It comes in domes. It comes in waves. It can sink in and linger, oppressive, relentless, unforgiving. We’re talking about heat, and not just any kind: real Alberta summer heat. And when it’s that hot, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on a stove or stand over a grill. Give us something cold, refreshing, and delicious, please! Central Alberta chefs heard our cries and saved us from sweating over supper with dishes that are cool, refreshing, and most importantly, delici

Pavlova is a dish that is close to Chef Chris Hartman's heart. “It holds sentimental value for me because it transports me back to the time I spent in Australia and New Zealand.” By sharing it with you, he hopes to continue the legacy of the dish. “It is a dessert that never fails to impress guests and loved ones, making it an excellent choice for special occasions or simply as a treat to brighten up any day.

“This recipe is my go-to at home with my wife and daughters," explains Chef Darryl Bernsten Cochrane's Rocky View Brewing. "After a surprise birthday trip to the mountains for my wife, we stopped in Canmore and they had a bowl with tahini dressing. I said to my wife, ‘This is good, but I think I could make it even better.’” “Don’t worry about making it perfect,” says Chef Darryl. “Plate it how you want: deconstruct it or mix everything together in a bowl and serve it that way

These days, sustainable cooking is less a trend and more habit, thanks to how easy it is to source local ingredients. A trip to the farmer’s market (or to the producers themselves) often supplements, or even completely replaces, trips to big box grocery stores. In short, we’re good at loving local in Alberta. There’s lots of other sustainable cooking practices that you can adopt, too. Planning your meals, eating seasonally, using all parts of a food item, and eating together,