As an Edmonton institution is forced out of business, Backpack Foodie ponders the future of Edmonton's local food scene.
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The Announcement
The text of Backpack Foodie's announcement to his friends of his quitting his job for a year of travel.
Read More »The Vegetarian Experiment: Conclusions
Back in January, I decided to go off meat for 3 months in what I called The Vegetarian Experiment. It turns out I didn’t last 3 months; but I definitely feel the experiment was a success. Here are a few ...
Read More »Black Coffee, No Barcode
The story of Catfish Coffee Roasters, a local, socially responsible coffee roaster in Edmonton, Alberta.
Read More »A Vegetarian with a Gun
Sunday morning, my shoulder will feel sore as hell. It’s getting punched repeatedly by a merciless bully. The bully’s name? .300 Winchester Magnum. I line up my shot, remembering not to lean forward too close to the rifle’s sight; I ...
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