For many NAIT students, coffee is part of the daily routine. It is a quick stop before class, a late-night study companion, or simply an excuse to get a break from the books. For NAIT Students’ Association VP External Robin Murillo, however, coffee is much more than a...
Wine tasting at Ernest’s: Cheese, cold cuts and learning ‘under the influence’
Wine is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, and arguably the most popular of them all, appealing to a wide segment of the population. Even the Gen Z crowd, which studies suggest are drinking less compared to older generations, share a fascination for...
From potatoes to poultry: How to prepare a perfect holiday feast
It can be daunting to cook a meal during the holidays. You want to wow your family and friends, but it’s difficult to know where to start. With the help of Boyd Mearns, NAIT’s Artisanal Food Market team lead, here’s a guide to help you create the perfect holiday feast...
Quick picks for a quick snack fix
If you are a Pokémon enthusiast, then you may have played Pokémon Go. But hang on – this article isn’t about scavenging the city to find Pikachu and his buddies. It involves ransacking your kitchen for ingredients to whip up something fast and easy. Here’s a list of...
Soup-er savers: Rasam, soup for the cold
Don’t expect ice-cream inside an ice-cream tub in my aunt’s house. Instead, expect the one thing that most South Indian mothers claim to be the cure for literally everything! Introducing Rasam (pronounced raa-sm), a traditional dish famous in the South of...
Budget restaurants near NAIT
Some days you can’t find the time to pack a lunch before classes. Even if you prepare your lunch the night before, maybe you forgot to do it. Fret not, for here’s a list of cheap but good restaurants near NAIT. While some of these are fast food, others offer a more...
Peace River Honey buzzes to the top in Alberta’s largest honey competition
At the age of 16, Gilbert Wolfe convinced his father to buy him 50 beehives. Setting up in a rustic granary, Wolfe extracted honey from his new hives. Then some harvests later, in 2006, he began retailing and packaging his product, called Peace River Honey. As you...
YunShang Rice Noodles: 5-star quality at 1-star prices
Taste and quality of food 4/5 Price for the amount of food you get 5/5 Visible cleanliness 4/5 Located near Greta downtown, YunShang (10167 109 ST NW) is a new noodle shop in Edmonton. Walking in, I was greeted by a friendly server holding the door open. The ordering...
Budget-friendly meal ideas for the student budget
After you save money buying groceries, you need to think of ways to make those into easy and cost-effective meals. Here are a few ideas that can be prepared in a variety of fresh and funky ways: 1. Bolognese or Marinara sauce These are two simple tomato-based sauces...
Hot chicken to try near NAIT
Just because the weather has cooled down doesn’t mean your chicken has to. Salt, spice and crunch are a couple elements that many people look for when finding the perfect chicken. And thankfully, in Edmonton there’s many places to try. Here is my top favourite places...










