Best Food in Saskatchewan
What and where are the best foods in Saskatchewan? Our founder, Karen Anderson, set out this past year to document her favourites in Alberta and every province and territory across Canada. Grains and pulses flourish here on the flat lands of Canada. Given the sparse population and distance between towns, Saskatchewan is a place where…
The Best Holiday Sweets In Alberta This Year
Want to know where to find the best holiday sweets in Alberta this year? Alberta Food Tours has the only list you need. Here are 10 (plus a bonus) sweet treats we are craving from across the province. The Bourbon Maple Pecan Tart from Duchess Bakery in Edmonton. The Peppermint Nanaimo Bar from Crave…
The Eat Alberta First 2022 Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide
Here is our 2022 Eat Alberta First ultimate holiday shopping guide. We have put together a comprehensive list of great gifts for the foodies in your life that will support small Alberta businesses too. Wildlife Distillery’s first batch of craft whisky is ready. 100% made from local grains, it’s milled, mashed, fermented, and distilled…
10 Hidden Gem Food Stops in Lacombe County, Alberta
For this week’s Insider List we travel to Lacombe County for 10 hidden gem food stops worth discovering. Blindman Brewing has 24 beers on tap and their own restaurant called Local Taqueria. They serve Alberta produce in light Mexican food to complement their brews. With about 125 craft breweries in Alberta now, downtown Lacombe…
Ten Great Food Producers in Alberta’s Wild Rose Agritourism Area
For this weekend’s Insider List, we’re pleased to share 10 great food producers in the Wild Rose Agritourism area. Located east, south, and north of Calgary, it crosses several county lines. It’s one of 27 regions in Alberta established to sustain rural places and ways of life. Your Local Ranch north of Airdrie has over…
10 Great Foodie Stops in Airdrie
This week’s Insider takes us to Airdrie for 1o foodie stops that are among our favourites in one of Alberta’s fastest growing cities. Flavours of Montreal for hand carved authentic Montreal smoked meat. Paul’s Pizza is almost as famous for giving back to the community as they are for their deep-dish pizza. Tequila and…
5 reasons to take a road trip to Red Deer
There’s many but let’s start with 5 reasons to take a road trip to Red Deer (besides the fact it’s half way between Calgary and Edmonon and makes a great day trip). Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market. – collaboration is key in any farming community and Red Deer is surrounded by some of the most fertile…
5 Reasons to Visit Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farms Days are happening this weekend, August 13 and 14, across Alberta and here are five reasons to get out and learn where your food comes from: Discover truly local farms and ranches that open their farm gates to the public on this weekend only. Taste unique culinary offerings at one of the…
10 Alberta U-Pick Farms To Visit Right Now
We are at the height of summer garden bounty so this week’s Insider List is 10 Alberta U-Pick Farms to Visit Right Now. Find the one nearest you and go! The Jungle Farm just south of Red Deer is known for its big juicy strawberries and they are ready now. Pro Tip: Get a…