There have been so many new followers on social media, new newsletter sign ups and new enquiries so I thought I would share a little background and introduction. A lot has changed in the last six years from when I (Kaelin) left Edmonton to live on an organic...
I have contemplated writing this blog for some time. I struggle writing it for a few reasons – because I don’t want to come across as ungrateful, or that I am looking for either pity or praise, I also want to be mindful to those who are experiencing this pandemic in...
I’ve had people reach out and ask for more detail about the space, where we are at, why it’s taking so long etc., so I thought I would write a little (big) update here – from how it started to where we are today. I had an idea of what was involved in finding,...
I must admit I have set out to whip cream and ended up making butter more than once – a reason I often whip cream by hand to ensure I have my eye on it! Making butter from scratch is so simple, quite satisfying and a fun thing to do with kids. To Make Butter by...
Well, it’s finally time to start digging into the wild world of hiring a team during a global pandemic! A little bit of background that might be redundant to some but is important to mention. Awn Kitchen is expanding after five and a half successful...
It came to my attention the previous logo was too close to that of another Canadian brand and I had to make the tough decision to rebrand again. Although the logo is new, Awn Kitchen still stands for all the same things. This new look will be integrated into...
It’s official, Awn Kitchen is expanding to a commercial space on the south side in 2021! 2020 will be a year for us all to remember, that’s for sure. Like so many, I have been on a roller coaster of emotions. At the start of the pandemic I really tried to focus on the...
I’ve been dreaming of Ireland lately, not sure what it is. The cooler temps, all this wind, a craving to get on a plane and travel? One of the most common questions I get asked is why did I go to culinary school in Ireland? It’s funny because lots of people don’t give...
We’re so pleased that Organic Alberta recently featured our article – “Baking During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Reconnecting With Forgotten Skills”. Check out the full article on the Organic Alberta website!
Spring is perhaps my favourite time of year to be in the kitchen teaching, it’s been hard this year not being able to share some of my favourite recipes with students in classes. After those hungry months leading up to the end of April beginning of May, we get so...
