Baking
Citrus-Thyme Shortbread
Bright citrus and earthy thyme come together in this buttery shortbread recipe, perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. These cookies are all about balance and the drizzle of lemon glaze seals the [...]
Boozy Butter Tarts
These decadent tarts offer a playful adult twist on the classic Canadian butter tart recipe with a dash of spirited fun. Inspired by the lively tune “Shaboozy”, and the bottle of spiced rum [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2024 – Drinks
A toast to friends, new and old, as Christmas lights sparkle around us. The clink of our glasses as we celebrate, a delicious beverage in hand. Whether you choose whisky or wine, ready-made [...]
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 [...]
Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Sticks
These Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Sticks take a classic favourite to a whole new level! Crisp, buttery shortbread fingers are dipped in smooth, rich chocolate, adding an extra layer of indulgence to every bite ensuring [...]
Cherry Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies
Cherry Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday favourite. Buttery shortbread is elevated with the rich nuttiness of hazelnuts and pops of sweet-tart dried cherries, making each bite an [...]
Easy Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are timeless, enjoyed for their rich, decadent flavour and chewy texture. Easy Fudgy Brownies offer a straightforward approach to creating delightful treats. Easy Fudgy Brownies are ooey, gooey, [...]
Irish Soda Bread
Soda bread is a simple bread created in Ireland during the late Victorian era. It was a cheap and quick alternative for those who couldn’t afford the luxury of yeast-raised bread. Originally made [...]
Medovik (Honey Cake)
Dating back more than 200 years, it is said the first honey cake was made by the personal chef of Czar Alexander I. With dozens of variations, this version by Kalyna Store baker [...]
Cranberry Walnut Tassies
Cranberries, the ruby-coloured jewels of the festive season, are typically harvested in the fall between late September and November. Their vibrant red colour makes them visually appealing in a variety of dishes like [...]
Sourdough Red Fife Waffles
Red Fife flour can used in place of any whole wheat flour, but, we think, with better results. Recipe courtesy of Highwood Crossing, Tony & Penny Marshall Highwood Crossing [...]
Lunar Rhubarb Cake
I first saw this delicious pan cake years ago in one of Elizabeth Baird’s cookbooks; it’s a classic Canadian recipe proving there’s more to rhubarb than just pie. It’s a great way to [...]
Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake
There are several flourless chocolate cake recipes out there, but the addition of espresso powder really elevates this one. It’s dense and chocolate-y, but surprisingly light. Best served completely cooled with a dollop [...]
Pink Peppercorn Shortbread
Very few of us can resist shortbread cookies as these buttery, delicious bites melt in your mouth. Shortbread is a blank canvas allowing a variety of flavours to be mixed in. While you have [...]
Palet Breton
Calgary's Black Sheep Patisserie is well known for its delightful and colourful croissants. But the fun doesn't stop there. The team was generous enough to share their recipe for Palets Breton, which roughly translates to Brittany Pucks. [...]
Shortbread Cookies
If there’s one cookie that goes hand in hand with Christmas, it has to be shortbread cookies. Buttery and not overly sweet, they are easy to make and loved by everyone. They are great for the dessert table and a welcome addition at your cookie swap. Wrap them in a box and they make a delicious edible gift for friends or neighbours.
Pecan Sandies
Buttery and nutty, pecan sandies are a popular and delicious holiday cookie. The rich shortbread is studded with chopped pecans that will melt in your mouth. A hint of cinnamon gives these cookies a [...]
Doupe Family Pumpkin Pie
They say history is written by victors, and the victors were almost always men. Herstory is often lost to us, except perhaps in the recipe books, boxes, clippings and cards handed down from mother [...]
Cheese Rolls
With the transition into Fall, we are craving comfort. Cheese rolls make the perfect comfort food. The soft dough is made with eggs and is buttery and fluffy. Cheddar cheese and spices are found [...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Fall and cooler weather have one thing in common; pumpkin-spice season. From pumpkin flavoured beer and spiced cookies, to candles and cakes, this seasonal flavour has become an annual occurrence that we can't get [...]
Rough Puff Pastry
Almost all my favourite desserts involve pastry: my mother’s apple pie with its crisp shortcrust; cream-filled, chocolate-covered choux pastry buns; the simplicity of tarte citron with melt-in-the-mouth buttery pâte sucrée and the crisp, delicate [...]
Apple Hand Pies with Apple Caramel Sauce
Apple Hand Pies with Apple Caramel Sauce are perfect for picnics and summers in the backyard, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of crème fraiche. Use any apple variety, a combination [...]
Dutch Oliebollen
Today’s modern doughnut dates all the way back to the 1700s when Dutch settlers first introduced “olykoeks” or “oily cakes” to Manhattan, known as New Amsterdam at the time. Traditionally served on New Year’s [...]
Lamingtons
Holiday Beauties Though the focus of celebratory holiday meals tends to be the large, protein-heavy, Norman Rockwell-esque roasts that are dramatically presented and carved at the table, I love the elaborate desserts we tend [...]