Open 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...
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Keane Straub
- Mar 14, 2022
- 5 min
Cucina Italiana
When 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...
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Mallory Frayn
- Mar 9, 2022
- 5 min
The 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...
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Adrianne Lovric
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Wall of Bakers features David Rousseau
David Rousseau’s path to the world of pastry has been an unconventional one. Originally from Brittany, a region in northwest France known...
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David Nuttall
- Feb 14, 2022
- 4 min
Is Bigger Better? The Joys of Barley Wines & Russian Imperial Stouts
When you first pour a beer, you may initially notice the colour and aroma. Upon tasting, the many nuances of flavour will come into play....
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Hung's Noodles brings a taste of local artistry to your favourite noodle bowl
Many 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...
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Linda Garson
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Blaine Armstrong
Blaine 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...
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Keane Straub
- Jan 16, 2022
- 4 min
Cozy Up to Comfort
When 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...
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Adrianne Lovric
- Jan 10, 2022
- 4 min
Cheap, 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...
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Tom Firth
- Dec 20, 2021
- 5 min
Making 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...
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Linda Garson
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Jimmy Nguyen
Jimmy 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...
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Keane Straub
- Dec 13, 2021
- 4 min
Celebrating the Sweetness of the Season
We love it when the holidays come round - there’s always so many things to suit the sweet tooth! From confections to cakes, cookies, and...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Alberta Farm to Food Bank: Celebrating Farm-to-(Everybody's)-Table
When it comes to making donations to community food banks, most of us think about think about non-perishable foodstuffs, and fishing cans...
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Linda Garson
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Nathalie Gosselin
At university, Nathalie Gosselin had no idea that the twists and turns in her life would lead her to where she is today. She studied...
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Keane Straub
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Fanning the Embers in November
When the weather turns cold, nothing is better than slipping into something simmering with spices. And, when those spices are fused with...
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Karen Anderson
- Nov 11, 2021
- 6 min
Impressions of India: Cuisine as Vast as the Land
Curry. This word’s existed since newcomers hit the shores of India in the 1500s. First, the Dutch called the locals’ spicy gravies karee....
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
- Nov 8, 2021
- 6 min
Born in Alberta
Many of Alberta’s favourite chain restaurants and mall kiosks got their start locally There’s a misconception that eating at a chain or...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
- Oct 12, 2021
- 4 min
Welcome to the Jungle
Jungle Farms provides interactive education with a side of harvest pumpkins Most working farms are exactly that — workplaces where...
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Keane Straub
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Squashing Expectations
It’s harvest season, and with it come the fruits of the genus Cucurbita (which includes squash, pumpkins, and gourds). They’re packed...
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Linda Garson
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with James Grant
Born in Melbourne, Australia to military parents, James Grant grew up moving every few years. He studied English and Creative Writing at...
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