Inspiration

By Ciara Yaschuk, Global News Alberta Open Farm Days takes place this weekend, Aug. 13-14, and more than 100 farms across Alberta are participating. Chatsworth Farm, located east of Edmonton near Vermilion, is one the properties opening its doors to visitors. Started in 1994, the farm is run by seven family members who are dedicated to making…

Chef Javier Alarco’s quick and easy recipe is a hit with University of Waterloo students as well, and is perfect for summer grilling. By Owen Roberts, in Cooking by Degrees The five years that University of Waterloo executive chef Javier Alarco spent abroad creating meals for high-end hotel guests – from rock stars to royalty – in…

Chef Johnny Bridge of the University of British Columbia marries top Canadian beef with a fresh root vegetable to create a flavourful visual treat. By Owen Roberts in Cooking by Degrees With his beet and beef mashup, Johnny Bridge, residence chef at the University of British Columbia, may have created the burger world’s answer to the…

Chef Andrew Bilyk adds healthy grains to his Heaven Can Wait Meatloaf, ensuring both his children and University of Guelph students get a nutritious meal. By Owen Roberts When it comes to getting his kids to eat well, University of Guelph executive sous chef Andrew Bilyk figures two out of three ain’t bad. Take his…

Chef James McFarland of the University of Saskatchewan says learning more about the food you cook and consume is a matter of sustainability. By Owen Roberts Raising your own beef calf is not normally part of a campus’s extracurricular activities. But it could be at the University of Saskatchewan, one of the county’s leading agri-food education…

When it comes to the Tomahawk steak, we refer to it as the “showstopper.” For those of us who grew up watching cartoons, it’s the steak that Fred Flintstone ate. Its massive presentation on the bone makes the steak look primal – which is all part of its appeal, and of course when prepared to…

It doesn’t matter whether you’re hosting a big game day party, or keeping numbers to a minimum, you need epic appetizers. And what better idea than to incorporate some incredible Alberta beef? Below are a few great appetizer recipes, from our partners at Canada Beef. And if you do make a meal, or game day…

Mentorship from the ag community was huge for the young rancher who bases his operation on ethical and sustainable agriculture. By Robert Korotyszyn, Okotoks Today A young Foothills rancher was left speechless when he found out he won an annual competition for excellence in the agricultural industry. Ben Campbell of Tullichewan Ranch was named the…

The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) each year to recognize a researcher or scientist whose work has contributed to advancements in the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. Feeding the future through research and collaboration Nominations are welcome from all industry…

Gochujang Beef Lettuce Cups are a quick weeknight dinner, an easy prep ahead lunch, or double up for a good freezer friendly batch cooking recipe.  If you are not familiar with Gochujang paste it is a staple in Korean cooking. It is a red chili paste that also contains fermented soy beans. It is a…