Yesterday flowed seamlessly from world-class jumping horses to a western-inspired evening for me. I wrapped up my shift at the Western Horse Review booth at Spruce Meadows Masters and hustled to the Hyatt Regency in downtown Calgary to take part in a special Chef\’s Tasting that I had been invited to attend at the newly renovated …
Nothing screams Alberta summer better than this recipe!
July is a perfect time to stock up on beautiful fruits from Farmer\’s Markets or road-side fruit stands. But what do you do when that fruit is at risk of expiring before you can eat it all? Here\’s a healthy way to turn produce into a fun summer ice pop. INGREDIENTS: • Strawberries, blueberries, orange …
Today’s blog and recipe is short and sweet. If you’re interested in a refreshing, easy-to-make appetizer, why not try this simple idea? INGREDIENTS: • Watermelon, cut into cubes • Block of Feta Cheese • Blueberries • Balsamic Vinegar • Toothpicks Make the base of your appetizers from the blocks of watermelon. Carefully add a smaller …
There is nothing better than an ice cold, Rootbeer float on a hot day… Except for maybe an adult version of one! INGREDIENTS: • 1 ounce Vodka • 1 ounce Kahlua • Rootbeer • Vanilla ice cream • cherry for garnish Enjoy!
I'm kicking off our Recipe of the Week series not so much with a recipe, but rather, sharing a few thoughts about grilling a great steak. If you found the May/June issue of Western Horse Review in your mailbox recently, or picked it up at the newsstand or your favorite tack store, then you're already …
As I peer outside at our horses through a window, I\’m watching them buck and rear and throw quite a fuss. They\’re probably just as upset as we are at this cold, harsh weather blowing in… Bring on Spring already. I figure the gusty forecast calls for the perfect remedy to ease my winter blues …
We\’re setting up the tree this weekend at the log house, so it\’s all about tree and gift ornaments. Wee, Teenager and I have used a particular recipe for ornaments – from a 2003 Martha Stewart issue – several times over the years. It\’s a simple afternoon project. Or, in the case of Western Horse …
I have a love-hate relationship with baking cookies. I love the idea of it. Less captivated with the clean-up. And, often not quite satisfied with the result, particularly when attempting the odd new recipe. There is undoubtedly a lesson here from my mom. She was an accomplished cook, but only ran with a few signature …
