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Off The Menu: A Trio of Bruschette
A perfect appetizer any month, bruschetta is a relatively quick and easy starter, and perfect for showcasing those delicious, fresh...
Linda Garson
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Natalie Findlay
Jun 16, 20230 min read


Step by Step: Crab and Shrimp Bisque
If you want to sound posh, just tell your dinner guests that you’re serving a seafood bisque for dinner. Guaranteed they’ll accept your...
Renée Kohlman
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Asparagus or Fiddleheads with Gribiche
Technically a fern and not a “stalk” per se, fiddleheads are the coiled fronds of young ostrich ferns, which are harvested before they...
Mallory Frayn
May 26, 20231 min read


Chef's Tips
May 18, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
May 18, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
May 18, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
May 18, 20230 min read


Natalie Findlay
May 15, 20230 min read


Off the Menu: Foreign Concept’s Fish Sauce Caramel Brussels Sprouts
Foreign Concept’s Fish Sauce Brussels Sprouts are one of the most popular dishes on their menu, irrespective of season and reason. We’ve...
Linda Garson
May 3, 20231 min read


Chef's Tips
Apr 24, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
Apr 24, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
Apr 24, 20230 min read


Chef's Tips
Apr 24, 20230 min read


Natalie Findlay
Apr 19, 20230 min read


Cherry Jam Sticky Buns
I used to be afraid of yeast. If I saw it listed as an ingredient in a recipe, I immediately turned the page. It all seemed so fraught...
Renée Kohlman
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Hambāgu (Japanese Hamburger Steak)
For Alan Yau of Calgary’s Y93 Sushi Crave, cooking equates to happiness. “I grew up with Japanese comics and cartoons – my absolute...
Chef's Tips
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Sukiyaki
Edmonton’s Izakaya Tomo takes its name from owner and chef Tomoya Mutaguchi, and bringing the authentic izakaya experience to Alberta is...
Chef's Tips
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Salmon Miso Chazuke
It’s safe to say that Chef Ron Elmaleh of Sherwood Park’s Kobachi takes his inspiration from his environment. Growing up, his family,...
Chef's Tips
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Chawanmushi
Behind a vintage Coke machine in Calgary’s Sho Sushi you will find Ajito, an izakaya, or informal Japanese bar. Here you’ll find...
Chef's Tips
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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