Biscotti di Prato

Submitted by Barb on Mon, 11/04/2002 - 21:45

Biscotti di prato reminds me of some of the flavours we experienced on our trip to Tuscany...fennel seed, crunchy almonds, rustic texture. It's perfect for dipping into vin santo or a good strong cup of expresso. They keep well in a well sealed container for a few weeks.

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Mini-Review Patisserie Lebeau

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 11/03/2002 - 20:54

Yesterday, we bought an excellent and inexpensive baguette at Patisserie Lebeau. Check out our mini-review of Patisserie Lebeau for more details on their excellent baguettes, pastries and waffles.

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Mini-Review: Patisserie Lebeau

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 11/03/2002 - 20:45

[UPDATE November 2002]: Not only does this patisserie have excellent desserts, they also have excellent baguettes. At only $1.75, they are a definite bargain!

If you are hungry for a French pastry or a Belgian waffle, Patisserie Lebeau is the place to go. On Sunday, they have awesome Belgian waffles and the rest of the time they serve traditional, wonderful French and Belgian cakes and pastries.

The location, just east of Burrard on 2nd avenue, is a bit out of the way but the trek is worth it.

Last Saturday, I had a chocolate eclair there and as always it was heavenly.

Thanks for the link, Playing with my food!

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 11/03/2002 - 20:31

Playing with my food and other things..., a blog about food and other things :-), linked to VanEats. Thanks!

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Que Pasa has moved to Richmond

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 11/03/2002 - 20:29

Que Pasa moved to Richmond more than a year ago but today we finally updated our Que Pasa story with their new address and telephone number!

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French Laundry - Reserve in Person

Submitted by Roland on Sun, 11/03/2002 - 01:24

David Kluz successfully obtained a French Laundry reservation by following our suggestion to show up in person at the restaurant. Read the newly updated French Laundry Saga Part 3 for a detailed list that includes this and other tips for getting a reservation.

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Biscotti di Prato

Submitted by Barb on Sat, 11/02/2002 - 09:32

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed or 1 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup whole almonds
Milk for glazing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast almonds for 5 minutes. Cool and chop coarsely.
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until mixture is light yellow and thick. Add olive oil and continue beating for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, sift together flour and baking powder.

3P Poultry Plus - Organic chicken and more

Submitted by Roland on Fri, 11/01/2002 - 19:01

My friend Gene and his partner recently started eating only organic food and he recommended the meat from 3P Poultry Plus in North Van. Not only do they have chicken but they also have pork, beef and more exotic meats like buffalo and ostrich. After watching Deconstructing Supper, we are definitely moving towards a more organic diet. Another place for us to check out! If you have been there, please let us know what you thought.

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CookingSchools.com

Submitted by Roland on Fri, 11/01/2002 - 00:17

CookingSchools.com is a portal for cooking schools in Canada, the US and elsewhere, Check it!

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Hazelmere Organic Farms is open Saturdays

Submitted by Roland on Wed, 10/30/2002 - 20:29

At the Deconstructing Supper premier, we met Gary and Naty King of Hazelmere Organic farmers (organic food supplier to Bishop's).

We found out from Gary and Naty that their farm has a Saturday market on Saturdays from 9:30 to 5p.m. where they sell their organic produce in season as well as other organic products.

We'll definitely be making the trek out to Surrey to check this market out some Saturday soon!

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