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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 28/12/2023

Lunch at Coco et Olive, and then a cookbook purchase at Lucky’s Comics foodwiki.bmann.ca/December%252...

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/12/2023

Dinner at DiBeppe in Gastown on Friday. Carpaccio Burrata on arugula with beets on a bed of farro Cacio e pepe foodwiki.bmann.ca/DiBeppe%2520...

Burrata with arugula and beets on a bed of farro

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 03/12/2023

Linh Café downtown Vancouver last night. It’s French/Vietnamese. Tuna Tartare with house made potato chips. Duck breast with braised grapes & apples. Green salad - light vinaigrette & fennel slices. French Day Dream cocktail, bourbon, curacao liqueur, lemon juice & pineapple juice.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 25/10/2023

Another lunch at Truck Stop Café. Rachael got her usual, a classic burger and fries. I got a picture of the weekly lunch specials, and decided to try one of their Chinese dishes, the Tuesday special: sweet and sour pork with chow mein and fried rice AND daily soup.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 22/10/2023

Stopped in at Columbus Meat Market today. Didn’t buy the stuffed quail but they look so cute. At home shot of rolled Italian meatloaf I did buy. Ground beef, bread crumbs, cheese, arugula, pancetta. Brown, then finish by braising in tomato sauce in the oven.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 22/10/2023

Truck Stop Café yesterday for lunch: all day breakfast, the Truck Stop Chef’s Special: scrambled eggs with cheddar, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, white toast, hash browns (house made potatoes, just so nice and crisp). The diner coffee is surprisingly good, too. On Clark at Napier in East Van.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 15/10/2023

Found a German leek tart recipe that has a touch of sexism in the description. Apparently this is great to eat with wine from the region. And not only men like wine drinking! “The female sex also enjoys such pleasures, especially in this age of emancipation” foodwiki.bmann.ca/Lauchkuchen....

German:

Der Lauchkuchen ist keine Süßspeise. Er ist von herber Natur und deshalb die richtige Beigabe zu einer weinfrohen Runde. Eine solche Runde beschränkt sich nicht auf männliche Besetzung. Auch das weibliche Geschlecht hat, erst recht im Zeitalter der Emanzipation, seine Freude an derartigen Genüssen. Lauchkuchen bringt jeglichen ausgereiften Wein erst so recht zur Geltung und animiert zum weiteren Trinken. Insofern ist seine Funktion ähnlich der des Zwiebelkuchens, den man heutzutage überall zu neuem Wein bekommt.

English:

The leek tart is not a sweet dish. It is a savoury dish and is therefore the right addition to a round of wine. Such a wine round is not limited to a male pastime. The female sex also enjoys such pleasures, especially in this age of emancipation. Leek tart really brings out any aged wine and encourages you to continue drinking. In this respect, its function is similar to that of the onion tart that you can get with new wine everywhere these days.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 12/10/2023

My code name is Max Umami. I use miso a lot to round out flavouring. Also a tube of anchovy paste. From Cook’s Illustrated Nov - Dec 2023.

Cook’s Illustrated Nov - Dec 2023, page 7, “Making Beef Taste Beefier”

Although beef is considered a prime example of savory umami flavor, it doesn't taste particularly beefy on its own. That's because the meat contains relatively little glutamate less than a strawberry has. Glutamate is the central umami amino acid, producing ultrasavory taste by triggering umami receptors on our taste buds. But if you add gluta-mate-rich ingredients such as miso and soy sauce to beef as we do in our short rib recipe, the meat can taste exceptionally beefy thanks to a synergistic reaction between the glutamate and inosine monophosphate (IMP), a compound in beef. The glutamate stimulates umami receptors on our taste buds while the IMP effectively holds the glutamate in place on the receptors, intensifying the umami experience up to eightfold when the compounds are present in equal amounts.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 08/10/2023

Less pretty, but did end up salt roasting turkey breast and legs. Write up of the whole meal foodwiki.bmann.ca/October%2520...

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 08/10/2023

With the Win Full Ramen that I posted about, I’ve been making quick soups for lunch. Here’s pulled pork, 1 Tbsp gochujang, cherry tomatoes, carrots, & shallots. Finished with a splash of sesame oil. Spicy & flavourful, and in no way “ramen” other than the noodles!

