Tourist Trapped by Table Side Risotto at Trattoria Al Gazzettino in Venice, Italy

Posted by Melody Fury on Sep 29, 2011 | 7 comments

Weak with hunger, I was misguided by an evil Venetian local that pointed me towards Trattoria Al Gazzettino in Venice, Italy. The shop keeper assured me that Gazzettino had the best risotto in town. I bet she secretly reveled at how many desperate tourists she’s herded into the San Marco trap.

Mushroom Cardamom Rice Pudding with Dulce de Leche Disaster

Posted by Melody Fury on Jan 27, 2010 | 35 comments

Vote for me now for Best Canadian Blog or my new blog will be called Memoirs of an Alcoholic: My drunken tweets.

Don’t mean to rant but you’ll soon see why.

Thai Spot Prawn Ceviche Recipe [Video]

Posted by Melody Fury on Jul 21, 2009 | 22 comments

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.

Smuggled Thai Bamboo Shoot Salad Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Jul 3, 2009 | 17 comments

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

Painless Rice Pilaf Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 14, 2009 | 10 comments

Cooking from Bouchon has been such a treat for me. It allows me to spend the day shopping for the freshest, sometimes unique or indulgent ingredients in local markets and gourmet stores.