by Twyla Campbell | May 5, 2015 | Food, Travel
“Topographically, Austin is where east and west fuse. Politically, the blue dot in a blood-red state. Culturally, where barefoot and boots come together.” So says Taylor Bruce, founder of the Wildsam Field Guides. Let the Austin edition of these field...
by Twyla Campbell | Nov 23, 2014 | Food, Product Review
It’s nearing the end of November — otherwise known as Stage 4 Barbecuing and tonight we’re cooking some gorgeous striploins. It snowed yesterday, but no big deal; Canadians never let a little snow bar the path to their outdoor grills. This summer, I...
by Twyla Campbell | Jun 27, 2014 | Restaurant Review
The Next Act branched out right next door, opening a Texas-style barbecue restaurant simply called Meat — the concept being, “Brisket, bourbon and beer – keeping it simple, and doing it well.” Edmonton has seen its share of barbecue restaurants in the past year...
by Twyla Campbell | Jan 10, 2014 | Travel
United Airlines recently added direct flights to Houston out of the Edmonton International Airport. A four hour and twenty minute flight has you at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Our flight left at midnight, getting us in to Houston at just after 5 a.m. Word...
by Twyla Campbell | Jan 1, 2011 | Food, Travel
While all y’all (yes, that’s proper talk down here), are freezin’ up North, I’m enjoying a balmy 16C down here in Memphis, Tennessee. And while all y’all are stuffing yourselves with leftover turkey, I’m at the Blues City Cafe...
