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.
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Acorn squash and Boursin frittata
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10 Canadian-made food films to see during Devour! The Food Film Fest 2019
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The Blue Jay Cafe pop-up returns to Calgary's Oak Tree Tavern with a holiday spin
The Blue Jay Cafe returns for this holiday season in support of the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary
Cranberry and butternut squash chutney
This spin on cranberry sauce will be a conversation starter at your next holiday get-together
Daily bite: Whistler Cornucopia adds Sashay, Fillet! as signature event for 2019
A unique culinary-meets-drag competition event makes its debut on the West Coast next month
Le Creuset debuts a limited edition Star Wars cookware line
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