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Giveaway: #ABFoodFight Culinary Combat Supporting the Alberta Diabetes Foundation
On Feb. 12, Taste Alberta and the Alberta Diabetes Foundation are teaming up to put on the #ABFoodFight Celebrity Culinary Combat! TV food personality, author, and home economist Mairlyn Smith will “battle” local Chef Steve Brochu of the award-winning French-Canadian restaurant Charti...
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On Feb. 12, Taste Alberta and the Alberta Diabetes Foundation are teaming up to put on the #ABFoodFight Celebrity Culinary Combat! TV food personality, author, and home economist Mairlyn Smith will “battle” local Chef Steve Brochu of the award-winning French-Canadian restaurant Charti...
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Guide to Instagrammable Walls of Fort McMurray
Over the weekend, Mike and I visited his sister and brother-in-law in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It was our first time visiting Fort McMurray and as such, I ensured our weekend itinerary included trying lots of local restaurants and mapping out Instagrammable Walls of Fort McMurray! If th...
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Over the weekend, Mike and I visited his sister and brother-in-law in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It was our first time visiting Fort McMurray and as such, I ensured our weekend itinerary included trying lots of local restaurants and mapping out Instagrammable Walls of Fort McMurray! If th...
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Tips To Get Fit: Workout Motivation for the ‘Lazy Human’
Generally, I’m real motivated. I like to think I have a lot of ambition and drive, and am always looking for the next project to keep me busy. My motivation though, seems to end when it comes to fitness and exercise. I just get real lazy, and I know I’m not the only one. I...
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Generally, I’m real motivated. I like to think I have a lot of ambition and drive, and am always looking for the next project to keep me busy. My motivation though, seems to end when it comes to fitness and exercise. I just get real lazy, and I know I’m not the only one. I...
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Review: Alberta Ballet Presents Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound
This week, I was so thrilled to attend Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound: After The Curtain presented by the Alberta Ballet. As I recently shared, I used to be a huge So You Think You Can Dance fan back in its early seasons, and Travis Wall was (and still is) one of my absolute favourit...
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This week, I was so thrilled to attend Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound: After The Curtain presented by the Alberta Ballet. As I recently shared, I used to be a huge So You Think You Can Dance fan back in its early seasons, and Travis Wall was (and still is) one of my absolute favourit...
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Contest: “Make My Donut” with The Rec Room (Jan. 15-29, 2018)
“Build your own” is a pretty cool concept. Selecting ingredients and toppings that come together to create a dish that’s perfect for my tastes? Sounds great to me. That’s why when The Rec Room Canada asked if I wanted to partner to help spread the word abou...
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“Build your own” is a pretty cool concept. Selecting ingredients and toppings that come together to create a dish that’s perfect for my tastes? Sounds great to me. That’s why when The Rec Room Canada asked if I wanted to partner to help spread the word abou...
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Review: El Fogón Latino: Authentic Venezuela Cuisine
Some of my favourite restaurants often end up being hole-in-the-wall types. Small, family-run, serving quality, delicious food at affordable prices, but maybe isn’t the slickest or hippest looking spot—and that’s okay, because everything else is wonderful. I’d say El Fogón...
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Some of my favourite restaurants often end up being hole-in-the-wall types. Small, family-run, serving quality, delicious food at affordable prices, but maybe isn’t the slickest or hippest looking spot—and that’s okay, because everything else is wonderful. I’d say El Fogón...
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Edmonton Chinatown Dining Week Jan 20-28, 2018 – King Noodle House
I’m happy to share that my parents’ Vietnamese restaurant King Noodle House Pho Hoang will be one of five participating restaurants at the first-ever Edmonton Chinatown Dining Week running Jan. 20-28, 2018! Mom and dad will be serving up a $15 two-course dinner featuring your ch...
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I’m happy to share that my parents’ Vietnamese restaurant King Noodle House Pho Hoang will be one of five participating restaurants at the first-ever Edmonton Chinatown Dining Week running Jan. 20-28, 2018! Mom and dad will be serving up a $15 two-course dinner featuring your ch...
