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Dumplings
DON’T YOU LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER? In this issue, we’re celebrating Ukrainian Christmas and the Lunar New Year – and nothing connects Europe and Asia like their mutual adoration of wrapping [...]
Dumplings made easy
A dough press set and rolling circle cutter are essential kitchen tools for anyone who loves to cook and eat dumplings. These two items are the assistants you never knew you needed in [...]
Rolling in tradition
Makivnyk, a cherished pastry in Eastern European culinary heritage, offers a delectable blend of poppy seeds, honey, sugar, dried fruits, and nuts rolled in sweet yeast dough. Find this pastry at Kings Bakery [...]
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, natural hickory smoke, [...]
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 the evening sky, [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Every year our elves scour the stores in search of festive finds for the season. For this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, we asked some of our favourite home cooks what they’d like to see [...]
Under the dome
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 a more comforting food [...]
It’s the little things
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 [...]
Putting the “read” in bread
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 [...]
Living on the (serrated) edge
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 [...]
Modern Ocean brings the favourites
Chef Anthony Pitoelle and owner Stephen Deere recently debuted a brand-new menu at Modern Ocean featuring delicious twists on seafood favourites. New Menu: Modern Ocean The next time you [...]
Worthy wieners
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 [...]
Yes we can
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 [...]
Mosquito Mastery
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 [...]
Tasty Trekker
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 [...]
Summer Berries
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 [...]
A day at the beach
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. [...]
What lies beneath
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 [...]
Singing wine’s praises
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. Britannia Home As if drinking [...]
Foothills Creamery launches six new flavours for summer
With the hot weather officially upon us, Calgary-based Foothills Creamery is excited to kick off summer with the launch of six new 500ml ice cream flavours. Prepare to dig into Cookie Dough, Mango, Mocha Mountain, [...]
A good quality of life
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 [...]
Top of the Class
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 [...]
Best places in Calgary for Salsa
Photo Credit: Tres Marias Whether you like it mild or spicy, there are many varieties of salsa available locally. You can use it as a dip, bake it on chips or stuff [...]
It’s a Wrap
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 [...]