Publication date: July 9, 2009 Publication: Vue Weekly If the ability to drink beer openly in public, yell profanities and listen to hecklers, watch grown men adjust themselves for hours or catch some rays in the stands hasn’t yet motivated you to check out Edmonton’s newest baseball team, I’m about to give you the best reason to go to a Capitals game: not only are hotdogs at the ballpark only $2 on Wiener Wednesday, they have one-of-a-kind weenie combinations, including Edmonton’s only perogy dog. READ MORE: http://www.vueweekly.com/hot_diggity/

Publication date: July 2, 2009 Publication: Vue Weekly Fresh herbs add the perfect accent to the summer culinary scene, so why not start growing your own at home? Adding fresh herbs to a dish is so easy, yet this simple addition can add a boost of flavour to anything from salads to BBQ marinades to salsa. Your balcony can hold the key to spicing up your summer menu; imagine creating the perfect tomato and bocconcini cheese salad—with the fresh basil grown only a few steps away from your kitchen. READ MORE: http://www.vueweekly.com/grow_your_own/