Have you heard of Ronald McDonald House? If you have ever had a family member that was in the hospital for more than a few days, then you will appreciate what these folks do! Ronald McDonald house helps families from outside of Edmonton that have sick or injured children in the hospital. They provide temporary …
I have to be honest, I was a little hesitant to try this restaurant because of my insane love of BBQ and the fact that I knew one of the owners was a vegetarian. I have heard nothing but good things about MEAT though, so we were in the neighborhood and starving, so what better …
I am not a huge “breakfast at breakfast time” kind of person. I dutifully make myself a healthy smoothie every morning to take to work, but it usually doesn’t get consumed until 10am or later in the morning. Weekends are interesting at our house, I don’t think our fridge has seen actual breakfast food in …
As I am sure you have all heard in the media, B’s Diner has had to close the doors of the Old Strathcona location. Many people have expressed that the community needs to give back to someone who has supported and cared for so many… Here is your chance! Help Save B’s Diner – GoFundMe …
This year I thought that I would do something a little different. Food, obviously, is a passion. So is volunteering. This year I wanted to share some of the charitable organizations in Edmonton that help feed the city. We have a lot of great volunteers and staff that help keep hunger at bay. One of …
Everyone seems to be doing a “Year in Review”, so I thought I might as well take a stab at it myself. It has been an extremely busy year for me as far as my day job is concerned. I ended up banking a whole pile of hours this past year. This means that I …
Tonight! Fairmont Macdonald has invited taste testers from Edmonton to welcome the new cocktail menu. Please follow live on Instagram and Twitter tonight at 5:30pm. (@yegfoodie or on your left here on the website) Please see the press release below for more information: ————————————————————————————————————- – Fairmont Tastemakers from around the world combine talent and technique …
I have a friend that is a regular at Daravara and he had been recommending it to me for months. It has been a super busy year for me work-wise, so I finally decided I needed to make the time for a visit. It is relatively close to my home and I love the 124 …
I have had the distinct pleasure of being able to sample Chef Tony Krause’s food several times now. I must say, I am a fan. Chef Tony was at Privada in St. Albert. He went on some adventures to further his culinary skills, including some foraging in BC. He came back to Edmonton to open …
Have you ever wondered longingly what lies behind the security gates at the Edmonton International Airport? Wonder no more… I need to tell you, I am not a flier. I’m not scared to fly, in fact, I love it! Sadly, my stomach does not. I have always wondered what existed for the passengers on the …