From the art house to the animation studio, food is often a central character in movies. At Devour, we fully support the inclusion of all foods in starring roles, whether it’s meatballs falling from the sky or a documentary about fungi. We’ve been working on a list of some of our favourites and are happy to share them with you. Mainstream Chef (2014): Jon Favreau has had a remarkable career as an actor and producer. He wrote, directed and produced Chef, a movie that will give you all the feels. It’s heartwarming and heartbreaking, the acting is superb, and it captures a lot of the es ..read more

Books are always a great addition to any home, but giving and receiving books as gifts has to be the cherry on top. We’ve gathered this list of food-themed kids picture books that you’ll enjoy reading to your littles as much as they will enjoy the stories. Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, by Kat Zhang Amy Wu just wants to make the perfect steamed bun, but her bao are always too small, too large, too full, too empty, or just too messy. When her family spends the day making bao, Amy tries to make the perfect one, but just can’t manage it. She’s frustrated, but then she comes up with a solut ..read more

Can you feel a difference in the air these days? Aside from the heat, you may have been feeling more of a bounce in your step lately. We feel it here too at Devour. It has been so wonderful to be part of so many lovely outdoor weddings this summer. Photo: @whitneycowanphotography As we move through the summer and forward with vaccinations and re-openings, there is most definitely a sense of celebration permeating everything we do. There is a deep sense of excitement and happiness and a general desire to scream from the rooftops. With every event we are asked to cater, we feel like w ..read more

Interview with Darren Kershaw – Owner of Special Event Rentals It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Darren Kershaw the owner of Special Event Rentals in Calgary. Darren’s dedication to the event industry and his endless enthusiasm for overcoming any challenge creates truly special events. Making Events Special Darren Kershaw knows a thing or two about throwing a party. For 20 years, his company, Special Event Rentals, has been creating the backdrop, decor and ambiance for large corporate events, small backyard functions and charity events. When you walk into the Calgary ..read more

Everything’s coming up rhubarb! We love it in crumbles, pies, scones and in jam but we really love to drink it (especially if gin is involved)! There are so many wonderful things to do with rhubarb. And, depending, on the size of your garden, finding some is often not a problem. It can be a problem finding enough to do with all your rhubarb though. This simple cordial recipe is easy to make and it is truly lovely and refreshing to add to so many things. And the gorgeous pink colour just sings of Spring and Summer! Method Ingredients Put all ingredients into a large pot or stock po ..read more

Summer is finally here and we are all so excited to finally get to spend so much time outside. It can sometimes be a challenge to think of delicious food to bring with you on a picnic or road trip. Here are our suggestions for some items that will ensure your outing is both fun and delicious. As summer unfolds before our eyes, we want to spend less time indoors in favour of exploring the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, walking and talking are enjoyable pastimes that have known benefits for our bodies from head to toe. If a picnic in the park is on your mind, we have some ideas for food ..read more

We have all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’ but what about ‘good food = good mood’? In addition to nourishment, food brings us comfort. Whether its the happy memories associated with certain dishes or the hit of dopamine your brain gets when you eat dark chocolate. Today we are breaking down why comfort food is, well, so darn comforting. Good Food = Good Mood From the minute you pop the cork of a bottle of champagne, the real-life hunger games have begun. Why does champagne make us so happy? Champagne, and anything carbonated, is a full sensory experience. We hear the pop and fi ..read more

Interview with Jonathan Kane – Owner of The Naked Leaf We are so thrilled to introduce you to Jonathan Kane, owner of The Naked Leaf. Like a sommelier with a fine wine, Jonathan carefully curates all the teas he brings into his Calgary tea shop. Learn more about The Naked Leaf and Jonathan’s passionate advice that we all need to take time in our day to calm down and experience the sense of pleasure and joy a beautiful cup of tea can bring. Tea, Unwrapped At first, it might seem rude when Jonathan Kane slurps his tea from his mug. After five minutes in conversation with the owner of K ..read more

Interview with Tony James – Owner of Worldwide Specialty Foods When Tony launched Worldwide Specialty Foods in 1985, nobody in Calgary was interested in caviar and French brie. Thirty five years later, Tony is known as “the guy” when you need hard-to-find items. Learn more about how Tony’s passion has brought thousands of new items to diners across Calgary. When Tony James launched Worldwide Specialty Foods in 1985, he was struggling to get people – chefs in particular – interested in some of the more obscure products he was bringing into the warehouse. In the early days of the comp ..read more

Interview with Richard Harvey at Metrovino Fine WinesRichard’s business philosophy, attention to detail and his heartfelt love for sharing his knowledge makes every trip to Metrovino an exceptional one. His authentic and genuine passion for wine is a true inspiration and a key ingredient to amazing celebrations. Dipping Your Toe in the Drink Whether you are looking for a new adventure in wine or are just dipping your toe in the drink for the first time, Metrovino is ready to serve. Richard Harvey and his team at the shop, tucked behind The Cookbook Company on 11th Avenue, have extens ..read more