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The Edmonton Full House Lottery
This is the 24th year of Full House Lottery and it’s attached to two hospitals here in Edmonton very near and dear to my heart, the Royal Alex and the University Hospital. The Full House Lottery raises money to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and University Hospit
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-edmonton-full-house-lottery/
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Rostizado in Edmonton, Alberta
If Tres Carnales is the swingin’ younger sister in hoop earrings and a sequined dress doing tequila shots off of a bare-chested bartender, then Rostizado is her older sister, comfortably laid back in some well-loved jeans, savoring the multi-layered flavors of a good mescal, sans
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/rostizado-in-edmonton-alberta/
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Dinner at The Fairmont MacDonald Harvest Room, Edmonton Alberta
A few weeks (ok fine it’s more like a month or more but come on, I have to have a life outside writing these posts you know) Mike and I decided to head over to the Fairmont MacDonald in downtown Edmonton and try out their new menu. The new menu had piqued my interest because the
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/dinner-at-the-fairmont-macdonald-harvest-room-edmonton-alberta/
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The Downtown Diner, Fort Saskatchewan AKA Comfort Food Done Right
I am sure by now that you have seen all three of my trips to the Downtown Diner in Fort Saskatchewan on my Facebook, twitter and Instagram.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-downtown-diner-fort-saskatchewan-aka-comfort-food-done-right/
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A Sneak Peek of El Cortez, Edmonton
Today I popped in to see the newest establishment – opening August 15th, we hope! – that has everyone abuzz in the food community in Edmonton, El Cortez Tequila Bar & Kitchen. While they aren’t cooking yet, I dropped by for a chat and to see the space, which is just off Whyte Av
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/a-sneak-peek-of-el-cortez-edmonton/
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Chef Shane Chartrand’s Rustic Aboriginal Dinner
Ok so fine. This is weeks late. I’m a rotten blogger, I admit it. Back in June (yes yes in JUNE I know) I was lucky enough to attend a fabulous Sage Signature Series Dinner by Chef Shane Chartrand at Sage Restaurant, in the River Cree Casino. Long time readers of this blog will k
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/rustic-aboriginal-dinner/
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Five Foods That You Should Eat At K Days 2014
I am back from the New Food Judging contest at KDays here in Edmonton, Alberta (our big carnival/food/games/rides exhibition that comes every July) and now I am out camping. Drink in hand, I was reviewing the day in my mind and thought to myself. “Self, you should really write up
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/five-foods-that-you-should-eat-at-k-days-2014/
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The 2014 Culinary Arts Cook Off, March 15th!
It’s that time of year! The third annual Culinary Arts Cook Off happens tomorrow, March 15th at Mount Royal Elementary School here in Edmonton, Alberta!
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-2014-culinary-arts-cook-off-march-15th/
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The 2014 Edmonton Public Library Books2Eat Gala
I am extremely excited to announce that I have been asked to be a cake judge for the 2014 Edmonton Public Library Books2Eat Gala this coming Saturday, March 8th!
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-2014-edmonton-public-library-books2eat-gala/
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Go On A Barcelona Food Tour With Liane Faulder!
If you are looking for a spring getaway, may I suggest a trip to Barcelona? This trip to Barcelona not only looks like a fabulous foodie tour, it’s with one of Edmonton’s most active food peeps, Liane Faulder, a popular food writer from the Edmonton Journal. Now while this is not
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/barcelona-food-tour-with-liane-faulder/
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Dinner at Tavern 1903: The Cocktails & The Desserts (Part 2)
The second part of my recap about my dinner at Tavern 1903 is all about my two favorite things:
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/dinner-tavern-1903-cocktails-desserts-part-2/
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Dinner at Tavern 1903: The Food & The People
When Chef Larry Stewart of Hardware Grill fame here in Edmonton asked me to come in and have dinner at the new Tavern 1903 restaurant, I jumped right on board. Not only that, I invited a few people in the Edmonton food scene along, making it one grand ol’ food party at the Old (b
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/dinner-tavern-1903-food-people/
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Breakfast Television Cook Off: Breakfast For Kids!
I’m pretty sure my son is one of the luckiest kids alive. Not only does he get to eat at Edmonton’s finest restaurants on a regular basis, attend restaurant openings before anyone else in the city and eat whatever he wants, he also can put TV star on his resume.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/breakfast-television-cook-off-breakfast-for-kids/
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Want This Recipe? Come See Me At The Edmonton Home & Garden Show!
I’m a horrible, horrible tease.
Just look at that picture.
Drool a while. Dream of the chocolate. I’m going to tell you right now it tastes better than it looks, no word of a lie.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/want-this-recipe-come-see-me-at-the-edmonton-home-garden-show/
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So…I’m Sorta Doing The Edmonton Home & Garden Show….
Ok, well not sorta. I AM going to be on the cooking stage at the Edmonton Home & Garden Show.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/so-im-sorta-doing-the-edmonton-home-garden-show/
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10 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Puff Pastry
I’m completely serious.
Go and buy your puff pastry.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-buy-your-puff-pastry/
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10 Reasons Why You Should Take Cooking Classes With Chef Dave Omar
Last Sunday Mike and I woke up, yawned, threw the kids in the car, dumped them off at a friend’s house and proceeded to head into downtown Edmonton to Zinc restaurant at the Alberta Art Gallery for our cooking class with Chef Dave Omar. This one of a kind lesson – he mainly teach
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/10-reasons-to-take-cooking-classes-with-chef-dave-omar/
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The Winners of the Food & Wine Fest Tickets Are…
Time to announce the two couples who are having a fabulous time on Friday at the Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Festival! I will be going early on, so you might just see me there after 4, if you do, stop by and say hi!
