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5 Easy-to-Make Holiday Chocolate Bark Recipes

Cinnamon Spice and Pistachio Bark Dazzling Dark Chocolate Bark Chili Lime Bark Pretzel Toffee Bark Oreo Candy Cane Bark Dazzling Dark Chocolate Bark Time: 1 hour 30 minutes including 1 hour chilling time Yield: 18 – 24 portions This is an exotic blend of toppings featuring the season’s jewels – pomegranate, candied ginger and orange peel…

Alberta-made Advent Calendars for Food Lovers

Advent Calendars for Chocolate Lovers   Calgary    The Chocolate Lab offers a $70 calendar featuring 25 handcrafted bonbons. Pick it up in-store or order online.   Master Chocolat has two options; a kid-friendly calendar for just $20 and an $80 adult calendar that also includes treats with liquors and other holiday flavours.    Edmonton

Private Dining Spaces in Alberta

You want to Gather, Taste, and Celebrate but you need a private dining space that can accommodate your group size. Here’s Alberta Food Tours’ list of top spots across Alberta.   Calgary: Where local eats meet local streets. Deane House   The Library Room upstairs will hold 12 – 24 seated, up to 50 for a…

Exploring Calgary’s Mission District – 4th St SW

Calgary’s Mission District, originally a Francophone village called Rouleauville, was a Roman Catholic Mission established by Fathers Lacombe and Leduc. Today, it’s a bustling inner-city community with historic buildings, parks, and cafes full of European flair.  We have so many favourite food businesses here,  we thought it would be fun to share a few in…

Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Alberta

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to celebrate with a delicious, stress-free meal, here’s where to get Thanksgiving dinner in Alberta.  Calgary Fairmont Palliser Hawthorn Room: Enjoy an elegant dine-in experience or order Thanksgiving Turkey to Go (by September 23). ATCO’s Blue Flame Kitchen: An excellent option for those looking for…

Alberta’s Best Cooking Classes

As September approaches, it’s back to school for the kids. So, why not head to one of Alberta’s Best Cooking Classes yourself? From Lethbridge to Edmonton, here’s our list of the best. (Ching Li at The Cookbook Co Cooks, The Umami Shop, and Kaelin Witaker of Awn Kitchen in above photos LtoR) Lethbridge   The…

Best Food in Lethbridge, Alberta

Want to know where to find the best local food in Lethbridge, Alberta? Our President, Karen Anderson, visited Lethbridge recently. She’s the OG “Alberta Food Finder.” Here’s what her extra sensory food perception discovered.  For a little contect, the area surrounding Alberta’s third largest city is known as Canada’s Premiere Food Corridor. Long, hot summer…

Alberta Food Tours’ 2025 Guide to Banff

Alberta Food Tours’ 2025 Insider’s Guide to Banff  If Banff has been sitting on your bucket list for years, this is the article to read before you finally make it happen. You have probably heard about the dramatic mountain views, turquoise lakes, and world-class hiking. What most first-time visitors do not know is where to…

Alberta’s Best Patios

  Looking to dine with a view that will take your breath away? Here’s our list of Alberta’s Best Patios with views and of course, delicious eats.  Our province boasts some of the most stunning patios with views in Canada. From bustling cityscapes to serene mountain ranges, here’s our roundup.  Calgary’s Urban Oases Connie and…

Mother’s Day Activities in Alberta

Looking for Mother’s Day Activities in Alberta? Whether your mom is a foodie, an adventurer, or loves a relaxing afternoon, we’ve got THE list of fantastic Mother’s Day Activities in Alberta. From gourmet brunches, cooking classes, gin making, floral arrangements to FOOD TOURS, we’ve got you covered. Scroll to the bottom for a special Mother’s…