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One of our favourite places to eat is Earls Kitchen + Bar. I’ve been going to Earls for years – the service is great and the food is always good!
Hubby sticks to his usual Cajun Chicken with a side of Fettucine. I change it up every time but always make room for the fries with a side of their delicious parm dip.
Want to win one of three $25 gift card from Earls? Enter below. Good luck!
There’s no better way to celebrate than with chocolate! Milk, dark, white – it doesn’t matter which kind, they all make me happy. Our friends over at Cococo Chocolatiers, owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut want to make you happy!
In honour of Food Mamma’s birthday, they have an Easter gift basket filled with amazing handcrafted seasonal favourites for the young and the young at heart. Winning is easy! Just enter below.
One of our favourite burger places in Calgary is Smashburger. I was introduced to the US chain when it opened in Calgary three years ago. We love their burgers and their sides, especially their sweet potato fries and fried pickles!
Smashburger has opened it’s third Calgary location in McKenzie Towne Center. They have generously given us vouchers for free kids meals so you can check out the new place for yourself! There are lots of vouchers to be won, just be sure to enter!
It’s always fun to play in the kitchen. Finding great quality products to use while you’re playing is important, especially when you’re cooking with and for your little ones. That’s why President’s Choice products are always a welcome addition in our household.
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One of Q’s favourite places to eat is Edo Japan. He loves the Sukiyaki Beef (extra sauce if he’s sharing with mamma!), a side of sushi if he’s extra hungry and of course, it has to be topped off with a cinnamon apple spring roll.
Edo Japan is feel good food. It’s healthy, satisfying and so delicious that Q even finishes off the veggies.
Want to win a gift card for Edo Japan? Leave a comment stating your favourite meal to eat there. Increase your chances of winning by sharing on social media. Good luck!
It’s my birthday! It’s the perfect day to start celebrations for 5 years of Food Mamma. Q was in diapers when this blog was started. Now he is talking about starting a blog of his own. Time sure does fly!
Food Mamma has been a great outlet to share my love of food and family. Thanks for all your support and your feedback – it is always welcomed and appreciated!
To help celebrate, I have teamed up with some awesome sponsors for some great giveaways! For the next two weeks, be sure to check back often for your chance to win some delicious prizes! To be sure you don’t miss out on any chances to win, be sure to follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
A huge THANK YOU to Cococo, Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Edo Japan, President’s Choice and Smashburger for your generous prizes!
Let’s start off with a giveaway. Leave a comment on my Facebook page letting me know how you celebrate birthdays. All comments posted until March 21st will be entered into a draw. Good luck!
After a hard week of moving, I am dreaming of an escape. I loved my little getaway last month to the Banff Springs Hotel. Although I was there for work, I was able to enjoy a lot of what the beautiful hotel had to offer. Finding a place to fill your belly was an easy task with all the dining options available. There were so many places to eat, there are still a lot more places I have yet to visit. Here are the few I was able to check out.
In-Room Dining
I was exhausted my first night and in-room dining seemed the way to go. I made a great choice with the Grown-Up Mac and Cheese. The decadent pasta contained lobster, foraged mushroom and truffled Boursin cream. It was rich and was the perfect bowl of comfort food.
Samurai Sushi Bar and Restaurant
This popular sushi restaurant located close to the spa is one you definitely want to make reservations for. I was able to get room at the sushi bar and enjoyed a couple of rolls. Definitely helped with my sushi craving.
Castle Pantry
This deli in the hotel was perfect for grabbing something quick and delicious. I had heard lots about the seafood chowder – filled with fish and shrimp. Definitely a must try. Hubby had the chili and was delighted with the meat-filled dish.
Rundle Lounge
Afternoon Tea is a must try, located on the second floor of the Rundle Lounge. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon. Read more about it here.
The restaurant is also a great place for lunch. We ordered the Lamb Donair Flatbread which had hummus, onion and was topped with yogurt. It was cheesy and delicious. We also tried the Surf & Turf Roll, minus the bacon. The sandwich was filled with lobster, shrimp, scallops and smoked salmon – the perfect dish for seafood lovers. Served with a side of sweet potato fries, our meal was filling and delicious.
I’m looking forward to my next visit to the castle in the mountains!
It’s been a crazy week! We sold our house and had just a week to pack up, put our things in storage and move out. It’s amazing how much stuff you can accumulate in nine years! I am so thankful we had our family to help us out. I think we all agree that moving is not something we want to do again any time soon!
We were lucky to have Joey’s Urban open up in Chestermere last week. Dinner most days was take out, something fast and easy. The new addition to the neighbourhood gave us a new place to try out and order from.
I stopped in to pick up our order and was greeted by the owner, a friendly face behind the till. The place smelled great and just walking in made me hungry!
We ordered fish and chips and fish tacos. The food was great, the fish nice and light and crispy. The tacos were packed with flavour, topped with a delicious pico de gaillo. Everyone was impressed with the taste and quality.
Looking forward to going back!
Just over an hour away, is a sanctuary for any tired mamma. Located in the Banff Springs Hotel, the Willow Stream Spa is the perfect place for some R and R. Hubby and I took advantage of a kid free weekend and enjoyed some time at the spa.
With most spa services, hotel spa access is complimentary. Spa access allows you to take advantage of the 3 waterfall treatment whirlpools as well as the mineral pool and the outdoor whirlpool. Even if you don’t get a treatment, you can relax the day away in the sauna, steam room and inhalation room.
There’s even a co-ed resting lounge where you can hydrate with flavoured water and enjoy some snacks like cookies and granola bars. The granola bars are my fave and the attendant happily brought me some when I noticed they were not out. They are the best! You can even order some lunch, relaxing in your robe.
It was such a great day and a much needed break. I can’t wait until my next escape!