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Preview: A Taste of the 5th Annual Strathearn Art Walk
Earlier this week I got a chance to preview the food offerings that will be featured at the Strathearn Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10. My friend / former colleague Kristen is on the Strathearn Community League and organizing committee for the popular walk, which is now in its 5th year! Kristen as...
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Earlier this week I got a chance to preview the food offerings that will be featured at the Strathearn Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10. My friend / former colleague Kristen is on the Strathearn Community League and organizing committee for the popular walk, which is now in its 5th year! Kristen as...
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Explore Alberta: Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, Jasper SkyTram, Maligne Lake
I have a new friend (co-worker) who has basically driven out to Jasper every weekend this summer. He’s big on hiking/mountain climbing and Jasper is close enough for frequent, nature-filled day trips. His beautiful photos made me especially excited about the trip to Jasper I took this Augus...
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I have a new friend (co-worker) who has basically driven out to Jasper every weekend this summer. He’s big on hiking/mountain climbing and Jasper is close enough for frequent, nature-filled day trips. His beautiful photos made me especially excited about the trip to Jasper I took this Augus...
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Social Media Notes (#125) – Links for the Week of August 14-21
Social Media Notes Here’s this week’s round-up of social media news. Come back weekly for what I hope to be a fun & informative blog post on social stories that caught my eye throughout the week. Here’s some new data that shows Instagram Stories isn’t slowing down Sna...
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Social Media Notes Here’s this week’s round-up of social media news. Come back weekly for what I hope to be a fun & informative blog post on social stories that caught my eye throughout the week. Here’s some new data that shows Instagram Stories isn’t slowing down Sna...
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Review: Dorinku Tokyo Street Food
Japanese food is truly one of my favourites. That’s why I was super excited to visit Edmonton’s newest Japanese izakaya – Dorinku – which opened on Whyte Avenue at the corner of 102 Street in July. An izakaya is like a casual Japanese gastropub that typically foc...
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Japanese food is truly one of my favourites. That’s why I was super excited to visit Edmonton’s newest Japanese izakaya – Dorinku – which opened on Whyte Avenue at the corner of 102 Street in July. An izakaya is like a casual Japanese gastropub that typically foc...
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Social Media Notes (#124) – Links for the Week of August 8-14
Social Media Notes Sorry I’ve missed a few weeks of this! Busyness of summer hurting my consistency a bit. Here’s this week’s round-up of social media news. Come back weekly for what I hope to be a fun & informative blog post on social stories that caught my eye throughout ...
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Social Media Notes Sorry I’ve missed a few weeks of this! Busyness of summer hurting my consistency a bit. Here’s this week’s round-up of social media news. Come back weekly for what I hope to be a fun & informative blog post on social stories that caught my eye throughout ...
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Explore Alberta Preview: How To Make The Most of Open Farm Days 2016
(Photo above: getting an urban farm tour at Lactuca Farm Northlands during the Grand Taste Tour in July!) I’m super excited for the weekend (August 20 + 21) – when farms and ranches across Alberta open up to the public for the fourth annual Alberta Open Farm Days 2016! Alberta Open ...
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(Photo above: getting an urban farm tour at Lactuca Farm Northlands during the Grand Taste Tour in July!) I’m super excited for the weekend (August 20 + 21) – when farms and ranches across Alberta open up to the public for the fourth annual Alberta Open Farm Days 2016! Alberta Open ...
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Explore Alberta: 10 Things To Do in Grande Prairie (#TheRoadIsCalling with AMA Travel)
This summer, I hit the road with AMA Travel and my friend Diane, to explore Grande Prairie in northern Alberta as part of AMA’s ‘The Road is Calling’ summer campaign. The Road is Calling encourages Albertans to visit attractions across the province and share adventures using the...
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This summer, I hit the road with AMA Travel and my friend Diane, to explore Grande Prairie in northern Alberta as part of AMA’s ‘The Road is Calling’ summer campaign. The Road is Calling encourages Albertans to visit attractions across the province and share adventures using the...
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Recap: Bonterra Trattoria Italian (Calgary)
I love visiting Calgary because there are so many great options for a wonderful meal. It’s a bonus when the Calgarians I visit share the same love of food as me, and want to show off the city’s best! On my last trip there, my friend Jessie introduced me to Bonterra Trattoria, an incre...
