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The Perfect Picnic in Calgary

By |June 16th, 2026|0 Comments

A great picnic starts with two things: a beautiful place to spread out a blanket and something delicious to eat. From riverside parks and urban green spaces to sandwiches, tacos and fried chicken, [...]

  • Brassica Mustard

Marvellous Mustard

By |June 15th, 2026|0 Comments

Alberta grows some of the world's best mustard seed, yet much of it leaves the country before returning to store shelves. One local producer is working to change that, one jar at a [...]

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Choux and tell

By |June 11th, 2026|0 Comments

Choux & C brings authentic French pastry to Marda Loop, with cream puffs in rotating flavours and classic pastries made in-house. Ronan Le Guen and Isabelle Mahjoub opened the shop after moving from [...]

  • golden spiced cabbage

Golden Spiced Cabbage

By |June 7th, 2026|0 Comments

Few vegetables work harder than cabbage. It's inexpensive, nutrient-dense, keeps for weeks in the fridge and adapts to everything from salads and soups to braises and stir-fries. Crunchy, golden [...]

  • polish beets

Can’t Beet This

By |June 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Not every condiment needs to be made at home. Tymek’s Cwikla Beets with Horseradish brings earthy sweetness and a sharp horseradish kick to sandwiches, smoked fish and roast beef, all in a convenient [...]

  • fresh spinach

Spinach

By |June 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Related to amaranth, beets, Swiss chard and the herb epazote, spinach is a member of the Goosefoot family and, like so many greens, gets a wholly undeserved bad rap. The admonition ‘eat your [...]

  • ottolenghi pesto

Marvelous Miso

By |May 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Yotam Ottolenghi’s flavour-packed cooking style has influenced kitchens around the world. His miso pesto combines white miso, spinach and pine nuts for a savoury spread that works on everything from pasta to sandwiches. [...]

  • chef mario spina, burger 320

Fired up

By |May 26th, 2026|0 Comments

Chef Mario Spina is back behind the grill with Burger 320’s new home in Calgary’s Greenview Industrial area. The space also brings Marietta’s Gelato into the mix, pairing brisket burgers with house-made gelato [...]

  • Blackberry and Thyme Sparkler

Blackberry and Thyme Sparkler

By |May 21st, 2026|0 Comments

This Blackberry and Thyme Sparkler balances juicy berries, earthy thyme and bright citrus for a mocktail that feels a little more layered than usual. Finished with bubbles, it’s an easy sip for patios, [...]

  • bannock

Bannock

By |May 15th, 2026|0 Comments

CRASH COURSE - BANNOCK Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: oven bannock and frybread are related but they are not the same. Think cousins, not twins. Close enough to [...]

  • Roys korean kitchen soups

Stew a bit

By |May 13th, 2026|0 Comments

Anna Select soups by Roy's Korean Kitchen offers five traditional soups — from oxbone to pork neck stew — alongside kimchi and sauces, all built on classic recipes that don't cut corners. Available [...]

  • YETI insulated bowls

Bowled over

By |May 11th, 2026|0 Comments

Lunches and leftovers travel a little better with YETI’s latest insulated containers, built for everything from hot chowder to chilled greens. Durable stainless steel construction and tightly sealed lids make them an easy [...]

  • Sought x Found

Next level brews

By |May 10th, 2026|0 Comments

A coffee flight at Sought x Found shifts the conversation well beyond your usual morning cup. Thoughtful service and carefully prepared pours turn a quick caffeine stop into something far more memorable. [...]