Dining Around: Zakkushi and Sushi Hachi

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 11, 2009 | 14 comments

Zakkushi on Main
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Charcoal Grill Diner: Yakitori (skewers) and Japanese tapas, sake and beer.

Bouchon’s Cod with a Stew of Sweet Peppers Recipe Pt 3: Complete

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 10, 2009 | 17 comments

Cabillaud et Pipérade

If you followed along with parts 1 and 2, you would know that poaching the cod in oil is the last step to complete this dish.

One Last Sukiyaki

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 7, 2009 | 4 comments

Vancouver is a strange city. Although it is often rated as the most beautiful and livable city in the world, every Vancouverite complains constantly about one thing: the dreaded rain.

Bouchon’s Cod with a Stew of Sweet Peppers Recipe Pt 2: Pipérade

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 7, 2009 | 6 comments

Cabillaud et Pipérade

Vibrant and syrupy roasted sweet peppers is one of my favorite sandwich toppings. Pair that with a simple pesto or a garlicky white bean purée

Double-Dressed Potato Salad Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 6, 2009 | 13 comments

There’s so much controversy over what is the the best style of potato salad: oil and vinegar, mustard-based, mayo based…

Bouchon’s Cod with a Stew of Sweet Peppers Recipe Pt 1: Soffritto

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 3, 2009 | 6 comments

Cabillaud et Pipérade

For my first attempt at Bouchon, I scoured through the book for something manageable but still impressive. A photo of garlic and thyme infusing olive oil caught my eye.