Every year brings more food trends to us as the culinary world reaches out to new and interesting cuisines. What can we expect for the coming year? Burmese. Myanmar has been in the news for a heated up political landscape, but it’s also allowed more tourists in, leading to a broadened appreciation of the cuisine. […]
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Otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day, this year it falls on Sunday March 17th. An official Catholic Saint’s Feast Day since the 17th Century, celebrating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and Irish culture in general, this festival is celebrated in more countries than any other national holiday, and here in Canada one of our
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As a growing and thriving city Calgary has more than its fair share of excellent, world-class Chefs, including Top Chef Canada winner Nicole Grimes and Iron Chef competitors. It’s also got a selection of great chefs that haven’t (yet) made their mark on the national or international stage but absolutely have the potential to get
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It’s cold outside. Bloody cold, as the British might say. With temperatures up to 2o°C below average since February 1st, it’s good to have something to look forward to. Why not hop into your nice warm car and head out to Calgary’s neighbour to the South, Okotoks, for their Hot Chocolate Festival Feb 14-24? With a
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— by Bernice Hill Serves 4 Method 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the sofrito: onion, pepper, garlic sautéed until the onion is soft and translucent – about 5 minutes. 3. Add the tomato sauce, pimentos, and wine. 4. Cook for about 10 to
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— by Bernice Hill Serves 4 Prepare separately: 1. Two handfuls grape tomatoes halved Several sprigs of fresh thyme salt, pepper, and olive oil Lay sliced tomatoes cut side up on baking sheet. Sprinkle thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over all, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. ½ Red Onion sliced into
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Serves 4 — by Executive Chef Bill Alexander, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino Ingredients 2 lbs. cream cheese ½ c. shredded mozzarella cheese ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese ¼ c. shredded smoked gouda cheese ¼ c. crumbled goat cheese 30 ml. Worcestershire sauce ½ lb. frozen spinach drained ¼ red onion finely diced 1 red
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Local breweries love interpreting this classic beer style India pale ale, or IPA for short, is the beer style that built the modern craft beer movement. Originally a British style of beer, IPA was made to be sent to the colonies in India. Alcohol and hops are both preservatives, so IPA was made to a
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Chef Darren Mitchell lands at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino — Fred Holliss “My true belief is to try and learn from as many people as you can,” says Chef Darren Mitchell, the Executive Chef – Casino Operations at Calgary’s Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, and, “If you don’t cook with passion and love
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Getting to know the people behind the labels — by Shelley Boettcher Family-owned wineries aren’t as common as you may think. These days, many are gobbled up by corporations looking for a taste of the good life. I get it. I love the good life, too. But I also love getting to know the people
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