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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


Miso Soup
One item that must be a part of a bento box is hot is miso soup. Miso soup has three basic components: dashi (stock), miso (soybean...
Natalie Findlay
Mar 10, 20231 min read


Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Read more about Chef Elisa Zenari here.
Chef's Tips
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Burrata with Roasted Stone Fruit and Dukkah, and Sour Dough Toast Points
Read more about Chef Eugene Hicks here.
Chef's Tips
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Vegemite Cacio E Pepe
Read more about Chef Christopher Hyde here.
Chef's Tips
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Country Flatbread - the versatile cracker: dip it, dunk it, snack it
What is a flatbread? There is no clear consensus. Some of them are not all that flat. Nearly every culture in every corner of the world,...
Morris Lemire
Jan 25, 20232 min read


Garlicky Fried Rice with Peas and Bacon
Winter months are a good time to reach for frozen vegetables. Why pay $6.99 for a head of cauliflower shipped here from Texas when you...
Renée Kohlman
Jan 9, 20233 min read


Chef's Tips
Dec 15, 20220 min read


Chef's Tips
Dec 15, 20220 min read
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