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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 and many more. Clapson’s debut cookbook 'Prairie' became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023. Dan Clapson is also a regular culinary expert on shows such as The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, The Social, 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 and co-owner of The Prairie Emporium in Calgary.

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Curried lentil chicken noodle soup

An Indian-inspired soup recipe

Feb 21, 2016

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Mediterranean chicken noodle soup

A twist on a classic

Feb 15, 2016

Craig Wong chef Toronto

Behind the line: Toronto chef Craig Wong

Chef of Patois on the Chinese-Jamaican connection, young chefs, and what makes a great dining experience

Feb 10, 2016

traditional lamington recipe

Deirdre's lamingtons

Childhood memories of Australian treats

Jan 26, 2016

chef Michael Robins

Behind the line: Winnipeg chef Michael Robins

The chef from Sydney's at The Forks on young chefs, bad restaurants and misuse of food terms.

Jan 19, 2016

Chef jw Foster

Behind the line: Fairmont Banff Springs' chef jW Foster

Named for the first letters of his father's and grandfather's surnames, jW Foster started cooking years ago in Ontario. After spending time in a variety of restaurants across lake country, he found himself looking for a challenge.

Jan 4, 2016

Avec Bistro Calgary

30 best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2015

It comes as no surprise that I eat a lot. Looking back at 2015, I’ve taken over 60 flights and eaten at hundreds of restaurants.

Dec 29, 2015

Mairlyn Smith Cityline

Q&A with comedienne and food personality Mairlyn Smith

The author on cooking with Canadian ingredients and her new cookbook

Nov 30, 2015

Chef Neil McCue Calgary

Behind the line: Calgary chef Neil McCue of Whitehall

McCue on English flavours, food culture of Calgary and his experience in different kitchens.

Nov 24, 2015

Torafuku Vancouver menu

14 Canadian food writers and food terms they hate

9 of the most dreaded words in food writing, as selected by some of Canada's most popular food media personnel.

Nov 17, 2015