Erika Eats Everything

It's March and by now you should know what that means! It's time to celebrate our city's tapestry of culinary gems! The EDify Best Restaurants list was released a few weeks ago and as usual it was filled with Edmonton's brightest stars and some new favourites. This year featured over a dozen categories, each one boasting the absolute finest from burgers to steak to dessert. I place value behind this list because the winners are chosen by a panel of actual local foodies, maki

FILISTIX 8900 114th Street | flavour-agency.com Instagram: @filistix.sub Co-Diners: The E.A.T Crew You might remember Filistix from the really amazing Filipino restaurant that used to exist downtown. Unfortunately, they closed at the end of 2024 which was a very sad loss. However, Filistix has continued on in various forms meaning that you can still get your hands on the delicious Filipino food that you know and love! Named Best New Restaurant in CBC Edmonton's Best Restaur

GREAT NORTH COOKIE CO. 20 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove | greatnorthcookieco.com Instagram: @greatnorthcookieco Co-Diners: The E.A.T Crew Picture a warm, soft, gourmet cookie straight out of the oven... And then take yourself straight to Great North Cookie Co. in Spruce Grove. Open since 2023 (and now with a location in West Edmonton Mall) there might not be a better place in the Edmonton area to get your cookie on. Named as a Favourite Bakery on the Edmonton Food Faves We Cra

This month has been a bit of a rollercoaster for me. There have definitely been ups and downs. I would certainly prefer a more steady road but such is life! You may recall that I have previously been diagnosed with aura migraines caused by fluctuating hormones. I've only had one really bad migraine before (which lasted a month - and that's when I freaked out and got an MRI done) and at the start of February I had another one. Thankfully this one only lasted five days but I w

The year is off to a great start! I forgot to mention last month that my word of the year for 2026 is euphoria . My desire for this year is to feel sacred and beautiful moments that are filled with elation and euphoria. These instances always remind me that I am exactly where I'm meant to be and they often happen when I'm doing nothing special at all. Just living life and being struck by how grateful I am for everything. I want more of that type of presence this year! When J