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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.

Violinist Sophie Serafino

One day in Calgary: violinist Sophie Serafino

Violinist Sophie Serafino on where to eat in her city of Calgary

Oct 28, 2013

Dale Mackay and Ayden Kitchen and Bar team

Celebrity chef Dale Mackay returns to Saskatoon to open Ayden Kitchen and Bar

The long-awaited homecoming from the Top Chef Canada alumus

Oct 23, 2013

Alexandra Gill. Photo by Tallulah Photography

Alexandra Gill on restaurant critiques, online media and bloggers

Restaurant critic Alexandra Gill dishes on the world of restaurant reviews and food writing.  

Oct 16, 2013

Anna Olson

One day in Niagara: Anna Olson

Food Network Canada personality Anna Olson shares some of her favourite eats in and around her home in Niagara  

Oct 11, 2013

spinach and kale

8 reasons why kale is cooler than spinach

It's undeniable, kale is better than spinach. End of story.

Oct 7, 2013

Kira Desmond's dessert at Secret Location

Pastry chef Kira Desmond keeps things sweet at Secret Location

This Vancouver pastry chef makes sure you don't overlook the dessert menu

Oct 1, 2013

Candela's

From Asia to the Americas, Candela Takes You Around the World in 40 Plates (or so)

Calgary's Candela Lounge masters global cuisine 

Sep 25, 2013

Curing a hangover with Kelly Brisson's "Whoops, I got drunk!"

Finally! The morning after answer to the popular My Drunk Kitchen web series.

Sep 20, 2013

5 ways to improve your food porn

How to take better food pictures that would make anyone drool

Sep 18, 2013

6 easier ways to manage fruits and vegetables

Amazing tips to help you prep some occasionally troublesome, but always delicious, fruits and vegetables

Sep 11, 2013