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Popeyes Chicken is coming to Calgary….win!

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Hey, have you heard? Popeyes Chicken is coming to Calgary! Opening on December 19 in Forest Lawn, Alberta is the first province to open restaurants as part of the Western expansion. There are over 100 stores in Canada with it’s new Edmonton location, which opened last month, being the latest.

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At Popeyes, they take the time to marinate their chicken for 12 hours creating a well-seasoned tender and juicy chicken which is hand-battered and served up fresh every 15 minutes for a crispy crust. Their chicken can be ordered mild or spicy, so something to please everyone.

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Popeyes has a culinary heritage unique to Louisiana with authentic Cajun and Creole recipes handed down from a 300 year old fusion of cooking styles, spices and ingredients.

I have heard so many great things about Popeyes and can’t wait to check it out! Want to win a gift certificate so you can check it out too? See the ways to enter below. Multiple winners will be chosen.

Contest closes on December 21st at 11:59MST. Winners will have 24 hours to respond. Good luck!

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Get a jar, Give a Meal with Famoso’s Campania Tomato Sauce

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At this time of year, it’s always great to see different ways to make a difference. Famoso has a great campaign for the holidays where it’s not only easy to give, it’s delicious.

Famoso and Mealshare have joined forces and for every jar sold of their Campania Tomato Sauce, Mealshare will provide a meal to someone in need.

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The tomatoes are hand-picked from Naples and hand-milled and the sauce is perfect for creating a delicious recipe at home. From soup to mussels, the Campania Tomato Sauce will make a great addition to any meal.

By the way, Famoso has some new flavours for fall. I absolutely fell in love with their Korean Beef pizza. Make sure you give it a try when you head to Famoso for a jar of Campania.

Famoso Korean Beef

Win a $25 gift certificate to The Guild!

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Trying out new restaurants is always fun, especially when it is with friends or loved ones. So, what better gift than a gift certificate to try out a new restaurant together.  Here’s your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to The Guild!

The Guild

The Guild spans two floors in the historic Hudson’s Bay building and features one of Calgary’s largest patios.  The Guild features the finest traditions of butchery, cookery and bar-keeping. The Guild is the latest restaurant by Oliver and Bonacini, who have built their reputation for high quality dining experiences through an extensive portfolio of unique concept restaurants including iconic favorites Canoe, Jump, and Auberge de Pommier.

See below for the various ways to enter. Contest closes on December 18th at 11:59MST. The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Good luck!

 

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Win a Zanzibar Pepper Mill from Peugeot!

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Today’s giveaway is for the Zanzibar Pepper Mill made by Peugeot. This sleek pepper mill was created to offer a flight of peppercorns at the table.

Zanzibar Pepper Mill

This is perfect for the foodie or the gadget lover! The pepper mill comes with three interchangeable compartments with premium peppercorns.

Named after the Spice Islands off the Tanzanian coast, the Peugeot Mill is made in France and offers six pre-defined settings.

Want to win one for your table?  Enter below!

Contest closes on December 17th at 11:59PM MST. The winner will have 24 hours to respond. The winner will have to be able to meet for the prize, in the Calgary area. Good luck!

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win a $50 gift card to Starbelly

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A gift card for a dinner at a great restaurant makes the perfect gift. Here’s a chance for you to win a gift card to Starbelly, either for you or someone on your list.

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Located in Seton, Starbelly is a gourmet-casual restaurant located in Calgary’s new south urban district.

Starbelly recently welcomed Paul McGreevy to the team as Executive Chef, alongside the launch of it’s new menu. After working at Michelin-starred restaurants, bakeries and cafes throughout Europe, Paul McGreevy returned home to Calgary. Chef McGreevy’s passion for seasonal and sustainable dishes will shine through in Starbelly’s new menu.

Earlier this year, the restaurant lost it’s Executive Chef, Jonathan Sobol in a car accident. Chef Sobol played a huge role in shaping Starbelly and his vision for the restaurant will continue.

See below for the various ways to enter. Contest closes on December 16th at 11:59MST. The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Good luck!

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Edo a Little, Help a Lot…and win!

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Edo is once again making the holiday season Simply Better with their ‘Edo a Little, Help a Lot’ campaign.  Like last year, Edo will be supporting Canada food banks by donating 25 cents for every spring roll sold during the holiday season. Edo raised over $74,000 for food banks across the county last year – that’s a lot of spring rolls!

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This year, Edo Japan will be hosting ‘Double Up Day’ on December 10, doubling their donations for each spring roll sold. We love Edo and any excuse to eat there, I’ll take it!

Want to win a $25 gift card to Edo Japan? Keep it for yourself or use it as a stocking stuffer – it makes the perfect gift!

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

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Hard to believe it’s already December and Christmas is only 20 days away. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, here are some ideas. You can also get a hint at some of the giveaways happening throughout the week.

Please note, some of these items are sponsored, some are not, but all are my personal opinions and recommendations. This post contains affiliate links.

Holiday Gift Guide

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Candy Cane Kissed Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Cookie Collaboration

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I love the holidays! The lights, the gatherings, Santa…and the baking! It’s the season for butter tarts, chocolates and cookies. Lots of cookies.

These candy cane kissed chocolate chip cookies take a tried and true recipe doctored up a bit for the season . Holiday chips, in red, white and green with a slight minty taste, are added to the batter with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Candy Cane Kisses adorn the tops of the cookies once they come out of the oven. A classic with a holiday spin.

Candy Cane Kissed Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m happy to be participating in a very special Canadian Cookie Collaboration between the Canadian Food Creatives and the Canadian Christmas Cookie Exchange. #CDNFoodCreatives

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Candy Cane Kissed Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup holiday baking chips
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 24-30 Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugars and butter and beat until well combined.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla.
  3. Add the flour, corn starch, baking soda and salt until combined.
  4. Add the two types of chips and mix slowly until incorporated.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop, place dough on a lined cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes until the cookies are done.
  7. Wait for 5 minutes and then add one kiss on each cookie.
  8. Let cool.
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funfetti cupcakes

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Today is my mom’s better and what better way to celebrate than with Funfetti Cupcakes. The plain cake with splotches of rainbow throughout the cake is the perfect cake for both the young and the young at heart. It’s also super easy to make!

Funfetti Cupcakes

Just take your favourite plain cake recipe. My go-to is the sour cream cake, which I make quite often. Then add some rainbow sprinkles which is the key to making this colourful cake. You have to make sure that you use the long sprinkles and not the round nonpareils which won’t melt and give you the same effect.

Funfetti Cupcakes Interior

I topped these cupcakes with my favourite buttercream and it was a hit.

Happy Birthday Mom! We love you!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Combine the butter and sugar and beat for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla and eggs until incorporated.
  3. Add the sour cream.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and add to the butter mixture.
  5. Add the rainbow sprinkles until incorporated.
  6. Put batter into prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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