Soupology Cookbook
I recently explored this new Soupology Cookbook by Drew Smith that features the art of soup from six simple broths Many of the soup recipes are based on using one of the 6 broths, it’s basically a two step process…
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Vancouver Pasta Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Pasta Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their pasta dishes into this challenge, some of the restaurants have created a special pasta creation just for this challenge and others have entered…
Vancouver Cinnamon Bun Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Cinnamon Bun Challenge. Bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Cinnamon Bun creations into this challenge. Each bakery and cafe will be featuring their cinnamon bun creations on their menu…
Cooking with A Taste of the Ukraine at Home
Known for their delicious Ukrainian food including their fresh and frozen Ukrainian Perogies, Cabbage Rolls & Borscht, Fried Kolbassa, Pelmeni along with cakes and more. Everything is home-made in their Burnaby and Port Moody stores. Over the past month I…
Cooking with Intercity Packers Steak Holder Bundle
I spent the past month cooking a selection of Certified Angus steak dishes at home. Richmond-based Intercity Packers wholesalers now offers a Home Delivery service providing their restaurant quality bundles of seafood, steaks and produce. This is a great idea…
The Oregon Farm Table Cookbook: 100 Homegrown Recipes from the Pacific Wonderland
I recently had a chance to read through this beautiful cookbook The Oregon Farm to Table by Karista Bennett which is Inspired by Oregon’s local bounty. One of the recipes looked and sounded great to me including the Grilled Halibut…
Maenam: A Fresh Approach to Thai Cooking
Maenam: A Fresh Approach to Thai Cooking recently released by Chef Angus An is this beautiful cookbook that celebrates Thai cooking. More than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique, balance, tradition, and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An and…
Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2020
The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from August 12 – September 6, 2020. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…
The BC Wine Lover’s Cookbook
Earlier this summer, I had a chance to explore this beautiful new The BC Wine Lover’s cookbook by Jennifer Schell published by Penguin Random House. The book features wineries throughout BC along with a recipe from each, wine pairing suggestions…
Sea to Sky in the Honda CR-V
One of my favourite cars in the Honda fleet is the Honda CRV, I have driven this model for past travel adventures outside of the city and it’s always been a great ride. I recently did a day trip test…
Picnic to Go at Pacific Yacht Charters
A beautiful weekend afternoon and perfect time for a picnic! We enjoyed one of the Picnic 2 Go this past weekend aboard Pacific Yacht Charters in Coal Harbour. They are participating in the Dine Outside Festival which runs through to…
Brix & Mortar Picnic to Go
Another beautiful late Summer night and perfect time for a picnic! We enjoyed one of the Picnic 2 Go the other night in City Square Courtyard Park. They are participating in the Dine Outside Festival which runs through to September…
Vancouver Sundae Challenge Winners 2020
The Vancouver Foodster 6th annual Sundae Challenge was a success featuring sundae creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their sundae creation from August 6-30, 2020. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…
Vancouver Salad Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from August 6-30, 2020. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task as each…
Grano Pizzeria Napoletana Picnic to Go
Beautiful Summer weather and perfect time for a picnic! Grano Pizzeria Napoletana opened recently serving up an all plant-based menu featuring salads, pizzas and other dishes. We enjoyed their Picnic 2 Go last night in nearby Hillcrest Park. This restaurant…
Interview with Felix Yau of Fife Bakery
Felix opened his Fife Bakery almost 4 years ago in the Olympic Village neighborhood and it’s become one of the most popular bakeries in the area. What is it that you have always loved about baking bread? I think I…
Celebrate BC Wild Salmon August 21-23
The Chef’s Table Society of BC is thrilled to be able to bring the Wild Salmon Celebration across the province this year. Below is the full list of participating chefs & their dishes you can enjoy this weekend from Friday,…
A Taste of the Dine Outside Festival Vancouver
Tourism Vancouver and the Dine Out Festival is launching a new one of a kind dining festival which takes place between August 21 – September 21 in Vancouver with 163 participating restaurants. Created as a way to help the restaurant…
Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their Iced Summer Drink creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created a…
Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge
Welcome to the 6th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge. Bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe and bakery will be featuring their Sundae creations on their menu from…
Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their best Salad creation into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others created a special Salad just for this challenge. Each restaurant…
Patio Dining at Trilussa
In this ongoing series I will be featuring all sorts of patio dining experiences from small restaurants with one table on their patio, to large restaurants with multiple tables on the patio, to hidden patios, and ones with unique patio…