Sometimes the call of the open road lures us away from the big city. We grab some water bottles, fill the gas tank to full and just drive. Most of the time we have no final destination in mind, only an idea of what direction we want to head in.…
Humans have been using fire and smoke to cook food for millennia. There’s a totally reasonable explanation for this: It.Tastes.Bloody.Good. Add in the relatively recent (hundreds of years) acquired knowledge of spices and herbs and your barbecued meat becomes carnivore’s dream come true. I don’t know the science of why protein cooked…
There are plenty of restaurants in Airdrie; a small (but steadily growing) town North of Calgary. Many are mediocre chain type places that serve quick, efficient, but not necessarily tasty dishes. In recent years, Airdrie has become a bit of a ‘hub’ for American chains like Five Guys Burgers and…
Most Canadians never want summer to end. We see so few snow free days, that we really try to make the most of the season. Getting out and being active in the Rockies isn’t just for winter. The world class summertime hiking, golfing, rafting, and mountain biking have become a draw…
Stepping into Cassis Bistro is like stepping into another dimension of time and place. For me, that time and place is May 2013 and our family trip to France. For the most part, I had carefully researched many tiny bistros to ensure that we had as much of an authentic…
Azuridge Estate Hotel was built in 1997 as a 13 acre private oasis in the gorgeous foothills west of Calgary but was converted to a hotel in 2012. The location is quite secluded and peaceful; it’s the perfect place to take in the fresh air and majestic views while still enjoying…
Visitors from around the world flock to Banff National Park to experience the gorgeous views of the Canadian Rockies and breathe in the pristine mountain air. There are few places on earth that equal the rugged beauty of the mountains and in the midst of it all sits the majestic Fairmont…
PZA Parlour recently opened up in south Calgary and I couldn’t have been happier to have had the chance to welcome them to my area of town. The appearance of a family owned Italian restaurant on MacLeod Trail in the former Ceili’s space is a happy occasion, indeed. While there…
What began in 2010 as a small poutine crawl has five years later morphed into a triumphant week long poutine party. For some of us, it’s better than Stampede. This year Calgary Poutine Week kicked off at Saturday’s Gravy Bowl where competing chefs teamed up with members of the Calgary Stampeders to create their…
I’ll be the first to admit I know next to nothing about Filipino cuisine. My experiences include a less than traditional adobo from Jay at Eats of Asia, plus a portion of whole deep fried fish and a taste of leche flan one time when I picked my son up from…