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-winners-of-the-food-wine-fest-tickets-are/
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Win Tix To Friday’s Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Fest!
You didn’t have anything planned for Friday night. I know this. You know this. Why not head to the Edmonton Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival?
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/win-tix-to-fridays-rocky-mountain-food-wine-fest/
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22nd Annual Chili Cook Off This Friday!
The time has come again, my friends, that I will be heading downtown to judge the annual chili cook off, something I look forward to every fall. The weather is usually starting to get miserable and it’s time for comfort food!
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/22nd-annual-chili-cook-off-this-friday/
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The Pottery Barn Hits Edmonton!
Cinderella, your glass pumpkin carriage has arrived! Full of every home decorating wonder you could imagine, Edmonton finally has its own Pottery Barn.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-pottery-barn-hits-edmonton/
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Sturgeon County Bounty 2013
One of my favorite Fall festivals is right around the corner! The Sturgeon County Bounty held at the Prairie Gardens Haunted Pumpkin Festival starts next weekend and my family can’t wait to attend!
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/sturgeon-county-bounty-2013/
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Tutti Frutti’s At Southgate Centre
So, what does any good wife do for her fabulous husband on their 12 anniversary?
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/tutti-fruttis-at-southgate-centre/
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Pinkberry Arrives in Edmonton!
When I was contacted about Pinkberry coming to Edmonton, I was instantly excited to attend the media launch at West Edmonton Mall. I admit it: I’ve read People magazine enough times to see countless stars wandering about eating their hip and fresh Pinkberry frozen yogurt.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/pinkberrry-arrives-in-edmonton/
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Kraft Food Truck Coming to Edmonton
On July 19th – and only on July 19th- the Kraft Peanut Butter Truck is rolling into Edmonton, at the Taste of Edmonton to be exact! This truck will feature 4 permanent items that the truck will have at each stop; a Peanut Butter Belgian waffle, Peanut Butter S’mores, PB with Pre
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/kraft-food-truck-coming-to-edmonton/
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The 2012 Culinary Arts Cook Off Part 2: The Main Event!
I left off the last post with a picture of the above crowd in the gym of the school for the Culinary Arts Cook Off. Believe it or not, that picture was taken about 15 minutes into the event. I was so busy the day of the event that I didn’t have my camera with me, instead I hande
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-2012-culinary-arts-cook-off-part-2-the-main-event/
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The 2012 Culinary Arts Cook Off Part 1 : The Morning Of
I have started and stopped writing this post about 4 times the past few weeks. I’m going to admit it; I’m feeling a little overwhelmed on how to sum up such an incredible event.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-2012-culinary-arts-cook-off-part-1-the-morning-of/
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Murrieta’s Bar & Grill, Edmonton, Alberta
Most of my dining out experiences are completely & utterly impromptu, spur-of-the-moment panicky affairs; apparently if it ain’t last-minute, it ain’t worth it. Our visit to Murrieta’s on Whyte here in Edmonton was no exception.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/murrietas/
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Zinc Restaurant At The Alberta Art Gallery
When trying to decide where to dine for our first date anniversary on February 11th, I knew right away where I was going to book. Zinc has been top of my list for places to try in Edmonton for a long time now and with the restaurant also entering the Culinary Arts Cook Off it wa
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/zinc-restaurant-at-the-alberta-art-gallery/
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Downtown Dining Week 2012
Oh, I do look forward to Edmonton’s Downtown Dining week. It gives me an excuse – not that I need one- to go out for lunch with Mike endlessly. It’s a requirement, you know, what kind of food blogger would I be if I didn’t check out what’s going on downtown food-wise?
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/downtown-dining-week-2012/
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A Market Dinner by Chef Brittany Watt
** Scene opens with strangers converging on a dark street outside a familiar Edmonton market, the familiar turned eerily unsettling by the fact that no one ventures there after dark, much less knocks on a back door to be let in. After stifling a few giggles together about clandes
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/a-market-dinner-by-chef-brittany-watt/
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The Culinary Arts Cook Off!
I am sure that if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, or simply have the dubious distinction of actually knowing me in real life, you have already heard of my newest baby. My third child. The project that has me a aflutter with excitement, anticipation and quite simply what ke
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-culinary-arts-cook-off/
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L2 Grill, Edmonton Alberta
Once my darling husband had secured tickets for the musical Wicked on our anniversary, I knew that I wanted to go and have a lovely dinner beforehand, to round out the evening completely. To be honest the past couple of years we haven’t really done anything on our anniversary and
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/l2-grill-edmonton-alberta/
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Millcreek Culina, Edmonton, Alberta
Short story made long, because that’s what I am good at.
The adult Magpie’s had a babysitter booked for a Thursday night.
Mike was going out to a movie preview with my brother, the lucky duck had won tickets to see the Change-Up, starring my second husband, Ryan Reynolds.
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/millcreek-culina-edmonton-alberta/
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No Talkin’ Tuesday: Scenes From the 104th Farmers Market
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/no-talking-tuesday-scenes-from-the-104th-farmers-market/
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Corso 32, Edmonton Alberta
I was prodded by a fellow Twitter person (tweep? twerp?) to come out of my reclusive shell that I like to hide in and partake in a dinner at one of Edmonton’s newest places to eat and be seen, Corso 32. And I do really mean that, it seems that Corso 32 is on the lips of everyone
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/corso-32-edmonton-alberta/
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No Talkin’ Tuesday: Farmer’s Market Haul
https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/no-talking-tuesday-farmers-market-hauls/
