Bouchon’s Garlic Confit Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 21, 2009 | 8 comments

Welcome to another installment of Thomas Keller’s Building Block. On the agenda today is a demonstration on making Garlic Confit. *chuckle*

Dining Around: West and Kingyo

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 18, 2009 | 0 comments

West: a modern and highly regarded restaurant that serves organic and regional ingredients in creative and sophisticated ways.

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“Contemporary regional cuisine”. Local and organic ingredients, extensive wine selection, superb desserts.

2881 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Dinner, April 16th, 09

Root Vegetables and Rice Cake Stew Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 18, 2009 | 6 comments

味噌麵豉年糕鍋

Fermentation is nature’s way of blessing our food. Your favourite wine and cheese would not exist without it. Imagine that!

Fresh Mango Ice Cream Recipe with Sake Sauce and Ginger

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 16, 2009 | 21 comments

I’m a severe sugar fiend. I cannot and will not go a day without dessert. That said, I also try to watch my diet so choosing smart desserts is important.

Bouchon’s Chilled Asparagus with Vinaigrette and Eggs Mimosa Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 15, 2009 | 10 comments

Asperges en Vinaigrette et Œufs Mimosa

Spring has finally sprung in Vancouver. We tend to be late bloomers because of our temperamental coastal climate

Painless Rice Pilaf Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 14, 2009 | 10 comments

Cooking from Bouchon has been such a treat for me. It allows me to spend the day shopping for the freshest, sometimes unique or indulgent ingredients in local markets and gourmet stores.