Mexican culture on offer; guac and chips on the side
Moving to Toronto from Mexico some 20 years ago, chemical engineer Vladimir Gonzalez said he just couldn’t find the authentic foods he...
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Lucy Haines
Dec 13, 20235 min read
Working smarter, not harder
Health and wellness is the baseline of business for Lannie Rae Gourmet For Alannah Gamblin-Jensen, running a Banff bakery that led to a...
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Katherine Puhl
Nov 29, 20239 min read
Culinary Convenience: The Who, What, Where, and How of Local Meal Prep Companies
Across Alberta, a culinary revolution is quietly taking shape with the increased demand for conscious eating paired with convenience. The...
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Lucy Haines
Sep 27, 20235 min read
Thinking outside the box (or keg!)
When you think of kegs, beer and frat parties come to mind. But Banff's Matthew Hendriks is turning that idea on its head. To be a...
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Lynda Sea
Jul 28, 20238 min read
Alberta’s Small Town Foodie Stops with Big Taste
Driving between the big city metropolises of Calgary and Edmonton, you’ll find a number of worthwhile spots to eat and drink that deserve...
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Lucy Haines
May 23, 20235 min read
Fun at The Fort: A spirited bunch takes on distilling
Despite challenges facing the competitive liquor industry, The Fort Distillery is seeing steady growth, and company owner/founder Nathan...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Chatsworth Farm: Bringing the farm experience to the people
When Charlotte Wasylik was a little girl growing up on Chatsworth Farm near Vermillion, she and her two brothers named all the cows that...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Aug 5, 20223 min read
Rig Hand Distillery: Bottling the Spirit of Alberta
Since craft distilleries started emerging in Alberta in 2014 the province has seen a number of spirits brands that evoke a taste of the...
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Lynda Sea
Jul 13, 20225 min read
Alberta’s Road-Trip Food Stops Worth The Drive
Summer road trips around Alberta promise breath-taking scenery, fun landmarks, and outdoor activities, but just as essential as your...
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Kelly-Anne Riess
May 25, 20224 min read
Alberta-made Jerky- A better way to hit the road
For thousands of years, people have been making and eating jerky, primarily as a way of preserving meat for the future, or as something...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Lambtastic Farms: Giving Alberta lamb a household name
Anyone who pays close attention to menus at finer dining restaurants in Calgary has probably seen the words “Lambtastic Farms” listed...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Mar 28, 20223 min read
Calgary Italian Bakery: 60 Years of Local Daily Bread
As local food movements continue to grow and become a priority for consumers, it’s important to recognize that even in a province as...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Nov 8, 20216 min read
Born in Alberta
Many of Alberta’s favourite chain restaurants and mall kiosks got their start locally There’s a misconception that eating at a chain or...
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Tom Firth
May 24, 20214 min read
May Spirits: Keeping it Local
While our May issue is usually about locally made and locally sourced products, this month we also wanted to call attention to some...
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Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
May 10, 20213 min read
ALLPA Vertical Farming: Mainstreaming Microgreens throughout Alberta
Microgreens — those little leaves and stems that are most often seen carefully placed on plates with tweezers as a garnish at fine dining...
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Sabrina Kooistra
Apr 19, 20214 min read
The Small but Mighty Mushroom: Are fungi the key to a healthy belly and a happy planet?
Mushrooms are having a moment, and new varieties like oyster and lion’s mane are giving meat a run for their money. Many gourmet...
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