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Seasoning food

Published on 2010-07-01 23:49:00

I read a nice article about using salt and pepper properly recently. I know this is one area that I've had trouble with (still do actually) and I know I'm not alone in that respect.Seasoning is tricky because there's no hard rule you can follow and i > read more

Seasoning food

Published on 2010-07-01 23:49:00

I read a nice article about using salt and pepper properly recently. I know this is one area that I've had trouble with (still do actually) and I know I'm not alone in that respect.Seasoning is tricky because there's no hard rule you can follow and i > read more

My little hiatus & Yummy Vancouver, a food & drink search engine side project

Published on 2010-06-19 14:00:00

Hey everyone,Lack of updates recently, mainly due to me being sick for the past three weeks. I've also been busy with a lot of non-food related stuff.On a more food related matter, I've been working a little project called Yummy Vancouver. It's a cus > read more

My little hiatus & Yummy Vancouver, a food & drink search engine side project

Published on 2010-06-19 14:00:00

Hey everyone,Lack of updates recently, mainly due to me being sick for the past three weeks. I've also been busy with a lot of non-food related stuff.On a more food related matter, I've been working a little project called Yummy Vancouver. It's a cus > read more

BC Spot Prawns - a sustainable choice

Published on 2010-05-28 13:31:00

Spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros) season started here early in the month so by now, you should be able to get a good deal at any local supermarket. I've found them for around $8 dollars at T&T and other Asian markets. They are also available at > read more

BC Spot Prawns - a sustainable choice

Published on 2010-05-28 13:31:00

Spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros) season started here early in the month so by now, you should be able to get a good deal at any local supermarket. I've found them for around $8 dollars at T&T and other Asian markets. They are also available at > read more

Urban Burger

Published on 2010-05-26 20:52:00

I had a great burger today at Urban Burger. They happened to have a $5.99 + tax combo, which came with fries, a 16 oz fountain drink, and a basic burger with tomatoes, lettuce and red onion. The place was empty and I hadn't heard about this place > read more

Urban Burger

Published on 2010-05-26 20:52:00

I had a great burger today at Urban Burger. They happened to have a $5.99 + tax combo, which came with fries, a 16 oz fountain drink, and a basic burger with tomatoes, lettuce and red onion. The place was empty and I hadn't heard about this place > read more

Mussels in Tomato Broth - What's for Dinner?

Published on 2010-05-25 15:03:00

Prepare a broth with the following items and simmer for 5 minutes.~1 cup of crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)~60 mL to half a cup of red wine, depending on taste1/2 an onion, diced onion (can substitute with onion powder)1 clove garlic, minced (can > read more

Mussels in Tomato Broth - What's for Dinner?

Published on 2010-05-25 15:03:00

Prepare a broth with the following items and simmer for 5 minutes.~1 cup of crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)~60 mL to half a cup of red wine, depending on taste1/2 an onion, diced onion (can substitute with onion powder)1 clove garlic, minced (can > read more

Food Bargain Round Up #3

Published on 2010-05-22 14:28:00

Free Wrigley's 5 React Gum, must have facebook.Free Multi-Grain Cheerios offer. Click the "Facebook Offer" banner on the site.Free 1lb of wings at Wings on Granville from 9am - 6pm on Sunday May 23rd.1162 Granville St.Vancouver, BC604-682-3473 > read more

Food Bargain Round Up #3

Published on 2010-05-22 14:28:00

Free Wrigley's 5 React Gum, must have facebook.Free Multi-Grain Cheerios offer. Click the "Facebook Offer" banner on the site.Free 1lb of wings at Wings on Granville from 9am - 6pm on Sunday May 23rd.1162 Granville St.Vancouver, BC604-682-3473 > read more

Why leftovers and reheated foods taste different or off

Published on 2010-05-20 11:48:00

While there are tons of foods that can taste good or even better the next day (pizza), many foods suffer from short term storage. Meat is particularly susceptible and can obtain flavours which some characterize as stale, metallic, or cardboard-like. > read more

Why leftovers and reheated foods taste different or off

Published on 2010-05-20 11:48:00

While there are tons of foods that can taste good or even better the next day (pizza), many foods suffer from short term storage. Meat is particularly susceptible and can obtain flavours which some characterize as stale, metallic, or cardboard-like. > read more

Sunrise Tofu Dessert: Caramel Custard Flavour

Published on 2010-05-19 05:05:00

I found Sunrise flan (crème caramel) flavoured tofu dessert in the fridge the other day, which was a little confusing for me, mainly because I thought this only existed in my head. I never thought my custard tofu idea was a good one, but I was exci > read more

Sunrise Tofu Dessert: Caramel Custard Flavour

Published on 2010-05-19 05:05:00

I found Sunrise flan (crème caramel) flavoured tofu dessert in the fridge the other day, which was a little confusing for me, mainly because I thought this only existed in my head. I never thought my custard tofu idea was a good one, but I was exci > read more

Food Bargain Round Up #2

Published on 2010-05-16 05:15:00

Free sample box of Kashi cereal, choice between Toasted Berry Crisp and Honey Almond Flax Flavour.The form still works even though it says it's expired.Subscribe to Vera's Burger Shack Club (monthly e-newsletter) and get a free $10 gift certificate o > read more

Food Bargain Round Up #2

Published on 2010-05-16 05:15:00

Free sample box of Kashi cereal, choice between Toasted Berry Crisp and Honey Almond Flax Flavour.The form still works even though it says it's expired.Subscribe to Vera's Burger Shack Club (monthly e-newsletter) and get a free $10 gift certificate o > read more

Forgotten Foods

Published on 2010-05-15 11:00:00

In the spirit of nostalgia, I present foods from another time.Jimmy's Chinese Style Beef Jerky used to be ubiquitous around Canada and the US. For that reason, it's surely a part of many of our childhoods. Over 5 years ago, it became impossible to > read more

Forgotten Foods

Published on 2010-05-15 11:00:00

In the spirit of nostalgia, I present foods from another time.Jimmy's Chinese Style Beef Jerky used to be ubiquitous around Canada and the US. For that reason, it's surely a part of many of our childhoods. Over 5 years ago, it became impossible to > read more



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