Out With Erin

Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

With the holiday season quickly approaching it can be hard to find the time for baking. If you’re looking for a tasty loaf, Bridgeland Market is the place to go to. We tried the banana chocolate chip loaf and it was delicious: tasted homemade, moist, and has the perfect ratio of chocolate chips. Plus it …

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In a bright yellow house just off of 4th Street sits Yann’s, a pastry shop that will change the way you view desserts and breads. Each piece created is truly art. The cakes are stunning and delicious! Yann himself is part of the Relais Desserts Association. Having this title truly is impressive! As pulled directly …

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I’m always on the hunt for good cookies and recently stopped into Lina’s Italian Market to check out the options. I purchased a bag of oatmeal raisin, my personal favourite, and it came with six small cookies. Guys, these cookies are delicious and here’s why: they were chewy, soft, had the right balance of raisin to …

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Family run since 1951, Lukes Drug Mart has you and your everyday needs covered. Need a prescription filled? Need to mail a letter? How about buying a classic record? Or maybe you just need a nice cup of coffee for the road. There really isn’t anything that Lukes doesn’t have. At the Bridgeland location, all …

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I love baking! It’s something that I find soothing, relaxing, and just plain enjoyable. Although I don’t nearly get to bake as often as I’d like to, I really appreciate quality baked-goods. When it comes to cookies, I love your typical chocolate chip, peanut butter, and shortbread, but I am a true sucker for a …

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In a cute, yellow house just off of the main strip in Bridgeland you’ll find Baya Rica, a family run coffee shop. This local business purchased their own coffee farm in 2012, and since then has been bringing the best coffee that Costa Rica has to offer. They run all of the production, processing, and …

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If you asked me six years ago if I would be celebrating International Coffee Day, I would have looked at you like you were crazy. It wasn’t until my first trip to Spain when I tried coffee for the first time, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Prior to that, I just never had the taste for …

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Opening on 17th Avenue in 2012, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make it down to Analog Coffee. This hipster-vibing coffee shop prides themselves on three main ideals: promoting an excellent coffee experience, being connected with the community, and making great coffee. I will say I can definitely agree with the final …

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