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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.

Making the most of pickled pearl onions

If you look at pickled pearl onions and scratch your head about what to do with them, we're here to help.

Apr 22, 2020

10 Quirky Canadian-made spirits to add to your liquor cabinet

These uncommon distilled spirits make home bartending a little more fun

Apr 20, 2020

Making the most of sour cream

Trust us, sour cream is not just for nachos and chili.

Apr 15, 2020

Top Chef Canada season 8 premieres tonight on Food Network Canada

12 new chefs from across Canada will start the battle tonight on the show's season premiere

Apr 13, 2020

Making the most of powdered parmesan

This pantry staple is not just for pasta or a slice of late-night pizza

Apr 8, 2020

Canadian Food Inspection Agency temporarily relaxes labelling requirements for foodservice products

Suspension of certain labelling requirements by the CFIA will allow for unused food products from restaurants or hotels to be stocked and sold at grocers

Apr 7, 2020

Friends and Canadian food media remember Nathan Fong

We, along with many others in the Canadian food community, are still mourning the loss of Nathan Fong

Apr 5, 2020

Our 16 favourite food moments from Schitt's Creek

Before this amazing comedy series comes to an end, let's take a look back at some memorable food moments.

Apr 3, 2020

Making the most of pickle brine

Five reasons not to waste that brine in your pickle jars

Apr 1, 2020

Comprehensive lists of restaurants offering take-out and delivery options by region

Lists of restaurants offering take-out and delivery, and the passionate Canadians behind the lists.

Mar 30, 2020