2050. If we’re to feed them all, we’ll need to produce 70 per cent more food. [...]
Bagel Bliss
An Ode to Bread The harvest season has us thinking about baking. As the days crispen and nights lengthen, those of us in the Northern hemisphere begin to seek solace indoors. And is there [...]
Meet the Producers – Urban farming and yak
Here who's on our radar: Savour newcomer Renu Chandarana introduces us to two unique producers – one who farms in the city and one who brings a taste of the Himalayas to Alberta. [...]
Meet the Producers – lamb and trout
Because Alberta lamb is grain-finished, cuts are generally larger with a milder flavour than imported lamb. It is tender and juiciest when slightly pink in the middle, but don't overcook it. [...]
Meet the Producers – mustard, potatoes and greenhouses
As has become a spring / summer tradition at Savour Calgary, we're proud to introduce you to the great local growers and producers that put the food on our tables year-round. In this issue [...]
Asparagus Pickle Party
If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that we love to eat. For comfort, joy, sadness, boredom… and I’m okay with that. With hot, sunny days on our minds, we’re [...]
Meet the Producers – Cheese Issue
The grassy tang of chevre, the mild nuttiness of Gouda, the briny bite of feta....cheese intrigues our palates like few other foods. Going beyond the industrial chunk of Cheddar or package of paneer that [...]