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Introducing: The Instagram Husbands’ Conference
As a serious Instagram enthusiast (I’d love it if you followed me @lindork!), I have found myself wondering why—after so many years of practice—does my husband, Mike, still not take good Instagram photos? I know I’m not the only one whose thought this! And that’...
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As a serious Instagram enthusiast (I’d love it if you followed me @lindork!), I have found myself wondering why—after so many years of practice—does my husband, Mike, still not take good Instagram photos? I know I’m not the only one whose thought this! And that’...
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Giveaway: Alberta Ballet Presents: Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound
Something more recent followers of this blog or my social media may not know about me is I used to be a huge So You Think You Can Dance fan. In its initial seasons (specifically, seasons 1-4 from about 2005 to 2009), I basically lived and breathed all things SYTYCD. Connecting to the dancers...
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Something more recent followers of this blog or my social media may not know about me is I used to be a huge So You Think You Can Dance fan. In its initial seasons (specifically, seasons 1-4 from about 2005 to 2009), I basically lived and breathed all things SYTYCD. Connecting to the dancers...
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Popeyes Canada: Edmonton Expansion (Win a $50 Gift Card!)
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? I’ve partnered with Popeyes Canada to help promote their latest Edmonton and area expansion, and spread some of that fried chicken love! The newest Popeyes, located at 5000 Emerald Drive in the Emerald Hills Shopping Centre Sherwood Park, is the third to open in th...
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Who doesn’t love fried chicken? I’ve partnered with Popeyes Canada to help promote their latest Edmonton and area expansion, and spread some of that fried chicken love! The newest Popeyes, located at 5000 Emerald Drive in the Emerald Hills Shopping Centre Sherwood Park, is the third to open in th...
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Guide to Edmonton New Year’s Eve Events (2017)
NYE list last updated: December 15, 2017 * Photos courtesy of Anthony P. Jones via City of Edmonton Photo Gallery * It’s that time of year! How are you celebrating New Year’s Eve in Edmonton? There’s a lot going on in the city, events for whatever mood you’re in or ta...
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NYE list last updated: December 15, 2017 * Photos courtesy of Anthony P. Jones via City of Edmonton Photo Gallery * It’s that time of year! How are you celebrating New Year’s Eve in Edmonton? There’s a lot going on in the city, events for whatever mood you’re in or ta...
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DIY: Make Your Own Custom Christmas Beer Advent Calendar
How many people follow an advent calendar in December? Chocolate advent calendars are great and all but nowadays you can choose from so many different kinds of advent calendars specific. There are wine advent calendars, tea advent calendars, coffee advent calendars, beauty product advent calendar...
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How many people follow an advent calendar in December? Chocolate advent calendars are great and all but nowadays you can choose from so many different kinds of advent calendars specific. There are wine advent calendars, tea advent calendars, coffee advent calendars, beauty product advent calendar...
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24 Days of Christmas Giveaways: Edmonton Food!
I love Christmas!!I love Christmas lights and Christmas music, and I love picking out gifts for family and friends, and seeing their faces light up when they see what you’ve thoughtfully selected for them. I am all about that Christmas cheer, and this year, I’m excited to spread the s...
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I love Christmas!!I love Christmas lights and Christmas music, and I love picking out gifts for family and friends, and seeing their faces light up when they see what you’ve thoughtfully selected for them. I am all about that Christmas cheer, and this year, I’m excited to spread the s...
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Preview + Giveaway: The Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree (Dec 14-17, 2017)
Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means?! The return of the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree! There are a lot of great, holiday events in our city each year – but the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree has to be one of the most festive and fun! Imagine a stage decorated...
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Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means?! The return of the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree! There are a lot of great, holiday events in our city each year – but the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree has to be one of the most festive and fun! Imagine a stage decorated...
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Review: Bündok Edmonton
I’ve been trying this thing lately, where if I visit a new(ish) restaurant, I want to try to visit at least twice before I put up a blog post about it. This way, it gives me a more well-rounded experience, it gives the restaurant a second chance (if they need it, to work out those new(ish) ...
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I’ve been trying this thing lately, where if I visit a new(ish) restaurant, I want to try to visit at least twice before I put up a blog post about it. This way, it gives me a more well-rounded experience, it gives the restaurant a second chance (if they need it, to work out those new(ish) ...
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