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Chefs Plate: Restaurant Quality Dishes at Home
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Chefs Plate: Restaurant Quality Dishes at Home
Do you ever have those days when you come home from work and you're just too tired to even think about prepping dinner? Yeah, I have those too. I'm thankful for the evenings that my boyfriend cooks dinner for us and has it ready when I come home, but there's also those days where we both aren't h...
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Breakfast & Lunch: Cafe Linnea
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Duchess Bake Shop is arguably one of the best patisseries in Canada. On any given day there is guaranteed to be a line up for their beautiful baked goods, which are always worth the wait. Last year at Christmas in November I learned that there were plans to open up a breakfast spot 5 blocks east ...
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Hamilton Pride: Born & Raised
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Hamilton Pride: Born & Raised
Earlier this month I found myself in Toronto for a wedding, so I took the opportunity to explore the Greater Toronto Area. No matter where I'm vacationing my trips are always (I'm dead serious) planned around food, so this was no exception.Born & Raised - 224 James St. N - Hamilton ON A large...
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Ice District Eats: JOEY Bell Tower
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Ice District Eats: JOEY Bell Tower
Now that Rogers Place is officially open, where will you be eating before you head to your next concert or Oilers game? There's been a lot of buzz about the restaurants slated to open in the Ice District - the most recent one is JOEY Bell Tower. JOEY Bell Tower - 10310 101 Street NW - Edmonton AB...
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Summer Entertaining Essentials with Pinnacle Vodka
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Summer Entertaining Essentials with Pinnacle Vodka
With the nights getting cooler there is no denying that Fall is just around the corner. I'm holding out for an Indian summer, but given that this summer in Edmonton has hardly felt like one I might be out of luck. Ever since purchasing our first home this year, my boyfriend and I have spent a lot...
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Sturgeon County Bounty Culinary Cookout 2016
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Summer is my favourite time of year at the farmers markets as all the colourful produce is in full production. Although Alberta has a short growing season I'm always amazed by the varieties we are able to grow in our region, and how bountiful the harvest really is. The Sturgeon County Bounty is a...
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Sabor Seafood Festival 2016: August 5 - September 3
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Sabor Seafood Festival 2016: August 5 - September 3
Seafood lovers get ready! Sabor's annual Seafood Festival is back for it's third year, from August 5th - September 3rd. I had the opportunity to attend the media kickoff dinner last week and there's some exciting plates on the menu this year. Sabor - 10220 103 Street - Edmonton ABAs one of Edmont...
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House Cleaning with Mad Maids: Review & Giveaway!
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You may have noticed it's been a little quiet around here for the past few months, but there's good reason for it. I purchased my first home in March and it's been non-stop busy ever since! Between work, furniture shopping, and spending time with family, it feels like I haven't had much time for ...
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A Taste of Central & Southern Italy: Uccellino
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A Taste of Central & Southern Italy: Uccellino
It's been a long time coming, and one of Edmonton's highly anticipated restaurant openings for 2016 is here. After two highly successful restaurant openings, Chef Daniel Costa's third restaurant quietly opened it's doors to the public this past Friday. Uccellino - 10349 Jasper Avenue - Edmonton A...
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Buffet of Abundance: Narayanni's
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Buffet of Abundance: Narayanni's
When it comes to Indian food I'll admit that I'm definitely not an expert, but I love the layering of flavours and combination of spices used in Indian cooking. I typically associate Indian food with heavy cream-based sauces and rich flavour, so when I heard that there was an Indian restaurant of...
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Sundays in the Park: Brunch at Fort Edmonton's Hotel Selkirk
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Sundays in the Park: Brunch at Fort Edmonton's Hotel Selkirk
When I have guests visiting in the summer I always recommend a trip to visit Fort Edmonton Park. There is so much history in that park alone, it's fascinating to take a step into the past. During the off-season the park operates on a limited basis with occasional film screenings at the Capitol Th...
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Sunday Brunch Launches at El Cortez
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Edmonton's brunch culture outside of buffet-style service was never hugely popular until last year. I've been noticing more restaurants jump on the brunch train, the latest being a popular Mexican spot right in the heart of Old Strathcona.El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar - 8230 Gateway Bou...
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Recap: NAIT Hokanson Chef in Residence Lunch with Vikram Vij
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Recap: NAIT Hokanson Chef in Residence Lunch with Vikram Vij
One of the big food events that I look forward to every year is the NAIT Chef in Residence luncheon. This program brings the Culinary Arts students an opportunity to learn from an accomplished chef - it's an opportunity that many people do not come across in their culinary careers.Three weeks ago...
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Samuel Adams x Smokehouse BBQ: Triple B Tuesdays
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Samuel Adams x Smokehouse BBQ: Triple B Tuesdays
Barbecued meat and beer, could there be a better combination? As part of a series of restaurant takeovers, Samuel Adams is connecting with local restaurants to create special menus pairing food with their Boston Lager. Credit: Curtis Comeau Photography, Courtesy of Samuel AdamsIn Edmonton, Samuel...
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Hop on the Nandwagon - Nando's PERi PERi Chicken is Here!
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Hop on the Nandwagon - Nando's PERi PERi Chicken is Here!
When a well-known restaurant chain comes to town, people get excited. Big advertisements can be found throughout the city and people get talking. That's right, I'm talking about Nando's, which opened up last week in the south end of the city. Nando's - 4228 Gateway Boulevard - Edmonton AB Nando's...
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