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When Hearts Attack

May 3, 2009

“Family Farm” – Michigan (circa late 1990s)

I am a strange mix of emotions and likely shouldn’t be at the computer. Although I’ve never drunk-dialed anyone (that I can remember), the outpouring of emotions I’m likely to express right now could rival…

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Paradise Found: Granville Island Public Market

April 13, 2009

Granville Island is a must-see destination for food lovers visiting Vancouver. Sitting across False Creek from the core downtown area, the island is home to a large public market, restaurants, children’s theatre, art studios/galleries, and many interesting shops.

On Sunday, we…

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What if we didn’t Twitter?

March 25, 2009

I find myself contemplating Twitter and whether it allows me the freedom to communicate with a large network or if it’s actually turning me in to a couch potato hybrid. Many in the food blog community have embraced Twittering and…

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Allen, the Dog Hunter

March 20, 2009

I’ve been on a secret dog hunting mission for several months now. When I visited Vancouver in January, I spent several days looking for the now infamous Japa Dog which Anthony Bourdain visited last year. The uniqueness of this hot dog…

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Heading Due North: Vancouver, BC

February 10, 2009

It’s been some time since my last post (an understatement, I realize) and I decided that if I didn’t write a new post now that it might not happen for another month.  I’m happy to report that we are in…

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Rescuing & Sharing Old Recipes

August 13, 2008

I’d like to share my latest project with you, a new blog named Recovered Recipes where old and historic recipes can be shared. I find myself growing increasingly interested in rescuing old handwritten recipes from certain extinction in our digital age.…

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Have food celebs sold out?

July 19, 2008

Cooking shows are to me what soap operas were for my grandmother. I watch a variety of programs, from the Food Network to PBS and the BBC. The popularity of entertaining cooking shows seems to be in full swing with new shows…

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Recipes Made BY YOU!

June 12, 2008

I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile and somehow it got buried in my blogger account. I’m flattered to think that people read my blog and appreciate the comments and emails I receive. Every now and again I look…

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Bay Area Organic Produce Delivery!

April 25, 2008

Today, I received my first delivery from Farm Fresh To You (FFTY). FFTY is a local organic family farm delivering fruits and vegetables direct to your door. For $29 (which includes delivery), I signed up for the ‘regular’ box which contains…

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My school lunch menu, my culinary heritage

April 24, 2008

I’m in a strange mood today, completely overwhelmed by nostalgia. I blame it on Classmates.com which sent me an email this morning to alert me someone had signed my guestbook. I rarely use the site but was intrigued to see…

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Anjum Anand is my new food crush

March 24, 2008

source: screenshot from www.AnjumAnand.co.uk

I’m so excited to introduce you to Anjum Anand, my new food crush. I discovered her televised series over the weekend while stumbling around the web. The discovery seemed uncanny since I just published my first Indian…

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Peach blossoms, another Spring is nearly here

March 6, 2008

Our peach tree is in full blossom right now, letting us know Spring is on its way. More than once I’ve contemplated removing the tree, but each year the fruit seems to be a little bit better. The tree itself…

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My Big Fat Puffball Fungus Thing

April 15, 2007

I had forgotten all about puffballs, a fungus found growing in our meadows on the farm. The puffballs were nearly the size of a soccer ball and are white. When they matured and dried out, the puffball would explode in…

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Pantry Raid Results: April 3, 2007

April 3, 2007

Last week I shared pictures of my pantry and asked for readers to send me their pantry pictures. I’m a voyeur and enjoy peeking into other people’s cupboards — two daring people threw open their doors to expose their food…

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Tender and Sweet Japanese Mochi

April 2, 2007

A friend exposed me to mochi when I first moved to California. The dough is made of glutinous rice pounded into a thick and sticky paste. The dough is formed into small balls, typically the size of a golf ball, then…

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