Baconhound

Because Veggiehound doesn't have the same ring to it..

Summer Drinks – Buffalo Peach Fizz

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I’m not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet, so Sasha is back and sharing another of her delicious, sunny cocktails. This one is loaded with peach and bourbon–it sounds so refreshing I might have to have a lot more than 1. If anyone needs me I’ll just be over here on the floor taking […]

Summer Drinks – Strawberry Fields Forever

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Summer may be drawing to an inevitably sad close, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to enjoy some tasty summer cocktails until the snow flies. I enlisted my friend, not to mention noted cocktail enthusiast, Sasha McCauley to share a few of her favourite summer cocktails.  This first drink, Strawberry Fields Forever, looks fantastic […]

Edmonton Patio Hop – Manor Casual Bistro

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The Manor Casual Bistro has been around a long time, but despite being in a very popular shopping and dining enclave just off trendy 124 st, didn’t immediately spring to mind for me when I started searching for great patios. It should have. It’s definitely one of the nicest patios in town, and especially quiet […]

Edmonton Patio Hop – Beer Revolution

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Before I really stopped to think about specific places, I had it in my mind that my home neighbourhood of Oliver was full of great patios. It turns out that there’s a lot less great ones here than I first thought, but one I find myself frequenting regularly is Beer Revolution. The Experience This patio […]

Edmonton Patio Hop – Cha Island Tropical Cafe

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This week’s Edmonton Patio Hop isn’t one of the most well known patios in the Old Strathcona area, but it just might be my current favourite. Everything about Cha Island is quirky – from the menu, to the Island decor and here, quirky is a good thing. It’s cool, because there is literally no other […]

YEG Burger Odyssey on Breakfast Television

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If you were blessed with a Monday morning sleep-in, You probably missed my television debut. Ryan Jespersen from Breakfast Television invited me to BT to discuss the conclusion of the YEG Burger Odyssey and, because there’s no bad time for a burger, I jumped at the opportunity! For those of you that missed it – […]

Tater Tot Eggs Benedict and Homemade Hollandaise

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Yes, you read that right. Tater Tot freaking Eggs Benedict! I try not to eat tater tots too often because they quickly escalate to an obsession for me. Once I fall off the tot wagon, I binge eat the little buggers for weeks. Some people like the narcotics, but crispy deep fried potato bits are […]

Edmonton Patio Hop- Tavern 1903

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The second stop on the Edmonton Patio Hop is Tavern 1903. I’ve loved Tavern 1903 for it’s food since it opened last year, but never had a chance to check out the patio until recently. It’s got some things going for it, no doubt, and should absolutely be on your list to try. The Experience […]

Edmonton Patio Hop- The Hotel MacDonald

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  I’m a huge lover of patios (#deckbeers, anyone?), but with Edmonton’s short season for enjoying them, none of us have time to waste on a bad one. Lucky for you, you’re reading the first in a series of posts highlighting some of Edmonton’s best patios, and what makes them great. It’s not necessarily meant […]