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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.

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Holiday recipe: Wild blueberry and pear mulled wine

A must-try recipe for mulled wine with a unique twist

Dec 15, 2024

Singer Ellen Doty's holiday initiative with Made By Marcus and Monogram Coffee returns

Original music, ice cream and coffee roasts come together for a wonderful charitable cause

Dec 12, 2024

Prime Video series inspired by 2012 Quebec maple syrup heist premieres Dec. 6

'The Sticky' stars Margo Martindale, Guillaume Cyr, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more

Nov 5, 2024

Canadian ice cream maker Made By Marcus announces debut cookbook

'Made By Marcus, Made By You' will be released on Oct. 25, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

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Try this recipe for turkey skewers with wild blueberry honey glaze

This sweet-and-savoury glaze recipe is perfect for summer grilling

Jul 15, 2024

Here's what to expect at Canada Olympic House during the Paris 2024 Olympics

Details on where to cheer on Canada at the 2024 Olympics

Jul 10, 2024

Calgary's Ol' Beautiful Brewing suffers severe damage in overnight fire

One of Calgary's most celebrated breweries has had a major fire

Jun 30, 2024

CampLand and Made By Marcus collab concept opens in Inglewood

Made By Marcus opens in conjunction with the new CampLand retail shop

Jun 22, 2024

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Try this recipe for rhubarb butter sauce from the cookbook 'Prairie'

A savoury way to use rhubarb this spring and summer

Jun 17, 2024

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A delicious recipe for pesto toast inspired by my time in Prague

An easy pesto recipe to make with Prairie-grown ingredients

May 17, 2024