I should preface this post with two facts: (1) I’ve never liked bread pudding all that much, and (2) I’ve never made it in my life....
Continue reading...Pintxo | Seattle, WA
Pintxo has been on my must-do list for probably over a year. I am a sucker for authentic Spanish tapas, and have been ever since visiting...
Continue reading...Homemade Ketchup
To help me along with my new obsession of canning and pickling I purchased a recipe book last year called ‘Saving the Season’ by Kevin West...
Continue reading...Coffee Lover’s Guide to Victoria
Inspired by Taylor’s Coffee Hater’s Guide to Seattle I wanted to write one about Victoria’s great coffee scene. It was once my dream to make my...
Continue reading...Wheelies | Victoria, BC
This little café on Rock Bay Rd. is the epitome of a “hole-in-the-wall, didn’t know this was here, man this is good” kind of place. It’s a...
Continue reading...Best Bacon…….in the World??
Alright, I’m inviting my fellow FancyFrites to the ultimate showdown. We already know that it was a close battle in Victoria, with Red Barn bacon coming...
Continue reading...Bo Kho – Vietnamese Beef Stew (meal of the week)
Chatting with my sisters and cousins on our Whatsapp group, the topic of food comes up very frequently. One of us would usually snap something of...
Continue reading...Saanich Wine Tour
I must admit I’ve been to some prominent wine regions all around the world but I’ve neglected to explore what’s in my own back yard. A...
Continue reading...Sarah’s Fresh Squid Sashimi Adventure in Japan
Editors Note: This is a guest post from my dear friend Sarah whom I met during my Kansai Gaidai days. Looking for more adventure from her...
Continue reading...David Chang muses about Chinese Table Service
I found this gem while browsing Reddit at this thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/asianamerican/comments/27vydv/david_changs_ode_to_chinese_restaurant_service/ I’m inclined to agree. I get enough small talk during my day. Just give my...
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