Awn’s Stories

Hope and Optimism for Local Food
One of my core values, both as a consumer and a business owner, is supporting local, and to me, food is so much more than just an ingredient. My mind...
Hope and Optimism for Local Food
One of my core values, both as a consumer and a business owner, is supporting local, and to me, food is so much more than just an ingredient. My mind...

Reflection and Renovation Ramblings
Every year I have a goal of starting to blog regularly, I have loads of ideas and half written blogs but never seem to manage to prioritize finishing them or...
Reflection and Renovation Ramblings
Every year I have a goal of starting to blog regularly, I have loads of ideas and half written blogs but never seem to manage to prioritize finishing them or...

Recipe | Chocolate Chip Cookie
I shared a few tips and tricks on social media today for #awnmondays about making cookies -- and taking advantage of this deep freeze in Alberta to stock your freezer...
Recipe | Chocolate Chip Cookie
I shared a few tips and tricks on social media today for #awnmondays about making cookies -- and taking advantage of this deep freeze in Alberta to stock your freezer...

Stock Recipe | Chicken and Vegetable
Chicken Stock 2-3 raw or cooked chicken carcasses (or a combination) 1 onion, sliced and skin removed 1 leek, cut in half, green top removed 2 celery stalks 2 carrots,...
Stock Recipe | Chicken and Vegetable
Chicken Stock 2-3 raw or cooked chicken carcasses (or a combination) 1 onion, sliced and skin removed 1 leek, cut in half, green top removed 2 celery stalks 2 carrots,...

Awn Kitchen Cafe Closing - What's Next and Why!
It’s been a few weeks since I announced that I made the tough decision to close the café. I have versions of this blog written from before I announced it...
Awn Kitchen Cafe Closing - What's Next and Why!
It’s been a few weeks since I announced that I made the tough decision to close the café. I have versions of this blog written from before I announced it...

Dreaming of Spring - Seasonal Eating
Who else is dreaming of spring (and rhubarb season!)? Fun fact - I love rhubarb – it’s versatile, it grows in such abundance, it’s the start of spring… It’s vibrant...
Dreaming of Spring - Seasonal Eating
Who else is dreaming of spring (and rhubarb season!)? Fun fact - I love rhubarb – it’s versatile, it grows in such abundance, it’s the start of spring… It’s vibrant...