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This week we are sharing our Top 7 Alberta Lamb Producers.  We have over 2000 sheep farms in this province.  Find the one nearest you to eat local and like and Alberta Insider. Order you customized box of lamb products right to your doorstep from Lazuli Farms in Camrose. Learn more about their operations on …

Here are 15 Alberta Garlic Growers.  Hard neck garlic thrives here. Warning: once you’ve tasted this local garlic, there’s no going back! Fifth Gen Gardens – Grower Kristin Graves is famous for her Garlic Goddess Dip and Smoked Black Garlic. Located near Wetaskiwin, you can order online or join her CSA. Forge and Farm –…

Here it is Edmonton,  our Top 10 Easter Treats to get for weekend. Mini Egg Cakes from Sugared and Spiced Baked Goods are as delicious as they are beautiful. The Malted Mini Egg Ice Cream from Made by Marcus is also available in YEG. Jacek Chocolate Couture’s Golden Eggs are the new cream eggs and…

  We have rounded Calgary’s Best Easter Treats with this Top 10 list for your eating pleasure. 1.The Easter Carrot Cake from Sweet Relief Pastries is topped with a garden of Easter meringues. 2. Your guests will go gah, gah over the Chocolate Silk Easter Nest Pie from Pie Junkie. 3. Totally festive are the…

One heels of National Sourdough Day we wanted to share our Top 10 Places For Sourdough in Alberta. Alberta grows great grains and we’ve got smart bakers taking advantage of that. And, beyond that, sourdough has health benefits.  The natural leavening process that takes place slowly before baking pre-digests the sugars and wheat. It makes…

This weekend’s Insider List shares the Top 10 Breakfast Spots in the Rockies.  Weather it’s for the day or the weekend, every great trip to the mountains should start with breakfast at one of these spots. Weekends in Banff mean a stop at Juniper Bistro for the Juniper Benny with house made bannock and brown…

Here are our top 7 spots for Tacos in Calgary.  Does it feel like everyone around you is booking a vacation to Mexico?  Don’t fret, we have some great locations for authentic tacos right here in Calgary. Tres Marias Mexican Market is one of Calgary’s most authentic bodegas. It is stocked with freshly made tortillas,…

Here’s our Top Alberta Spots for Pie. Happy National Pi(e) Day!   Stop into one of the Calgary Pie Junkie locations for a slice the Sour Cherry Pie. At Turner Valley’s Chuckwagon Cafe, save room for a piece of the Coconut Cream. Broxburn Vegetables & Café in Lethbridge is known for its Strawberry Rhubarb Pie….

Happy International Women’s Day. Here are 30 woman-led Alberta food businesses we are thrilled to support. There’s something on this list for any appetite. So, go on out and show them some appreciation this week and always. An Edible Life – Canmore Awn Kitchen – Edmonton Café Mosaics – Edmonton Canela Bakery – Calgary Cluck…

Here are 7 Alberta Cideries to try right now.   Alberta’s cider industry continues to grow and at last count there are over 20 craft cider makers in our province.  Primarily made from fermented apples, you can find hard ciders (alcoholic), non-alcoholic ciders or sweet ciders. And they all come in a wide range of flavours…

Here’s 7 Alberta black-owned food businesses to support this month and always. February is Black History and this is our way of acknowledging that history in our own province and supporting the talented black food business owners that help us all Eat Alberta Like An Insider. Mojo Jojo Pickle’s Johwanna Alleyne (above center photo), shared…

Here’s 5 last minute Valentine’s Day gifts so you don’t have to scramble.  We’ve got great foodie suggestions sure to win anyone’s heart. Join the team at Ten Degrees Chocolate for a Virtual Valentine’s Date night. The evening comes with a charcuterie box for two and a wine and chocolate tasting lead by the Ten…