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…
Potluck Favorite: Corn Quinoa Salad
Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in Canada. Typically Thanksgiving in our house is potluck. If I am lucky I will be able cook the turkey but usually I am left to make a sides dish and usually this is a salad. This recipe is my go to potluck salad. It is light and…
Chicken and Potato
On days when I feel like an easy home cooked meal, I make chicken and potato with a honey garlic soy sauce. This dish is quick and easy to make after a long day at work. Begin with a chopping up half a sweet onion. Sauté the onion on medium low heat. Add two slices…
Summer Salad featuring PopUpMeal.com
PopUpMeal is a wonderful website which helps chefs share their food passions with the community. It offers great resources to help launch a pop-up restaurant and tips on how to run your business. The blog has many interesting articles, such as “how to handle bad restaurant service” to “farmer market scams” and a new series…
Easy Squash Gnocchi
Last month was my dad’s birthday and I wanted to make something special for him. I decided I wanted to gnocchi so that he can eat it now or eat it later. I know he really likes gnocchi and I have never made it for him. This recipe can easily be made ahead and frozen. …
Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
Rhubarb is one of those beautiful plants you find in many gardens. They have bright red stalks and dark green leaves. The leaves of the rhubarb are poisonous and cannot be used in baking and cooking. The red stalks are sour and need to be cooked or baked with sugar. My backyard has one rhubarb…
Review: Jethro’s Fine Grub
Jethro’s Fine Grub has become extremely popular since it was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It is a local eatery that specializes in breakfast and lunch items. It is so popular that they opened a second location on Fraser Street just to reduce the line ups on the original on Dunbar Street….
Apple Sour Cream Pound Cake
One thing that I enjoy about my grandma’s house is the fruit trees she has in her back yard. One thing that I hate is picking all the fruit and trying to figure out what to do with them. You know … eat it now or eat it later. I did make apple sauce with…
EAT it NOW or EAT it LATER 