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May 25, 2018

For a long time, a backyard smoker was viewed purely as a luxury item for the obsessed gourmand or the bored retiree....

Mar 20, 2018

Many people who prepare meat are very knowledgeable about food safety, but sometimes the specifics can be hard to...

Feb 27, 2018

Many of us have grown used to the convenience of grabbing a bulk pack of chicken thighs or a pound of wings. While t...

Dec 1, 2017

The snow is falling and you’re cozied up under a blanket inside… and then your stomach growls with hunger. If you...

Oct 31, 2017

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love the comforting taste and smell of pot roast cooking. Pot roast is inexpe...

Sep 29, 2017

Bison is a delicious, lean meat that is regularly used as a substitute for beef. Because of its lower fat content, bi...

Aug 30, 2017

Creating a homemade BBQ sauce is the perfect way to finish off your next set of ribs and impress your family and frie...

Jul 30, 2017

Here in Alberta, grilling season can last all year round– but no downtime doesn’t mean you can’t keep your BBQ in tip...

Jun 30, 2017

Summers on the Canadian prairies bring out another side of home cooks– many of us leave the stuffy kitchen behind and...

May 31, 2017

Western Canadians have cooked food outside for a long time, but recently specific barbecue traditions from across the...

Apr 30, 2017

Over the last few decades, food markets have been dominated by huge “box-store” chains thanks to a culture of conveni...

Mar 30, 2017

We’ve come a long way since sliced cheddar, garlic sausage and some saltines– a nostalgic classic that lacks some of ...