I was out getting groceries with my mother at Co-op the other day; this is where we had a “produce revelation.” For years we have been purchasing this seemingly unknown squash. It is not attractive in nature, with its uneven and cumbersome skin and off-putting forest green color. Let’s just say that we seem to…
I’m becoming a real foodie, but one thing I try to avoid doing as much as possible is stove top cooking (thanks a lot carbon monoxide, for being odorless, colourless, and an unnerving stimulator of paranoia). Thankfully, I came across this recipe which turned out super delicious and happened to require no cooking! I took…
Taste of Calgary is back again this year from Aug 15 to Aug 18, and like previous years, there will be lots of ex0tic food and drink sampling available just outside of Eau Claire Market. For those of you that haven’t been to Taste of Calgary before, visitors can buy sampling tickets for $1 each,…
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…
I found this video while researching Kobe Beef. Kobe Beef is made from a special breed of Japanese Cattle that has fat scattered around its meat. this means that it is destined for a perfectly tender and flavorful steak. The video shows how someone believes Kobe Beef is made. Enjoy the video!!!
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…
A staple in the Sun & Salsa Festival each year is of course, the Salsa Competition! Each year, the various businesses in the Kensington Business Revitalization Zone(BRZ) compete to make the best Salsa. Visitors can buy chips during the festival at the special chip tents and then visit one or more of the salsa stations…
“One sip and you might just feel like you’ve been magically transported to India. In the middle of a snow storm.” …
So who told you to do a review on fries when you should have taken advantage of being a Salsa Station greeter at Sun and Salsa? Well, well, don’t blame me, blame all the patrons who took all the samples! (Don’t actually do it though. :D) The turnout was amazing, so you might as well…
Summer break is almost halfway over and I would like to remind those of you out there of a really cool festival happening this Sunday. It is the annual Sun & Salsa Festival in Kensington occurring on July 21, 2013 from 11am to 5pm. One of the largest one day festivals in Calgary, Sun &…
Sugar cookies on their are always an awesome treat, but because they are so plain, they also provide a great base for making other types and flavors of cookies. The simple and essential ingredients found in a good sugar cookie can be easily modified and changed to create a whole new different cookie- some of…
Name of Food – Idaho Nachos Where to Buy – Tracy’s Idaho Taqueria at the end of the Coke Stage section on the Stampede map Cost – $8 What makes it worthwhile – First of all, these nachos aren’t made with typical nacho chips: they’re made with real potato slices! Topped with all the great fixings like sour…
Name of Food – Japanese Dog Where to Buy – Fhat Dawgs in the Midway, close to the Agriculture building Cost – $6 What makes it worthwhile – Much like the Godzilla Mac & Cheese, the sweet fusion of teriyaki and mayo sauce with the saltiness of a standard snack makes for a powerful taste in…
Name of Food – Deep Fried Butter Where to Buy – Deep Fried Pies stand across the Fresh Salt Water Taffy beside the Big Four building Cost – $6, an additional $2 for a scoop of ice cream What makes it worthwhile: I personally like the taste of butter, especially when it’s melted. My friend who hate…
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…