Dining Around: Rangoli and Shanghai JJ

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 20, 2009 | 5 comments

Casual cuisine from the East.

Rangoli: Vij’s casual counterpart. A cool, refreshing, modern alternative to the heavier Indian food offered throughout Punjabi Market (not that I love my butter chicken any less!)

Passionfruit Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 20, 2009 | 9 comments

I try my best to buy local produce and fortunately, B.C. has a healthy variety of local foods. However, it irritates me when people purchase berries imported from Texas in January at $5.00 for a half pint.

Cry Baby Soup Recipe: Roasted Garlic, Cauliflower, Parsnip, Leek

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 19, 2009 | 15 comments

Those tweeting me might know that I’m having my wisdom teeth surgically removed tomorrow. A week ago, my gums began to throb badly and before long, my cheek and jaw became sore and swollen.

Keller’s New Book: Ad Hoc at Home

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 16, 2009 | 2 comments

I learned about Thomas Keller’s next publishing venture thanks to Gayle‘s tip. His new theme is no-fuss family cooking in the highly-anticipated Ad Hoc at Home: Family-Style Recipes.

When Life Hands You Bittermelon

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 16, 2009 | 16 comments

Make Goya Chanpuru (bittermelon stir-fry).

Ever since I can remember, my mom has instilled in me the Chinese health philosophy that food and medicine work hand in hand.

Bouchon’s Lentil Soup Recipe: Complete

Posted by Melody Fury on Jun 12, 2009 | 11 comments

Soupe Aux Lentilles

In my last post, I explained two of Thomas Keller’s basic techniques: how to cook pearl onions and how to create a bouquet garni or sachet. As promised and without further b-poo, here is how the rest of the lentil soup came together.