VanEats has once again released a dining package, this time for Prestons in the Coast Coal Harbour. For a mere $21 the restaurant has put together a menu that delivers a lot of bang for your buck – you will not leave hungry. Purchase now on VanEats and use from February 29 to April 29, 2012….
Author: cassandra
Chef Marc Lepine – Atelier – Ottawa – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Marc Lepine for Atelier in Ottawa. What was your first food memory? Trying to make ‘pudding aux chomeurs’ on my own…
Foodie Fridays on @NEWS1130Radio – Gifts for Foodies 2011
Click to listen to Foodie Friday Dec 15 It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to step up to the plate (pun intended) and get your foodie friends the best gifts out there. Whether you want to spend some big money on appliances, or just get some stocking stuffers, we’ve got some suggestions…
Gifts for Foodies 2011
It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to step up to the plate (pun intended) and get your foodie friends the best gifts out there. Whether you want to spend some big money on appliances, or just get some stocking stuffers, we’ve got some suggestions that will make any gourmet jingle their bells!…
Suika Me Silly
Suika, an Izakaya on Broadway near Fir, has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #SuikaMeSilly, a $16 menu running from Oct 1-31. VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. I had been meaning to go to Suika, the sister restaurant to Kingyo Izakaya, one of Vancouver’s top Izakaya’s on Denman Street….
Sabai Thai Spa
In Thai “Sabai” means harmony, and when you enter either one of the three locations of Sabai Thai Spa, you will certainly understand why they’ve chosen their name. This boutique spa specializes in traditional Thai treatments and has three locations in North Vancouver, Coal Harbour, and the most recent location, West Vancouver, opened in May…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune into News 1130 at 11:05 am each Friday for Foodie Fridays with The Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton. Listen here – August 5 ff 8.5 Restaurant Pick – Tableau Bar and Bistro Drink Pick – Cointreau Ready to meet the strength of the crystal clear spirit, are baskets laden with sun-dried orange peels, their intricate…
Tongue Twisters – Gord Martin
Digging back in my library (published in 2003 and still very relevant) this cookbook is all about intense flavour combos and cross-cultural cuisine that Chef Gord Martin’s Vancouver restaurants Bin 941 and Bin 942 are so well known for. Mainly appetizer and tapas style recipes, this guide to entertaining will have your guests raving about your culinary…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune in live to News 1130 at 11:05 am each Friday, or listen to the recording July 29 foodie friday Seasonal Ingredient – Halibut Helpful Links http://www.oceanwisecanada.org/ http://www.finestatsea.com/ http://www.hawksworthrestaurant.com/ Chorizo wrapped halibut, barigoule broth, artichokes, tomato jam, crispy garlic. http://tableaubarbistro.com/ Halibut Cobb Salad HALIBUT with white bean ragout & parsley sauce http://www.tapenade.ca/ Pan seared, grainy mustard…
Canada’s Top Chefs Cook Out to Stop the Mega Quarry
Sunday, October 16 · 12:00pm – 3:00pm Honeywood, ON on farms that refused to sell out Join Chef Michael Stadtlander and 70 of the best chefs from across Canada for an outdoor, pay-what-you can, public food event in support of the movement to Stop The Mega Quarry. All funds raised will go to fighting the mega quarry application that…
Hyatt Gingerbread 2010 – Winners Announced
The lobby of the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is home to the annual gingerbread contest (exhibit runs until December 26), an event where culinary schools, high schools and corporations compete to craft the best gingerbread house. Points are given for originality, level of difficulty, overall appearance, and attention to detail. I have judged for the past two years…
Easter Ham
This is a great recipe for an amazing ham. Thank god there’s no pineapple! 1 (10 lb) ham 2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup honey 3 tablespoons grainy dijon mustard 4 tablespoons orange juice Place ham, skin side up, in a roasting pan and bake covered in foil at 325 degrees for…
