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12 Acres restaurant in St. Albert hosts a barn-burner of a fundraiser Sept. 5
I recently wrote a story about 12 Acres restaurant, the newest farm-to-form eatery in the Edmonton area. The farmer who supplies the restaurant, Brian Mendieta, had cancer a few years back, so 12 Acres’ desire to support the Alberta …
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I recently wrote a story about 12 Acres restaurant, the newest farm-to-form eatery in the Edmonton area. The farmer who supplies the restaurant, Brian Mendieta, had cancer a few years back, so 12 Acres’ desire to support the Alberta …
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Savoury pot pies by South Island Pie Company are a treat all year around
Generally, I don’t yearn for pot pies in summer. But after having tasted one of Jamie Scott’s savoury selections, purchased from the South Island Pie Co. booth at 124 Grand Market last week, I am rethinking my approach to pie. …
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Generally, I don’t yearn for pot pies in summer. But after having tasted one of Jamie Scott’s savoury selections, purchased from the South Island Pie Co. booth at 124 Grand Market last week, I am rethinking my approach to pie. …
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More recipes for using fresh produce from gardeners at the Oliver Peace Garden
Check out the Food section today for a story about Kathryn Chase Merrett’s new book about gardening history in Edmonton – Why Grow Here. There are a couple of great recipes for fresh produce in the story. And if …
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Check out the Food section today for a story about Kathryn Chase Merrett’s new book about gardening history in Edmonton – Why Grow Here. There are a couple of great recipes for fresh produce in the story. And if …
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Check out these cool ice cream treats at The Cone this hot August long weekend
It’s wonderfully retro and kitschy as can be, and I am in love with The Cone, yes, a giant ice cream cone plopped in the middle of an empty lot on the corner of 99th St. and 90th Ave. …
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It’s wonderfully retro and kitschy as can be, and I am in love with The Cone, yes, a giant ice cream cone plopped in the middle of an empty lot on the corner of 99th St. and 90th Ave. …
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Au revoir to sommelier Dianna Funnell as she pours her last glass at Bibo
For nearly 10 years, the lifespan of the tiny boite of a wine bar on 89 Ave. at 99 St., I have watched sommelier Dianna Funnell uncork a thoughtfully selected wine, transfer a single serving into a small carafe, and …
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For nearly 10 years, the lifespan of the tiny boite of a wine bar on 89 Ave. at 99 St., I have watched sommelier Dianna Funnell uncork a thoughtfully selected wine, transfer a single serving into a small carafe, and …
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Da Capo Caffe expands to a second location on east Jasper Avenue
Antonio Bilotta, proprietor of Da Capo Caffe on Whyte Ave., will be opening another location of the Italian lifestyle cafe. The new digs, much larger at 1,900 square feet than the current location, will be on the east end of …
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Antonio Bilotta, proprietor of Da Capo Caffe on Whyte Ave., will be opening another location of the Italian lifestyle cafe. The new digs, much larger at 1,900 square feet than the current location, will be on the east end of …
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Buco Pizzeria celebrates grand opening week in St. Albert
Buco, the latest venture by the Sorrentino’s group, has opened in St. Albert. Buco features Neapolitan pizza, made in a birch wood-burning oven. While pizza is the focus at Buco, the eatery also offers salads, small plates (known as assaggini …
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Buco, the latest venture by the Sorrentino’s group, has opened in St. Albert. Buco features Neapolitan pizza, made in a birch wood-burning oven. While pizza is the focus at Buco, the eatery also offers salads, small plates (known as assaggini …
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Third annual Seafood Festival at Sabor launches deliciously on July 31
The much-anticipated annual Seafood Festival is poised to arrive at Sabor, running from July 31 to Aug. 30. A media launch Monday night offered up a sample of the delicacies featured by chef Lino Oliveira at the Portuguese/Iberian styled …
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The much-anticipated annual Seafood Festival is poised to arrive at Sabor, running from July 31 to Aug. 30. A media launch Monday night offered up a sample of the delicacies featured by chef Lino Oliveira at the Portuguese/Iberian styled …
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Back from holidays with big news from the Canadian Food Championships
I am just back from two weeks vacation in British Columbia and, as ever, am impressed by the numerous happenings on the food scene in my absence. First of all, local talent brought it home at the Canadian Food Championships…
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I am just back from two weeks vacation in British Columbia and, as ever, am impressed by the numerous happenings on the food scene in my absence. First of all, local talent brought it home at the Canadian Food Championships…
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The deadline approaches for early bird rate at Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop
is the deadline to get the early-bird rate for this year’s Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop, held in Kelowna from Sept. 11 to 13. Edmonton food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King hosts this event, and this year, she …
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is the deadline to get the early-bird rate for this year’s Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop, held in Kelowna from Sept. 11 to 13. Edmonton food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King hosts this event, and this year, she …
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Michelle Peters Jones nominated for Taste Canada award for her blog, The Tiffin Box
Local blogger, food writer and food photographer Michelle Peters-Jones has been nominated for a Taste Canada award for bloggers. For 18 years, Taste Canada has been the only national award celebrating outstanding food writing in this country. To be nominated …
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Local blogger, food writer and food photographer Michelle Peters-Jones has been nominated for a Taste Canada award for bloggers. For 18 years, Taste Canada has been the only national award celebrating outstanding food writing in this country. To be nominated …
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Duchess Bake Shop cookbook nominated for Taste Canada cookbook award
For 18 years, Taste Canada has been the only national award to recognize excellence in Canadian food writing. Here are the nominees for this year’s awards, including our own beloved Duchess Bake Shop for its outstanding cookbook released in 2014:…
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For 18 years, Taste Canada has been the only national award to recognize excellence in Canadian food writing. Here are the nominees for this year’s awards, including our own beloved Duchess Bake Shop for its outstanding cookbook released in 2014:…
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Outdoor supper at Elk Island Park with chef Brad Smoliak. And bison.
Enjoying an outdoor summer supper prepared by a local chef in a stunning setting should be on your bucket list. It’s an experience that combines a culinary treat with nature, leading to a happily full tummy and a sense of …
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Enjoying an outdoor summer supper prepared by a local chef in a stunning setting should be on your bucket list. It’s an experience that combines a culinary treat with nature, leading to a happily full tummy and a sense of …
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New Meat Street Pies brings savoury goodness to July 10 What the Truck?!
There’s a new driver at the food truck stop, brought to you by a team of cooks with a lot of hands-on experience. Thea and Jonathan Avis, formerly of Saxby Foods, have just hit the street with a new concept …
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There’s a new driver at the food truck stop, brought to you by a team of cooks with a lot of hands-on experience. Thea and Jonathan Avis, formerly of Saxby Foods, have just hit the street with a new concept …
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Tickets on sale July 2 for Chinatown YEG Food Crawl on July 15
The city’s McCauley Revitalization team has scored a win with its first Chinatown YEG Food Crawl, Stories Behind the Chopsticks, held in May and enthusiastically attended by a great swack of folks. Hoping to capitalize on the momentum, the …
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The city’s McCauley Revitalization team has scored a win with its first Chinatown YEG Food Crawl, Stories Behind the Chopsticks, held in May and enthusiastically attended by a great swack of folks. Hoping to capitalize on the momentum, the …
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