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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.

10 things you didn't know about maple syrup

From pop culture to stats, here's some trivia about this iconically Canadian ingredient

Jan 22, 2014

deer + almond Winnipeg

deer + almond asserts unabashed creativity to become a top restaurant in Winnipeg

It's one of the top restaurants to adorn Winnipeg's impressive dining scene

Jan 8, 2014

Dan Clapson chopping mushrooms

10 achievable food-related resolutions for 2014

If you find yourself falling off the wagon every year, try this list instead.

Dec 30, 2013

Kelly Brisson The Gouda Life

One day in Ottawa: food blogger Kelly Brisson

Discover some of the tastiness that is Ottawa with food blogger Kelly Brisson

Dec 13, 2013

Chef Derek Dammann of Maison Publique

Chef Derek Dammann's cooking philosophy for Maison Publique

His cooking mentality and how he leads the kitchen at this neighbourhood restaurant in Montreal

Dec 5, 2013

Clint Pattemore Mott's Clamato

One day in Toronto: The Caesar Guy Clint Pattemore

The Mott's Clamato spokesman certainly knows where the good drinks (and food) are

Nov 22, 2013

Prairie Harvest Cafe perogies.

Prairie Harvest Café keeps things rustically delicious in Saskatoon

This whimsical and casual eatery serves up elevated comfort food that you'll trek in the cold and snow for

Nov 18, 2013

Roughriders CFL team

Show Saskatchewan Roughriders pride with more than jerseys

Eating your CFL pride with snacks and drinks

Nov 16, 2013

Shishito Peppers

Roasted shishito peppers

While it's unlikely you'll be able to locate these green little guys at your neighbourhood grocery store, you should be able to track them down at Asian specialty markets in your city.

Nov 9, 2013

Andrew Braithwaite

One day in Victoria: writer Andrew Braithwaite

Where the enRoute’s “Canada’s Best New Restaurants” guy eats on Vancouver Island

Nov 8, 2013