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Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson (@dansgoodside) is one of Western Canada's most recognizable culinary voices. A national TV personality and co-founder of Eat North, he saw his debut cookbook 'Prairie' hit #1 on the Globe & Mail Bestsellers list in 2023. Beyond the kitchen, Dan is a cultural architect who blends food and the arts through his award-winning Blue Jay Sessions event series, the culinary-drag competition 'Sashay, Fillet!', and more. He currently splits his time between Calgary and Prague.

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10 Canadian-made food films to see during Devour! The Food Film Fest 2019

There are plenty of great Canadian-made productions screening at the world's largest culinary film festival next month in Nova Scotia

Oct 21, 2019

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Edmonton's Duchess Bake Shop celebrates 10th anniversary with new cookbook and second location

One of Canada's top bake shops shows no signs of slowing down with a brand new cookbook and new location on the way

Oct 17, 2019

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The Blue Jay Cafe pop-up returns to Calgary's Oak Tree Tavern with a holiday spin

The Blue Jay Cafe returns for this holiday season in support of the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary

Oct 15, 2019

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Cranberry and butternut squash chutney

This spin on cranberry sauce will be a conversation starter at your next holiday get-together

Oct 10, 2019

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Daily bite: Whistler Cornucopia adds Sashay, Fillet! as signature event for 2019

A unique culinary-meets-drag competition event makes its debut on the West Coast next month

Oct 9, 2019

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Le Creuset debuts a limited edition Star Wars cookware line

Star Wars-obsessed home cooks have good reason to get excited about this new cookware line from Le Creuset

Oct 4, 2019

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Daily bite: Calgary's River Café announces new executive chef Ross Bowles

A new chef is now heading up one of Canada's most celebrated and sustainable restaurants

Oct 3, 2019

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Daily bite: Canadian butchers to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge

A team of skilled butchers from across Canada will get onto the world stage to help create industry buzz

Sep 10, 2019

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One day in Saskatoon: country singer Shantaia

Find out where this up-and-coming country singer loves to eat and drink in her home base of Saskatoon

Sep 3, 2019

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Grilled chard and halloumi salad

Grilling Swiss chard is a delicious and different way to serve this hearty green before the end of summer

Aug 28, 2019