Devour believes that each day gives us something to celebrate. Gratitude, appreciation and connection are the essential ingredients for every celebration no matter how large or small. We call it heartfelt hospitality and we bring it to everything we do.
The Scoop
Here you’ll find everything Devour from our favourite recipes and how-to’s to behind-the-scenes and catering insider information.
The Potato Project Collaboration
January 4, 2021
Watch this fun video about 'The Potato Project'. A fantastic collaboration with The Calgary Food Bank to transform thousands of pounds of donated potatoes into thousands of ready-to-eat servings of potato soup, smashed potatoes, and O'Brien potatoes.
The Company We Keep: Metrovino Fine Wines
November 23, 2020
The Company We Keep: Metrovino Fine Wines
Meet Richard Harvey and learn about Metrovino Fine Wines. Richard’s business philosophy, attention to detail and his heartfelt love for sharing his knowledge makes every trip to Metrovino an exceptional one.
The Company We Keep: Venue 308
November 6, 2020
The Company We Keep: Venue 308
Meet Penny and Bretton, the passion-filled team and owners of the stunning Venue 308. As you learn more about their beautiful space, you can also see that its their authentic and genuine hospitality that inspires amazing celebrations.
Feeding Calgary’s Kids Part II : Julie van Rosendaal and Calgary’s Kitchen
There were many people involved in picking up the pieces and filling in the gap to provide lunches to kids no longer in school. Julie Van Rosendaal, a well-known and much-loved cookbook writer and cook was uniquely positioned to step in and help.
Feeding Calgary’s Kids Part I : Bowness Food Network
October 14, 2020
Feeding Calgary’s Kids Part I : Bowness Food Network
Two teachers - Megan Dobchuk-Land and Tanya Bonham from the Bowcroft school in Bowness created a network that fed hundreds of kids over the Spring and Summer of 2020. Watch and learn about how they created the ‘Bowness Food Network’.
Something to Chew On
September 18, 2020
Something to Chew On
Devour was one of many groups trying to ensure that children in need still received their daily lunch after the schools closed in mid-March. It was a win-win scenario. Over 12 weeks, the Devour team made 20,873 sandwiches for hungry kids.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
August 11, 2020
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
This is one of our all-time favourite Fall soups. The layered sweet and savoury flavours combined with the beautiful colour and aroma of this soup will make it one of your favourites as well. It is a fantastic way to start your Thanksgiving dinner.
Why the Show Must Go On
July 24, 2020
Why the Show Must Go On
While we can’t ignore the risks of having a celebration right now, we also can’t dismiss the consequences of letting our milestone moments pass us by. The ritual of celebration brings us together – even if we are two metres apart.
Yahoo and More!
July 2, 2020
Yahoo and More!
Like you and your family, Devour has been adapting to these challenging times as we all try to keep everyone healthy and safe. But we haven’t forgotten how to celebrate the moments that make life worth living or the turning points in our lives that we want to remember forever.
How to Host a Safe Celebration
July 1, 2020
How to Host a Safe Celebration
Remember the pre-COVID days when your biggest questions about hosting a party were about what you should serve, who would you invite, and would everyone get along? Now, the most important and critical question on every host’s mind is: how can I ensure everyone is safe?
Welcome to the Devour Store!
June 4, 2020
Welcome to the Devour Store!
We have launched our online 'Devour Market' and want to share it with you. We have been cooking up some creative menus and ideas that will give you a few different ways to celebrate while staying safe. It's time to get together and enjoy some delicious food.
A Digitally Divine Dinner
June 3, 2020
A Digitally Divine Dinner
Enjoy dinner together while staying apart. This menu is perfect for a delivered experience where you and your guests can ‘meet up’ on Zoom and raise a glass ‘together’. We can even add wine pairings, gifts, or a playlist to get you into the celebration mood.