Becoming Ocean Wise

I had the pleasure of spending some time with some of Calgary’s top chefs and the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. Just because we can’t see the depletion of ocean stocks doesn’t mean it’s not an issue.

River Cafe - Ocean Wise

Join me as I discover what is happening in our oceans and what we can do about it in my article, “Becoming Ocean Wise” over on my Print Publication & TV appearances section.

Calgary Edges Ahead in Culinary Rivalry

Calgary is hitting the big time in a big way. Vacay’s top 50 list now features 8 restaurants from Calgary, just a paltry two behind Toronto, and ahead of Montreal’s seven and far ahead of Vancouver’s five.

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Find out which restaurants made the grade in this week’s article, “City Edges Ahead in Culinary Rivalry” over on my Print Publication & TV Appearances page.

A Fortuitous Feast

We are now a week into the lunar new years and most of us think lunar new years have come and gone. However, we are only half way through traditional celebrations. We have another week of eating and partying to go! If you’re looking for more suggestions to celebrate the new years with, check out my new article.

Chinese New Years Dinner

You can read, “A Fortuitous Feast” on my Print Publications & TV page.

Black White and Red All Over

Valentine’s dayis a trying day for most of us. But what if you had to do it 3 times? Just be lucky we don’t live in other parts of the world where it is a 3-month long ritual. Even going through that, we may recieved mixed signals on her interest level. If you want to know what our compatriots in other parts of the world have to go through, and how to recognize real love, read my new article.

V-Day Illustration

You can read “Black White and Red All Over” on my Print Publications & TV page.

Not Too Many Cooks

A few weeks back I was lucky enough to be given access to hang out with some of Calgary’s best chefs as they worked with Brandon Baltzley on his trip to Calgary. Three amazing collaboration dinners were held over the course of three days, each with its own unique and creative menus.

The outcome is this article (besides the great food and great times): Not Too Many Cooks, now on my Print Publication & TV Page.

Thanks to Cam Dobranski of The Brasserie/WineBar Kensington, Liana Robberecht of the Calgary Petroleum Club, Jason McKay of WinSport, Michael Allemeier of SAIT, Michele Aurigemma of Q Haute, and Brandon Baltzley of CRUX and anyone else who I may have missed for being great sports and letting me tag along!

And if that’s not enough, here’s some pictures of the multiple day event!

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