The Lowdown: This year Calgary’s alternative radio-station, X 92.9, marked the end of summer and the September long weekend with their annual music festival X-Fest. Larger then previous years, this year the festival ran two days; Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st, and brought crowds of alt. rock and indie fans swarming to Fort…
Those who know me will know that my favourite summer drink is not a slurpee or slushie of any kind. Rather, my all time to die for favourite is bubble tea, or boba, a Taiwanese tea-based drink which is commonly made using black or green tea, milk, and either fresh fruit or powder for flavour.…
Being a complete coconut fanatic, I have always had a soft spot for coconut cookies, and when it comes to this fruit the macaroon is its cookie king. Macaroons usually do not contain flour; instead, the principle ingredient which takes its place is coconut. When I found this Food Network recipe for Lemon Coconut Macaroons…
Music festivals are a great way to spend a summer weekend, offering a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy an array of artists and musical sounds. Aug 9 and 10 locals and visitors alike flocked to Fernie B.C.’s third annual…
During the summer months, long weekends mean hours spent around a campfire, and of course, smores. In celebration of the classic campfire food this weekend from August 2nd to 4th Crave offered a long weekend special, the Smore Cupcake, a “double chocolate cake [topped] with a toasted meringue and a handcrafted grahamn cracker.” Not only…
The other week my friend announced that she was moving to BC. Being the avid baker I am, I bake my friends and family treats for every occasion; holidays, birthdays, and of course, when they move. The catch? My friend’s move was only days away. The recipe I bring to you today is a sweet-lover’s…
Probably one of the most iconic characters from the 1930s radio-show era, The Lone Ranger is, to many people, remembered as from the 1950s TV show to be the classic hero and cowboy. This summer, the newest film adaptation of the story was released, starring Armie Hammer as the Ranger, and Johnny Depp as Tonto,…
Name of food- Double Bacon Corndog Where to buy- A stand amongst the food vendors found across from the Nashville North building. To make sure you don’t miss it, the stand is virtually covered with advertising for the corndog. Cost- $6 What makes it worthwhile- The Calgary Stampede’s website describes the double bacon corndog as virtually a…
For the past four years, when school comes to a close and summer makes its debut, my mom and I have commemorated the cornerstone by going to the Cheesecake Cafe, and today, it remains a sort of tradition between us. As much as I love to bake, its always a treat to go out for…
The great thing about a classic buttercream is that as long as you have an extract or concentrate in the flavour you want, you can make any icing you could possibly dream up. Lucky for me, One of the benefits of working in a restaurant is the little food items I get to take home;…
Summer is the perfect time of year to get delicious and ripe seasonal fresh fruit. In celebration of the end of the school year why not make a batch of chocolate cupcakes with strawberry buttercream icing? To add a whimsical touch, try rainbow icing; a fun and easy way to decorate your cupcakes uniquely. Piping…
The rain that’s been plaguing Calgary for about a month now hit a new level this week, with the flooding and evacuation of many neighbourhoods, and even Calgary’s downtown. With flooding nothing like the flash-floods Calgary usually experiences, roadways and schools city-wide were shut down, and its safe to say the weather has definitely become…
Located just off Macleod Trail on 58th Avenue, Oriental Phoenix is the perfect place to grab a great Vietnamese meal before a movie or trip to Chinook mall, a mere five to ten minute walk away. With attentive service, a pleasant atmosphere, and delicious vermicelli bowls, this is a great place to go for a…
A Japanese study investigating the effect of age-related changes to the immune system discovered this could contribute to the gap in life expectancy between men and women. Researchers found that the immune systems of men age faster then that of women. The blood from 356 healthy men and women from the ages 20-90 was studied.…
Long considered Calgary’s unofficial kickoff to summer this year’s Lilac Festival (Sunday May 26th) brought close to record breaking crowds, an estimated upwards of 120,000, to 4th street. The weather was probably the cause of this; the day was warm and sunny, with a clear blue sky. The Lilac festival is a great way to…