After my fantastic day in the kitchen with Chef Rodolfo Castellanos, I knew that I wanted nothing more from this trip to Oaxaca other than have my last dinner at Origen. One of the reasons Oaxaca is magic to me is that I have had the opportunity to meet amazing chefs who are passionate not … Continue reading
When I tell people I’ve booked a week in Mexico at the same all-inclusive resort that I’ve been to twice before, I get looks of disbelief. It seems too slow & easy and same-old, same-old for me. But if I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that occasionally I need to slow down. It’s a concept … Continue reading
I was a Campbell’s Soup Kid. Any time was soup time and I would have soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When I was little, I always had a thermos of Campbell’s with me, but that’s because I was always either at the ice rink or going to or from the ice rink. I didn’t … Continue reading
How do you rebound from a day of bad stomach? Well you go out and gorge on foie gras and oysters of course! The Pari Fermier is the ultimate Food Fair for any visitor to Paris looking to sample artisanal products from all over France and I was lucky enough that it was taking place … Continue reading
We’re in the height of fruit & veggie season and it’s hard not to be inspired by all of the wonderful local produce. But with only one stomach, I’m limited to how much of the bounty I can delight in at one time. So it’s my goal to try to pack as many fresh ingredients … Continue reading
It was a cold and rainy April. I live in Vancouver, so rainy is one thing, but this below seasonally average temperatures is getting to me a bit. I’m still wearing snow pants to dragon boat practice, which is somewhat ridiculous considering it’s now May. Anticipating that I’d be cold and drenched to the bone … Continue reading
My Japanese-Canadian heritage prevents me from being anything but knowledgable about the true story of Passover, so I will not fill this post with the meanings or symbolism of the Passover Seder. If you feel so inclined, you can always google or wiki it. This post is about the delicious food that comes with it. … Continue reading
