Calgary
June 4th, 2010
Haute Herb
When the fridge is empty, we dream of opening the front door and finding large paper bags filled with groceries on our stoop.
And alas, our dreams are only a phone call away with Cochrane’s Twisted Basil. Located in a little bungalow off Highway 1, the shop is run by four sisters and delivers organic produce and groceries right to your doorstep.
Pick your items online by Tuesday night for delivery Thursday the same week. In addition to groceries and produce, the organic, prepackaged dinners, like the Dragon Boat salad served on brown rice with tahini dressing ($6.49 for single size) or Shepherd's Pie ($23 for family size) are the ultimate convenience without compromise.
No need to twist this arm.
Twisted Basil, 208 Third Ave. W., Cochrane, 403-932-6727, www.twistedbasil.ca
March 5th, 2010
Wood Works
At your next dinner party, add a little personality to your cheese platter with a wood cutting/serving board by German home accessories line Pension fuer Produkte.
Made of acacia wood, the boards come in different sizes (from $31) and each one has a little character engraved on the edge. Choose from an Eskimo, a skier, a golfer, a fisherman or an astronaut, among others. Great conversation starters, they’re also the perfect gift for the chef in your life who also dabbles in other extracurricular activities. At Steeling Home, 1010 17th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-245-0777, www.steelinghomestore.com
February 5th, 2010
Fabulous Baker Boy
From sourdough to walnut and raisin, Peasant Artisan Bread and Charcuterie by Aviv has us forsaking our carb count and indulging in delicious slices of the good stuff.
Aviv Fried's breads are available around town, but it’s what he does on Mondays that has us charmed. Every week, he delivers loaves of bread ($6 with portion of the proceeds going to charity) by bicycle to any downtown location. Sign up for the mailing list and each Wednesday you’ll receive a selection of breads to choose from for Monday's delivery, along with "recession package" pairing suggestions (from $12) like honey, cheese or soup. Now let's break bread.
