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Around the City in the Honda Accord Hybrid 2021

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Accord 2021 hybrid car around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes on restaurant patios or for takeout in and around Vancouver. After picking up the…

Takeout at John 3:16 Malaysian Delights

Most restaurants have always offered takeout, as the industry was forced to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dining in became dining out. When restaurants were forced to close their dining rooms they had to get creative. Some have created…

Vancouver Foodster 8th Taco Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge. Restaurants and food trucks from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be…

Crema Ice Cream Truck

(rotates locations) Web: https://cremaicecream.ca/ Instagram @Cremaicecream Advice: Follow them on instagram for updated opening times and on the Streetfood App. Specializing in Latino and Asian Fusion Ice Cream, husband and wife Joe and Heidi set out to open an ice…

Cauliflower Tostadas and La Chula

Made these vegan Cauliflower Tostadas for a tasty plant-based dinner with the @lachulamexicankitchen Maple Salsa Macha drizzled on top. Loved the flavours of this locally produced salsa which is more like a chili oil that has some heat than the…

Indian Pantry Sauces and Spices

Chef Tushar Tonvalkar launched his Indian Pantry line last summer and is now selling these products around Metro Vancouver. Through local distributor Legends Haul the business has expanded exponentially and widened their reach. I had a chance to try some…

Pizza Challenge 2021 Winners

The Vancouver Foodster 7th Pizza Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Metro Vancouver including Squamish.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from April 1-25, 2021. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the…

Cooking with Mamma Marzia

This new book by Author Marzia Bellotti Molatore is all about cooking simple Italian dishes. Cooking with Mamma Marzia is a collection of family recipes, traditions and cultures passed down through the generations of her family. This cook book is…

Experiencing Bajas Food Mexican Takeout

Bajas Food specializes in Mexican cuisine with a Baja’s twist. Order for pickup or on Ubereats & DoorDash for delivery. Lawrence joined me for this wonderful meal eating at home and this is what we tried. 1st dish: Pozole Rojo…

Healthy Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

As I have been baking more during the pandemic, I made these cookies with Quaker Oat Flour. Canadians can serve up the wholesome goodness of 100% whole grain oats by simply adding it to their favourite recipes. A single serving…

Curry Challenge 2021 Winners

The 6th Vancouver Foodster Curry Challenge was a success featuring unique curry creations at restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from March 11 – April 4, 2021 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout…

Around the City in the Honda Insight 2021

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Insight 2021 hybrid car around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes and coffees at restaurants and cafes in and around Vancouver. I drove downtown to…

Vancouver Pizza Challenge

Welcome to the 7th Vancouver Foodster Pizza Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their pizza into this challenge, some of the restaurants have created a special pizza just for this challenge and others have entered their…

First Taste of La Cerveceria Astilleros

La Cerveceria Astilleros is Spanish for The Shipyards Brewery, has been founded by Andrew Doyle, his head brewer is Carlo Baroccio who is from Mexico, and the brewery along with their tasting room is located in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood…

Fast East Cheap Vegan Cookbook

This new book by Author Sam Turnbull is a great reminder on how we should always eat healthier with more vegan dishes in our diets. Fast Easy Cheap Vegan features 101 plant-based recipes, this book was just released by publisher…

French Toast Challenge Winners

The Vancouver Foodster French Toast Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants and cafes around Metro Vancouver.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from June 5-28, 2020. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the…

Croissant Challenge Winners

The 2nd Vancouver Foodster Croissant Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at bakeries and cafes around Metro Vancouver.  Each bakery featured their creation on their menu from March 4-28, 2021 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the…

Experiencing Mexican Dishes at Guacamole Mexican Grill

Take yourself on a culinary journey to Mexico and El Salvador out in Surrey. I had the pleasure to taste my way through many dishes on the menu at this restaurant that opened in early 2020. Owned by husband and…

New Menu, New Chef, New Ownership at Little Mexico Cantina

The Steveston Mexican restaurant changed ownership a few months ago, it is now owned by experienced restaurateur Scotty Olak. The menu is under the direction of Chef Chris Andraza (formerly at Fanny Bay Oysters and Rodney’s Oysters); he leads the…

Vancouver Curry Challenge

Welcome to the 6th Annual Vancouver Foodster Curry Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their curry creations into this challenge, most have created a special curry creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring…

Cooking with Fresh Prep Zero Waste Kits

This past week I had a chance to experience Fresh Prep’s new Zero Waste kits while cooking at home. Fresh Prep is a local company that has been around for over 5 years, they have created a selection of their…

Vancouver French Toast Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster French Toast Challenge. Restaurants from around the city were invited to enter their French Toast creation into this challenge, all of the restaurants have created a special french toast creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant…

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