Eat Alberta First

Join us for a delicious and inspiring afternoon with Karen Anderson (she/her), author of Eat Alberta First. Discover the stories, people, and flavours that make Alberta’s local food scene so special.

Karen will share insights from her book, followed by a book signing. Copies of Eat Alberta First will be available for purchase on-site.

Your experience includes:

• An engaging talk with Karen Anderson
• Book signing opportunity
• A special menu
• Garden admission to enjoy Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Menu Items:

• Coltons’ Bannock
• Vegan Borscht
• Saskatoon and apple crumble crisp

$45 per person

About Karen Anderson

Founder & President: Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Cookbook Author: Eat Alberta First | A Spicy Touch
Travel Writer: Faces Places and Plates | Food Artisans of Alberta
Blog: Savour It All

Karen Anderson founded Alberta Food Tours in 2006 after a 21-year career in nursing. Today, her team of 20 delivers award-winning culinary experiences across Calgary, Canmore, Banff, and Edmonton, including the 2023 Global Culinary Travel Award for Best Program to Promote Culinary Culture to Visitors.

Karen is also an acclaimed author, earning honours from Taste Canada, the IPPY Awards, and the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Her latest book, Eat Alberta First: A Year of Local Recipes from Where the Prairies Meet the Mountains, earned a Silver Medal at the 2024 Taste Canada Awards.

An avid hiker, golfer, and cyclist, Karen finds joy in the outdoors, daily yoga and meditation, and cooking for the people she loves.

Join us on May 24 as Karen brings Alberta’s food story to life and explores why it matters for tourism, agriculture, and pride of place.