MADE WITH LOVE MIXOLOGIST COMPETITION IN YYC

Andy Britton (80th and Ivy) explains to CSL the inspiration for his cocktail; a combination of Appleton Estate rum, spiced peach grenadine, mango white tea and tiki bitters. 

Britton's cocktail: Gonzo's Tiki Punch, great for Summertime

Andrew Gleason (Mango Shiva) adds a combination of Makers Mark bourbon, plum bitters, lime juice, soda and ginger syrup

Gleason's Victorian Red Head. Simple and delightful

Bryon King (Charcut) delivers Ponoma the goddess of fruit: a mix of Appleton Estate Rum, basil simple syrup, lemongrass, citrus,topped with homemade coconut ice cream.

Colin Tait (Raw Bar) and Kai Green (Melange) smile for the camera, working in tandem to create the Twisted Village cocktail

Tait with a huge grin, pours his Twisted Village: a combination of cardamon ice cream, Hendricks gin, and orange and juniper bitters.  This could be a dessert, luscious creamy and floral. Tait also served up delightful white chocolates filled with chocolate popping candy

 Emily Butt (Notable) infuses cherry and mesquite smoke, with an apple spice shrub, maple syrup lollipop and bitters.  A nice blend using spice.

Butt's Velvet Smoke made with Makers Mark bourbon

 Just back from Louisiana for another cocktail competition, Franz Swinton (Cube) as energetic as ever prepares a combination of Hendricks Gin, cucumber water and sparkling wine.

Swinton's Making Love (Out of Nothing at All).

Jimmy Nguyen (Cube) adds liquid nitrogen, adding a touch of drama, and has guests oohing and aahing, and who doesn't love cotton candy?

Nguyen's Edible Negroni: an fun edible cocktail expertly balanced with sweet vermouth, Campari and orange sorbet and juniper cotton candy

The panel of judges, take a short break.  (left to right): Priya Shah, Christina Mah, Jeff Meyer, Nishan Nepulongoda (front) founder and director, Made with Love Pierre O. Trempe

Kenton Hrynyk (Brix and Morsel) in signature bow tie smiles as he mixes up

his cocktail

Hrynyk's Ella Dijo using  Campari and Hendricks Gin, with a touch of spice (ancho chile) and sparkling wine

was a perfectly balanced blend of bitter, spice and sweet.

Nathan Head (Milk Tiger) swiftly prepares his cocktail, a blend of Canadian Club whisky and beer

Head's A Touch of Northern Hospitality, the subtlety of the earl grey tea infused beer, lemon juice and bitters

was very unique.

Rebecca Davis (Charcut) creates a relief from the hot weather, with a ginger snow cone

Davis' Skyy snowcone, (available in Coconut or ginger), a blend of Skyy vodka, lime juice, and jasmine or red pepper syrup.

Timo Salimaki (National) lightly bruises his shiso leaves to garnish his Skyy vodka cocktail.  "Blueberry and basil are a match made in heaven, and shiso has a  basil- like quality", adds Salimaki.

Salimaki's Shiso Sexy

Spenny Crosby (Anejo and Liquid Dynamix) uses a smoke machine with cherry wood
to infuse his cocktail, using Canadian Club Whisky

Crosby's Smoked Manhattan

COMPETITORS:
Andy Britton - Trib Steakhouse Andrew Gleason - Mango Shiva Bryon King- Charcut Colin Tait - Raw Bar Emily Butt - Notable Franz Swinton - Cube		Jimmy Nguyen - Cube Kenton Hrynyk - Brix & Morsel Nathan Head - Milk Tiger Rebecca Davis - Charcut Spenny Crosby - Anèjo & Liquid Dynamix Timo Salimaki - Living Room

SPECIAL SHOWCASES FROM:
MWL Quebec City 2012 Winner - Dominic Primard - Le Savini
Jeff Meyer - Maker's Mark Brand Ambassador
Steven B. Phipps - CPBA Alberta

JUDGES:
Jeff Meyer - Maker's Mark
Priya Shah - Campari America
Christina Mah - CPBA Alberta
Nishan Nepulongoda - MadeWithLove™


SPONSORS:
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum
Campari
Canadian Club Whisky
Hendrick's Gin
Maker's Mark Bourbon
SKYY Vodka

WINNERS:
Judges Choice:
3rd - Bryon King; Franz Swinton
2nd - Emily Butt
1st - Nathan Head
  
People's Choice
3rd - Emily Butt
2nd - Andrew Gleason
1st - Franz Swinton

After the qualifiers in May at Mango Shiva (see CSL's post here) , twelve competitors were selected to compete in the main event on Monday, July 30^th on a hot and steamy day.  The packed to the brim Art Gallery of Calgary was the backdrop as the twelve finalists went head-to-head, each creating an original cocktail for guests to sample, savour and decide their vote. On each level of the gallery, guests chatted and sipped the unique creations.

