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Overrated Desserts- CBC Alberta at Noon Radio Segment
We all love to talk about our favourite when it comes to food, but rarely do we poke a bit of fun at the things we like least. With that in mind, inspired by a tweet I posted last week asking for opinions on the most overrated desserts, CBC’s Alberta at Noon host Judy Aldous […]
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We all love to talk about our favourite when it comes to food, but rarely do we poke a bit of fun at the things we like least. With that in mind, inspired by a tweet I posted last week asking for opinions on the most overrated desserts, CBC’s Alberta at Noon host Judy Aldous […]
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Edmonton Heritage Festival – The Food Judges
I think you’d have to be living under a rock to not know anything about the Servus Edmonton Heritage Festival. But did you know that it is the largest multicultural festival in the world? It is and it happens annually on the August long weekend, right here in Hawrelak Park. With 71 pavilion...
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I think you’d have to be living under a rock to not know anything about the Servus Edmonton Heritage Festival. But did you know that it is the largest multicultural festival in the world? It is and it happens annually on the August long weekend, right here in Hawrelak Park. With 71 pavilion...
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“Cooking for a Group” on CBC’s Alberta at Noon
I’m usually quite derelict in sharing the audio or video after I guest on a radio or t.v. show, so I’ve decided I need to be better at making the content easier to access. With that in mind, here’s the audio from my recent appearance on CBC’s Alberta at Noon, where Host Ju...
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I’m usually quite derelict in sharing the audio or video after I guest on a radio or t.v. show, so I’ve decided I need to be better at making the content easier to access. With that in mind, here’s the audio from my recent appearance on CBC’s Alberta at Noon, where Host Ju...
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Carrot Top and Pistachio Pesto
Every summer, pounds and pounds of carrot greens go into the garbage simply because nobody knows what to do with them This year, I’ve got the solution to your waste-y dilemma in the form of pesto. You’ll never waste those tasty greens again! Two things you should know about this recip...
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Every summer, pounds and pounds of carrot greens go into the garbage simply because nobody knows what to do with them This year, I’ve got the solution to your waste-y dilemma in the form of pesto. You’ll never waste those tasty greens again! Two things you should know about this recip...
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A Weekend of Calgary Food Surprises
Edmontontonians are supposed to hate everything about Calgary, and vica versa, but I just don’t feel it. In fact I freely admit that I really enjoy Calgary. The beautiful Bow River, the proximity to the mountain parks, and of course the food. Oh man do I love the food. It had been at least...
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Edmontontonians are supposed to hate everything about Calgary, and vica versa, but I just don’t feel it. In fact I freely admit that I really enjoy Calgary. The beautiful Bow River, the proximity to the mountain parks, and of course the food. Oh man do I love the food. It had been at least...
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Chartier Farm Dinner
On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, I attended a farm dinner put on by Chartier, a much-celebrated French Canadian restaurant in Beaumont. They partnered with Great West Farms and Leduc’s Rig Hand Distillery to produce an evening full of great food and locally-made spirits. The evening was so fant...
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On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, I attended a farm dinner put on by Chartier, a much-celebrated French Canadian restaurant in Beaumont. They partnered with Great West Farms and Leduc’s Rig Hand Distillery to produce an evening full of great food and locally-made spirits. The evening was so fant...
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Deep Fried Pizza’s Debut in Edmonton
Finding something new when it comes to pizza is pretty hard to do, but Vaticano Cucina is making something, if not exactly new, at least new to us here in Edmonton – the Montanara pizza. Most of you are probably thinking, “What the heck is Montanara?” That is a fair question. In some circles (mos...
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Finding something new when it comes to pizza is pretty hard to do, but Vaticano Cucina is making something, if not exactly new, at least new to us here in Edmonton – the Montanara pizza. Most of you are probably thinking, “What the heck is Montanara?” That is a fair question. In some circles (mos...
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Maple and Beer Baked Ham
Growing up, our protein of choice for any holiday seemed to be turkey, That always suited me just fine, since homemade turkey gravy is one of life’s tastiest pleasures. When I got married though, I learned my wife had a personal vendetta against the big bird, or she just found it bland and ...
