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I Gave Up Meat and Dessert for Canada’s Gold – Hockey Fury Video!

Posted by on Mar 1, 2010 | 20 comments

I Gave Up Meat and Dessert for Canada’s Gold – Hockey Fury Video!

Yes, this post is about hockey. Don’t turn away just yet, food comes into play.

I’m so – freakin’ – proud to not only be Canadian, but to live in the 2010 Winter Olympics host city.

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Late Night Crêpe in Paris – Video Post

Posted by on Feb 26, 2010 | 10 comments

Late Night Crêpe in Paris – Video Post

Every time I walk by a crêperie and catch a whiff of fresh crêpe, I’m immediately transported back to those magical nights in Paris.

Strangely enough, I haven’t eaten a single crêpe since returning from France.

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Food & Wine Radio Interview – Vancouver Cuisine During Olympics

Posted by on Feb 23, 2010 | 11 comments

Food & Wine Radio Interview – Vancouver Cuisine During Olympics

Yes, the 2010 Olympics invites more than swarms of drunken tourists and stoner-wannabes to Vancouver. It also welcomes the international media and brings cultural events and entertainment to our humble little city.

I am honored

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Video: Cleaning Sea Urchins (The Horror!)

Posted by on Jan 2, 2010 | 25 comments

Video: Cleaning Sea Urchins (The Horror!)

Happy new year! What culinary challenge or goal will you embark on in 2010?

My challenge to you: Kill your own food at least once.

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Roasted Fennel and Anchovies on Rosemary Polenta Recipe [Video]

Posted by on Dec 3, 2009 | 29 comments

Roasted Fennel and Anchovies on Rosemary Polenta Recipe [Video]

As a Canadian, I’ve never celebrated American Thanksgiving before. By the time American Thanksgiving rolls around, I’m usually all turkey, pie, and gravy-ed out. This year was a little different.

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Mel Eats Seattle: Video Post

Posted by on Sep 1, 2009 | 11 comments

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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