Steaming bowl of ramen noodles, with a red broth, halved cherry tomatoes, threads of pulled pork and carrots.

It really is steaming!

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 03/10/2023

A lunch at home. Sourdough, garlic sausage, Mettwurst, double cream brie, Morbier cheese, cucumbers, butter, and some grainy mustard. March, 2021

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 21/09/2023

Traveling to St Louis (give me restaurant tips!) through DEN. Dinner at Relay’s in the airport. Heirloom tomato salad, ribeye steak, and harissa roasted carrots. Review notes to follow.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/09/2023

Then wandered Car Free Day on Commercial Drive and bought this Sausage Party from Shameless Buns Filipino Food Truck shamelessbuns.com Fries, longganisa sausage, fried egg. Plus, house made hot sauce, banana ketchup, and kalamansi garlic aioli

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/09/2023

Here’s a wall of syrups and teas and candy made from good stuff and coffee things, to show just one shelf. There was this one lone ProSyro syrup (we get Yuzu and Kalamansi from Welk’s). What is Falernum syrup?

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/09/2023

Went to Mucker Next Door for the first time. It’s “next door” to and run by Dachi, who also run Elephant and Hanai. Food / syrups / local / lifestyle home stuff is the closest I can get to a type of store.

Sign for Mucker Next Door outside the Dachi patio.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 12/08/2023

This reminded me of a fantastic espresso tonic “flight” I tasted last July in Paris at Fringe Coffee & Photography Gallery. Photo is of the two kinds of tonics. The server came and poured the espresso shots & stirred table side. foodwiki.bmann.ca/July%252022nd%252…

One clear tonic water with ice, one that is bright orange, both in wine glasses.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 02/08/2023

This did turn into baked bread. Letting it cool, then I’ll know. Will I eat some slices slathered in melted butter regardless of how it turns out? Yes!

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 02/08/2023

Got a good rise. I don’t really have proper sized loaf pans so let’s see what happens after a second rise. Can you tell I’m not a baker??!!

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 02/08/2023

These are mini cucumbers. Cucumbers in the back have some hot banana peppers, the third one has hot banana peppers and some red bell peppers since I cleaned up the fridge and needed to use up the pickling juice. Will sour the next couple of days and then go in the fridge.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 30/07/2023

This Italian Plum Berliner Weisse style sour from Twin City Brewing was very tasty twincitybrewing.ca

Glass of beer with head of foam next to tall can - Twin City Brewing Obscura Italian Plum Berliner Weisse-style sour

Cool black / purple can design.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 30/07/2023

Final delicious meal in Nanaimo now documented. Mahle House is actually in Cedar, just south of Nanaimo, and has been doing farm to table in an old heritage house for decades. foodwiki.bmann.ca/Mahle%2520House%2…

Special appetizer: tuna ceviche with pickled mango, miso mayo, hazelnuts, and wonton chips

Special main: pan fried ling cod with pickled cucumber and mango, yuzu broth, and deep fried rice cakes

Mushroom Ricotta Cannelloni, Pesto, Basil Crema, Pickled Shimeji, Crispy Portobello, Roasted Cippolini Onion

Silken Chocolate Cake, Gingersnap Crust, Berry Coulis, Sorbet

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/07/2023

Black Rabbit Kitchen, Nanaimo, BC. French bistro style dishes. Pictured: Goat cheese terrine, The Grey Fox mocktail, Aviation cocktail, Steak frites Full write up foodwiki.bmann.ca/Black%2520Rabbit%…

Goat cheese terrine - toasted and untoasted baguette, honey toasted walnuts

The Grey Fox - Earl Grey syrup, aquafaba, tonic, lemon

Classic Aviation - gin, maraschino, violette, lemon

Steak frites - sirloin with Demi glacé and fries

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/07/2023

Le Louis Cyr 🧀 Cellar aged for 2 years. Creamy, crumbly, firm. Slightly sweet burnt caramel & roasted nut flavour. Very tasty. This was sitting next to various Goudas and yes it’s similar in flavour. Cheese thread 3/3

