Fish and Chips at The Courtyard

Fish and chips #yegfood

A photo posted by Paula E. Kirman (@livingsanctuary) on Apr 9, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

While at a conference a couple of weekends ago, I went to The Courtyard as it is conveniently located next to the Shaw Conference Centre. My late lunch/early supper was the fish and chips: a huge piece of battered cod with a generous portion of fries, served with a tiny amount of coleslaw (I wish there was more - it was very fresh and tasty), and some ketchup and malt vinegar. You can't really go wrong here. The fake newspaper it was served on was a bit cheesy, but hey - sometimes we need some cheese with our fish and chips.

Coffee Break: Chai Latte at Credo

Chai latte comfort #yeg

A photo posted by Paula E. Kirman (@livingsanctuary) on Apr 13, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

When I visit Credo Coffee, I usually order a coffee or latte. However, when my stomach is not cooperating, tea is a better option. Last week, I had a chai latte at Credo for the first time. It was very smooth, creamy, and warm - very comforting. The spicy tea flavour was not terribly strong - it read more like black tea with a but of an extra bite - but it was still a very pleasant drink.

Just Desserts: Chocolate Toffee Torte and Corn Loaf at Block 1912

Chocolate toffee torte and corn loaf. #yegfood

A photo posted by Paula E. Kirman (@livingsanctuary) on Apr 6, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

While having coffee and dessert at Block 1912 a couple of weeks ago, I opted for something lighter - a small loaf of corn bread, which was heated for me. It had just the right amount of sweetness, and quite a buttery finish - I am not sure if butter was added to the exterior when it was heated, but it was definitely there. I tried a forkful of the chocolate coffee torte at the other side of the table, and found it rich with a definite taste of caramel amidst the sea of chocolate.

Butter Paneer Poutine at Naanolicious

Butter paneer poutine #yegfood

A photo posted by Paula E. Kirman (@livingsanctuary) on Apr 5, 2016 at 12:01pm PDT

One of the favourite menu items at Naanolicious is the selection of poutines. You can get fries with butter or curry sauce, or you can add meat or paneer. I added paneer to my butter sauce, and the result was a rich, decadent treat. The fries carried the sauce quite well, and were literally soaked in buttery goodness. I could only finish about half because it was so rich. Fortunately, Naanolicious has take-out containers!