Entries Tagged as 'Food and Drink'

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Playing tourist in my pretty city

I’ve heard many Vancouverites say they love coming home after traveling because this little city is so pretty. Though I prefer Departures to Arrivals, I do see the appeal. Of all the tourist destinations in Vancouver, Granville Island has to be my favourite. I practically grew up there — taking dance lessons, playing in the water park, [...]

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Nothing’s quicker, easier or delicious-er

than a caprese salad. If you use baby bocconcini, whole leaves of fresh basil and cherry tomatoes, you don’t have to chop a thing. My sister’s served it shish kabob-style on a toothpick but I didn’t have any so I opted for a shot glass — something I do have plenty of. If you drizzle it [...]

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Living room picnic

Someone once said a meal’s only worth making if it’s going to be better than good bread and good cheese. Is there anything better than good bread and good cheese? Had some friends over to meet Leroy this afternoon. Served them my favourite living room picnic (while the little beast dined on kibble).

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

I’m not a big cook

Because of all the amazing restaurants in Vancouver. I’ve included a list of my ten favourites (funky or cheap or authentic or all of the above) after the jump.

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

The perfect Seattle day

For me, that means raiding the Vintage Mall in Fremont (more on that later), getting cardamon ice cream at Molly Moon’s in Wallingford (I’m not even an ice cream gal  – it’s just that good). And eating dinner at How to Cook a Wolf on Queen Anne Hill (seriously — since when is spaghetti the best dish in [...]

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

A sophisto-twist on jello shooters

How much fun would these be? From onemoregadget.com

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Dinner for a dozen

Last night I had some friends over for dinner and had a few requests for the recipe, which is modified from one my mother-in-law Jill gave me. Because we had a dozen people, I made two ground turkey lasagnas so tonight I’m having my parents over for leftovers.

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