There are so many things to do and see in Newell County Alberta. Stay the night in a cozy BnB, get artsy with local Artisans and taste the local flavours. *Special thanks to Visit Newell for hosting this grand small town adventure. Newell County Alberta Drive East from Calgary on the…
Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen offers Jasper travelers a warm and authentic modern smokehouse experience in the Canadian Rockies. That Fresh Rocky Mountain Air Experience Did you know that there is a company from Canmore that bottles fresh mountain air and sells it to overseas buyers? They are capitalizing on a…
The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies Whether you’re a world traveler or an Albertan on a day trip, there’s nothing like the fresh mountain air of the Canadian Rockies. It fills your lungs, lifts your soul, and well…it makes you hungry! Of course there are many brunch options in Banff…
What is TRIBUTE? TRIBUTE is an event platform for spirits from craft distilleries, as well as local and artisanal products. It was created in 2018 by the passionate team behind MADE WITH LOVE, the most extravagant cocktail competition across Canada, with a goal to promote local craft distilleries and their…
Handmade Tortellini is truly a labour of love but there is no better way to enjoy the fruits of your foraging labour. It takes a bit of preparation but the result is so rewarding. Untamed Kootenays at Island Lake Lodge This Spring I was invited out to Island Lake Lodge…
Disclaimer:This post has been sponsored by The Wild Mountain Music Festival. I feel very fortunate to have been given passes to the event and compensated monetarily for my time. It’s Music Festival Season in Alberta! Summer season is here and music festivals are popping up all around the province! Last summer…
Meet the Creator of Alberta Food Tours In the years that I’ve known Alberta Food Tours creator Karen Anderson I have never seen her without a smile on her face and love pouring from her heart. It sounds corny, I know, but bear with me because if you get to…
Foraging has been Around Since the Dawn of Man The first thing I learned when studying the rise of humanity in Archaeology class was that bipedal locomotion made the human condition possible. Walking upright on two legs instead of four enriched our brains and allowed us to view the world…
The first Canadian stop on the Cochon555 tour was held in Banff, Alberta over the weekend and I was graciously hosted by the folks at the Fairmont Banff Springs and Banff Lake Louise Tourism so that I could attend this dramatic chef’s competition featuring locally raised Heritage Breed pigs. Could there have…
A Taste of the Heartland It’s that time of the year when the leaves are turning glorious colours and gardens everywhere are being harvested. The farmers can barely get in a few well earned zzzz’s before heading back out the the fields again. Long table harvest dinners are popping up…