To mark the re-opening of the Glowbal Group’s Italian Kitchen at Park Royal Mall nothing less than a #SummerSoiréePatioParty would do. The afternoon was perfect for patio time, not too warm, at times a bit overcast, but under the canopy in the sheltered comfort of the Italian Kitchen’s 2nd floor patio there was a … Read more
Celery Root Tortellini with Morel Emulsion and Parmesan – Chef Paul Moran For the pasta dough 600 g “oo” Italian flour 6 free range egg yolks 4 free range eggs 30 ml E.V.O.O. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix until a fine crumb forms Remove and knead on a cool surface … Read more
Kaya Malay Bistro Last evening I had the opportunity to join 6 other Bloggers at Kaya Malay Bistro to sample, taste and review their Malaysian fare. Our host, and owner, Scott greeted and welcomed us to his restaurant. After almost twenty years of managing other restaurants such as Banana Leaf and Tamarind it was … Read more
LOCK DOWN YOUR DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE WITH EXCLUSIVE HOTEL AND AIRFARE OFFERS Who says you can only eat, drink and be merry at Christmas? Extend the seasonal cheer and start 2016 off with a palate-sparking bang on a winter getaway to Vancouver, Canada, for the 14th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Thanks to … Read more
CURED SPRING SALMON SALAD Serves six people as an appetizer Ingredients: 600g fillet of spring salmon, skin on 6 small fingerling potatoes ½ a red onion 500 ml vegetable oil 50 ml apple cider vinegar 100 g Kosher salt 75 g brown sugar 1 bunch watercress 3 baby candy cane beets 50 ml … Read more
GIVEAWAY two tickets to The Great Mushroom Hunt (details and how to enter below) Attention Foodies: Chef Castro Boateng is offering two tickets to The Great Mushroom Hunt in November. Your choice of date: November 1st or 8th The hunt will take place at a secret location in Sooke on Vancouver Island. The … Read more
Have you ever attended a Tasting Plates event by Vancouver Foodster? If not, it is a great way to try small samples of food from different restaurants. This past week Vancouver Foodster, chose the region of “Downtown South” to show off their cuisine. I was looking forward to this event as the list of restaurants … Read more
As the hot August sun shined down and we waited in line to enter Fredrico’s Supper Club for another Tasting Plates YVR, you cannot help but notice the fresh fruits next door and the characters that walk along the street. Commercial Drive is a neighbourhood of character, diversity, and a “judge all you want” … Read more
Poached Salmon Tomato & Fennel broth with baby Vegetables Chef Castro Boateng Serves 10 Broth 1/2 onion (roughly diced) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium fennel (roughly diced 1 1/2, leave remaining for garnish) 1 lemon grass sticks (bruised & roughly chopped) 2 garlic cloves 1 cup white wine 1lb tomatoes (roughly diced) … Read more