Flower and Wolf Calgary Flower and Wolf Calgary is the new restaurant in the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire. We were invited down to this location to sample some of the new menu by Cole Glendinning, executive chef. Chef Glendinning and his team focus first on local produce, poultry and meats with a commitment to…
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Stuffed Baked Potatoes Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Do you use your toaster oven for anything besides toasting and heating pizza (which is the only way to re-heat pizza, BTW)? This is a great appliance that is sometimes overlooked and one that can save you time and money. Toaster ovens are versatile, compact and convenient. I love…
Tango Restaurant and Lounge, Seattle
Tango Restaurant and Lounge, Seattle Tango Restaurant and Lounge, Seattle was recommended as a must visit by my friend Val Curtis. She says Seattle is her family’s playground and goes there often. I know Val has wonderful taste so I was very excited to try this restaurant! Tango has been around for many, many years….
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table Summer is in full swing and there is nothing better than to enjoy a great cocktail, so today I bring you Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table. You wonder why these two are together today. Well, I had the pleasure of attending yet another media…
Cooking As Fast As I Can by Cat Cora
Cooking As Fast As I Can by Cat Cora What do I love besides actually cooking and eating and watching food shows on TV? Well, I love reading about chefs’ real lives also. They seem to have the most fascinating of lives, some with hardships or obstacles but there are always triumphs too! This is…
One18Empire
One18Empire It was my birthday last month and we were invited down to One18Empire to celebrate it!! I was super excited to review this restaurant after looking at the gorgeous menu. One18Empire is the restaurant that is attached to the Marriot Hotel in dynamic downtown Calgary. It is a whiskey-inspired bar and restaurant and you could…
Starbelly Open Kitchen and Lounge
Starbelly Open Kitchen and Lounge I am asked a lot, where to recommend people to go for brunch in Calgary. Up until recently that was a hard question to answer because there weren’t loads of great brunch places to go to. There are some traditional all you can eat type brunch places but that might…
Provence, 1970 – Book Review
Provence, 1970 – Book Review I love getting a non-fiction read like this book Provence, 1970. Reading about someone’s life who fascinates me is very intriguing. A huge influence in my reading choices is Julia Child. She had such a great life, definitely filled with ups and downs like we all have but she was…