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L.A. Galbi
“This is my L.A. Galbi recipe, a very authentic Korean marinade, ” says Chef Simon Park of Calgary's Korilla. He adds that the temperature of the pan is important when cooking, to get the flavour of the finished dish right. “Don’t cook the meat before the pan is ready.” “Don’t think Korean dishes are complicated. It’s very simple to make a traditional flavour, and I hope readers aren’t afraid of trying this and other Korean recipes.”
Chef's Tips
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Local Roaster Celebrates 50 Years as Pioneer of The Specialty Coffee Industry
Fratello means ‘brother’ in Italian – a fitting moniker for Calgary-based Fratello Coffee Roasters, the family-focused coffee pioneer celebrating 50 years in the industry. Brothers Chris and Russ Prefontaine are at the helm of what started as their dad, Cam’s, humble coffee distribution company in 1974, (he switched to being a roaster in 1985), and the pair has continued to build on the family legacy to become a preeminent roaster (distributor, equipment service provider) in
Lucy Haines
Nov 26, 20245 min read


Comfort Eating: Harissa Chicken Meatballs
November’s grey skies and plummeting temperatures can make it a slog of a month to get through, but then I think of all the cozy comfort food I get to eat, and then the second-to-last month of the year doesn’t seem so bad. While I tend to reach for rich and hearty soups, stews, and pastas, there’s just something about a plate of tasty meatballs that makes me so darn happy. Whether they’re simmered in an aromatic tomato sauce, glazed with sweet and sour goodness, or coated
Renée Kohlman
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Chef’s Tips: Weeknight Dinners 101
With the first months of the school year in the books, we figured it was a good time to catch up with students – in this case, students from SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. With their busy schedules between early morning classes and day-to-day services at venues like The Highwood Kitchen + Bar, many student chefs have figured out ways to make weekday meals easy, tasty, and affordable. Guided and encouraged by chef instructors, and inspired by their own experienc
Keane Straub
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Sweet and Sour Chicken
“Sweet and sour pork is a must-order when I dine at Cantonese restaurants,” says Alice Yip, a second-year Culinary Arts student at SAIT. “It’s a signature Cantonese dish, and one of my comfort foods. But it takes quite a bit of time because you need to deep-fry the pork twice. You can substitute that with pan-fried chicken – the flavour is still there, and you will not be able to resist having it with a big bowl of rice!” When making the sauce, adjust the sugar or vinegar
Chef's Tips
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Bulgogi Bao
As a second-year Baking and Pastry Arts student at SAIT, Michelle Kwong considers herself more of a baker than a chef, so her love of baked goods knows no bounds. “For me, cooking is more about the memories you can make with the people you cook for and with. So, my favourite dish to cook is anything I can make and enjoy with my family.” Her bulgogi bao recipe is designed so that many components can be prepared beforehand. “During the fall, when so many vegetables are read
Chef's Tips
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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