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Classic Smash Burgers Recipe

Jun 12, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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Smash burgers are a thin, pan-seared style of burger known for their crisp edges and rich beef flavour. They pair well with classic burger toppings and soft buns and are a regular in our kitchen when we’re craving a straightforward, satisfying burger at home. Smash burgers, explained Smash burgers are defined less by their ingredients…

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Maroulosalata Salad

May 31, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Maroulosalata (Greek Green Lettuce Salad)

Maroulosalata is a classic Greek green lettuce salad that celebrates simplicity and freshness. It pairs nicely with grilled protein, seafood or vegetables and is a regular in our house every summer when produce is fresh and delicious! Maroulosalata Made with crisp romaine lettuce, aromatic fresh dill, and a light dressing of extra virgin olive oil,…

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Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria

May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria

Ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with this Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria, the perfect spring or summer sip while on the patio. Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria This refreshing twist on the classic sangria recipe is bursting with floral and fruity flavours. It’s an excellent choice for a summer soiree, barbecue with friends or a…

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Vietnamese Coconut Coffee

Apr 17, 2024 · 2 Comments

Vietnamese iced blended coconut coffee

One of my favourite coffee drinks, ever, is the blended and iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee, or Cà Phê Cốt Dừa. Twice over the years we have hosted Vietnamese students and I have learned much about the food, culture and coffee! Inspiration As I’ve always said, inspiration comes from everywhere. But for this coffee it comes…

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Global Cuisine

Shish Tawook Chicken Kabobs

Shish Tawook Chicken Kabobs

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Chilean Salad (Ensalada chilena)

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Pastitsio

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Greek Beef Stew with onions & feta cheese

Greek Beef Stew with Onions & Feta Cheese

beef teriyaki fondue

Teriyaki Beef Fondue

cinnamon heart cookies

Cinnamon Heart Cookies

slow cooker hamburger soup

Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup

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Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts

Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts

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Cretan Dakos Salad

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Simple Herb Potato Salad

Watermelon herb cucumber salad

Watermelon, Herb & Cucumber Salad

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Wanda, named after a German relative, started cooking in the kitchen in the 1970's with her mom. She spent countless hours in the kitchen in the 1990's cooking, testing and developing recipes. In 2006 she started this food and lifestyle blog to capture her recipes and leave a legacy for her kids. She is a mom, wife, communications and marketing professional, social media strategist, food blogger, food columnist and food writer. Currently Wanda works at the University of Calgary during the day and at night she is the Digital Media Editor for a Canadian food magazine. She continues to create recipes, write and blog in her spare time.
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Eight tapas, one bottle of wine, $88. Bodega by Sa Eight tapas, one bottle of wine, $88. Bodega by Sabor’s Thursday menu changes weekly and is built for lingering. An extraordinary experience and one we will return for.

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Weekend Vibes. A little glow, a little wine, a lot Weekend Vibes. A little glow, a little wine, a lot of unwinding.
Bringing this back, starting with December, when a Bringing this back, starting with December, when all bets were off. Years ago I used to share a round up of what I ate (and drank), got busy, trying it again.

This is a monthly roundup of what I actually ate, from nights out and long lunches to home cooking that leaned a little indulgent. No rankings, no hype, just the meals that stuck with me - I'm gonna love looking back at this next year. 😏

December eats, coming up.

@calgarywafflato | macaroon waffles
@modernsteak | prawn cocktail 
Bakersbeans.ca | slower cooker beef and barley stew
Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir with pizza 
Chicken enchiladas (recipe in development)
Bakersbeans.ca | orange nutmeg shortbread cookies
Bakersbeans.ca | chili bar: slow cooker beef chili, vegetarian chili, mini chili cheese corn muffins
@charcut | salumeria & formaggio

SavourCalgary.ca | sausage rolls
SavourCalgary.ca | mini cheeseball wreath
@simplesimonpies | chicken pot pie
Bakersbeans.ca | roasted cauliflower with chickpeas (I subbed acorn squash)
Bakersbeans.ca | classic Swiss cheese fondue
@moxiescanada | cashew chili chicken

Bakersbeans.ca | orange gingerbread cookies
@goodcheerbrewing | beers
SavourCalgary.ca | pasta e fogioli
Bakersbeans.ca | beef bourguignon (recipe in development)
Bakersbeans.ca | mini candy cane cheesecakes

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Typically NYE is quiet for us as we like to stay i Typically NYE is quiet for us as we like to stay in, but this year Christmas gifts included daytime tickets to The Wizard of Oz at @abtheatreprjcts, which was spectacular and so well done!!

Later, the adults were invited to a Calgary Flames game....how lucky are we?! 🏒 Awesome game, great company, food and fireworks! We hooked up with friends who were also at the game, afterwards, and welcomed the new year with them at @unfilteredwinebar! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Grateful for the friends, the food, the experiences and the day. 🫶

Happy New Year! 🎉
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