…..and it also stands for ‘Phil’, who just so happened to be the recipient of this very pie. His birthday had quietly passed the week before; quietly because he had told no one at the time, claiming to have forgotten. Fast forward to the following week- though it seemed an unusual gift, I somehow got [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2009’
home grow-in grocer preps for 2010 co-op harvests
This is not the first time you’ve heard me wax on about Vancouver’s fabulous Home Grow-In Grocer, and it is unlikely to be the last. I absolutely love this little shop. Owner Deb Reynolds has held true to her original concept, selling only ‘made or grown in B.C.’ products. Back in August, when I first [...]
barley risotto with green peas + basil
‘Better late than never’, they say. I don’t know where the heck I’ve been, but I have only recently discovered the fabulous grain known as barley. Last night’s experiment, cooking it like a rice pilaf, resulted in a hearty risotto-like dish. Though I do love arborio (the traditional Italian rice used for making risotto), the [...]
world food day- today
Hot on the heels of Canadian Thanksgiving, today’s World Food Day is “a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger.” JC Jones @ Healthline writes “This year the focus is on the issue of climate change and its impact on the poor. Food security for millions is [...]
the turkey sandwich goes tex-mex
Many would argue that the best part of the Thanksgiving meal is not actually the meal itself, but rather the leftovers. And I tend to agree. Roasted turkey can make some of the best sandwiches going. The traditional ‘day after’ version tends to include a good slather of cranberry sauce and, in extreme cases, [...]
bakers market this saturday
Hello to all you sweet tooths out there. FYI- I will be selling my tasty balls + my gp aprons at tomorrow’s Bakers Market. I invite you to come by and visit me at 118-408 E Kent Ave. South between 11-3 and check out the yummy selection of fresh baking and treats. (Click here to read [...]
a food photography workshop
Some of my efforts at last night’s Food Photography Workshop.
This month’s Sustenance Festival offers all kinds of unique events and workshops, even coinciding with ‘World Food Day’ (October 16th). Most of the activities are happening at Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Centre…. everything from a fermentation workshop to story telling, food photography and food related films. I [...]
biscotti with lemon and anise seeds
Biscotti with Lemon & Anise Seeds
This recipe comes from my days at Northwest Culinary Academy….. week 10, to be precise. ‘Italian Week‘ was definitely one of my favourites. The recipes we prepared during that week were delicious and, for the most part, really quite simple. The biscotti was outstanding and , though I’ve never considered [...]
