Most times people search through numerous cookbooks in an attempt to find dazzling and complicated recipes, in hopes to woo their guests with their culinary expertise. Regrettably, oftentimes complicated desserts go awry, and end up being a much less sweet of a treat then anticipated. That’s why, for a chocolaty dessert, I made Fry’s Cocoa Brownies.…
Japanese + Italian. Yes, that’s right! While it may sound a little odd at first (I mean, Asian with European food – that’s almost like pouring spaghetti sauce on a bowl of rice and topping it with wiggly octopus tentacles protruding from raw meat balls), Carino is seriously one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Calgary. Though…
I first started realizing that our family camera was totally incompetent because every time we took a night portrait mode photo or any mode actually, it looked like our souls were coming out of our bodies. The blur was that bad. So after years of convincing my parents, we get a Canon Rebel T4i and…
Even for those who are not visiting Fernie, if you’re passing through on highway 3 The Curry Bowl is an a quick turn off, very easily accessible for those wishing to make a meal stop, yet not wanting a diet of fast food. However, those planning on going should know that the restaurant is not…
Ate too much candy and/or turkey during the holiday season? Want to make your new year resolution of losing weight come true? No Problem! This mango Salsa is light and simple, yet it is a powerful tool to help you shed a few pounds by not eating moderately (not that you should eat moderately during…
My absolute all time favourite breakfast place in the entire world is OEB (Over Easy Breakfast) on Edmonton Trail. Locally owned and operated, the breakfast place’s “belief is to change the breakfast scene one dish at the time, by working together with local producers and entrepreneurs, to achieve the ultimate in breakfast dining.” The diner…
One of the best parts of Christmas, and the holiday season, is definitely the food. And everyone’s ultimate favourite when it comes to this? Obviously the baking, as proven yearly by the influx of gym memberships in the new year. My favourite type of Christmas-time cookie has always been shortbread. Every year at Christmas, after…
Christmastime, the perfect time of year for baking gingerbread men, decorating your Christmas tree, and spending cherished time with family and friends. After a fulfilling afternoon of skating, tobogganing, or simply going for a wintry stroll, the best thing to do is have a nice hot drink, and a festive one at that. This season,…
After more than a month of hiatus – not to mention the tormented imprisonment in school – I’ve decided to finally embark upon the journey of writing freely again! This summer I’ve spent quite a lot of time volunteering around the city (blog posts to follow…), and with 2012 being the tenth anniversary of GlobalFest…
Sure, Menchies is quite a drive for some of us – but it is definitely worth your time. But what is Menchies? Nothing less than frozen yogurt heaven. When you first arrive at the shop, you are enveloped in a plethora of color and shapes. This isn’t any ordinary ice cream parlour! The design is fairly…
Poutine, the tasty dish comprised of french fries, gravy, and cheese curdsis known to some as “a heart attack on a plate” and to others as a joyous treat. Regardless of if your trying the dish for the first time or if you’ve tasted it on past trips to Quebec, the place to go to…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
Surely many of us have fond memories of Snickerdoodles; cookies made with butter, sugar and flour, which are then rolled in a sugar/cinnamon mixture from our childhood years. Simple to make, yet a mouthwatering treat, Snickerdoodles are not only for children but also for those children at heart. I decided to test JoyofBaking.com‘s recipe for…
What’s one of the most craved foods during the summer? Gelato! (Okay, maybe it’s ice cream… but they’re kinda similar). But gelato isn’t a fancy name for ice cream! So how are gelato and ice cream different? Essentially, the difference comes down to the amount of fat, density and flavour intensity. Gelato contains less fat,…
So the name, The Happy Truck, is kinda clever. They call it the H.appy Truck because it serves Appies (appetizers) to satisfy your Appy-tite. I love word play. But I love food more. First of all, I have to say that the Happy Truck, made me… not so happy. Like table-flipping unhappy. Tracking it down…