Cheese case with various Goudas and a description at the back for the Louis cyr

Cellar aged for 2 years. Creamy, crumbly, firm. Slightly sweet burnt caramel & roasted nut flavour. Very tasty.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/07/2023

Le Riopelle de l’Isle 🧀 From the Isle-Aux-Grues (Crane Island) in the St. Lawrence, this fabulous rich & creamy creation named after a French artist who lived on the island. Unpasteurized cow’s milk with a smooth buttery taste, with hints of mushrooms and hazelnuts. Cheese thread 2/3

Picture of cheese with a hand written note card that is same as post text

From the Isle-Aux-Grues (Crane Island) in the St. Lawrence, this fabulous rich & creamy creation named after a French artist who lived on the island. Unpasteurized cow’s milk with a smooth buttery taste, with hints of mushrooms and hazelnuts.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/07/2023

McLean’s Foods in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter has been around a long time. Mostly European gourmet imports, plus an excellent cheese counter. We got a couple of nice Canadian cheeses from Quebec. foodwiki.bmann.ca/McLean%25E2%2580%… Cheese thread 1/3

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 25/07/2023

I made a puffy omelette (there’s probably a name for this - let the eggs set stovetop then put in oven under broil to finish the top) with fresh basil, Brie, and tomatoes. Almost too broiled! The day in Nanaimo documented here foodwiki.bmann.ca/July%252024th%252…

Eggs in a stainless steel pain quite brown in spots with melted Brie and slices of fresh tomato.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/07/2023

Lunch on the patio at Luppolo brewing this past Saturday Pickled veggies and Shisito peppers Cappricciosa pizza Beer tasters of Party Animal Hazy IPA & Gose with Black Lime Wall of colourful bottles and cans foodwiki.bmann.ca/Luppolo%2520July%…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 08/07/2023

Went to Unchai, a Thai place on Burrard that @kenny.is recommended way back in January. Very good! Sat outside and had Som Tam, Roti with Curry dip, and Deep Fried pork jowl over fried rice foodwiki.bmann.ca/July%25207th%252C…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 02/07/2023

I’ve had this “gimmick” pizza twice now, the Big Pizza Mac. A pizza with burger ingredients: Mozzarella, Seasoned Ground Beef, Onion, Tomato, American Cheese, Dill Pickle, Secret Sauce. It’s good! I like the pickles! By Community Pizza in Vancouver. Bonus Photo of their Caprese photo.

The Big Pizza Mac: Mozzarella, Seasoned Ground Beef, Onion, Tomato, American Cheese, Dill Pickle, Secret Sauce.

Caprese Pizza. Pizza with a salad on top

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 26/06/2023

Went to Longtail Kitchen in New Westminster for lunch today www.longtailkitchen.com Roti with peanut sauce, papaya salad, Singaporean noodles with tofu, deep fried enoki mushrooms, and grilled eggplant. foodwiki.bmann.ca/Longtail%2520Kitc…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 08/06/2023

Dinner last night with Kenny at Taqueria Chicatana, a Monday & Tuesday night pop-up at Hunnybee Bruncheonette serving Al Pastor tacos, and a great selection of local craft beer and wine. Here’s beer & aperol spritz slushies. Write up: foodwiki.bmann.ca/June%25206th%252C…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/05/2023

Along with the lunch meal at Dosanko, I captured a few notes on koji while buying some koji salt. I sprinkle it on eggs or veggies, and use it in marinades and meat. foodwiki.bmann.ca/koji.html

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 25/05/2023

Burgers for lunch today from the Truck Stop Café on Clark Drive in East Van. Classic local community diner. All day breakfast. Burger and fries, clubhouse, all the classics. A selection of Chinese dishes. Cheap & cheerful.

Wide angle view of the Truck Stop Café front door facing on to Clark Drive.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 24/05/2023

Vennie’s is tucked into a corner strip mall place next to the Bunny Cafe. I had to take a picture of this sign: none of these businesses have existed here for YEARS now. Except for the food stop on the corner. But they’ve been on my block list for over a decade.

Sign in the mini strip mall on Venables at Commercial.

