Cristina's Costa Rican Fruit Punch

Submitted by Barb on Fri, 07/05/2002 - 06:45

Our friend, Cristina, grew up in Costa Rica and she shares this Costa Rican punch recipe. Cristina says that you can find variations of this punch at any Costa Rican social gathering. She recommends using as many ripe tropical fruits as you can and using bananas gives the punch its base flavour. Give it a try!

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Cristina's Costa Rican Fruit Punch

Submitted by Barb on Thu, 07/04/2002 - 22:13

Tropical fruit, chopped
Water
Orange juice, optional
Sugar to taste
Rum or brandy, optional

Choose ripe fruit such as bananas, papaya, pineapple, mango, melons and any other tropical fruit available.
Place fruit in a large jug and cover with water and juice. If you want more to drink, add more liquid.
Sweeten with sugar.
Let fruit marinate (and flavour the punch) in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Add rum or brandy just before serving. Serve punch with pieces of the chopped fruit.

Need to try the Modern Club Japanese restaurant in Dunbar

Submitted by Roland on Thu, 07/04/2002 - 22:11

In this week's Georgia Straight, Angela Murrills writes about what various chefs eat in their precious hours off (no link because the Straight doesn't put there articles on their website).

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Delicious lamb burgers at Moderne Burger

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 07/03/2002 - 18:58

Yesterday, before dancing we went to Moderne Burger and I tried their lamb burger. Every other time we have been there, they have had no lamb burgers.

For a buck extra, the lamb burger is worth it! Tender and not gamey! Mmmm. Yet another reason to go there (as if the great beef burgers, fries, shakes and atmosphere were not enough!).

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Please use untreated cedar

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 07/03/2002 - 18:52

I would have thought that this is obvious but please use untreated cedar if you try out Mark Bernstein's cedar plank grilled salmon. This was pointed out by Katherine, one of our readers. Thanks!

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Mark Bernstein's Grilled salmon

Submitted by Roland on Tue, 07/02/2002 - 22:11

Mark Bernstein's cedar plank grilled salmon sounds delicious and easy. Check it out and let us know how you made out!

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Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House

Submitted by Roland on Mon, 07/01/2002 - 21:22

If you are looking for a centrally located restaurant for Chinese congee, noodles or Chinese food, then please check out our review of Kwong Chow Congee and Noodle House.

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Mini-Review: Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House

Submitted by Roland on Mon, 07/01/2002 - 20:48

It's become almost a family tradition for us to eat at the Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle house whenever one of us returns from vacationing in a foreign country.

Luckily, since Barb's parents are retired, they go on vacation quite regularly and so we get to eat at Kwong Chow often!

Not only is the food inexpensive and delicious, this restaurant is open late (11:00a.m. to 2:00a.m. 7 days a week) and is located midway between where we all live.

Of course the congee and noodles here are great, but we also enjoy their regular Chinese menu.

The Mouse and the Bean Cafe

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 06/30/2002 - 16:33

The mystery behind the cafe that serves excellent quesadillas has been resolved.

The name of the cafe is The Mouse & The Bean Cafe. It's located at 319 West Hastings between Cambie and Homer on the "sunny side of the street".

Not only do they serve quesadillas, they serve authentic mexican breakfasts, molletes, tacos dorados, sopes, tostadas, pastries, 100% organic fair traded coffee and more. Checkit!

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Festa delle Regioni

Submitted by Barb on Sat, 06/29/2002 - 08:01

Last night we attended the Festa delle Regioni with our friend Marco. This great celebration of Italian food and culture was the closing banquet for Italian Week 2002 at the Italian Cultural Centre.

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