Category Archives: Favourite Ingredients

Dine Out Vancouver: The Oakwood

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Dine Out Vancouver is well underway in this, its twelfth year, with more restaurants participating than ever before. Choosing from amongst a selection of over 200 amazing restaurants is a tad difficult, to say the least. For this year’s festival, … Continue reading →

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Tiny Treats (as seen on Breakfast Television)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who tuned in bright and early for my segment on Breakfast Television, and to those of you who have it recorded on their PVR. It truly means the world … Continue reading →

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Pure Decadence at MARKET by Jean-Georges

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Would you believe me if I told you I have found a dessert that would make you forget about Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups altogether? Say hello to your new obsession, courtesy of Jean Georges. This is the Peanut Butter Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Beaucoup Bakery

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

beaucoup; adv. a great many, a lot, plenty; so much, widely, much; far            adj. a lot, much Mastering the art of baking sweet French delicacies is not one for the faint of heart, but Jackie Ellis was … Continue reading →

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Holiday Leftover Blues?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

The holidays may nearly be done, but that doesn’t mean the same can be said for leftovers. If your turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce seem to be holding strong to the “Occupy Fridge” movement, then you will absolutely fall in … Continue reading →

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Go Big or Go Home

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

As the saying goes, everything’s bigger in the south! That is validated with the food presented to diners at Ouisi Bistro, Vancouver’s original New Orleans joint.                 The appetizers are big enough to … Continue reading →

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Indulge at this Iconic Institution

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

It was a sad day for Vancouverites when Save-On Meats closed its doors nearly three years ago. Thankfully, this Gastown institution was given a second lease on life, re-opening to the public June 22 of last year. We all had … Continue reading →

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Feasting at Finch’s

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Hello Everyone! First of all, I would like to say hello after a short absence. Not to worry, I have been busy eating and taking tantalizing pictures at restaurants and cafes that will make you drool all the more. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Dine Out Vancouver: Street Food City

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

These past three days have seen the streets of Vancouver transformed into a setting reminiscent of California. I’m not referring to palm trees, beachside boardwalks, or swarms of paparazzi; I’m thinking of something even better: the convergence of our city’s … Continue reading →

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Dine Out Vancouver: Pink Elephant

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Staying true to the name of the restaurant, the chefs at Pink Elephant Thai deliver enormous, bright flavours, all the while retaining the essence of each Thai dish. During Dine Out Vancouver, diners have the choice of three appetizers and … Continue reading →

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