Tag: Calgary
Mad about Mushroom Pate
I love mushrooms. I always have, ever since I was a young kid. Weird, I know. Most kids aren’t big mushroom fans. Favourite pizza? Sausage, mushroom and onions (true fact). Favourite omelette? Mushroom, ham and cheese. Pasta sauce? Add some mushrooms to it. I think you’re […]
Cross Canada Cocktails
Hello Canada! Happy Birthday! Yes, this weekend, on July 1, Canada will be 151 years old! This means that Monday will be a holiday across our great land (note to our US-based colleagues: we will be closed, please don’t phone). Barbecues and fireworks will abound! While last year I […]
Bitter(s) in Calgary
In my past posts, you have often heard me go on about my love for #getbitter with Amaro. Well now I have a new bitter love in my life and that is Bitters. While I may not be able to sip them straight or on ice after […]
Yahoo! Stampede Cocktails
We are now in the last few days of Stampede! Wow, that went by quickly! This weekend will be the rodeo and chuckwagon finals! Sunday, July 167th will see who walks away with the money and the bragging rights for another year! Since we’ve talked about Stampede and […]
Calgary Stampede – Fun & Food
We are full swing into Calgary Stampede time! Stampede started this past weekend as it has continuously since 1912! The kick-off parade was the Friday following Canada Day (July 1). You have the next ten days to release your inner cowboy or cowgirl, dust off […]
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats because tomorrow is the start of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”! It’s the Calgary Stampede! Stampede starts every year on the Friday following Canada Day (July 1) and has been held continuously since 1912! For 10 […]
The Emilio Picariello Cocktail – A Guest Post by Homebartendr
Thanks to Scott and Beth from Homebartendr – my go-to blog for what cocktails, home bar information as well as one of my favourite Instagram posters- for this guest blog post, inspired by Gasoline Alley. You can follow them on Twitter, Instagram, or sign up […]