Monthly Archives: April 2011

FFWD – Bistrot Paul Bert Pepper Steak

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

When I was young, one of my favourite things to order at a restaurant was a steak sandwich, which meant my steak came out on top of a piece of garlic bread. I couldn’t understand why anyone would order it … Continue reading →

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Grey Skies and a French Fridays Catch-Up

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Vancouver has a reputation for rain, but I prefer to describe the weather here as changeable, especially in spring and fall. It’s why Vancouverites are ridiculed (by Torontonians) for dressing in too outdoorsy a fashion – we must dress in … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Mustard Bâtons

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Some treats, in looks and taste, seem decadent out of proportion to the difficulty of their execution. Provided that you have puff pastry on hand, these bâtons fall into this category. I chose to make the tapenade version of the … Continue reading →

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To the Polls?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

There are swear words included in this post, so if it’s not your thing, be warned. On May 2nd, Canada is holding a federal election. Voter turnout, according to Elections Canada, has been declining for decades, particularly amongst young voters. … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Éclairs

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Éclairs are something I associate with bakeries, not with home cooking. But as I first discovered with Dorie’s Gougères, back when we first started French Fridays, choux pastry is much more accessible than the results would suggest. The pastry cream … Continue reading →

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Cuppa

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

I am a tea drinker. Though I’m not indiscriminate, I’m wide-ranging in the sorts of tea I’ll consume. A few months ago, I had a conversation with a tea aficionado, who spoke of provenance and visits to tea plantations. I … Continue reading →

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At a Walk

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

In a plane, geography becomes a physical reality; you can see the contours of a topographical map come alive. Travelling by train or taking a car on a freeway, you can track the differences between regions as you move through … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Garlicky Crumb-Coated Broccoli

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

I’ve never been fond of hiding the flavour of vegetables. Lightly steamed and dressed with a little lemon or butter, most vegetables don’t need anything more. I was reminded of this preference by a former roommate of mine recently, who … Continue reading →

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Tales From Terminal City

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

I take this city for granted, sometimes. I know that I often write about my neighbourhood and its amenities, but I don’t explore the rest of Vancouver enough. Sometimes, I even forget to look up. So it’s good to get … Continue reading →

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Granville Island

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

I was on Granville Island today, during a mildly blustery spring afternoon. Here’s a few photos: I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.

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