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Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson is a best-selling author and award-winning food and travel writer based in Calgary. The accomplished writer has contributed to a wide range of acclaimed publications including Out Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Air Canada enRoute, Eater, Xtra, Canada’s 100 Best, Calgary Herald, Food Network Canada online and many more. Clapson’s debut cookbook 'Prairie' (co-authored by Edmonton writer Twyla Campbell) became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023. Clapson is also a frequent culinary expert for news outlets and programs such as Global News Calgary, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, CTV Morning Live, CBC, and more. Outside of the food realm, Clapson is the founder of the award-winning Blue Jay Sessions music event series as well as a co-owner of The Prairie Emporium in Calgary.

The TikTok wrap hack that people can't get enough of

This cool trick for making a wrap has gone viral on TikTok

Jan 10, 2021

Interesting food and drink trends to expect throughout 2021

New food trends to take note of

Jan 4, 2021

30 best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2020

The Globe and Mail's Prairie restaurant critic and columnist looks back on 2020

Dec 29, 2020

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Roast chicken, charred cabbage and lentil salad

This salad will have you looking at cabbage and lentils in a delicious new light

Dec 29, 2020

8 places to find unique holiday baking across Alberta

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these interesting baked goods

Dec 16, 2020

Where to find locally made panettone across Canada

A typically imported Italian holiday dessert can also be found baked fresh

Dec 10, 2020

What is Eggs Halifax?

A peculiar request for eggs on the TV series Below Deck has left us scrambled

Dec 9, 2020

Saskatoon's City Perks Coffeehouse supports local food bank with unused space

How empty tables and chairs can turn into a community endeavour

Dec 2, 2020

Vancouver's Beaucoup Bakery launches line of chocolates

This Vancouver bakery just got a little sweeter

Nov 30, 2020

Ship and Anchor's charitable eggnog returns with a twist for 2020

This annual eggnog initiative has raised thousands of dollars for local charities

Nov 25, 2020