While Mack and I consistently bemoan the lack of diners in Edmonton, we take every opportunity to patronize neighbourhood diners when out of town. Jimmy T’s Place was such a diner, located just ten minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill, it afforded a temporary refuge from fellow tourists and busyness. Jimmy [...]

While we found most of DC to be accessible regardless of home country, the reality is that arranging tours of two of the most high-profile attractions are easier as a US citizen. We did our best to try “back channels” to obtain a White House tour, but without a Congressional or Senate representative to turn [...]

Today I brought home a gastronomic gem never before seen in Edmonton: chocolate covered bacon. Chocolate Covered Bacon To commemorate Father’s Day, Kerstin’s Chocolates pulled out all the stops – sourcing prized Berkshire bacon from local farm Sunshine Organic, they created a treat worthy of conversation. Crispy strips of bacon are dipped in Venezuelan single [...]

Occupation: I’m a journalist. I work for CBC Radio as a researcher/producer. I think I like writing about food best of all! Someday I’d love to be a full-time food writer.  What did you eat today? I had a very strange breakfast: some leftover waffle batter that I had turned into cake because it wouldn’t [...]

After some leisurely window shopping at City Centre Mall, I wandered over to the Eatery at the ARTery (9535 Jasper Avenue) for lunch. As it was an absolutely gorgeous day, the stroll to the ARTery provided an opportune moment to take in our scenic river valley. Edmonton in bloom I had heard about the Eatery [...]

I’m so glad it finally seems like summer in Edmonton! I do feel like I’m still catching up with things that happened in May though (namely, my DC trip), so thanks for your patience – my trip posts are forthcoming! In the meantime, here are my notes for this week: A day after Liane reported [...]

deVine Wine and Spirits organized a great day of fundraising for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters called Al Fresco on 104th, with activities on the street ranging from an outdoor fashion show to yoga (on grass to boot!), and indoor wine and port tastings. 104th Street After visiting the City Centre Market on Saturday, [...]

I dragged Mack to the Company’s Coming Scratch & Dent Sale, that took place today, and continues tomorrow (he’s a trooper – it was Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals after all). While we didn’t spend that much time there, we did make the trip worth our while. Cookbooks were priced at up to [...]

Occupation:  A stay at home mom for now but I’m a former chemist, bookkeeper and cafe-owner who is not sure what I want to be when I “grow up”.  What did you eat today? Breakie:  Eggs over easy & bacon. Lunch:  Falafels with tzatiki and bbq’d balsamic veggies in a pita. Dinner:  Panko crusted chicken [...]

Since the first Edmonton Foodie Meetup took place in February, many people have told me they wished they could have made it. Well, there will be another opportunity for those who love to eat and cook to get together with other passionate local foodies! Who: Local food bloggers and any interested foodies! Where: If it’s [...]