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Growing up, our protein of choice for any holiday seemed to be turkey, That always suited me just fine, since homemade turkey gravy is one of life’s tastiest pleasures. When I got married though, I learned my wife had a personal vendetta against the big bird, or she just found it bland and ...
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Which Butter is Better?
Most grocery stores carry many different brands of butter, but are the expensive ones really any better than the discount brands? Since I myself am faced with this question regularly, I decided it was time to find the answer with a blind taste. I gathered together a panel of experts (as well as R...
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Most grocery stores carry many different brands of butter, but are the expensive ones really any better than the discount brands? Since I myself am faced with this question regularly, I decided it was time to find the answer with a blind taste. I gathered together a panel of experts (as well as R...
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Cafe Linnea Expanding Into Evenings
Cafe Linnea, already known as a top spot in Edmonton for brunch, is set to expand its hours and offerings into the evenings. According to co-owner Garner Beggs, the new hours aren’t set in stone as of yet, but the intention is, to extend service to 10 pm on Thursdays and Mondays, and possib...
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Cafe Linnea, already known as a top spot in Edmonton for brunch, is set to expand its hours and offerings into the evenings. According to co-owner Garner Beggs, the new hours aren’t set in stone as of yet, but the intention is, to extend service to 10 pm on Thursdays and Mondays, and possib...
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Acme Meats Moving to New Ritchie Market
th will be your last chance to visit Acme Meat Market in their location of over 30 years (9531 76 ave) before they move across the street into the brand spanking new Ritchie Market. Acme has to be one of Edmonton’s longest running businesses, opening the doors for the first time in 1921, [&...
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th will be your last chance to visit Acme Meat Market in their location of over 30 years (9531 76 ave) before they move across the street into the brand spanking new Ritchie Market. Acme has to be one of Edmonton’s longest running businesses, opening the doors for the first time in 1921, [&...
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Hanoi- Style Fried Chicken in St Albert
has gone fried chicken crazy in the last year, and St. Albert is about to get in on the fun, thanks to Tu Le, owner of 2 of that city’s most popular eateries: Jack’s Burger Shack, and Cerdo Tacos. ONG Fried Chicken is now open and is set to share a completely different take on fried [...
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has gone fried chicken crazy in the last year, and St. Albert is about to get in on the fun, thanks to Tu Le, owner of 2 of that city’s most popular eateries: Jack’s Burger Shack, and Cerdo Tacos. ONG Fried Chicken is now open and is set to share a completely different take on fried [...
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Former Japanese Village Owner to Open Ramen Shop
We’ve all been to his restaurants before, be it the decades-long success story that is Japanese Village or his quick-serve rice bowl spot Banzai, but he’s always been more of a behind the scenes guy. For Tatsuo Asai, that is about to change as he prepares to open a new p...
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We’ve all been to his restaurants before, be it the decades-long success story that is Japanese Village or his quick-serve rice bowl spot Banzai, but he’s always been more of a behind the scenes guy. For Tatsuo Asai, that is about to change as he prepares to open a new p...
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Art of Cake Opening in Oliver
The Brewery District has seen a steady trickle of store openings in the last 6 months, and the area is set to get another big boost- and this one’s pretty sweet. The Art of Cake has left the City Centre Mall after a successful 3.5-year run and is opening soon in a bright new space […]
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The Brewery District has seen a steady trickle of store openings in the last 6 months, and the area is set to get another big boost- and this one’s pretty sweet. The Art of Cake has left the City Centre Mall after a successful 3.5-year run and is opening soon in a bright new space […]
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Food Truck Little Village Opens Storefront
Theo Psalios of Little Village makes some damn fine food, but until now, getting some of the chef’s delicious family recipe Greek food was limited to food truck season. This is now a problem of the past, as Psalios has opened the doors to his brand new storefront at 14816 Stony Plain road, ...
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Theo Psalios of Little Village makes some damn fine food, but until now, getting some of the chef’s delicious family recipe Greek food was limited to food truck season. This is now a problem of the past, as Psalios has opened the doors to his brand new storefront at 14816 Stony Plain road, ...
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