Blueberry Lemon Jam

Submitted by Barb on Mon, 08/12/2002 - 20:39

It's the peak of B.C. blueberry season and I've been using blueberries in whatever I can. To preserve the deep flavour of local blueberries, I've made blueberry lemon jam. Fresh lemon rind adds an extra dose of sunny citrus to the jam.

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Blueberry Lemon Jam

Submitted by Barb on Mon, 08/12/2002 - 16:15

6 cups blueberries
3 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind

Fill boiling water canner with water. Place 5 clean 250 mL mason jars in canner and sterilise for 10 minutes.
In large stainless steel or enamel pot, crush 3 cups blueberries with a potato masher. Add remaining berries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring often.
Skim off any foam.
Place lids in boiling water and boil 5 minutes to soften seal.

Cavolo Nero

Submitted by Barb on Sun, 08/11/2002 - 20:43

Last weekend, we visited the East Van Farmer's Market and I was thrilled to find cavolo nero, a dark green, almost black kale. When we were in Tuscany for our honeymoon, we ate it in ribollita and I've been hoping to grow it and/or buy it here. Westcoast Seeds carries cavolo nero seeds, but I didn't get my act together this spring to grow any!

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Japanese Plum Wine with soda - A nice summer tipple

Submitted by Roland on Sat, 08/10/2002 - 23:58

Our friend, Rebecca, introduced us to a refreshing and easy to make summer drink.

Just take one part Japanese Plum Wine (such as Gekkeikan available from the LDB for $15.95) and add one and half to two parts tonic water or soda water, add some ice and voila instant summer goodness!

Also good with a splash of vodka!

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Congrats to City Food on their 10th anniversary!

Submitted by Roland on Fri, 08/09/2002 - 23:06

We recently picked up a copy of CityFood magazine (a Vancouver and Seattle magazine about eating, dining and cooking) and noticed that it is their 10th anniversary. Congratulations! Here's to many more years!

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GourmetPlanking.com

Submitted by Roland on Thu, 08/08/2002 - 21:52

Last Saturday at The Gourmet Warehouse, Barb met Sheri of GourmetPlanking.com who sells cedar planks for grilling salmon, veggies and pretty much anything else. They sell both online and at traditional retailers like the Gourmet Warehouse.

Of course, you can buy planks of untreated cedar yourself as we pointed out in July. But this is a lot more convenient. Check it out and please let us know what you think!

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Ezogiku Noodle Cafe: Great Ramen and Gyozas

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 08/07/2002 - 23:29

If you are like me and you have a craving for miso or charsiu ramen from time to time, then please check out my mini-review of Ezogiku Noodle Cafe.

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Mini-Review: Ezogiku Noodle Cafe

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 08/07/2002 - 22:58

When I first moved to Vancouver in July 198, I briefly stayed downtown at The Residences on Georgia.

I didn't really enjoy the noise associated with living right downtown in one of Vancouver's busiest neighbourhoods, but I enjoyed living close to lots of great downtown restaurants.

One of my favourite weekend rituals during that brief time was waking up late and going to Ezogiku #2 at 1329 Robson Street right when it opened at 11a.m. to avoid the rush.

Wayson Choy's Dimsum Roast May 2002

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 08/07/2002 - 22:18

Wayson Choy's dim sum today, May 11, 2002, was a blast. It was great to see him gently roasted by his childhood buddies and to hear about the real stories and the real people behind The Jade Peony and Paper Shadows.

Mountain Meadow Oliva Soft Sheep Cheese

Submitted by Roland on Tue, 08/06/2002 - 21:36

At last weekend's East Van Farmers Market, Barb and I picked up some Oliva soft sheep cheese in cold pressed olive oil with herbs from Mountain Meadow Sheep Dairy (RR#2, Chase, BC,V0E 1M0, 250-679-3841).

This cheese is superb! Not too sharp, but very flavourful! The herbs (rosemary was the most prominent) together with the olive oil combined to make an excellent tasting cheese even better.

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