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I love visiting Calgary because there are so many great options for a wonderful meal. It’s a bonus when the Calgarians I visit share the same love of food as me, and want to show off the city’s best! On my last trip there, my friend Jessie introduced me to Bonterra Trattoria, an incre...
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Giveaway: $50 Pizza 73 Gift Card (Try Their New Summer Menu Items!)
Mike is always craving pizza so when he found out Pizza 73 was offering up some new summer menu items, he jumped at the chance to try them! New this summer, Pizza 73 is offering seasoned Canadian pork ribs, a new sesame seed pizza crust, and the summer special “Picnic Pak” which inclu...
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Mike is always craving pizza so when he found out Pizza 73 was offering up some new summer menu items, he jumped at the chance to try them! New this summer, Pizza 73 is offering seasoned Canadian pork ribs, a new sesame seed pizza crust, and the summer special “Picnic Pak” which inclu...
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Review: 10-Course Home Sushi Party!
As part of my birthday week this year, I decided to throw a home sushi party catered by local private sushi chef Vinh Tran! I first heard of Vinh Tran and his home sushi parties a couple years ago on Instagram (@vinhsushi). Currently Vinh is a sushi chef at Mt. Fuji (which – fun fact –...
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As part of my birthday week this year, I decided to throw a home sushi party catered by local private sushi chef Vinh Tran! I first heard of Vinh Tran and his home sushi parties a couple years ago on Instagram (@vinhsushi). Currently Vinh is a sushi chef at Mt. Fuji (which – fun fact –...
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Preview: Sabor Seafood Festival (Aug 2 – 31, 2016)
July is one of my favourite months of the year for a few reasons: It’s my birthday month It’s when festival city is in full swing The weather is always fantastic and It’s the kick-off to Sabor Resaurant’s annual Seafood Festival! Each year in August, Iberian (Spanish, Port...
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July is one of my favourite months of the year for a few reasons: It’s my birthday month It’s when festival city is in full swing The weather is always fantastic and It’s the kick-off to Sabor Resaurant’s annual Seafood Festival! Each year in August, Iberian (Spanish, Port...
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Explore Edmonton: K-Days 2016
Summers in Edmonton are unbelievable. There’s always something to do and often – especially on weekends – there are SO many events and activities that it’s really hard to decide which one to do! That’s a great problem to have, especially if you’re summer vacati...
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Summers in Edmonton are unbelievable. There’s always something to do and often – especially on weekends – there are SO many events and activities that it’s really hard to decide which one to do! That’s a great problem to have, especially if you’re summer vacati...
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Purina Pet People: 3 Ways My Pets Make Life Bigger and Better!
“Pets don’t just make life better. They make it bigger.” Every day I am in awe of our pets and the joy they bring into our lives. I truly believe pets make life bigger and better – which conveniently enough is what Purina’s new Live Big Campaign is all about. #LetsLiveBig...
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“Pets don’t just make life better. They make it bigger.” Every day I am in awe of our pets and the joy they bring into our lives. I truly believe pets make life bigger and better – which conveniently enough is what Purina’s new Live Big Campaign is all about. #LetsLiveBig...
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Review: Dinner at the Highlands Golf Club
I had the pleasure of being introduced to the Highlands Golf Club a few months ago when I guest judged at the Mount Royal Elementary School Culinary Cook Off. Highlands Golf Club’s chef made a tasty chorizo rosemary penne pasta that I really enjoyed, so I was excited when the club reac...
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I had the pleasure of being introduced to the Highlands Golf Club a few months ago when I guest judged at the Mount Royal Elementary School Culinary Cook Off. Highlands Golf Club’s chef made a tasty chorizo rosemary penne pasta that I really enjoyed, so I was excited when the club reac...
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Giveaway: Boston Pizza Summer Menu (Try their All-Star Line-Up!)
Summer is great for a lot of reasons – the sunshine, vacations, all the Edmonton festivals, that patio life. I also love it because restaurants typically release special summer menu items! Boston Pizza invited Mike and I down to try some of their new Summer Menu items and is giving me ...
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Summer is great for a lot of reasons – the sunshine, vacations, all the Edmonton festivals, that patio life. I also love it because restaurants typically release special summer menu items! Boston Pizza invited Mike and I down to try some of their new Summer Menu items and is giving me ...
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