I am off for the holidays, YIPEEEE. I love meeting up with friends and enjoying your favorite foods at a casual place over the winter break. I am going to have to tell you about one of a my all time favorite places: Burgoo . I have tried many of their dishes but I always…
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Festive Bear Hug Sugar Cookies
Yes I am late with my holiday baking. I usually start at the end of November. Why because it just takes so long. I decided this year I wanted to change up my cookies and try using cookie cutters. I usually hate rolled cookies because I don’t like the texture and it takes too long. …
Easy BBQ Pork Ribs
This is an easy oven baked BBQ pork rib recipe. I like to do this when I have a good chunk of time right before dinner. First start by placing the pork rib on a sheet of aluminum foil. You will need a large enough piece to wrap the entire rib. This will help keep…
Review: Hi Genki
Hi Genki is a hidden gem in Burnaby. It is located in a Nikkei Senior Home. They serve authentic Japanese cuisine in a cafeteria type setting. Upon entering the senior home, you would not have suspected it would be a restaurant. The only hint is the line up of patrons patiently waiting for seats. Large…
Frickin’ Easy Vegan Black Forest Cake
By popular demand, I tried to make a vegan version of my black forest cake. It sort of worked?! I guess. It tasted great but the coconut whipped cream didn’t last long. My original cake was made with whipping cream and it was perfect. It was a moist and delicious cake. This version was just…
Broccoli and Ham Quiche
Quiche is an easy dish that can be made with many different ingredients. That means it is a very versatile meal! For this quiche, I added ham, sharp cheddar and broccoli. Start by dicing the ham, cubing the cheddar and cutting the broccoli in bite-size bits. You need about 2 cups of broccoli, 1/2 cup…
Review: The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe
Vegetarian food. Oh vegetarian food. I have a weird relationship with you. Some times you are good and some times not so much. I am always skeptical when I try vegetarian food, especially when they have a meat version that is sooo good. And you know how I like my ramen. I mean how can…
PSL: Pumpkin Spiced Latte (Paste)
The PSL or pumpkin spiced latte is a popular drink at this time of year. When I tried to think of something to make for this post, I said why not try to make it like everyone else? But I didn’t want to be like every one else. I wanted to make a twist on…
Candied Yams and Sweet Potatoes
My family had a late Thanksgiving dinner this year and we decided to have a family potluck to celebrate. I wanted to stay traditional and make a candied yam dish. Instead of just yams, I wanted to add a bit more colour to the dish so I included some sweet potatoes as well. Start by…
Review – Mamie Taylors
Mamie Taylor’s is a restaurant located in Chinatown, Vancouver. As you walk in, you notice the taxidermy along the wall, the brickwork and the friendly wait staff. You definitely feel welcome when you enter. Looking at the menu, you notice that there are a lot of local west coast ingredients. The one thing on the…
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