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Strawberries

By |July 26th, 2022|0 Comments

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 [...]

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Beer Buddies

By |July 24th, 2022|0 Comments

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 [...]

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Rough Puff Pastry

By |July 23rd, 2022|1 Comment

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 [...]

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Hibiscus Gin Sour

By |July 22nd, 2022|2 Comments

Dried Hibiscus flowers are turned into a simple syrup then combined with Park Distillery Gin, Chambord and lemon juice creating your new favourite summer sip, the Hibiscus Gin Sour. Mount Engadine Lodge A short [...]

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Hold the cone!

By |July 21st, 2022|0 Comments

Nothing pairs better with summer than ice cream and Foothills Creamery has launched a delicious array of six new ice cream flavours. Explore a variety of new flavour profiles – whether you’re a kid [...]

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Into the wild

By |July 19th, 2022|0 Comments

The Dorian Hotel The Dorian Hotel is an experience unlike any other. Playing homage to Oscar Wilde’s book The Picture of Dorian Gray, the hotel is filled with design elements from that era, his [...]

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Tastes like home

By |July 17th, 2022|3 Comments

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 [...]

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Corn Dogs

By |July 15th, 2022|0 Comments

Stampede is in full swing and one of the best things about it is all the great food. From the mini donuts to the crazy concoctions and let’s not forget the corn dogs, there [...]

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What to do with soft berries

By |July 12th, 2022|0 Comments

Fresh Market Pro Tip - Berries I freeze berries of all kinds, especially when they are a tad past their prime and then cook them all together to make a fruit sauce for topping [...]

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Hey Grill

By |July 10th, 2022|0 Comments

If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that we love to eat. For comfort, joy, sadness, boredom… and I’m okay with that. With hot, sunny days on our minds, we’re [...]

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Chili Palomita

By |July 9th, 2022|1 Comment

The Chili Palomita combines Park Chili Vodka, Cointreau liqueur, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and lime juice offering a playful spin on both a paloma and a margarita. Enjoy this tasty cocktail all summer long. [...]

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Barbecue Short Rib Chilaquiles

By |July 6th, 2022|0 Comments

Barbecue Short Rib Chilaquiles are made easy using lime flavoured tortilla chips and salsa con queso. Local Calgary chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson season Canadian Beef short ribs and braise them in a [...]

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Dutch Oliebollen

By |June 30th, 2022|1 Comment

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 [...]

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Gwailo Chinese

By |June 29th, 2022|0 Comments

Gwailo New restaurant Gwailo quietly opened in Inglewood April 1, offering Hong Kong-adjacent cuisine under the direction of co-owners Jason Wankel and Chef Chris Wong. When Gorilla Whale closed, these two teamed up to [...]

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Élan Bourguignon and Spaetzle

By |June 25th, 2022|0 Comments

I’ve never understood the point of hunting, so it’s from the height of hypocrisy that I admit I’ve always wanted to cook and eat moose meat. While visiting family in Dawson Creek at Christmas, [...]

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In My Kitchen with Leslie Bull

By |June 20th, 2022|0 Comments

Meet Leslie Bull, Proprietor Kokum’s Bannock Kitchen and Catering For this edition of "In My Kitchen", we get to know Leslie Bull from Kokum's Bannock Kitchen and Catering. Photo Credit: Marinda White [...]

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Asparagus Pickle Party

By |June 17th, 2022|0 Comments

If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that we love to eat. For comfort, joy, sadness, boredom… and I’m okay with that. With hot, sunny days on our minds, we’re [...]

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The Watering Hole

By |June 15th, 2022|0 Comments

The Beer Hall The Beer Hall at Symons Valley Ranch is a rustic and popular out-of-the-way eatery featuring a big-city collection of local craft beer, spirits and simple eats. Owners Jay Hickey and Kent [...]

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The Shaft

By |June 14th, 2022|1 Comment

If you like coffee, you will love The Shaft, a tasty cocktail with a caffeine kick! Awaken your senses when you sip this cocktail made using Park Distillery Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, cold coffee and [...]