Video & Recipe: Thai Spot Prawn Ceviche

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Growing up in Hong Kong, I remember weaving through the wet-market with my grandmother. I was fascinated by how she interacted with the live seafood and poultry before she brought them home.

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Bouchon’s Lentils Vinaigrette

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Salade De Lentilles
Summer summer summer time, let’s just sit back and unwind… Fresh Prince really says it best.

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Dining Around: Fuel, Shuraku, Don Guacamole’s, Irishai Grill

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Fuel
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Local, socially conscious approach, exquisite preparation and presentation. Flare without pretension. Well deserved Chef of the Year Award.

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Dining Around: L’Altro Buca and Latitude

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Latitude
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Exciting, contemporary, comfort cuisine. Latin American inspiration, diverse ingredients, chic technique. Smart wine selection, long bar, open concept.

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Sea Asparagus, Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic Glazed Figs

Friday, July 10, 2009

My perfect day-off in Vancouver consists of an early jog around the Stanley Park seawall, followed by shopping for ingredients in Granville Island, and finished with a night in the kitchen with a loved one and a bottle of wine.

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Bamboo Shoot, Soba Crisps, Wasabi Mayo pt 2

Thursday, July 9, 2009

1 bamboo shoot prepared according to the directions
Miso- Sesame Vinaigrette
2 tbs flavourless oil (I use grapeseed)
1 tbs Rice vinegar
1 tsp Miso paste

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Smuggled Thai Bamboo Shoot Salad

Friday, July 3, 2009

Soop Naw Mai
I’ve loved bamboo shoots since my childhood as they are often found in cuisines I adore such as Thai and Shanghaiese. In Vancouver, really fresh bamboo shoots are rare

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