[twitter]Like Transit says in his great new tribute to Calgary, we are not all cowboys. Actually, Calgary is one of the most multicultural cities in the country. I hate to trot out our Mayor as…
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How To Make A Deep Fried Cadbury Easter Creme Egg At Home
[twitter]Swing by a fair in the summer and you will see everything wrapped in batter and dipped in hot oil. Butter, ice cream, cheese, pizza, mars bars and even coke gets the treatment. Next up?…
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Breakfast: Love Muffins
This miracle muffin contains five powerful aphrodisiacs (ginseng, ginger, chocolate, cinnamon and honey) that are claimed to rev up romance. Many aphrodisiacs lay claim to the title out of lore than actual chemical evidence. Ginseng…
What’s So Special About Taber Corn
[twitter]The news stories started up about a month ago. The legendary Taber corn would be late this year because of the weather in Southern Alberta. Hysteria immediately ensued. Being new to the province, I didn’t…
Calgary Eats: 1600 World Bier Haus
I’ve been to a few wine pairing dinners, where food is magically matched with wine, but never one for beer. 1600 World Bier Haus (Glenmore Landing, Calgary) has monthly beer dinners and I dragged some…
Six Foods (And Drinks) To Try In Buenos Aires, Argentina
When you go to Argentina, you must try the great beef, the sweet cookies, the refreshing beer, and rich wine. Here’s a list of food to try in Buenos AIres
Calgary Eats: MacKay’s Ice Cream In Cochrane
[twitter]MacKay’s Ice Cream 220 1st Street W, Cochrane, Alberta [map] 403-932-2455 Every city needs a legendary ice cream shop. A place where the flavours run wild, the lineups are long and the trip always worth…
Calgary Daytrips: Nanton
[twitter]Take your hometown and draw a 175 kilometre circle around it. That’s the perfect distance for a day trip. 90 minutes-ish there, some lingering and then 90 minutes-ish home. You leave late morning, you’re back…
Calgary Eats: Tubby Dog
Tubby Dog 103 – 1022 17 Av SW, Calgary 403-244-0694 $22 for a couple small drinks, 2 dogs and some yam chips. In Vancouver, Japadog has quickly become the chien chaud of choice among the…
The Best Cup of Coffee In Vancouver
[twitter]Starbucks may be comfortable and convenient and familiar, but the coffee it serves is hardly premium. The prices are, but the coffee is nothing special anymore. Tim Hortons may wrap itself in the flag and…
San Francisco Eats: Swan’s Oyster Depot
Swan’s Oyster Depot San Francisco – Buzz Bishop [twitter]Vancouver is missing that legendary old school joint that everyone goes to and has gone to since they were kids. There’s the Tomahawk in North Vancouver, The…
The History Of High Tea
[twitter]The highlight of our recent honeymoon to Victoria was high tea at The Empress. Sure, $55 for a couple of sandwiches, scones and tea is a little “steep” (ooh, tea humour), but it’s more than…
Vancouver Traditions: La Casa Gelato
[twitter]La Casa Gelato 1033 Venables St, Vancouver [map] Open 7 days a week, 11am – 11pm 604.251.3211 There are many great gelaterias in Vancouver. From Mondo Gelato to Mario’s to Brazza to Dolce Amore. You…
Ukrainian Christmas Dinner Recipes: Borscht and Cabbage Rolls
We celebrate Ukrainian Christmas dinner at our house with perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, and sausage. Here’s the family recipes we break out each year.
Thanksgiving Recipes: Bourbon Berry Stuffing
This is one of my favorite thanksgiving recipes. It’s a simple little twist on the traditional turkey stuffing my grandmother does. Just add berries and bourbon.
How to do a Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Picking a Cake
Be sure to check out the complete Wedding on a Budget series of posts. [twitter]Jen and I are still 9 months out from our wedding, a little early to be booking cakes and flowers and…