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12 February 2010
I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to review Catalan – it’s one my favourite restaurants in Houston and I’ve been there numerous times. I think it is because each time I go there I feel like there is so much to the restaurant for me to get to know. On my recent [...]
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24 November 2009
I decided to try my hand at Brennan’s Cashew Carrot torte, which is described as a grown-up carrot cake. In my Brennan’s cookbook I found the ingredients to be fairly accurate, however the book has been short on instructions and technique. Reading through the cake recipe I realized that if you have not made a cake [...]
Posted in Desserts3 Comments
06 October 2009
This is dedicated to Rio’s win of the 2016 games. Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink; it is usually made using limes, which are somewhat sour. I was looking to do something a little different with the fruit from my calamasi trees this weekend. So calamansi is the perfect citrus fruit to give this traditional [...]
01 October 2009
Located in Yaletown in Vancouver, BC, the cool modern interior is fronted by a large awning covered patio where you can dine al fresco – which is usually fine in Vancouver’s great weather. Opt for the outdoor seating if you are visiting from out of town. The restaurant features yakitoris of various types. They have kobe [...]
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24 September 2009
I think I’ve picked the last longans (or longons) of the season here – well at least my plant does not have anymore to give. I was very happy that it survived the winter last year, so I can now look forward to an even bigger harvest next year. Now what to do with longans? [...]
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20 September 2009
I had noticed the Beard Papa’s in San Francisco on a recent trip, but with a hungry 3 year old at 7pm it’s no time to stop for cream puffs. So when when were in Vancouver a few weeks ago I thought the store sign looked familiar. Since our daughter was sleep in the car [...]
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15 September 2009
I’ve just eaten the best hotdog ever – at Japadog in Vancouver, B.C. I ordered a Terimayo (all beef hotdog with teriyaki sauce, nori seaweed, Japanese mayonnaise, and fried onions and a Okonomi (kurobuta pork sausage, fried cabbage, bonito flakes and a special sauce, which is similar to tonkatsu sauce but lighter and with less [...]
20 August 2009
Familiar way of eating a lunch – from a brown bag, just like in elementary school. This and fresh baked sandwich breads are the allure of my favorite sandwich shop in Houston. Ordering is simple. You pick up a clipboard which has a menu and pencil attached for your convenience. The menu is literally a [...]
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19 August 2009
In Kyoto’s Gion district, near Shimbashi street on the there is a red bridge which is a well known spot for catching a glimpse of a passing Maiko and for seeing photographers taking pictures of both Maikos, models, and those trying to look like models. Directly across from the bridge you will find one of [...]
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04 August 2009
La Brocante is a small french restaurant located on Houston ’s west side in the Royal Oaks area. The inside has an early 20th century Frech look which is surprising since it is located in a small strip mall – which is very common in Houston . The restaurant is run by well known local [...]
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