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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.

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ICYMI: New hybrid apple to hit Canadian market, Wanuskewin Heritage Park makes history and more

From Eataly's buzzworthy presence in Toronto to a Metis chef making history in Saskatchewan, these recent food news stories are not to be missed

Nov 3, 2019

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Acorn squash and Boursin frittata

Use winter squash in a new way with this simple brunch recipe

Nov 2, 2019

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Singer Ellen Doty and Monogram Coffee's 3rd annual giveback initiative to launch November 8

Jazz singer Ellen Doty creates a unique holiday roast with Monogram Coffee in support of The Mustard Seed

Nov 1, 2019

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Canada's Best New Restaurants list for 2019 boasts geographic diversity

enRoute's top ten best new restaurants for 2019 start in the far west and stretch to Quebec

Oct 24, 2019

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10 Canadian-made food films to see during Devour! The Food Film Fest 2019

There are plenty of great Canadian-made productions screening at the world's largest culinary film festival next month in Nova Scotia

Oct 21, 2019

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Edmonton's Duchess Bake Shop celebrates 10th anniversary with new cookbook and second location

One of Canada's top bake shops shows no signs of slowing down with a brand new cookbook and new location on the way

Oct 17, 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

Oct 15, 2019

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Cranberry and butternut squash chutney

This spin on cranberry sauce will be a conversation starter at your next holiday get-together

Oct 10, 2019

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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

Oct 9, 2019

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Le Creuset debuts a limited edition Star Wars cookware line

Star Wars-obsessed home cooks have good reason to get excited about this new cookware line from Le Creuset

Oct 4, 2019