Peggy’s Point Lighthouse
A Sweet and Savoury September..and a dream came true…”if it has to be, it is up to me”
Sharing: I had the best time learning how to make relish and canning with Jo and friends..
A humbling and fulfilling experience as Kitchen Help Volunteer at Union Gospel Mission..
Visiting friends and kids: Homemade kid friendly sushi salad lunch at home…
Lunch with old friends and kids at home : A homemade kid friendly sushi salad – sushi rice, canned tuna+shredded crab meat+kewpie+Ojai lemonaise, boiled egg (or Japanese egg omelette), braised shiitake mushrooms, Japanese pickled radish (takuan) and seaweed. Broccoli and radish salad with ginger apple dressing, store-bought salt pepper roast chicken.
Had a fabulous dinner with hubby at Kinome Japanese Kitchen (2511 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC), this picture was published in the Province Gastropost Vancouver!
Japanese pumpkin (kabocha) and edamame Korokke (panko crusted) with side salad at Kinome Japanese Kitchen
Dear friends delivered the Wickedly delicious creme brulee from Crackle Creme (245 Union Street, Vancouver Chinatown) to our home:
Take your pick: Yuzu, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean or Organic Matcha ?
And a travel dream came true – Snapshot by the Sea: My Maritime memories in Halifax, Nova Scotia (sneak peek of upcoming blog post)
2.5 hours of Fun and Tasty Downtown Somo (South of Morris Street) Food Tour with Local Tasting Tours (Thank you Emily!)
http://www.localtastingtours.com
http://www.theuncommongroup.com
http://www.foxhillcheesehouse.com
Cherry Yogurt Gelato at Seaport Farmers Market – Foxhill Cheese House
Smiling Goat Coffee and Pastry (15 ingredients) and Mexican Chiapas Coffee
Pan Seared Rice paper wrapped scallop at Stories
Delicious seafood risotto at The Bicycle Thief Italian Restaurant…
After dinner stroll along the sea walk….
A dream came true: I made it to Peggy’s Cove!
Beautiful and quaint…beyond words can describe
Scotsman and the lobster
Simple and delicious lunch at Mckelvies: Pan seared Local rainbow trout with tarragon sauce
One hour harbour cruise on Tall Ship Silva (old pirate ship) around the harbour:
An old pirate ship: the brave and strong can try to pull the sails
A quick visit to the Nova Scotia Art Gallery: do you know who is Maud Lewis? She’s a famous Canadian folk artist, we learn something new every day…
http://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca
Lobster roll (yes more food) at Seaport Farmer’s Market
http://www.halifaxfarmersmarket.com
Goldwater lobster shack at the Seaport Farmers Market
Lobster roll: Fresh baked bun and home made mayo with succulent Nova Scotia lobster meat..
And on my way home…quick stopover in Toronto to visit an old friend…and a quick visit to the St. Lawrence Market..yes it’s all about friendship and food..
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com
St Lawrence Market, Toronto
Lunch at Le Papillon on Front: Love the spinach salad with feta and raspberry vinaigrette, I also enjoyed their Jean Pierre crepe (broccoli, spinach, onion, feta, tomato sauce – picture not shown)
When I returned to Vancouver…we enjoyed an Italian meal with my friends, Peter (@pastaboypeter on twitter) and James (house historian) who now lives in Italy and came back for a visit..
Stringozzi (shoestring fresh handmade pasta at home), bruschetta with concord grape compote/ricotta/pancetta bits and mozzarella di buffala with cherry tomatoes, salt baked sea bass, Avonlea cheese from PEI, warm savoy cabbage salad
Beautiful sea bass from Seafood City, Granville Island, my favourite seafood shop. 400F and 20-25 minutes later..
Warm Savoy Cabbage and radicchio salad, with toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, fried pancetta bits (optional for non-vegetarians), shavings of Parmesan Reggiano with home made Manuka honey balsamic vinaigrette, I took the main elements from the salad I had at the Bicycle Thief (Halifax Bishop’s Landing) and added my own touches, recipe coming!
http://www.cranberriesnaturally.com
Homemade Warm Savoy Cabbage and Radicchio Salad
And today I’m on AM 1470 Fairchild Radio Ms. Deborah Moore’s show sharing my experience with all of you..Thank you Deb M for having me on your show, and thanks everyone for tuning in!
My wish for everyone: La Dolce Vita.
