• Maisie Eatery

Going a little Maisie

By |July 6th, 2024|0 Comments

Fine dining goes casual at Maisie Eatery. Barbara Spain's latest venture in Calgary's Sam Centre offers gourmet salads, creative sandwiches, and showstopping desserts in a vibrant cafeteria setting. Maisie [...]

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Easy Fudgy Brownies

By |July 5th, 2024|Comments Off on Easy Fudgy Brownies

Brownies are timeless, enjoyed for their rich, decadent flavour and chewy texture. Easy Fudgy Brownies offer a straightforward approach to creating delightful treats. Easy Fudgy Brownies are ooey, gooey, [...]

  • Wild Side Mac N’ Cheese with Goose Bacon

Wild Side Mac N’ Cheese with Goose Bacon

By |July 3rd, 2024|Comments Off on Wild Side Mac N’ Cheese with Goose Bacon

Craving a mac and cheese that takes it over the top? This Wild Side Mac N' Cheese features creamy, homemade goodness amped up with smoky goose bacon and a decadent, texture-rich topping. [...]

  • Burrowing Owl cookbook

Beyond the Bottle

By |July 1st, 2024|Comments Off on Beyond the Bottle

Burrowing Owl Releases First Cookbook Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is thrilled to announce the release of its inaugural cookbook, the "Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cookbook - Recipes for a Good Life,"  by Jennifer Schell Lirag. Jennifer [...]

  • Innisfail Growers

Market Report: Alberta Bounty & Quebec Flavours

By |June 30th, 2024|Comments Off on Market Report: Alberta Bounty & Quebec Flavours

Craving fresh, local product? Our local farmers markets are bursting at the seams with locally grown produce from Alberta Farms. In this issue's Market Report, we dive deeper into Innisfail Growers and explore Quebec [...]

  • Arya Market and Bakery

Persian Perfection

By |June 28th, 2024|Comments Off on Persian Perfection

Calgary's hidden gem, Arya Bakery & Market, unlocks a world of Persian flavours. This family-run haven boasts authentic ingredients and delectable treats, perfect for both Iranian expats and curious foodies. [...]

  • Bombay Tiger

Eye of the Tiger

By |June 27th, 2024|Comments Off on Eye of the Tiger

From Mumbai's vibrant kitchens to Calgary's culinary scene, Prasad Patil spices up Kensington with Bombay Tiger, where his inventive Indian dishes have locals and tourists hungry for more. Bombay [...]

  • Cheap is the new Chic

Cheap is the new Chic

By |June 24th, 2024|Comments Off on Cheap is the new Chic

Creating delicious meals without breaking the bank is an art form, and Linda Kupecek is sharing some of her best secrets – so you can eat and live well while pinching your pennies. [...]

  • Metis Apothecary Tea Party

Tea Party

By |June 23rd, 2024|Comments Off on Tea Party

Kodiak Herbal, billed as "the coziest apothecary in Calgary," offers tea parties led by Métis herbalist Kalyn Kodiak. Learn about traditional medicinal plants, design your own tea blends, and savour delicious Métis treats. [...]

  • Belmont Diner

Ring the Belmont

By |June 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Ring the Belmont

The Belmont Diner has opened a third location in Calgary, serving classic dishes in a vibrant 50s-style setting. This fun and colourful diner serves all day breakfast, and all day lunch with a [...]

  • Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)

Maroulosalata (Greek Green Lettuce Salad)

By |June 21st, 2024|Comments Off on Maroulosalata (Greek Green Lettuce Salad)

This classic salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with a vibrant dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill. A perfect complement to grilled meats or seafood, maroulosalata offers a refreshing and flavourful [...]

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Experience authentic Katsu in Calgary

By |June 20th, 2024|Comments Off on Experience authentic Katsu in Calgary

Katsu is the Japanese version of a European favourite – Wiener Schnitzel and Cotoletta Milanese. This dish features tender chicken coated in panko breadcrumbs, fried to perfection and paired with a rich curry [...]

  • Little Chief Bison Charcuterie

Pasture to Plate

By |June 19th, 2024|Comments Off on Pasture to Plate

A menu overhaul at Little Chief restaurant brings Indigenous culinary traditions to the forefront. Bison sourced from the Tsuut'ina Nation is the star, presented in a unique and delicious way. Photo Credit: [...]

  • +39 Pizza Pasta

Get Lost in the Sauce

By |June 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Get Lost in the Sauce

Craving a taste of Italy? Look no further than +39 Pizza Pasta Bar, a Calgary restaurant serving up fresh, local ingredients in a welcoming ambiance. +39 Pizza Pasta Bar [...]

  • Vichyssoise

Potato & Leek Soup

By |June 16th, 2024|Comments Off on Potato & Leek Soup

Embrace the epitome of French summer fare by making vichyssoise. This chilled potato and leek soup offers a luxuriously smooth texture, and is traditionally served cold making it an excellent choice for a [...]

  • Papas Arrugadas

Papas Arrugadas

By |June 15th, 2024|Comments Off on Papas Arrugadas

These Canary Island "papas" are small potatoes boiled in salty water until wrinkled. A relative of the famous Patatas Bravas, they make a delightful snack, appetizer or side dish and even more tasty [...]

  • Francine's Vagabond pop up

Parisian Spring Feast

By |June 13th, 2024|Comments Off on Parisian Spring Feast

Francine's x Vagabond Pop-Up Join a select few at Francine's, Calgary’s petit French bar, for two unforgettable evenings, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024. Esteemed visiting chefs Christine Sandford and Roger Letourneau [...]

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Leeks

By |June 12th, 2024|Comments Off on Leeks

Leeks are close relatives of onions with a milder, sweeter flavour. They have a white bulb and long green leaves, and the white and light green parts are both edible. Leeks are often [...]

  • Brandy Caffe

Coffee with the Neighbours

By |June 11th, 2024|Comments Off on Coffee with the Neighbours

Brandy Caffe is a special blend of Italian roast coffee and brandy, created by Cappuccino King and Bridgeland Distillery to celebrate Cappuccino King’s 50th anniversary. This Italian roast coffee meets award-winning brandy is [...]

  • Saskatchewan potter Suzanne Page

Great Plates

By |June 10th, 2024|Comments Off on Great Plates

Whether it’s locally sourced meat or clay to make dishes, local ingredients are the heart of pretty much every Indigenous culinary and food business in Alberta. Saskatchewan potter Suzanne Page, inspired by [...]