Vegetable Simple: A Cookbook
This new Vegetable Simple cookbook by Eric Ripert was recently published by Appetite by Random House. I love the idea of how simple this book aims to be, it is about vegetables and that is pretty much it; most of…
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Taco Challenge 2021 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster 8th Annual Taco Challenge was a success featuring taco creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their taco creation from May 6-30, 2021. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
Sheet Pan Everything
This new cookbook by Ricardo Larrivee celebrates delicious simple one-pan recipes in this cookbook which was recently published by Appetite by Random House. I love the idea of this cookbook and the easy recipes to create a dish that your…
Eat, Habibi, Eat!
This new cookbook by Shahir Massoud features fresh recipes for modern Egyptian cooking. Featuring 100 recipes, Eat, Habibi, Eat! book was just released by publisher Appetite by Random House. Sharing mouthwatering street foods and casual everyday staples, as well as…
Vancouver Donut Challenge
Welcome to the 1st Vancouver Foodster Donut Challenge. Bakeries and cafes from all over Metro Vancouver were invited to enter their Donut creations into this challenge. Each bakery and cafe will be featuring their Donut creations on their menu from May…
Takeout Ice Cream Tour in the Acura MDX
As this spring was far different than any other due to the pandemic, I took advantage of being in the city while not able to travel. I did a Takeout Ice Cream Tour locally with the Acura MDX 2022 model….
Cooking with the Burgerland Smashup Burger Kit
Continuing with my home cooking adventures during the covid19 pandemic, had some fun trying out one of the new Smash Burger kits that Burgerland Smashup recently launched. I got the Oklahoma Fried Onion and Cheese 4 Pack Smashburger Kit and…
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…