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Behind the Gates; #tasteofEIA Edmonton International Airport
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Have you ever wondered longingly what lies behind the security gates at the Edmonton International Airport?  Wonder no more… I need to tell you, I am not a flier.  I’m not scared to fly, in fact, I love it!  Sadly, my stomach does not. I have always wondered what existed for the passe...
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The Great #YEG BBQ Roundup – Memphis Blues
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In January of 1999, George Siu and Park Hffelfinger of Vancouver food scene fame, had a stopover in Memphis while flying home from New Orleans. Lunch was a pulled pork sandwich, and it was love at first bite. Since then they have attended BBQ competitions and done their research. They were able t...
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RT Sharing is Caring!
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Ronald McDonald House has been a part of the Edmonton community since 1985. Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern Alberta is a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children. Our 32 family suites provide a comforting place to stay during treatment, but we are more tha...
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Made from Scratch; The Downtown Diner
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The Downtown Diner in Fort Saskatchewan was enthusiastically recommended to me by friends when they found out that I was a food blogger. I had mentioned that one of my favorite finds, the Redline Diner had closed its doors for business. I grew up in the era where it was still possible to pull up ...
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Cravings; Gelato Love Launch
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Cravings is a family affair, with the lovely Charlynn Odegard heading the project. It all started with a family trip to Italy where they fell in love with Gelato. Charlynn lovingly hand makes each batch in her home studio.  All the ingredients are fresh and as much as possible, locally sourced.  ...
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The Dog – Man’s Best Friend
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Edmonton’s newest gourmet hotdog and sausage restaurant is The Dog; located at 9567A 118 Avenue. This is a Sister restaurant to Sloppy Hoggs and Absolutely Edibles, in the Absolutely Edibles old space.  It has been open for about 6 weeks now. The decor reminded me a bit of an old style dine...
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Denizen Hall – Play With Your Food!
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Denizen Hall is located in one of the very few heritage buildings that Edmonton has left standing at the corner of 103 avenue and 103 street.  Formerly the Richelieu Pub, it has been open since 1904 and provided live music, kegs and whiskey bottles to the growing and newly incorporated City of Ed...
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Native Delights; Brand New Restaurant Aboriginal Cuisine
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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man with a dream… A dream to make Bannock, not war! Fast forward to three years into the future, and this young man is well on the way with the opening of his new restaurant. I have had the distinct pleasure […]
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Coldest Night of The Year 2015 for Hope Mission
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Food is my passion.  I didn’t always have this passion, my palate was very un-educated until I started dating someone that showed me the finer things in life. I grew up in a family of five.  I was lucky we always had food on the table.  I know my parents struggled sometimes.  I can’t ...
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The Great #YEG BBQ Roundup – That Bar-B-Q Place
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Firstly, I must apologize to my followers, I have been away for a while now due to illness.  Things are slowly coming back to normal again, and I am ready to get back to where my passion lies; the Edmonton food community! Since I got my shiny new KCBS BBQ Judge badge, I thought I […]
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Happy Halloween; Welcome to Deadmonton House!
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Happy Halloween! From the creative mind of Edmonton Firefighter, Ryan Kozak please welcome the Williams family to Deadmonton House! Ryan is a man with a vision that quietly snuck up on Edmonton to give us one of the most detailed, frightening haunts that Edmonton has ever seen!  He had been worki...
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Edmonton and Area Halloween Haunts 2014
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Happy Halloween 2014! Welcome to my favourite time of the year!  I have been fortunate enough to be volunteering for the entire month of October, as I am sure you have seen from my social media feeds.  Things will get back to normal shortly around here. Edmonton has a great community of creative ...
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Pourhouse Bier Bistro Has Ramen Burgers!
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As I am sure you can tell, “Gastro Pubs” are one of my favourite places to visit.   I am a bit of a beer snob, I would like to be MORE of a beer snob someday. (Of the non-pretentious variety) Beer goes great with food, just the same as wine, only you don’t need a sommelier [R...
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Kdays 2014 – The YEGfoodie Taste Experience!
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Another summer and another 10 days filled with food, food, and more food! If you are planning on going to Kdays in Edmonton this year, you had better bring your appetite!  There is plenty to choose from for all kinds of appetites. Personally, I like the carnival food.  There is no other time of y...
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Krush Ultralounge – There’s A New Chef In Town!
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Krush Ultralounge located at 16648 109 Avenue in Edmonton, has a bit of a stigma attached to it.  It has been through many incarnations.  Most recently a “stripper bar”.   The lovely ladies are no more….  Now you have a posh space with two large, beautifully finished lounging ar...
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