Yamato Dessert Cafe - Calgary

I love their cakes. If I'm downtown I'll pick some up to go from their 7th Ave. location.

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Trans Canada road trip

Juree's Thai Place is on the TC in Calgary.

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Where do you get great eggs in Calgary??

I buy Burnbrae Farms' free range and Omega-3 eggs at Safeway. Love the deeply orange coloured yolks. No more pasty eggs for me.

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Kitchenaid Stand mixer - which size to get?

I just ordered a Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine. And called Whirlpool to ensure they are sending me a replacement KA Pro 610 (yes the one from Williams Sonoma). It overheated, turned off and went up in smoke. Only after 5.5 cups of bread flour. The dough was a bit stiff. Never again for bread. It works well for everything else.

Yes it does seem to have thermal overload protection.

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Do you own a Cuisinart stand mixer?

I don't own a Cuisinart but I will consider it based what just happened. My KA610 is almost a year old (Bought March 26 last year). Today I made a batch of bread dough and it overheated and started to smoke. It turned itself off. It started again an hour later but I am calling KitchenAid and hopefully they will honor the warranty. If you like to make bread, don't buy KA.

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Ginger Beer in Calgary?

Cookbook Co. Cooks has a few varieties. I am partial to Grizzly Paw though.

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Williams-Sonoma for my birthday - what to get?

Dutch oven. Get a piece of quality cookware that will last you a while. Very versatile and holds heat very well. I made some dal last night and it sat there for an hour and it was still piping hot when I served it. Even though the heat was off. I used the Staub that you linked but I usually prefer the Le Creuset as it seems to stick less.

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good grocer to buy steak

Master Meats.

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Montreal C'hounder spending a week in Canmore wants rec's

If money is no object, try Eden at The Rimrock. AAA Five Diamond Rated. The food and service will definitely impress.

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Montreal C'hounder spending a week in Canmore wants rec's

The Waldhaus at the Banff Springs is definitely good for that.

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Help me identify this Thai sticky rice desert?

I quite like the book. I showed it to my friend (born and raised Thai now living in Calgary) and she said that its the only English version of recipes that she's seen exclusively in made Thailand. Most of the recipes are gluten free. For baked goods, using mostly rice flour. There are also some exotic ingredients that might be difficult to find in Calgary.

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Help me identify this Thai sticky rice desert?

If it is tong yuan, then you can make it at home. Buy the sticky rice balls and rock sugar from T&T. I'll look to see if I can find it in my "Thai Street Food" book by David Thompson.

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Can you tell what a dish 'needs'?

From my experience, its usually salt or umami if a savory dish is lacking fullness in flavor.

Sometimes with a soup, it is truly the stock that adds the missing flavor.

For sauce with fresh tomatoes, the tomatoes can be too acidic, so sugar is the trick.

Cooking a Thai curry from scratch is a good way to experiment with how the flavors should balance as it should have salty, sweet, sour and umami tastes in it.

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What are some of Calgary's best locally produced foodstuffs ... ie: beer, butter, chocolate, wine, booze, bacon, etc???

Spring Creek Ranch's prime rib roast available at Master Meats. (They're from around Edmonton)
Spolumbo's sausage
Sunrise Berry Farms pies (Lethbridge)

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Banff Recommendations?

If price is no object, I would recommend Eden at the Rimrock. Outstanding food and service.

I just came back from Banff. I thoroughly enjoyed Maple Leaf, dinner at the Banff Springs and Ticino was good too. Not to mention lunches at Chaya and Beavertails for dessert.

I would avoid the Keg.... didn't enjoy my trip there last month.

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Chaya
118 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L, CA

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Picnic provisions for drive out Icefields Parkway

Laggan's Mountain Bakery in Lake Louise.

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Ice Cream -- it is a problem (Calgary)

Is Ramsey/Inglewood considered downtown? Try Pop's Dairy Bar. They sell Mackay's. In Parkdale I also enjoy Lic's.

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Thai Food in Calgary?

New restaurant open on 16 Ave. NW. Used to be a Burger King. It's called Juree's Thai Place. I tried it last week, quite like it.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1608450/restaurant/Central-16-Ave-N/Jurees-Thai-Place-Calgary

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Log Barn 1912 - Calgary

I just tried a few of their pies and had a nice chat with the sales lady. I suspect that their pies are made in BC and shipped frozen to Calgary to be baked. The taste is pretty good if they are made that way. Love their peach and cherry, I think I got the apple on an off day. The cinnamon was only on the top and not throughout the pie. And the bottom was soggy.

Will try their sausage on my hike this weekend. Could pass on the kitsch though.

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Eeep! Out-of-Towner: Need To Find This Restaurant For My Parent's Anniversary Tomorrow (Calgary)

I wonder if you are thinking about The Ranche? It is still in the city proper but looks like it is in the wilderness. As you can't see or hear the city from the property.

I had my wedding reception there recently. Highly recommended.

http://www.crmr.com/theranche/

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Where are the best fresh oysters in Calgary???

Eric Giesbrecht. He supplies some of the restaurants in Calgary, including Big Fish and Catch.

I tried a few the other night in Inglewood. They were very good.

http://www.citypalate.ca/postView.php?id=468&p=2010%20SO%20Current%20Issue&t=Ads_Three_Column.html&c=Middle_Column&d=Feeds&Section=features&Title=R+is+for+Reconsider+the+Oyster

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Poutine in YYC?

I'm no expert either but I am just returning from Ottawa. I sampled poutine at The Works. They serve their fries with St. Albert cheese curds and this rich dark gravy. With onion ring pieces or Montreal smoked meat it was all good.

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Breakfast/brunch/lunch Easter Weekend - Downtown Vancouver

I'm going to be visiting Vancouver this weekend. Staying near Canada Place. Looking for Breakfast/brunch/lunch within walking distance. Any cuisine, would prefer low to moderate price range. Perhaps some tips as to when to go to avoid lineups.

Thanks in advance!

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Coffee Yogurt in Calgary

Liberte makes a mocha version and I've seen it at Safeway.

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Lotus seed paste in Calgary

Thanks. I did check both Lambda and Tops but did not find. Was also looking for red bean paste.

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Lotus seed paste in Calgary

NW.

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Lotus seed paste in Calgary

Doe anyone know where I could buy Lotus seed paste in Calgary? I suspect T&T but since I use public transportation would like it to be verified before I make the trip there.

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Coconut Milk Powder - YYC

Also available at Lambda. In the section with the dessert pudding mixes.

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Panino Bakery - Calgary

Oh sorry, at least that was what I had been told...

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