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Stollen hearts
Savour year-round baking excellence when you visit Love Sugar & Dough Bakery in Highwood. Vibhor Shahi crafts seasonal masterpieces like his signature focaccia and the savory potato thyme bun, inviting regulars to return [...]
Dumplings
DON’T YOU LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER? In this issue, we’re celebrating Ukrainian Christmas and the Lunar New Year – and nothing connects Europe and Asia like their mutual adoration of wrapping [...]
Dumplings made easy
A dough press set and rolling circle cutter are essential kitchen tools for anyone who loves to cook and eat dumplings. These two items are the assistants you never knew you needed in [...]
Canadian restaurants unite against food insecurity
Burger It Forward returns for second year From February 1 to 29, 2024, more than 200 restaurants across the country are participating in the Canada Beef Burger It Forward campaign aimed at relieving the growing food [...]
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse is a deceptively light and airy dessert with an intense chocolate flavour. It's relatively easy to make and especially delicious when paired with Riesling, Moscato or Port. Make this dessert for [...]
Where to find sweet treats for Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a sweet symphony of delectable treats crafted to enchant your taste buds. From heart-shaped macarons to artisanal chocolate barks, this lineup from Calgary's finest confectioners, bakeries and shops promises [...]
Dragon Fruit Martini
This vibrant Dragon Fruit Martini is a fusion of the exotic looking dragon fruit, premium vodka or gin and a splash of fresh lime. A visually stunning cocktail, it offers a sophisticated blend [...]
Dragon Fruit
As we enter the lunar year of the dragon, we thought it'd be fun to celebrate the homonymous fruit. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a vibrant tropical fruit with a unique, [...]
Mmm Bao Bao
From pipeline engineer to restaurant owner, Lianping Cheng crafts pillowy clouds of dough stuffed with aromatic meat fillings making her dumplings some of the best in Calgary. iBoaza When [...]
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest marks 14th Anniversary in Calgary
Winter's warmest hug Calgary Meals on Wheels is gearing up to kick off the 14th Anniversary of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest on February 1st. YYC’s Sweetest Festival has always been about community and every [...]
Wild Life Distillery brings home two gold medals
Alberta Distillery Celebrates Golden Double Win at the 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards Wild Life Distillery is thrilled to announce its outstanding success at the prestigious 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards. The distillery secured two coveted gold [...]
Market Report: Lunar New Year and Ukrainian Christmas
Our local markets are bursting with excitement as they celebrate Ukrainian Christmas (newly established as December 24th, although some still celebrate in January) and Lunar New Year (occurs this year on February 10th). Discover [...]
Fairmont Palliser introduces Iconic Love Affair Valentine’s Package
A night to remember Nestled within Calgary’s iconic Fairmont Palliser, a crescendo of refined grandeur unfolds, setting the stage for an unparalleled declaration of love. The Fairmont Palliser reveals this masterpiece of romance, the [...]
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 [...]
Culinary works of art
Embarking on a culinary journey that spans globetrotting and prestigious hotel kitchens, Chef Bo Hons found his way back to Maryland, eventually trading tropical landscapes for Calgary, a city nestled in the foothills [...]
Rolling in tradition
Makivnyk, a cherished pastry in Eastern European culinary heritage, offers a delectable blend of poppy seeds, honey, sugar, dried fruits, and nuts rolled in sweet yeast dough. Find this pastry at Kings Bakery [...]
Charcut set to open second location
Charcut announces second location opening in Calgary this Spring Multi-award-winning restaurant CHARCUT has repeatedly been named in lists of Canada’s top restaurants since opening in 2010. A pioneer of Alberta’s local food scene, Charcut will open [...]
Red Lentil, Carrot and Coconut Soup
Vibrant and soulful, vegetarian red lentil, carrot and coconut soup combines carrots, tomatoes, fresh ginger and garlic, fish sauce and coconut milk making it a hearty soup ready in an hour or less. [...]
Hidden gem eateries found in Calgary Strip Malls
As Calgary continues to grow and expand, so do the never-ending strip malls or shopping districts. There are several stand alone restaurants to tickle your fancy nestled in all quadrants, however some of [...]
A hope and a dream
Ukrainian Coffee House in Calgary, is a labour or love of two families from Kherson, Ukraine. Discover a selection of Ukrainian drinks, homemade pastries and items, accompanied by vibrant blue and yellow artwork [...]
No clowning around
Class Clown Hamburgers, a haven of vintage vibes and whimsical culinary delights, has swiftly gained a devoted following with its affordable, in-house crafted burgers and playful menu curated by restaurateurs Noel Sweetland and [...]
Connecting through food
Preserving the culinary legacy of her master baker father from Poland, Kathy Batorowski, owner of Heritage Deli & Bakery, meticulously upholds his original recipe for kielbasa, made with ham, spices, natural hickory smoke, [...]
Sviat Vechir
Sviat Vechir is Ukraine’s Holy Supper steeped deep in tradition, symbolism and really, really good food. With its roots in pagan tradition, and its symbolism rich with Christian reference, the Ukrainian Christmas meal [...]
Ukrainian traditions
“Sviat Vechir,” Holy Evening or Ukrainian Christmas is a festive celebration now observed along with the western tradition of Christmas Eve on December 24th. Beginning after the first star appears in the evening sky, [...]