Connecting through food
Preserving the culinary legacy of her master baker father from Poland, Kathy Batorowski, owner of Heritage Deli & Bakery, meticulously upholds his original recipe for kielbasa, made with ham, spices, [...]
Sviat Vechir
Sviat Vechir is Ukraine’s Holy Supper steeped deep in tradition, symbolism and really, really good food. With its roots in pagan tradition, and its symbolism rich with Christian reference, the [...]
Ukrainian traditions
“Sviat Vechir,” Holy Evening or Ukrainian Christmas is a festive celebration now observed along with the western tradition of Christmas Eve on December 24th. Beginning after the first star appears in [...]
Mushroom Borscht
The tradition of cooking borscht dates back centuries and is passed on from generation to generation. With hundreds of variations of borscht, my grandmother says, “There are as many borscht [...]
A taste of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Bakery and Coffee Shop brings a taste of Ukraine to Calgary and stands as a true homage to Ukraine's rich culinary traditions. Ukrainian Bakery [...]
Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry
A stir-fry of Chinese broccoli makes a versatile side dish elevating even the simplest entree to extraordinary heights. While the flavours are simple, the infusion of garlic, ginger and a [...]
Where to find the best Paella in Calgary
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region. It's a flavourful and aromatic one-pan rice dish cooked with a variety of ingredients, often including saffron, giving [...]
Bring your wingman
Wing'n It has landed in the community of Kensington, offering a diverse menu with creative wing flavours and comforting dishes. Wing'n It What started as a [...]
Cranberry Lime Spritz Mocktail
The new year has arrived and along with it, Dry January. It’s a great opportunity to engage in a reset to help kick-start a healthier lifestyle, while bidding adieu to [...]
The best vegan restaurants in Calgary
January is Veganuary, a time for those wanting to change up their diets to embrace the vegan lifestyle for an entire month. It's the best time to explore the abundance [...]
Kevin Conniff Shines on Holiday Baking Championship
Baking star to culinary gem Kevin Conniff, the owner of Sweet Bella Chocolates and a respected instructor at SAIT, recently made a significant mark on the national stage as a contestant [...]
Market Report: Bread and BBQ
The holiday season might be over, but local farmers' market shopping continues throughout the year. In this edition of the Market Report, columnist Grace Wang unwraps a festive showcase featuring two [...]