The Best Alberta Chocolate for Valentines
Here is our list of the Best Alberta Chocolate for Valentines. Whether you call it Galentine’s, Palentine’s, or Valentine’s it’s a day to celebrate LOVE and we’re into that. Give some locally made chocolate. It’ll do your heart good. Jacek Chocolate Couture in Sherwood Park has a limited edition chocolate LOVE box with an ‘I LOVE YOU’ chocolate as the showpiece. The Chocolate Lab in Calgary has a gorgeous limited edition Diamond Hearts Collection featuring their famous soft caramels surrounded by dark chocolate (see image above). Celebrate your love with the Celebrate Bar from Calgary chocolatier Goldie Chocolates. It’s popping caramel candy surrounded by dark milk chocolate in this yummy bar. If your sweetheart needs vegan, dairy, or nut-free chocolates look to Ian Shaw at ShawZ Chocolate. Oat milk Chocolate S’mores are an AFT team favourite. We are obsessed with…
Eat Alberta First – Recipes for a Complete Turkey Dinner
Whether you are cooking turkey dinner for the first or fortieth time, these Eat Alberta First Recipes for a Complete Turkey Dinner will be a great help. They are from our founder, Karen Anderson’s, new cookbook Eat Alberta First and they are sure to have some great tips for pulling it all off with panache….
5 Last Minute Gifts for the Alberta Food Lover
Attention last minute shoppers! Our Eat Alberta First store has great last minute gift ideas for your loved ones. Cozy Up with a Good Book from our Eat Alberta First Store. Eat Albert First, the Gourmand Award Winning Cookbook is the perfect gift for the home cook. Enjoy a round of our self-guided food tour…
10 Best Hotel Bars in Alberta
We have sought and found the 10 best hotel bars in Alberta. These are great spots to make new friends or gather with old ones. Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and soak up the ambiance of these 10 beloved Alberta bars. Rundle Bar in the Fairmont Banff Springs – Stunning views in a timeless setting. …
Alberta Holiday Gift Guide 2023
We are so happy to bring you our Alberta Holiday Gift Guide for 2023. From cookbooks to experiences and stellar designs, we’ve got a sleigh load of ideas for you. 1. Jump on this! Start the season early on Friday, December 15 from 3 to 6pm.. Take friends, your sweetheart, or family on our Eat…
Top 10 Places to Eat Vegetarian in Alberta
Here are our Top 10 places to Eat Vegetarian in Alberta. Yes, Alberta IS known for its excellent beef. But, more and more Albertans and travellers to the province are looking for vegetarian options. We are here to help. The Coup is a Calgary landmark serving local and organic vegetarian options for over 20 years….
Top Brunch Spots In Edmonton
This week, we are sharing our list of the to top brunch spots in Edmonton. Read on and Brunch On! We love breakfast any time of day, so we love that District Cafe and Bakery offers just that. Try their breakfast sandwiches served on homemade milk buns. Central Social Hall (now in three locations)…
Eat the Castle and other Shoulder Season Touring Ideas
We have our award-winning Eat the Castle and other Shoulder Season Touring ideas for you. But first, Why Is Shoulder Season so Popular? The peak season bustles for a few reasons. Kids are out of school and the weather generally cooperates (snowy for winter sports and warm for almost every other activity). But, those pluses come with…
Top 10 Brunch Spots in Calgary
Start your weekend off right. Visit one of these spots that made it on our Top 10 Brunch Spots in Calgary list. Got one of your own? Let us know. We love hearing from you. Friends with Benedicts – If you’re looking for a quick but very satisfying brunch, pop into the First Street Market…
10 Canmore Spots to For Hiking Food
Here’s our list of 10 Spots in Canmore for Hiking Food. Whether you’re heading to the mountains for a day hike, a picnic, or spending the weekend in our favourite little mountain town, we hope this list will help fuel all your fun. 1 . Take a Hike Market – Whether you go for…