For the Public's Choice, ticket holders were given twelve exclusive tastings of each libation, and signature silver 'Made with Love' dogtags to vote for their favourite. (It made it easy to spot the winner festooned in silver chains rapper style). 

The Judge's Choice winner was decided by the panel of judges, and based on originality, presentation and taste.

Each winner receives an all-expense-paid, three-day trip to Montreal, where they will showcase their talent, and an all-new drink at MadeWithLove™ Montreal edition to be held in December 2012.

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OLD NAVY STAMPEDE FASHION

Video courtesy Brian Buchsdruecker

 

A fun night filled with Stampede fashion from Old Navy, and video by Photographer/ Videographer Brian Buchsdruecker.

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SUMMER BARBECUING WITH BIC AND CHEF ROB ROSSI

Nothing says “summer” like a BBQ with family and friends! There's just one little rub - the hassle of charcoal. Enter the BIC™ FlameDisk® a portable, outdoor grilling solution.  It looks like a disposable metal cooking container with holes but uses ethanol (from corn) as the main fuel ingredient.  It is easy to use simply peel off the film cover exposing the holes, light  the fuel through any one of the outer holes and then grill.  It saves time and chef Rob Rossi, 2011 Top Chef Canada contestant and owner of new Toronto restaurant, Bestellen agrees."While I’m inspired every day to create and cook for my customers, I’m a big fan of barbecuing; it’s such an authentic and fun way to cook and provides a form of entertainment which is relaxed and casual with very little clean-up.  Whether you’re camping, boating, day tripping, urban BBQing, or looking for a family gathering on a moment’s notice, the BIC™ FlameDisk® is a quick and convenient outdoor barbequing solution!”

Check out some recipes that Chef Rossi created with the BIC™ FlameDisk® in mind:

Smoky Spanish Style Steak Marinade
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 ounce olive oil
½ lemon, juiced

1. Measure out all dry ingredients and place into a medium sized bowl.
2. Using a chef’s knife, chop garlic until minced fine. Add garlic to dry ingredients.
3. Juice lemon into bowl.
4. Pick thyme off stems, chop roughly.
5. To finish marinade drizzle olive oil into dry ingredients while combing with a whisk.
6. Once marinade is done place meat into a bowl and coat the meat generously. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Serves two

Grilled Sweet Peppers
3 sweet red peppers
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

1. Place sweet peppers onto grill grate over BIC™ FlameDisk®; cook until blistered and soft.
2. Set peppers aside to cool. Once cool, peel and seed peppers by removing stem and skins.
3. Place peppers into medium sized bowl and combine with sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Finish with chopped basil.

Serves two


Recipes courtesy of Chef Rob Rossi, BIC™ FlameDisk® spokesperson


www.bicworld.com

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF STAMPEDE WITH ROOTS

 

Image courtesy Roots

 

 Roots is excited to be celebrating the Calgary Stampede in 2012 with some Limited Edition items sold exclusively at the Calgary store locations (TD Square & 17^th Ave) including fashionable leather bags embossed with the Stampede graphic (eight collector’s bags made in our Vintage Africa Tribe Leather), Calgary Stampede Awards Jacket and cool t-shirts (like the one pictured above).

 

Whether you wear them now, or keep them as souvenirs for Stampede's Centennial, these truly Canadian pieces are statement making!

 

 canada.roots.com

 

 

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STAMPEDE FASHION WITH CITY STYLE AND LIVING ON SHAW TV CALGARY, WITH NIIMD AND NUMA MODELS

  

Makeup artist from NIIMD, Amber touches up Numa Model, Stephanie

  

 
NIIMD Makeup artist (and former model), Twyla braids Courtney's blond locks

 

The four models from Numa, (left to right): Courtney, Emma, Astrid, and Stephanie.

 

NIIMD Makeup Artists and Numa Models on set.

