by Dan Clapson | Jan 4, 2018
It’s that time of year again. No, not time to look at your credit card balance and wonder how it got so out of hand over the holiday season – the time of year where you wonder what the next twelve months will hold in the Alberta food scene when it comes to food...
by Dan Clapson | Dec 25, 2017
PrintChoux Pastry Eclair with Bourbon Vanilla Cream IngredientsChoux Pastry: 1 cup (240 mL) milk 1 cup (240 mL) water 225 g butter, cubed 1 Tbs sugar 1¼ tsp salt 1¼ cups (300 g) flour, sifted 450 g eggs (about 9 eggs) Crème Patissiere: 2 cups (500 mL) milk 1 vanilla...
by Dan Clapson | Dec 12, 2017
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, chances are that you are having at least one gathering at your home, if not two or three. They’re always a wonderful time, provided that you have plenty of food and drink on hand for your guests. Opening a bottle...
by Dan Clapson | Nov 17, 2017
“Lights Out!” is one of my favourite signature drinks here at Ricardo’s,” says mixologist Kenton Hrynyk. Averna, from Sicily, is a popular amaro (Italian for “bitter”), a mixture of spirit, sweetener, and a proprietary blend of herbs and...
by Dan Clapson | Nov 14, 2017
PrintBraised Pork and Swiss Chard Soup with Jalapeno Chimichurri 15 minutes40 minutesTotal Prep and Cook Time: 55 minutes Yield: Serves 3-4 IngredientsChimichurri sauce: 1 clove garlic 1 small jalapeno, halved, seeds removed ½ cup fresh parsley leaves ½ cup fresh...
