Biggest surprises as a first timer to Canada’s Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede began in 1912 and has become one of Canada’s largest festivals. This unique celebration – held in cosmopolitan Calgary – fully embraces western heritage, culture, and community spirit. The ten-day event in July, known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, attracts around 1.5 million visitors every year. The Calgary Stampede captures the Canadian Western spirit, far beyond the gates of the Stampede grounds. … Continue reading Biggest surprises as a first timer to Canada’s Calgary Stampede

More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada

The article Banff Bites and Sips was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine in the Jan. – March 2025 issue (Pages 54-57). While the Northern Lights unexpectedly streamed in surreal colors during my visit to Banff in October and the stunning turquoise glacial lake and mountain view setting felt like stepping into a postcard at every turn, the thriving culinary scene is another reason … Continue reading More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada

The Joy of Mustard

On Wednesday, Wexler’s Deli hosted a three-course mustard tasting. That sentence doesn’t really do justice to the event. You’re thinking scoops of mustard served in spoons, right? Some elaboration will help explain why this evening was something of a tastebuds celebration party. Mustard is, for anyone not struggling through undergraduate life, a condiment. It plays a supportive role in any dish. Don’t let that diminish … Continue reading The Joy of Mustard

Sundance Swag Favorites

Our 5th year at Sundance in Park City, Utah continued to bring daily inspiration from creatives all over the world, whether that be documentary film makers, photographers, fashion designers, writers, PR mavens, or snow bunnies. The crowded streets of Sundance Winter Wonderland were abuzz with giddy delight as party goers made connections from one event to the next, whether that be rapper Nas singing live … Continue reading Sundance Swag Favorites