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Boho Beverages
Bohomylk and Rocky Mountain Tisane Company Is it us, or has Calgary’s specialty beverage scene exploded this year? While many of us have drowned our pandemic sorrows in our terrific local microbrews and wine, [...]
Sweeten the Pot
Shop Local Spring has sprung and we are soaking in the warm weather, planting our vegetable gardens and getting excited about summer. We’ve discovered some cool finds for this edition. A good jar of [...]
Greens
By Ellen Kelly Thanks to the relatively recent onslaught of hydroponic baby-this and micro-that all tidily provided in little plastic clamshells, we no longer have to do without greens for endless months. Don’t get [...]
Bee Healthy
Shop Local Spring has sprung and we are soaking in the warm weather, planting our vegetable gardens and getting excited about summer. We’ve discovered some cool finds for this edition. A good jar of [...]
Barbecue 104: Technique
Master of the Pit: Barbecue Technique First, remember two things: low and slow. Barbecue uses low temperatures to achieve outrageous flavour and texture. Tenderness is a result of time and temperature breaking down the [...]
Elevate Your Chocolate Game
Shop Local Spring has sprung and we are soaking in the warm weather, planting our vegetable gardens and getting excited about summer. We've discovered some cool finds for this edition. A good jar of [...]
There’s Dumpling you should Know
Shop Local With dreams of spring on our minds, we’ve been playing with grow kits, Alberta-made products and zero-waste items. Growing herbs and mushrooms indoors has kept us busy. Once they are ready, we [...]
Condiments on Fire
Shop Local With dreams of spring on our minds, we’ve been playing with grow kits, Alberta-made products and zero-waste items. Growing herbs and mushrooms indoors has kept us busy. Once they are ready, we [...]
Barbecue 103: Wood and Spices
Up in Smoke: What about the wood? The distinction between hard and soft woods is critical. Soft woods, like pine, tend to burn quickly with a lot of heat and produce an acrid smoke. [...]
Barbecue 102: The Tools of the Trade
By Dan Domanko There are thousands of patents for barbecue equipment. Generally, equipment used for barbecuing is referred to either as a smoker or a pit. Some equipment requires your full attention, others do [...]
Ramen
Story by Chefs Kaede Hirooka and Jonathan Chung, Respect the Technique As the cold winter months of Alberta drag on, nothing beats a steaming hot bowl of Ramen to warm you up. We have [...]
Barbecue 101: Grilling vs Barbecuing
By Dan Domanko Three sweeter words have never been spoken on a sunny summer afternoon: I’m barbecuing today. You know you’re in for a delicious meal, but did you know that what you’re probably [...]
Soups On
Shop Local The new year is finally upon us and we, like many others, are happy to say adios 2020. We are starting the new year full of optimism and hope that life will [...]
Holiday Spirit Guide 2020
Global Spirits of the Holiday Season Tis the season for imbibing, fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la! Since we’re all grounded, more or less, this holiday season, the next best way to indulge in a little cultural experience [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Great gifts from local vendors for the epicurean on your holiday shopping list Wherever you are in the world, whether you celebrate on Christmas Eve or Day, chances are there is a specific dish [...]
UWinemaker
We ate, we drank, we social distanced our way through the summer and finally autumn is upon us. We’ve noticed DIY kits continue to be popular at home and we suspect will carry on [...]
Lina’s Italian Supermercato
Lina's Supermercato Lina’s Italian Market is expanding to the southeast to meet the demand for specialty Italian products, and store-made delicacies. The new features over 16,000 square feet including: an authentic Italian café, one-of-a-kind [...]
Fifth and Vermouth
We ate, we drank, we social distanced our way through the summer and finally autumn is upon us. We’ve noticed DIY kits continue to be popular at home and we suspect [...]
The Mercantile at Avenida Food Hall
ONE STOP SHOP The Mercantile, located in the heart of the Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market is a family-owned and operated business. This one-stop shop carries premium products from [...]
Shop Local July August
Summer is the perfect time to experiment and try new things. We scoured the city to find some great products to bring to your culinary adventures this summer. From the kid-friendly Zoku ice-pop molds [...]
Wild Tea Kombucha
WET AND WILD We love the new Blueberry Hibiscus Hard Kombucha Hard Cider by Wild Tea Kombucha. This female-owned-and-operated, Calgary-based team brews its booch using authentic methods producing a flavourful [...]
Five Essential Tools Every Kitchen Needs
If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us, it’s that many of us are serious home cooks. Sourdough bread, cinnamon buns, homemade Margarita pizza … you name it, we’re [...]
Lina’s Italian Market and Cafe
Viva Italia! Lina's Italian Market & Café has been a staple on Centre St. N. offering Italian and European delicacies for more than 20 years. Under the direction of Matthew [...]
Shop Local May June 2020
As Calgarians have been home trying to flatten the curve, many of us have turned to home-delivery services for food essentials. Local businesses offer pre-made meals and ingredients delivered to your door allowing [...]