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It’s the little things

By |October 16th, 2023|0 Comments

An Ode to Bread The harvest season has us thinking about baking. As the days crispen and nights lengthen, those of us in the Northern hemisphere begin to seek solace indoors. And is there [...]

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Living on the (serrated) edge

By |September 21st, 2023|0 Comments

An Ode to Bread The harvest season has us thinking about baking. As the days crispen and nights lengthen, those of us in the Northern hemisphere begin to seek solace indoors. And is there [...]

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Worthy wieners

By |September 2nd, 2023|0 Comments

The end of summer has arrived and it’s time to dine al fresco as much as possible before the snow flies again. Here are a few great products to get you started. Set up [...]

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Yes we can

By |August 22nd, 2023|0 Comments

Summer has arrived and it’s time to dine al fresco as much as possible before the snow flies again. Here are a few great products to get you started. Set up your posh picnic [...]

  • Ambia Citronella Mosquito/Insect Repellent Candle Bucket

Mosquito Mastery

By |August 5th, 2023|0 Comments

Summer has arrived and it's time to dine al fresco as much as possible before the snow flies again. Here are a few great products to get you started. Set up your posh picnic [...]

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Tasty Trekker

By |July 25th, 2023|0 Comments

Summer has arrived and it’s time to dine al fresco as much as possible before the snow flies again. Here are a few great locally sold products to get you started. If you are [...]

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Summer Berries

By |July 18th, 2023|0 Comments

Ah, the berries of summer. I’ve always thought the appearance of local (and semi-local – thank goodness for B.C.) strawberries, raspberries and blueberries is what really heralds the advent of summer. We’ve whetted [...]

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A day at the beach

By |July 11th, 2023|0 Comments

Summer has arrived and it's time to dine al fresco as much as possible before the snow flies again. Here are a few great locally sold products to get you started. [...]

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What lies beneath

By |June 30th, 2023|0 Comments

Skipping into spring is thirsty work and we've got you covered with these great local products for your spring sips. Sparkling and Spring rök Glacier Water Like many businesses [...]

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A good quality of life

By |June 2nd, 2023|0 Comments

Skipping into spring is thirsty work and we’ve got you covered with hand picked local products for your all your spring and summer sips. Tomato Wheels Last fall we discovered [...]

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Top of the Class

By |May 20th, 2023|0 Comments

Skipping into spring is thirsty work and we’ve got you covered with hand picked local products for your all your spring and summer sips. Willow Park Wines and Spirits & Kensington Wine Market [...]

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It’s a Wrap

By |May 9th, 2023|0 Comments

Skipping into spring is thirsty work and we've got you covered with hand picked local products for your all your spring and summer sips. The Curated Home Patio weather is fast approaching making [...]

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Japanese Craft

By |May 3rd, 2023|0 Comments

The Naked Leaf As one of Calgary’s boutique tea vendors, The Naked Leaf prides itself on reintroducing tea as it was meant to be — “all natural and unhurried.” This cast-iron teapot, available [...]

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Royal-Tea

By |April 22nd, 2023|0 Comments

Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]

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Botanical Blends

By |April 10th, 2023|0 Comments

Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]

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Jam Session

By |March 19th, 2023|0 Comments

Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]

Mushrooms

By |March 13th, 2023|0 Comments

MUSHROOMS - A CRASH COURSE It’s hard to find the right words to describe umami. The science says the “certain something” comes from amino acids and nucleotides like aspartate, inosinate and glutamate…whatever those are. [...]

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Worth buzzing about

By |March 5th, 2023|0 Comments

January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]

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Housewarming

By |February 20th, 2023|0 Comments

January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]