BY JEFF GRIMSHAW It’s a question almost everybody asks at some point, “How can I eat homemade, healthy food at a horse show?” It’s not easy, but with a little planning and some pre-preparation, you can get organized and have most of the work done well in advance. If properly portioned and stored, your homemade …
BY JEFF GRIMSHAW Sandwiches built for a trail ride should have four basic components: a good quality crusty bread such as french baguette or individual rolls, a flavorful spread, a sliced meat and fresh or grilled vegetables. Try to keep it simple, too many ingredients and flavors will over-complicate taste. Avoid watery vegetables like tomato …
A hearty salad worthy of a cowboy appetite. By Ingrid Schulz Photos By Krista Kay Photography Whoever said dates and goat cheese couldn\’t be manly clearly hasn\’t dived into this creation. At first glance, it may seem an odd mix, but trust us, this is one salad that delivers a complicated and delicious layering of …
When I bartended at a Calgary lounge in the late 90\’s, and at the tail-end of an epic oil boom, it was all about the cocktail hour. Mixing up a precise combination of a whiskey sour, old-fashioned, fizz or martini – which, whether shaken or stirred, was always made with gin, never vodka – was …
BY INGRID SCHULZ Could there possibly be an alcohol-based potion more redneck than a potato-stilled vodka infused with bacon? We think not. Which is we found it mildly surprising that Bakon vodka, first developed in 2009, has quickly become the new rage in flavored vodkas and is a fast favorite at high end lounges all …
The ultimate pie in a pinch interpretation. Admittedly, there may be those high couture ranch chefs who will turn their noses at the thought of crushing up a package of granola bars, tossing the contents in with a fine selection of other pantry and fridge staples, scraping it all into a store-bought frozen pie crust …
Broccoli Salad is a wonderful thing. It\’s a perfect side dish to a hearty winter meal, and a meal in itself on a warm day. I used to think it was such a difficult salad to make – until I realized it was really a breeze, as long as I had the correct fresh ingredients …
If the cold weather has you craving a hot, steaming dessert after supper, I have the most amazing (and simple) recipe for you! Rice pudding is the ultimate comfort food. When it\’s made in a crockpot, it\’s the ultimate convenience. Here\’s the recipe… Rice Pudding INGREDIENTS: • 1,892 mls (2 quarts) of Vanilla Soy Milk …
It\’s becoming increasingly prevalent to consider source (local) and company (niche) in our world. In a sense, our western culture has perhaps always leaned more towards a high standard of craftsmanship, than an overload of cheap trappings. We cherish one well-made bit crafted from a local artisan, over 10 made overseas. A pair of chaps so …
I\’m thinking BBQ season may be on its way out the door. I hope not, but just in case, I thought it was time to post about one of our favorite summer-time BBQ recipes. Caesar salad made on the grill! When I first learned that romaine lettuce could be grilled, I did a double take. …
