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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.

Emma Justine Art Spot Calgary

Phil and Sebastian Coffee Roasters launch gallery series 'ART HOUSE'

We've all glanced up along the interior walls at our local coffee shop while waiting for our drinks to be made to see artwork hanging.

Sep 13, 2016

Chef Ray Bear Halifax

Behind the line: Halifax chef Ray Bear of Studio East

Much like the a movie star who has maybe dipped from the public eye and battled a few demons, chef Ray Bear has circled back around to a lot of buzz since his hayday in the 2000s, and more recently, to a resurgen

Sep 6, 2016

Pamela Kirkpatrick Winnipeg

Behind the line: Winnipeg chef Pamela Kirkpatrick

Self-taught baker and chef, Pamela Kirkpatrick hit a home-run when she opened up Cake-ology, Winnipeg's first boutique bake shop.

Jul 28, 2016

Last Best Brewery Calgary

8 Calgary breweries to visit this summer

Head to these places off the Stampede grounds for better brews

Jul 11, 2016

Covert Farms winery

6 Unique culinary experiences in the Osoyoos-Oliver wine region in B.C.

It’s really easy to get wrapped up in all of the wine culture that surrounds the south Okanagan and, I mean, why shouldn’t you?

Jun 22, 2016

chef Nick Cassettari Whistler

Behind the line: Whistler chef Nick Cassettari

Chef of Alta Bistro on European kitchens, food in Whistler and the importance of foraging.

Jun 15, 2016

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Mission Hill Winery's summer concerts are one of a kind

You can't find a better combination of world-class wines, elegant and delicious food, and live music performances.

Jun 8, 2016

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Behind the line: Vancouver chef Ned Bell

The seafood sustainability advocate on his next steps after the Four Seasons

Jun 6, 2016

Kitchen Sync Winnipeg

Winnipeg's Kitchen Sync is making space for small businesses

The commissary kitchen is bringing people's dreams to reality

May 18, 2016

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Chili apple barbecue sauce

It is so easy to make a barbecue sauce at home, so leave whatever prepackaged varieties you may have in your fridge for emergencies and make this one at home if you have a few minutes.

May 13, 2016