The editors from City Style and Living magazine appeared on Shaw TV Calgary, with host Phoenix on Air, for a fashion segment about Calgary Stampede Centennial Fashion.  (see more Western inspired fashion in the Summer 2012 issue of CSL)

www.shaw.ca/shawtv/calgary

Special thank you to our lovely models, from Numa Models, numamodels.com and Hair and Makeup provided by NIIMD Makeup School (Twyla and Amber).  If you want to learn how to do hair and makeup like on the fashion segment, check out niimd.com

 EDITORS PICKS?

Image courtesy Justin Boots

1) With the Calgary Stampede kicking up dirt starting today, why not pick up a pair of  these beautiful limited edition commemorative boot collection from Justin Boots to celebrate the Calgary Stampede’s Centennial.

Featuring both men’s and women’s styles, the Calgary Stampede Centennial Boots by Justin are offered in three different looks including a brown distressed leather boot with the bucking bronc lasered on the upper and iconic “CS” stamp on the vamp, as well as a style with the embroidered logo on the upper available in both black and brown leather options.

Available at Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, ($229 to $300).
www.justinboots.com

2)  

Image Courtesy Thomas Sabo

Add a touch of sparkle to your Stampede outfit with a Thomas Sabo charm bracelet, or charm necklace (pictured here) a memorable keepsake, and great gift!

Sterling silver accessories starting from $29- $590 
www.thomassabo.com

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ROUGE AND WHITE CARNIVAL AT ROUGE CALGARY

Heather (Rouge), serves up caramel corn for the crowd.

Baruch, walked around on stilts, and entertained the crowd throughout the evening.

Corn Chowder, and pork tacos from Rouge.

 

Super talented Chef Derrick Dammann (DNA Montreal) plates his pork belly and pickled watermelon salad. 

A closeup of Chef Dammann's dish.  This was one of CSL's favrourite dish of the evening, light, spicy, herbaceous, refreshing.  Summer personified.  Another highlight?  Rouge's own sauteed sweetbreads and carrot slaw, with mint.

A lively carnival atmosphere pervaded in Rouge Calgary's garden.  Chef Paul Rogalski played host to a "Rouge and White" event, which included a fortune teller, 'hula hooper', and magician/ stilt walker.

Intended to raise awareness for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, showing support and bringing together people who have been affected by brain related illnesses or injuries, the lively party featured several local chefs including Chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson from Charcut, Chef de Cuisine JP Pedhirney, Chef Michael Allemeier, Chef Xavier Lacaze, and Chef Derrick Dammann.

www.hbi.ucalgary.ca. 
www.rougecalgary.com

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FIELD LAW KICKOFF TO THE CALGARY STAMPEDE AT THE RANCHMEN'S CLUB

The Stampede appropriate setting 

Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) sings a set for the eager crowd

Pies, Hamburgers, Shrimp skewers, salads, cookies, bars and lots of choices to quench the thirst of guests

The Field Law kickoff to Stampede party drew a huge crowd, who swayed to the sounds of Jim Cuddy, and munched on Stampede favourites. Bales of hay, cowboy hats and a wooden fence decorated the grounds of the Ranchmen's Club where the celebration was held. In anticipation of the Centennial Stampede, the Field Law party was the place to get in the Stampede mood. Yahoo!

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STUFF SOME FUN INTO SUMMER WITH STAPLES AND AIR MILES IN SUPPORT OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF ALBERTA

Photo courtesy Staples

Staples Launches the AIR MILES Reward Program in Alberta New Partnership Offers Value to Albertans and Summer “FUN-damentals” to Local Kids This summer, Staples Canada and the AIR MILES® Reward Program are partnering to offer even more value to customers in Alberta.

Beginning Wednesday, July 4, Staples consumers – who are Alberta residents – can earn AIR MILES reward miles on their Staples purchases in store, through the catalogue and online. This regional launch represents the first time Staples and AIR MILES have worked together and Albertans will reap the benefits. Now, it’s easier than ever to earn AIR MILES reward miles on everything from office supplies to the latest technology products.

What: “Stuff Some Fun into Summer Event” to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alberta.Enjoy fun activities for the whole family and help Staples and AIR MILES create the “Summer FUN-damental Packs” that will be donated, along with an eReader, to Boys and Girls Club chapters across the province.

Where: Staples, 321 – 61st Avenue SW, Calgary

When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012
10:00am to noon

Why: Support young people and celebrate the new Staples and AIR MILES partnership in Alberta.

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