Canadian Classics

Roasted Beet Salad

Roasted Beet Salad

March 6, 2025

Roasting is not traditionally an Indian cooking method, as ovens were not commonly available, leading to a preference for boiling, steaming, or frying. However, when…

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Beignets aux pommes

Beignets aux pommes

November 18, 2024

(avec ou sans levain)  Je ne suis pas très friande de friture, mais j’adore les beignets aux pommes. Ils me rappellent les sorties avec mes…

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Nutty Pumpkin Squares

November 18, 2024

As the seasons change, these tender pumpkin cake squares with caramel pecans baked right in to create gooey pockets of pumpkin caramel are one of…

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

September 30, 2024

The Similkameen Valley is famous for its tomatoes. They shine in chef Nick Atkins’s chilled soup, perfect for days when the temperature soars—as it does…

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Fried Oysters

Fried Oysters

September 11, 2024

The latter half of the 19th century was the golden age of oysters. With advancements in food preservation and transportation that allowed oysters to be…

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Spiced Carrot and Walnut Cake

Spiced Carrot and Walnut Cake

September 3, 2024

Carrot cake is so ancient that historians do not quite agree on exactly where it came from, but it has enjoyed immense popularity since the…

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Brown Butter Pecan Pie

Brown Butter Pecan Pie

September 3, 2024

I am quite picky when it comes to pecan pie. I prefer a pie that is not too sweet and has an even balance of…

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Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

August 9, 2024

Our granny made cabbage rolls for every single occasion, always perfectly rolled and neatly arranged in the same well-loved casserole dish. There are many ways…

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Shades of Green Salad with Alberta Vinaigrette

Shades of Green Salad with Alberta Vinaigrette

August 1, 2024

At Alberta Food Tours, we often create an experience where we change a classic French vinaigrette into an Alberta vinaigrette starring two of Alberta’s signature…

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Truite mouchetée en crucifix

Truite mouchetée en crucifix

July 9, 2024

Dans son tout premier livre, Fred Campbell fait le récit de ses excursions de chasse et de pêche les plus marquantes d’un bout à l’autre…

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