K Lee

Leftover Congee

Whenever I have bones or leftover meat, I like making congee. Its a really simple and easy thing to do to get the most of something. Start with a cup of rice in 10 cups of water. You can substitute the water with chicken stock. Add the bones or leftover meat. Boil the rice and…

Are Bugs the Food of the Future??

My dad has always been an interesting and adventurous man. He’s eaten his fair share of strange foods from silk worm pupae to mushed up earthworms. Over the past couple years, he’s become more interested in edible insects and foraging. For his birthday, we decided to surprise him and order some edible insects from Thailand…

Pear Polenta Cake

There are many different cakes and I wanted to try something new. In my cupboard, there was polenta that had been sitting around for awhile and I wanted to get rid of it. I decided to see if there was a dessert I could make with it. After googling, I found a recipe for upside…

Fennel and Apple Salad

This is a simple salad that looks like you spent hours making it. All you need is fennel, arugula, sweet onion and apples. Start by preparing the fennel. Cut off the top leafy part and slice the bulb into thin slices. Some people use the leafy tops but I find it is tough and has…

What makes it a burrito?

Now I am no expert on burritos but after my trip to California, my tastebuds cannot forget how delicious these wrapped goodies are. During my trip, I learned a lot and it was all because of a friend who is, what I would consider, a burrito lover/guru. I learned a lot from her and want…

Flour Tortillas

The best flour tortillas that I had was in California. They were full of flavour, crispy but still pliable. It was elastic and strong but still kept the filling from spilling out. There are no store bought tortillas (that I have tried) that compare. Because of this tragedy, I decided to make my own. It…

Pork Carnitas

During my trip to California, I discovered what a real burrito tasted like. It was delicious, flavourful and wrapped in a soft chewy flour tortilla. Just the thought of one makes my mouth water. Mmmmmmmmm…… Back to Vancouver, I looked for a good burrito place but “burritos” in any place in Vancouver was just a…

Review: Creme Crackle Dessert Cafe

Creme Crackle is a small dessert cafe in Vancouver. They are known for their vast variety of creme brûlée flavours. They also serve delicious authentic Belgian liège waffles. There are many different choices that you can choose from. Choices range from frosted flakes to earl grey. They even have vegan choices as well! This was great news…

Milk Bread Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls always add something to the table. I love when they are fresh from the oven. Soft, fluffy and warm! Here is my take on a dinner roll. Like with baking any breads, this does take some time since you do need to let the bread rise twice. Begin the recipe by beating 6…

Polenta

Polenta is an easy and versatile dish that can compliment meats and veggies. Polenta is a porridge made from cornmeal. When it cools, it can be sliced and fried. To make polenta, boil 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth in a pan. Slowly add 3/4 cups of cornmeal. Pour it slowly and stir as you go….