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Can I cook turkey half way, transport, and restart cooking 30 minutes later?
Didn't even thing about cooking fully and transporting. That would be fine. I usually let my turkey rest 30 min before carving.
Can I cook turkey half way, transport, and restart cooking 30 minutes later?
I'm not an expert but there is no way I would do that.
Why not prep them Christmas Eve and eave at you parents and they can put in the oven. Once the bird is in there is not much work for them to do.
Nice dining without breaking the bank? YYC (Calgary)
I am terrible at dress codes. Semi-formal = cocktail dress? Really, I find Calgary to be pretty forgiving in terms of dress code. You can get away with denim/nice top or cocktail dress/heels at most places
Also what do you consider reasonable-ish prices? I'd say under $30 entrees?
My recs:
Aida's - good food, good prices, not great for large numbers
Vin Room - you could do charcuterie/cheese and tapas
AKA Wine Bar - all entrees $25 and under
Diner Deluxe - My fav. for good food at reasonable prices. Maybe not so much on semi-formal though
Great places at a little higher price point:
Notable - Plates $25 and up. Prime Rib Friday nights
Big Fish
Open Range
Looks like I have chose places in the same area... I need to expand my horizons!
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Aida's Mediterranean Bistro
2208 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S, CA
Vin Room
2310-4th St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X2, CA
Open Range Steaks Chops
1114 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3K4, CA
Big Fish
1112 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3K4, CA
NOtaBLE
4611 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0B2, CA
Early dinner in Calgary
How about Diner Deluxe? Only 4 km from the Jubilee...
Great dinner menu - try the lamb shank - and pretty good wine/beer/cocktail selection.
Big Fish would also be a good option in Bridgeland.
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Big Fish
1112 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3K4, CA
Diner Deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6, CA
What are some of Calgary's best locally produced foodstuffs ... ie: beer, butter, chocolate, wine, booze, bacon, etc???
Any Wildrose Beer - especially their seasonal. I believe the Cherry Porter is out this week!
Not Calgary but Canmore - Valbella Gourmet Foods for charcuterie
YYC - Looking for a goose to roast...
The Hutterites at Crossroads market always have them Thanksgiving weekend.
Picnic provisions for drive out Icefields Parkway
Valbella in Canmore... lots to choose from the deli
Bittman bread without a dutch oven?
Before I had my dutch oven I used a stainless stockpot with lid. Just preheated as directed in oven.
The bread is better in the dutch oven but I was very happy with the stock pot method as well.
Good luck!
Ethiopian in Calgary
Another vote for Fassil. Service is slow but friendly and food is always delicious.
Also, rosetown - thanks for that review... I am looking forward to giving Ibex a try.
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Fassil
3608 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R9, CA
Italian in YYC
My go-to place for Italian is Calabro - in the SE Near the Reader Rock Garden/ Cemetary on Macleod.
Address is 3605 Manchester Road SE
We have always had affordable, delicious dinners here.
Best Pub Food - Calgary
I agree... the Ploughman's Lunch was a fave.... think they call it the "brew lunch" now.
Single-Serving Plain Yogurt in Calgary?
Sorry - late reply. I shop Deerfoot Meadows and buy the Libertie plain to make yogurt at home. It is in the organic dairy section.
Superstore is always touch and go though...
Okanagan wineries to visit
A couple of my favorite smaller wineries in the Southern area (between Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls):
Stag's Hollow
Silver Sage - My favorite! The Grand Reserve is delicious
See Ya Later - lovely setting & nice story to go along with the Winery.
Easter Supper (Dinner)
We went to Blackfoot Inn for dinner buffet on Christmas Day. It was OK. I won't be back and wish I had booked into the Fairmont. They look like they are open Sunday for a dinner buffet.
Check the other hotels... Fairmont Palliser will most likely have options.
Coconut Milk Powder - YYC
Thanks messier and Office Broccoli
I did not think of T&T for some reason. And dessert pudding mixes? Would definitely not have looked there.
Coconut Milk Powder - YYC
Or coconut cream powder.... Anyone know where I can pick some up? Would like it for some camping/backpacking trips this Spring and Summer.
Affordable, quiet anniversary dinner in Calgary
Aida's on 4th St SW is a favorite of ours. Delicious Lebanese food and affordable. Very good vegetarian options.
The Coup? Another favorite but can be noisy.
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Aida's Mediterranean Bistro
2208 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S, CA
The Coup
924 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R, CA
Where can I find the best donairs chicken or beef in AB?
Desert Pita has a GREAT roasted eggplant pita - I have it every time I go. Everything else I have tried has just been OK.
Searching for Bob's Red Mill Products in Edmonton
Superstore in Calgary (Deerfoot Meadows) also carries a large selection.
Horseradish Root in YYC South
Superstore in the South (heritage) always seems to have it
Where to buy Sumac in Calgary
I am not sure of the name but there is a place near Willow Park in Forest Lawn that sells it.
I believe it is just south of 17th Ave SE on 31st Street.
Good luck!
ISO Wire Cookie Cooling Rack in YYC
Lee Valley?
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?cat=2,40733,44734&p=52213
I love all the kitchen equip. I have purchased from there...
organic lard
Well... you could easily make your own lard.
Julie Van Rosendaal has a post. Looks easy!
http://dinnerwithjulie.com/2010/02/15/live-love-lard/
Diners,Drive-ins, and Dives Calgary.
I agree... Angel's is pretty good. I used to go all the time - swiss mushroom.
Best Value Dining in Calgary
I LOVE the lamb shank at Diner Deluxe. I think they have 1/2 price wine one night too?
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Diner Deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6, CA
Truffles in Calgary?
You can also find truffle salt at some of the stores as well - know Cookbook Co. carries it. yum
Ethopian Food in Calgary
Yes. Fassil does takeout. We order it often... just call ahead or be prepared to wait for your order.
