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Last: Belly up to the home-grown bar

The well-stocked bar; it’s the sort of thing that many of us aspire to maintain but it’s one of those things that typically go sideways. If you’re like me, your liquor cabinet is a collection of almost-empty bottles that have been open for way too long (gin and bourbon aside in my case), unless you entertain like Hugh Hefner at the height of his bacchanalian party era, which if I recall lasted about five decades. For a start, I would recommend tossing those heels of bottles that have been open since the ’90s. Six to eight months is the recommended consumption window for most spirits after being opened unless the bottles are mostly full. Alcohol evaporates so the more space in the bottle, the quicker the flavour profile will deteriorate. They will be safe to drink but that’s about it.

November 21, 2020 Diet & Fitness

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Penner: Exploring Elbow Pass

I’d like to say I blazed through the Elbow Pass in record time. Bucked the wind and blowing snow like a sure-footed Sherpa. Planted flags and kissed babies along the way. But this would not be accurate. Truth be told, my pace was duck-waddle slow. Thanks to a 31-kilogram pack (winter backpacking isn’t for the faint of heart) and all the dizzying distractions along this remote alpine trail, it took the better part of the day to reach my destination: the Tombstone backcountry campground in the heart of Kananaskis Country. But the point is this: I got there. I slept there. And I got back. And I won’t soon forget the adventure.

November 21, 2020 Diet & Fitness
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Five places to escape the crowds for winter play within a half-day drive from Calgary

As flake season nears, seasoned skiers are already mapping out their favourite road trips in anticipation, especially given experts’ high praise to the La Nina winter forecast. In the past, this has been a snow lover’s dream, bringing treasured storms to the Powder Highway region of British Columbia. Are you new to the area or experiencing mountain time for the first time? Or maybe you live locally and just never had the chance? No worries, here is a quick and easy guide – complete with lodging suggestions, activities and places to go – to enjoy nature time and play in the snowflakes, within a half-day drive from Calgary.

September 24, 2020 Life
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Last: Local thirst quenchers to consider in summer

In keeping with my “drink local” theme, for the next couple of months I thought I would focus on seasonal beverages of a thirst-quenching nature, lighter beers, pink wine, summer cocktails; you get the idea. While retail alcohol sales have remained brisk in Alberta – and elsewhere – the restaurant shutdown has impacted local breweries, distillers and wineries in a significant way. However, I’ve noticed a lot of support for domestic products at the retail level. Your liver may not thank you but your support is critical to help these normally vibrant small businesses survive.

May 23, 2020 Diet & Fitness
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