“Sometimes you just need a clawfoot tub in your life.” That observation on the home page of the charming Naramata Inn grabbed my attention and prompted some research on the area. I subsequently spent a couple of inspiring hours interviewing executive chef and co-owner Ned Bell. Naramata is a tiny village on the southeastern shore […] Read more
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Restaurant uses local ingredients in typical Asian dishes
Beautifully framed by both foothills and grassland, Calgary is one of my favourite prairie cities. Not only does the landscape captivate me, the ever-expanding food scene has long been recognized as having some of the top restaurants in Canada. And, not much happens in Calgary’s culinary world without hearing the respected name of Chef Duncan […] Read more
High-end dining finds a home on small-town main street
My monthly column showcases prairie culinary destinations worth visiting, once it is safe to do so. While every destination is unique, each one serves flavourful food using the best ingredients available and shares the spirit of supporting local. If you have suggestions of unique, delicious food spots or butcheries and an interest in supporting local, […] Read more
Winnipeg-area restaurant offers charm and sustenance
As previous well-intended New Year’s declarations were often short-lived, this year I am creating a bucket list with taste buds in mind. I have spent nearly 30 years working in the agriculture and food industries with farmers, ranchers, chefs, culinary educators, dietitians, recipe developers and restaurateurs. Therefore, my bucket list consists of prairie culinary destinations […] Read more
