Great Grate: A better way to grill oysters and clams?

Submitted by Contributor on Wed, 04/10/2002 - 22:53

[Editor's Note: This newsitem was created by one of our readers by the name of "swamper". It's curious that Great Grate comes from Swamper Products, so maybe swamper works for Swamper Products or is just a devoted fan. Can anybody solve the mystery?

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Whiskey Barbeque Sauce

Submitted by Barb on Tue, 04/09/2002 - 19:53

On the weekend I made this great barbeque sauce. It's smokey, rich and definitely whiskey laced! I used the sauce to baste chicken wings every 12 minutes as they baked. The sauce would be wonderful on ribs!

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Whiskey Barbeque Sauce

Submitted by Barb on Tue, 04/09/2002 - 19:50

1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup whiskey
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt

In a medium saucepan, combine onion, garlic and whiskey. Simmer over medium heat for about 7 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
Puree in food processor or blender.
Refrigerate for at least 1 day to blend flavours.

First Visit: Pia's Classic Kaffe

Submitted by Roland on Mon, 04/08/2002 - 22:36

A friend and I went for a late lunch to Pia's Kaffe (605 West Pender Street telephone 604 684 2737) which we mentioned previously.

I tried the open face sandwich platter, which is now $8. It was just as good as Jurgen Goethe described!

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Vancouver Magazine 13th Annual Restaurant Awards

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 04/07/2002 - 22:37

As a food lover, I love the Vancouver Magazine Annual Restaurant Awards. As a website developer and website designer, I unfortunately can't say the same about their website.

First, let's start with the good. The Vancouver Magazine 13th Annual Restaurant Awards are out and just as enjoyable and informative as ever. I would link to them here but they are not online yet! More about the Vancouver Magazine web presence later.

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Oyama Sausage at Granville Market are the best - Stella

Submitted by Contributor on Sat, 04/06/2002 - 20:50

Stella, one of our readers, submitted the following item about Oyama Sausage Company at Granville Island Market (#126 - 1689 Johnston St, 604-648-2783).

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Zyliss Chopper Update

Submitted by Roland on Thu, 04/04/2002 - 18:14

Robin emailed us to ask what we thought about the Zyliss Chopper we received for Christmas.

Well I am happy to report that the chopper has earned a place in our kitchen.

It's great for chopping fiddly things that tend to roll around like nuts. We use it for chopping peanuts for Padh Thai and for chopping hard boiled eggs for making egg salad sandwiches.

It's not an essential gadget because you can chop with an ordinary knife.

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Memphis Blues Barbeque House Reviewed

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 04/03/2002 - 23:56

We went back to the Memphis Blues Barbeque House and are delighted to report that the food was just as wonderful as the first time. Check out our mini review of Memphis Blues Barbeque House for more details.

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Mini Review: Memphis Blues Barbeque House

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 04/03/2002 - 23:25

If you eat meat, then you must visit the Memphis Blues Barbeque House! No if's, and's, or but's (unless they're pork butts!)!

It is a temple to good 'ole southern American style Barbeque. The meat is lovingly prepared on the premises in the style of the American South.

The room is small and cozy. Decorated with pictures of famous blues musicians and filled with people eating down home wonderful food.

Dinner for 8 in 4 Hours, With Just a Little Hysteria

Submitted by Roland on Tue, 04/02/2002 - 23:48

This article by Mark Bittman in the New York Times describes this basic cooking truth, " ...good simple food, prepared with care and even a minimum of thought, is appreciated by anyone who likes to eat'". Amen for that!

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