First Visit: Café Bombay

Submitted by Roland on Tue, 10/15/2002 - 21:46

Barb and I finally had the chance to visit Café Bombay last week.

It was a Friday night at about 9p.m. We walked in and were pleasantly surprised by live Indian music.

The room's layout hasn't changed but the decor is now soothing Indian complete with vintage photos of India on the wall.

Since it was so late, we only ordered two starters and one appetizer.

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Italian Grape Cake

Submitted by Barb on Mon, 10/14/2002 - 08:50

After buying such flavourful coronation grapes at the East Van Farmers' Market last weekend, I was determined to buy more grapes to use them in a dessert for our Thansksgiving (with an Italian twist) dinner. I ended up making Italian grape cake.

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Butternut Squash and Hazelnut Lasagne

Submitted by Barb on Sun, 10/13/2002 - 23:53

As part of our Thanksgiving feast tonight, I made this butternut squash and hazelnut lasagne to go along with the ususal turkey and all the trimmings. It was a hit! Everyone enjoyed the sweetness of the squash in contrast to the crunchy, aromatic hazelnuts.

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UBC Apple Festival next weekend October 19th and 20th

Submitted by Roland on Sat, 10/12/2002 - 17:28

The UBC Apple Festival is next Saturday and Sunday (October 19 and 20). We'll be there checking out the great apples!

DETAILS:
WHERE: UBC Botanical Garden
WHEN: Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20 11a.m. to 4p.m.
HOW MUCH: free for the whole family!

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FoodieByNature.com

Submitted by Roland on Fri, 10/11/2002 - 23:05

FoodieByNature.com sent us an email telling us about their food related blog and asking us to put them in our food related website directory. Done!

FoodieByNature.com

is "chock-a-block" as the Brits say with food related items such as this recipe for Turkey Jambalaya. We need more food weblogs like this.

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Classic Chocolate Pudding

Submitted by Barb on Thu, 10/10/2002 - 23:10

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
2 tsp vanilla

In a large saucepan stir together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually stir in milk and add chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture thickens and bubbles. Continue to cook for 3 minutes.

Retro Birthday Dinner

Submitted by Barb on Thu, 10/10/2002 - 23:02

Last weekend we threw a retro theme birthday party for our friends Lisa and Rebecca. Since we're swing dancers, it wasn't too out of the ordinary for us to wear vintage attire. However, we haven't had an opportunity to cook a retro inspired meal. Instead of cooking "authentic" dishes from the 50's, I turned to my vintage cookbooks for inspiration.

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Green Goddess Dressing

Submitted by Barb on Wed, 10/09/2002 - 22:11

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh herbs (tarragon, basil), finely chopped
1 Tbsp. capers, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Season with salt and pepper. For a thinner dressing, add more vinegar or lemon juice
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Jang Mo Jib Express to open up Downtown!

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 10/09/2002 - 21:03

The other day I spotted a new restaurant under construction: Jang Mo Jib Express on Richards just south of Hastings. I can't wait! Jang Mo Jib on Kingsway and Robson are two of our favourite places to eat because they offer spicy, tasty authentic Korean food.

Needless to say, I will be watching the situation closely and I shall be one of the first to check it out when it opens!

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