Being Sentimental: I always thought we had the most beautiful cherry blossom tree at work; this is the last Hanami photo taken from my old office window….This April has been a very busy month filled with long working hours, farewell gatherings and birthday celebrations..
I am simply overwhelmed with gratitude and joy..
A big thank you to my ex-colleagues and friends for all your well wishes and support…I am at loss for words..
This month’s posting is short and
For now I will let my pictures do most of the “talking”…
As I prepare to enter another phase in my life…look forward to sharing more with all of you…
and you can catch me on Ms. Deborah Moore’s show on April 26 AM 1470 1030am sharp (OO) Something New : Pre-opening dinner at Botanist restaurant, Fairmont Pacific Hotel
I knew I was in for a special treat when my dear foodie friend Ms. Moto invited us to a sneak preview dinner and to celebrate my birthday, at the Botanist, one of the most highly anticipated restaurant opening in 2017. Thank you so much for the special invitation and birthday celebration! Here’s a snapshot of our dinner, detailed post coming later.
My first course: Asparagus Cauliflower Kohlrabi Chorizo charred OctopusMy hubby couldn’t stop raving about this dish: zucchini radish grilled apple escabeche honey glazed pork belly.
Masayoshi Revisited : One year Later…Memorable Omakase Birthday Dinner
One year ago I celebrated my birthday at Masayoshi; I have chosen to return this year…To sum up the experience…
Dear Chef Masayoshi and crew at Masayoshi: the experience is more than words can described; I am so glad I have chosen to return to your restaurant to celebrate my birthday and the beginning of another chapter of my life. Thank you very much for another truly memorable experience; this made my day extra special!
It’s almost the end of April and we are trying a New hotpot place: Hot pot Palace in Richmond (168-7911 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC)
Ending a busy work week with a nicely paced Friday night almost 3 hour hotspot experience..I really enjoyed the zousui in the end.
Two different types of soup: Pork Bone and Szechuan spicy pot, There was 4 of us and we ordered 4 different set menu to share: (Matsusaka Pork Cheek + Belly, House Special Seafood Platter, Wagyu Chuck and Angus BeefZousui: Rice Porridge cooked by our server, using the remaining soup, added egg and green onion : this was my favourite and soup was packed with lots of flavour
System reboot, old hangs and new experience: Garden City Hotpot,and Juicery & Co…and WHITE CAPS!
Local Rose: Grapefruit, Rosemary, Apple and Burdock – great for digestion!Do you know Garden City Hotpot (McKim Way, Richmond, BC) serve some very tasty Cantonese dim sum at lunch? They change their menu quite often and this “Fish noodle” was one fine noodle dish!Exploring something new: First time to a soccer game in my life – Whistecaps and it was on the Loud and Crazy southside! Thank you VG for the wonderful birthday present
A special message to my ex-colleagues: Truly grateful for your friendship and memories; keep in touch on Facebook and my blog!
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:
Goldwater lobster shack at the Seaport Farmers MarketLobster 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..
St Lawrence Market, TorontoLunch 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!
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 Golden Apron 