web28792 days ago4 minAlberta-made Jerky- A better way to hit the roadFor thousands of years, people have been making and eating jerky, primarily as a way of preserving meat for the future, or as something...
Elizabeth Chorney-BoothMay 184 minThe Establishment takes Alberta on an award-winning beer adventureEven non-beer drinkers know that over the course of the last decade Alberta has been in the midst of a golden age of craft breweries....
Lucy HainesMay 115 minGo For the Burn: A Ginger Beer PrimerHave you wandered the beverage aisle at the grocery store, or beer section of the liquor store and been a bit confused over the ginger...
Linda GarsonApr 213 minOpen that Bottle...with Dallas FlexhaugAs a youngster, Dallas Flexhaug didn't know what she was going to be when she grew up, so when she graduated high school, she took a year...
Keane StraubApr 184 min¡Que Rica Comida!In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo next month, we tapped into the amazing Mexican cuisine Alberta has to offer. Full of flavour and...
Elizabeth Chorney-BoothApr 143 minLambtastic Farms: Giving Alberta lamb a household nameAnyone who pays close attention to menus at finer dining restaurants in Calgary has probably seen the words “Lambtastic Farms” listed...
Mallory FraynApr 74 minBrunch or Bust: A Guide to Making the Best Pancakes, Waffles, and French ToastAs a famous cereal company once said, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” What started as a catchy advertising slogan has...
Elizabeth Chorney-BoothMar 293 minCalgary Italian Bakery: 60 Years of Local Daily BreadAs local food movements continue to grow and become a priority for consumers, it’s important to recognize that even in a province as...
Natalie FindlayMar 253 minThe Alchemy of Pesto Alla GenoveseDid you ever think that a simple mixture of garlic, pine nuts, basil, olive oil, hard cheese, and a pinch of salt, ground together in a...
Linda GarsonMar 223 minOpen that Bottle...with Joe Giusti“My life story is the story of many immigrants,” says Joe Giusti. “They had the opportunity to come to this great country of ours in the...
Keane StraubMar 145 minCucina ItalianaWhen we think of Italian cuisine, pasta is the first thing that comes to mind, and for good reason: it’s delicious, easy to prepare, and...
Mallory FraynMar 95 minThe ins and outs of stuffed pasta: A how to-guide for making your own ravioli, tortellini, and more While the prospect of preparing fresh, stuffed pasta may sound quite the...
Adrianne LovricMar 13 minWall of Bakers features David RousseauDavid Rousseau’s path to the world of pastry has been an unconventional one. Originally from Brittany, a region in northwest France known...
David NuttallFeb 154 minIs Bigger Better? The Joys of Barley Wines & Russian Imperial StoutsWhen you first pour a beer, you may initially notice the colour and aroma. Upon tasting, the many nuances of flavour will come into play....
Elizabeth Chorney-BoothFeb 83 minHung's Noodles brings a taste of local artistry to your favourite noodle bowlMany food lovers have gotten to know the smallest of details when it comes to where their food comes from. Menus often tell us where the...
Linda GarsonJan 213 minOpen that Bottle...with Blaine ArmstrongBlaine Armstrong’s first job, at 15 years old, was working the graveyard shift at Denny's in Victoria, B.C. He had no idea then that this...
Keane StraubJan 174 minCozy Up to ComfortWhen winter first arrives, we often go through a phase of denial: “Maybe it won’t be so bad this year!” we chirp as we chip away at...
Adrianne LovricJan 104 minCheap, Fast, AND Good!The saying goes that you can only have two of the three. But when it comes to quick service dining there are plenty of local options that...
Tom FirthDec 20, 20215 minMaking the Case in December: A Toast!It always seems like we have high hopes for the year ahead, and the last few years have been rougher than most would have expected. Our...
Linda GarsonDec 17, 20213 minOpen that Bottle...with Jimmy NguyenJimmy Nguyen was born and raised in Calgary by his mom, who had immigrated with just $20 in her pocket, and while it was a tough...