Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

Treat Your Mom on Mother’s Day! For all those countless hours your mom spent in the kitchen preparing meals making sure you are fed healthy, hearty and tasty meals – treat your mom to a delicious meal this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, 2013. If your the next Suzy- or Stu-Homemaker with plans to whip up a delectable breakfast concoction such as  scrambled eggs with smoked buffalo and truffle oil served alongside a deliciously … Read the rest →

Are you looking for a last minute wedding venue? A Saturday in July?! Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina located on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia has Saturday’s in July open! In 2013! Available dates: Saturday, June 8, 2013 Friday to Sunday, July 5 – 7, 2013 Friday to Sunday,  July 12 – 14, 2013 Friday to Sunday, July 19 – 21, 2013 Saturdays in October, November & December are also open. Experience the … Read the rest →

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts is cooking up a storm this spring! With Chef’s Tables in the mountains and in the city as well as a Food & Wine 101 class - get your plates and cutlery ready! Chef’s Tables are an opportunity for you to get intimate and interactive with the chefs behind CRMR’s scrumptious dishes. Inspired by the unique ingredients from CRMR properties the chef’s prepare a multi-course dinner expertly paired with wines from our boutique selection. Chef’s … Read the rest →

Cilantro will be hosting an afternoon tasting of Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.  We will taste the vintages between 2001 and 2007 and the 2010.  The event will be held at Cilantro on Saturday March 23rd in the afternoon, reception starts at 1pm and the tasting will last roughly till 3pm.  The tasting will be hosted in a casual cocktail format, complete with food from Cilantro’s wood fired oven. The aim is to … Read the rest →

Looking for Valentine’s Date Ideas? We’ve got you covered in the city or the mountains!   Staying in Calgary? Bar C, Divino, The Ranche and Cilantro are the perfect place to take your loved one to share a delicious meal and savour a bottle of wine. Looking to impress? Head to Bin 905 and sample some of the finest Rosé Champagne. A girls best friend is diamonds, but Rosé Champagne is a close second! Hosted by Liam Sanderson. … Read the rest →

Heading to Banff this weekend? The weather will be mild enough to enjoy the town, yet cold enough to take advantage of the nearby  ski hills and cross country trails. Be sure to try some of the below activities, whether it be with your family, friends or partner. Enjoy a bag of Roasted chestnuts in Banff Avenue Square for $5 per bag Cave and Basin Discovery Camp: Get a taste of what camp life was like … Read the rest →

Some of the staff of Buffalo Mountain Lodge (BML) located in Banff, AB took a well deserved break to hit the slopes over Christmas and take advantage of the amazing snow conditions at Lake Louise, AB. Perhaps even burning a few shortbread cookies or pieces of cheesecake off as well! Only a 45 minute drive from Banff, Lake Louise is bursting with fun activities for every adventure level. From snowshoeing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing to  skating Lake Louise is … Read the rest →

Recipe from Decades Of Decadence, by Rebecca Klemke. This original recipe is written in my Great Aunt Sally Gallinari’s traditional penmanship; old-school style where you write with the entire arm, not the fingers and wrist. This recipe is a classic holiday cocktail our family made throughout December’s festivities. It feels like sipping on a little holiday spirit. Brandy Alexander’s richness and density almost makes for a meal in itself and can be a great substitute for dessert. Our family serves Brandy Alexander pre-dinner — … Read the rest →

For generations Rebecca Klemke’s family has been dedicated to a very simple goal: finding, cooking, eating, and sharing epic eats. Over Rebecca Klemke’s university years, prior to her Grandma, Lois O’Connor, going completely blind, the two committed to a journey. They spent countless hours over three years preserving her Grandma’s anthology of recipes – transcribing hundreds of classic and most cherished family dishes, compiling them legibly in an attempt to allow the passion for great … Read the rest →

It is a situation you inevitably run into while working in a wine boutique around the holidays. What to pair with turkey dinner? Both white and red Burgundy will see a lot of love, while Germany and Alsace shoulder a good chunk of the load too. But how about something a little different this holiday season…. How about some Rosé? A far cry from typical, the Costaripa Molmenti Rosé ($43) is an exceptional example of … Read the rest →