Feast of Fields: Celebrating Local Yums

Friday, September 25, 2009

Feast of Fields: Celebrating Local Yums

With camera in hand and donned in my most farm appropriate outfit (red and white polka-dot shirt with a cherry-print skirt), I trotted down a dirt path towards the UBC farm with glee. Bright tents pitched against the brisk, blue sky welcomed me.

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Mangosteen Avocado Yogurt Parfait

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Mangosteen Avocado Yogurt Parfait

When a close girlfriend (who happens to have a gorgeous blog about vintage treasures) asked me what a North Americanized girl can do to impress traditional Chinese in-laws, I was stumped.

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Charcuterie Night to the Rescue!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Charcuterie Night to the Rescue!

There’s a misconception among my readers and friends that I spend my entire day cooking and creating elaborate dishes. Unbeknownst to many, I have several day gigs and if you follow me on twitter, you will soon realize

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Mel Eats Seattle: Video Post

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mel Eats Seattle: Video Post

The documentary of my food- trip to Seattle, WA is published in The Province today: Follow Your Culinary Sense South.
I was on my way to the gym this morning and saw the Long Weekend Guide published 2 days earlier than expected.

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