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…
Open Farm Days in Alberta This past weekend I was invited to tour several farms in Stettler County, Alberta during Alberta Open Farm Days (August 19 & 20) as a guest of Destination Stettler. As I battled the city rush hour traffic heading north out of Calgary, I focused on the…
Velvet Falernum, Orgeat, and Rum gathered together to capture the Essence of Tiki with The Friday Flame Tiki Cocktail. Aloha Spirit One day we went to Maui and we never really came back. Our bodies are located in Calgary but our minds (and spirits) reside beside the ocean watching the…
High Tea is Served There’s a new trend appearing here in Calgary and though High Tea has been around for centuries, a recent resurgence of this British tradition is happening in and around our city. High Tea has been available at both Fairmont Banff Spring and the Fairmont Palliser for some…
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.…
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…
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…
The next morning, as I washed the last of the glitter from my hair and unpacked my silly Christmas sweater, I thought about all the amazing memories I had of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s Christmas In November. I realized that what I had previously expected to experience at CIN was in…