Ketchup made better
Summer has arrived and with-it come greener pastures, long hot days, al fresco dining, sizzling barbecues with friends, spontaneous picnics, enjoying the fruits and vegetables of the season and supporting local businesses. We’re tucking [...]
10 Picnic Ideas in Calgary
One of our favourite things to do in the summer is grabbing a bite from somewhere local and enjoying a picnic. Whether it be in the park or by the river, here are some [...]
Rose All Day
Garneau Block Established in 2019, Garneau Block is an Alberta-based natural-wine liquor agency that imports biodynamic, low-intervention wines from sustainable, family-run wineries around the world. Natural wine is produced from grapes that are free [...]
Hole in one
Doughnuts or donuts? Fried dough? Vanilla-glazed deep-fried rings of happiness? Breakfast…? Whatever you choose to call them, it’s hard not to love this ubiquitous American classic. one of my fondest memories growing up in [...]
You Are Loved
Summer has arrived and with-it come greener pastures, long hot days, al fresco dining, sizzling barbecues with friends, spontaneous picnics, enjoying the fruits and vegetables of the season and supporting local businesses. We’re tucking [...]
10 Must-Try Calgary Pastries
From sweet to savoury, we are lucky to have so many delectable pastries to choose from in Calgary. Here are 10 must-try treats the next time you’re craving something sweet, flaky and delicious. [...]
Grilled Peach Salad
With peaches in season, we just can’t get enough of the juicy fruit. They are perfect for snacks and always welcome for a picnic. They are great on their own, but grilling the peaches brings [...]
In the Garden – Tomatoes Part 2 of 2
Read In the Garden, Part One So, after all your hard work all summer, now you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in various stages of ripeness staring back at you. What to [...]
Peach-Tomato Burrata Salad
Impress your guests with this gorgeous tomato, peach and burrata salad that makes the most out of late summer's garden bounty. Peach-Tomato Burrata Salad 1 burrata cheese (or fresh baby bocconcini)Whole cherry tomatoes and slices/wedges [...]
Local perspective
Teatro Ristorante Last spring Teatro Ristorante welcomed David Leeder as the new executive chef. A hospitality veteran, Leeder hails from Edmonton and has worked around the world. He brings a globally informed, yet local [...]
Garden Tomato Bruschetta
When tomatoes are in season, Italian should be on the menu! Make the most of the crown jewel of your garden with this delicious bruschetta. This recipe can also be added to hot, cooked pasta [...]
Caprese Naan Pizza
This is one of my weekly go-to’s in the summer. We pick up fresh naan at the market and make it our weekend pizza, so simple! Do not skip salting your tomatoes, this helps some [...]
Garden Variety
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant Recognized as one of Calgary’s premier fine-dining establishments, Bow Valley Ranche’s new seasonal menu features many locally-sourced components. Try Executive Chef Bern Glatz’s, Sudo Farms Organic Beetroot Salad made with [...]
Juicing made easy
Summer has arrived and with-it come greener pastures, long hot days, al fresco dining, sizzling barbecues with friends, spontaneous picnics, enjoying the fruits and vegetables of the season and supporting local businesses. We’re tucking [...]
Alberta on the Plate 2022
Calgary restaurants take centre stage at this year’s Alberta on the Plate dine around event Forty Calgary restaurants and breweries are taking part in the fourth annual Alberta on the Plate dine around festival [...]
Taste of Calgary 2022
What to eat, what to eat? There are no shortage of choices at this year's Taste of Calgary, now in a new location just south of the Louise Bridge downtown. With 50-ish choices to [...]
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
A delightful, simple syrup infused with dried hibiscus petals becomes a delicious sweetener. A simple syrup is typically made with 1 part water to 1 part sugar. Once you start making simple syrup you [...]
S’mores Cones
One of the best parts of summer has to be s’mores. Who can resist the combination of ooey gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate? While graham crackers are the norm to hold everything together, make these [...]
Watermelon Gazpacho
The summer has been exceptionally hot this year. The last thing anyone wants to do is to turn on the stove or even the bbq. Easy meals are key and especially ones that require little [...]
Command Central
Central Taps Things continue to heat up in the District at Beltline. In addition to the food hall featuring the likes of Modern Burger and Roy’s Korean Kitchen, this evolving downtown neighbourhood is now [...]
Market Report: Bread and Cookies
Market Report is a Savour Calgary feature telling the stories behind the great local offerings at area farmers’ markets and food halls. In this edition we learn more about Kristen Gillis of Homestead Bread [...]
In My Kitchen with Avanna Kedavra
Meet Avanna Kedavra Aka Tony J Penton As we ease out of the June Pride season and into the September Pride season (we really know how to stretch out a good thing here in [...]
Strawberries
The strawberry perfectly illustrates the convoluted, often arduous, journey many fruits and vegetables have taken to our plates. How this odd little fruit, indigenous to most of the world for thousands [...]
Beer Buddies
Tailgunner Brewing Company Tailgunner Brewing Company recently opened in the West Village Retail and Entertainment District. Owners Mike MacLeod and Cael Tucker have been friends since they were five, owning businesses together throughout. Award-winning [...]