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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.

Dan Clapson chopping mushrooms

10 achievable food-related resolutions for 2014

If you find yourself falling off the wagon every year, try this list instead.

Dec 30, 2013

Kelly Brisson The Gouda Life

One day in Ottawa: food blogger Kelly Brisson

Discover some of the tastiness that is Ottawa with food blogger Kelly Brisson

Dec 13, 2013

Chef Derek Dammann of Maison Publique

Chef Derek Dammann's cooking philosophy for Maison Publique

His cooking mentality and how he leads the kitchen at this neighbourhood restaurant in Montreal

Dec 5, 2013

Clint Pattemore Mott's Clamato

One day in Toronto: The Caesar Guy Clint Pattemore

The Mott's Clamato spokesman certainly knows where the good drinks (and food) are

Nov 22, 2013

Prairie Harvest Cafe perogies.

Prairie Harvest Café keeps things rustically delicious in Saskatoon

This whimsical and casual eatery serves up elevated comfort food that you'll trek in the cold and snow for

Nov 18, 2013

Roughriders CFL team

Show Saskatchewan Roughriders pride with more than jerseys

Eating your CFL pride with snacks and drinks

Nov 16, 2013

Shishito Peppers

Roasted shishito peppers

While it's unlikely you'll be able to locate these green little guys at your neighbourhood grocery store, you should be able to track them down at Asian specialty markets in your city.

Nov 9, 2013

Andrew Braithwaite

One day in Victoria: writer Andrew Braithwaite

Where the enRoute’s “Canada’s Best New Restaurants” guy eats on Vancouver Island

Nov 8, 2013

Korean Pepper and Lapsang Spice Rub

Korean red pepper and lapsang souchong tea spice rub

Incorporate lapsang souchong — full of flavour and health benefits — in your cooking to add instant boldness.

Nov 3, 2013

Calamari Segovia

Segovia: doing right by tapas in the heart of Canada

Outstanding culinary experience in an underrated city

Oct 31, 2013