OUR CONTRIBUTORS < FRED MALLEY, CCC He started cooking at a tender age under grandma’s eye and has continued working with food throughout his life. Fred’s working career includes being a chef, food and beverage manager, educator, caterer, food stylist, author and technical writer. An alumnus of SAIT Polytechnic, he has instructed for over 30 years including curriculum development. He is currently tasked with validating Individual Learning Modules for Alberta Apprenticeship for the trade of Cook.
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< NATALIE FINDLAY Natalie is a freelance writer, photographer and pastry chef. Her food aspirations started at an early age as she took over baking desserts for her family and friends as soon as she could use a mixer. Natalie’s love of food resulted in her graduating from The Cordon Bleu’s Pastry Program. Over the past 10 years, Natalie has been a pastry chef and cook in hotels and restaurants while managing her own business creating custom-made wedding and special occasion cakes.
< JEFF COLLINS Jeff Collins is a retired Calgary broadcaster. He is an avid target shooter and hunter. He is also an enthusiastic, if not entirely competent, cook. Jeff Collins retired from a 30 year career with CBC Radio in the summer of 2009 and moved to the Village of Delia, Alberta. He has since been elected to Village Council and serves on numerous local boards devoted to keeping rural Alberta vibrant. He is an avid shooter and hunter and runs a small business dealing in firearms accessories.
< BJ OUDMAN BJ Oudman is a physical therapist by trade, owning a health care clinic in downtown Calgary for 14 years before selling it three years ago. She decided in her semi-retirement at the age of 40 to pursue her passion in food and wine. She has a Level 2 certification through the International Sommelier Guild. She has been an investor in the private wine market as well as advising her own group of clients. She is also very active in fitness. In fact, when running the Oregon Wine Country ½ marathon 2 years ago she loved the area so much she bought a second home in the heart of the Portland just to enjoy the full food and wine culture there!
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< DAN CLAPSON Dan Clapson is a food writer and columnist based out of Calgary, Alberta. His array of published works covers everything from restaurant features and chef profiles to creating recipes and hands-on culinary experiences. Dan has spent time learning in the kitchen with some of the country’s top young chefs like Connie Desousa and Dale Mackay. He believes a true appreciation of food culture comes by experiencing food from all sides, which is reflected on his popular blog, dansgoodside.com. While he’s not writing or eating, you can find him teaching university students how to cook through his non-profit cooking initiative, Start From Scratch.
< BRENDA HOLDER A Cree/Iroquois Métis, Brenda is pleased to follow her lineage as a traditional Métis guide from the Kwarakwante of Jasper. Learning through research and talking with elders, traditions, which are a part of her heritage, have become a pleasure for her to share with others. With a strong background and understanding in the world of science, she has blended her traditional knowledge with the modern world in a unique way that allows a deep respect for the plant medicine that surrounds us! Brenda offers walks, talks and experiential programs for groups and tourists at any time of the year!
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