America, the land of the plentiful and home of the obese. A country where the only thing bigger than their stomachs are the size of their portions. This is a manly man’s playground. Enter the Red Lobster.
[Wines] Lucky Penny Wine
Mr. and I were invited to an event to try a new line of wine by Australia's [yellow tail]. It's called Lucky Penny and it comes in one white blend and one red blend. Apparently BC is the first place in the world to be selling it. Held at Les Amis du Fromage, we joined... Continue Reading →
Snowshoeing & Eating on Cypress Mountain
On the weekend Mr. and I went on this snowshoeing tour put on by Natural Trekking, a Valentine's Day gift from Mr.. It's an evening hike up the Bowen Lookout Winter Trail on the Cypress Mountain. It's a moderate hike, approximately 1 hour each way - perfect for newbies like us. Now, you must be wondering, what does snowshoeing have to do with food? Well, I'd be wondering the same thing, too.
Canadian Chef Survey Identifies Menu Trends 2011
The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association recently released the result of its 2011 Canadian Chef Survey. This is a survey conducted among professional chefs who rated the popularity of various menu items and cooking methods, identifying hot trends, up and comers, perennial favourites and yesterday’s news. A top 10 list was announced for each category and here are the top 3 highlights along with my thoughts.
Breakfast in Bed at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Ahhh… breakfast in bed… what a wonderful concept. People would tell you the bed should be for sleep and sex only, but I’d disagree. A bed’s comfort level is at its highest in the morning. Trust me, I’ve spend many days sleeping in to research this thoroughly. It’s full of warmth and softness. And to have someone make and deliver breakfast for me to eat in bed, it made me feel all fluffy inside. I’m actually not a breakfast guy, but I do love breakfast. How does that work you ask? I don’t usually eat in the morning, but I do like what goes in a breakfast. All that fat, protein, and carbs, it’s a TRI-WINNING combination.
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