2017 marks a milestone for Canada as Canadians celebrate our 150 Anniversary or the 150 Anniversary of Confederation. Our diverse Canadian culture allows for a variety of Canadian celebrations all across the country. We’ve assembled 10 Canada Day 150 celebrations in Calgary or slightly beyond you will want to check out. City of Calgary Celebrations […]
We’ve all seen Calgary’s dining scene growing leaps and bounds in recent years and with growth comes a dilemma for food lovers: where do I eat, what kind of food do I feel like, and do I even want to leave my house to eat. With the potential to become Silicon Valley North, it’s no […]
Change starts here. With us, with our kids, with the companies that initiate change. The choices we make impact our future and the future of others. Stand Up For Clean Water launches today, #WorldWaterDay, with the new limited edition ME to WE Brita Statement Bottle. Every purchase of a Brita ME to WE reusable statement […]
Entering it’s 6th year, YYC Hot Chocolate Fest returns, featuring unique, traditional and creative hot chocolate beverages at locations all over Calgary. Throughout the month of February, participating cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers are featuring signature hot chocolate drinks at their locations, and some are even offering both alcoholic and non alcoholic versions. Calgarians are encouraged […]
February is upon us and the question begs to be answered, are you still on the healthier eating and working out kick?! If so, tell us in the comments how you keep motivated. This month is a shorter one and for many of us, it’s one that typically involves a little chocolate and a wee […]
For as long as I lived in Vancouver there were dueling Starbucks coffee shops kitty-corner to each other at Robson and Thurlow. Seemed like a clever strategy as they were both equally lined up out the door. At the time I had a part time job working on Robson Street, along with a full time […]
If you’ve never hosted a party before, or love to host them but need some tips, here are a few Holiday Entertaining Party Hosting tips to get you started and reduce some of the stress this holiday season. When we party plan, we subscribe to the KISS theory, aka Keep It Simple Stupid. I’ve been […]
What better way to get into the holiday spirit this season then to enjoy an Advent Calendar. When we were kids there was chocolate and chocolate. Nowadays the options are endless. My husband has been spoiled with the Phillips Snowcase Advent Calendar for the last couple of years. He really enjoys craft beer, is a […]
The last three years we’ve had an International Student living with us. First Germany, China and now Spain. You learn a lot about yourself and sometimes the student when you allow them into your home to share their culture and learn about yours. Of the 3 students, we’ve had two good experiences so far, 1 not […]
Did you ever think it possible to eat a vehicle?! We recently had the chance to attend a Ford Sustainability Dinner at the Calgary Zoo and learn more about this exciting innovation. For one night Ford and the Calgary Zoo teamed up to showcase some of the different food items Ford uses in the production of […]
Spending time in the outdoors is a reminder for us to focus on what’s important and shut off the phones for a little while. It’s a chance to spend one on one time with family & friends in a beautiful setting to experience life while enjoying delicious food and wine. I find cooking in the outdoors very inspiring and love to create […]
It’s no secret we camp frequently in the summer and road trip or travel all year round. There are many great day trips to take from Calgary, in fact I wrote about it here 10 Day Trips from Calgary. With families in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan it’s fair to say we’ve traveled the four Western […]
Planning on a Calgary stay-cation this Summer, or looking to find more frugal ways to enjoy the Summer? With the economy in a slump, it’s good to have some options for places to take the family, friends or visiting relatives without burning a hole in your pocket book. Here are 12 Free things to do […]
Father’s Day is around the corner and there are so many great things to do with dad in Calgary. From planes and fishing, to runs and Jazz walks, there is something for everyone. Check out some of these fun activities! 1. Wings & Wheels at the Aero Space Museum of Calgary: Now entering their fifth […]
With a busy baseball season upon us, I’ve teamed up with GLAD to help get my refrigerator and meal planning in order. We have one child in softball Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and the second fastball Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. This has us running on all cylinders every night of the week including weekend ball […]
Café Blanca is a cute little cafe tucked over in the North West corner of downtown Calgary close to Sien Lok Park. It’s the perfect spot to get your coffee fix, perhaps grab a light snack and stroll on over to the river front to enjoy the park and view. Described by owner Derek Ho […]
Growing up in a Small Town [cue song from Paul Brandt Small Town & Big Dreams] in Northern British Columbia, we weren’t a busy family, but one who had more time to sit down and enjoy regular family meals together. We were a family of four and my father was a Canadian Beef lover so […]
I’m a curious one. By nature. Never a leader, but one to watch silently from the shadows to see how things unfold. Always been that way. Loved the bars and festivals for that reason. So much to see and observe. So of course I’m interested in this new app called My Top Nine of 2015. […]
It’s a tough time of the year for so many people, and an even tougher time to be trying to make a little extra money to help get by, only to be caught up in a scam and have your bank account emptied because you made a wrong choice. An empty bank account makes it […]
Charcuterie boards have become all the rage in recent years with many restaurants offering it on their menus. When you think about it, charcuterie is a term that’s been in our vocabulary for a long time, just called something different. Like sausage and cheese plate. Right?! When I put together a charcuterie board, or a […]
I was invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sobeys newest location in Nolan Hill, Calgary. This store is market-inspired with an improved food shopping experience offering convenience, wholesome food, and is stocked with the freshest products. I brought my son with me since he was out of school early. It didn’t take us long […]
We are closing in on our second year of YYC Pizza Week and this involves creative & unique pizza offerings from any local restaurant who wants to participate. Not to mention eating delicious pizza pies all week, and raising money for Calgary Meals on Wheels. Several people have asked me how this event came to […]
So many of my friends are turning the big 40 this year. As a woman this is one of those ‘major’ mile stones in our lives, and definitely one to be celebrated with a little bubbly. That milestone has come and gone for me but I’m still excited to celebrate each earned wrinkle, grey hair […]
Last week I attended the Canmore Business & Tourism Canmore Uncorked Media Launch here in Calgary at The Cookbook Co. Cooks store. This is the second year of an event that appears to have become a very popular and an anticipated food & drink festival that begins on April 7, 2015. This 13 day long […]
This year I took over organizing and running the 4th Annual Calgary Food Bloggers Bake Sale. This is an annual bake sale that pairs together a talented group of food bloggers, writers and chefs to bake and donate goods to be sold for charity. Our charity this year was Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. Since […]
As I mentally prepared myself for round three of my Burger Tour, I can honestly say I was super excited about each individual burger I was fortunate to try, and all for different reasons. In addition I very excited to meet the Chefs at each restaurant because they are, after all, the heart of the […]
If you’ve been following along you will know YYC Burger Week starts this Friday, May 2nd and goes until Saturday, May 10th. 30 restaurants are competing in three different categories ($10, $15, $20) and will put up their best burger for 9 days during this epic burger battle. Partial proceeds from every burger sold, goes […]
YYC Burger Week is right around the corner and with 30 restaurants participating this year, it’s going to be an amazing 9 days of burger insanity. Get your bellies ready Calgary for YYC Burger Week 2014. It’s almost here. This year the organizing team behind YYC Burger Week decided to add a new twist, bring […]
With Spring comes flowers, sunshine and little black spots. Most people that know me know I do not like spiders. With a passion. There is a deep-seated connection to those nasty brown recluse spiders that taunted me as a child. Growing up we had an awning by the outside door where they would like to […]