From the top: food stop 24 hours, Deserts - Vancouver’s Falafel Oasis (now DL Chicken), Venables Coin Op Laundry, Bocadillo, Vape Horizon

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 24/05/2023

I think the space also functions as a commissary / prep space for Doug’s other businesses (eg Downlow Chicken). Here’s the wall of seasonings that’s right there when you come in and order.

Shelving unit with giant containers of seasoning and spices. Top shelf has bags of Szechuan peppercorns.

Fun fact: that’s a certificate for food safe issued to one Boris McKay (no relation)

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 24/05/2023

I finally tried Vennie’s Sub Shop yesterday. I got the Aftermath (roast beef) and a hot Deluxe Pizza for R. Tasty and with good ingredients, needed more pickles & more mayo on mine, R peeled off a layer of pepperoni as being too much 😅

Vennie’s Sub Shop menu screen listing everything.

The Aftermath smoked roast beef 12” on butcher paper at home. This is a very large sub.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 20/05/2023

Made hanger steak with chimichurri, watermelon salad, and some pan veggies for dinner.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 19/05/2023

Long weekend begins with Phillips Space Goat Juicy IPA untp.beer/E9Yr9

Phillips Space Goat Juicy IPA, with an amazing neon can design of a goat in an astronaut suit

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 19/05/2023

There’s a little mini sale on at The Pie Shoppe this weekend thepieshoppe.ca I stopped by on the way to Bowen Island. Bought a couple of bottles - Hodgepodge Cider by Creek & Gully x Keenan & Zoë (Naramata, BC) and Beaufort Ça Beautage 2019 (Courtenay, BC) And 2x frozen quiches.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 13/05/2023

Today I kind of cooked and prepped and did a lot already. A lemon dill bean salad, and a macaroni salad. foodwiki.bmann.ca/May%252013th%252C…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 13/05/2023

Not actually recommended for the food trucks, but here are a few photos and my write up of the day. foodwiki.bmann.ca/May%252012th%252C…

Seabus on the downtown Vancouver side just as we got on.

The big covered but open air space with shops and the sides. Lots of families and kids running around.

Peaceful bench looking over Waterfront Park and Burrard Inlet, with downtown Vancouver on the other side.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 12/05/2023

Throwback to August 2021, I got frozen ramen from the Franklin Food Lab in my neighbourhood. Tasty! blog.bmannconsulting.com/2021/08/10…

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 08/05/2023

I didn’t end up with good pictures of the laksa I made, so here’s the Asian Home Gourmet packaging. I added onions, ginger, red bell peppers, and zucchini, and served it over Cantonese style wheat noodles foodwiki.bmann.ca/May%25207th%252C%…

Asian Home Gourmet spice paste for Singaporean Laksa Coconut Curry Noodles

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 07/05/2023

Went to Community Pizza on Commercial Drive for lunch. First time there during brunch menu hours. Got a Caesar drink, Breakfast Pie, and Rachael got Detroit style “Roni” pizza and a Caesar salad. All tasty!

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 06/05/2023

Oh right! And a picture of the Cacio e pepe. Di Beppe Café, Vancouver

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 04/05/2023

Today, made Fresh Prep meal kit for dinner of Spicy Korean Fried Chicken. It really is quite easy and quick to make — diced chicken in egg white tossed with flour and corn starch and then pan fried until crispy and golden. Toss with gochujang based sauce.

Picture of cooked Korean fried chicken in a pan, dark red and sticky gochujang sauce and sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. My stove top is dirty.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 27/04/2023

A visit to Seoul Shakers www.blogto.com/restaurants/seoul-sh… for a late night Korean snack: Gojuchang Korean fried chicken wings, corn cheese, and a green salad. @zeeshanlakhani.bsky.social introduced me to makgeolli, Korean milky/sparkling/funky rice wine.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/04/2023

November 12th, 2016: Night of the duck ramen in Victoria, BC A duck ramen broth, smoked duck breast, lots of fresh cilantro, and locally made ramen noodles.

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FoodWiki @foodwiki.bmann.ca · 10/04/2023

Two dried chilies 🌶️ made the sauce pretty spicy. 2 Tbsp of ketchup for sweetness and a little apple cider vinegar finished it off. Served over farfalle with grated fresh Parmesan.

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