Foodists is a collective of like-minded food worshippers. We breathe and sleep in order to eat and drink. Have something to share with us? We'd love to hear from you. If it's something to eat or drink, even better.
I was spoiled as a kid, having grown up in Yorkshire (England) I ate my fair amount of fish and chips (fried in lard for extra flavour). For those not in the know, the English ‘chip’ is like a fatter, more…
Posted by: Matt SamyciaWood on Monday, July 27th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: best, Costco, england, fries | 7 Comments »
Three new serious foodies with a penchant for ranting about culinary discoveries have joined the Foodists Collective. Michael Surtees is a New York-based graphic designer who promises to share stories about his adventures…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, July 27th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: authors, contributors, Michael Surtees, Michael Tippet | 4 Comments »
I may never eat at Japa Dog again. I can again eat Japa Dog—see UPDATE below. Those who know me, realize the absurdity of that statement. I love Japa Dog. I first discovered Japadog in summer 2005 and immediately fell…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, July 27th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: hot dogs, Japa Dog, Noriki Tamura, recycling, Twitter, vancouver | 14 Comments »
With apologies to all those who worship at the throne of Tim Hortons, I’ve never really understood the appeal…EXCEPT for Timbits. You can fit quite a variety of flavours into a box, and somehow eating these…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: Bagel O's, bagels, Breakfast, cream cheese, fast food, Tim Hortons | 12 Comments »
I promised myself that on this trip to Norway, I would try as many authentic Norwegian foods as possible. New favourites would be found. I would spare no expense and no tastebuds in this venture. No animal nor vegetable…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: bugles, chocolate, Junk Food, Norwegian, Smash!, snack | 9 Comments »
Ben has asked me to read “In the Kitchen” and share a review. Here are my first thoughts upon finishing it: Monica Ali is definitely a writer who’s seen the inner bowels of a busy high-end British restaurant…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: In the Kitchen, Monica Ali | No Comments »
When I caught wind of their new Long Table Series, I knew it was time for a trip back to the new Irish Heather.
Posted by: Dave Shea on Monday, July 20th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: Gastown, Guiness, irish heather, long table, LTS, restaurant, review, short ribs, vancouver | 1 Comment »
Stumbling upon the 2-month old website Fancy Fast Food, it felt like the naïve optimistic cousin of trailer trash relative, This Is Why You’re Fat, providing a glimmer of hope for all of us closet fast food lovers.…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Friday, July 17th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Dominos, fast food, KFC, McDonalds | 1 Comment »
Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck is running a special version of his acclaimed BBQ Workshop for Foodists. Whether you are already well seasoned on the grill or afraid of fire, this is an amazing opportunity and great value.…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: barbecue, barbecue bootcamp, cooking class, instuction, ravenswood, Rockin' Ronnie Shewchuck | 8 Comments »
If you’re reading this, it’s very likely that you enjoy good coffee and appreciate conversation with interesting people. Then we’re like-minded. Join Foodists at Likemind Vancouver, a social movement…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: coffee, Elysian, event, Likemind, vancouver | 1 Comment »
I recently spent four long days in Winnipeg—winner of the Most Beige City in Canada Award—attending a series of meetings at The Fort Garry Hotel by day, exploring the city by night. Having spent time in The ‘Peg…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: french, local, mirlycourtois, restaurant, review, tallest poppy, winnipeg | 2 Comments »
New York Times bestselling author of How to Cook Everything is back with his latest book, Kitchen Express and we have a copy to give away (details at the end of this post)! I got a little excited when perusing the pages…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: contest, cookbook, easy recipes, How to Cook Everything, Kitchen Express, Mark Bittman, seasonal eating | 16 Comments »
Minus the optional yogurt in this recipe (which I have added solely for your taste) my current diet is severely restricted as I have somehow subjected myself to another 12-day cleanse. Wine, cheese & bread are amongst…
Posted by: Sylvia Zygalo on Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: Chilled Avocado Soup, Summer Soups | 5 Comments »
I had the privilege of being a judge at CupcakeCamp Vancouver last week, which raised an enormous amount of money for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. The idea of judging is great: show up, eat cupcakes, judge…
Posted by: Eagranie Yuh on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: cupcake, judging, vancouver | 2 Comments »
What goes better with good wine than a fine cheese? That’s right—nothing! Which is why the organizers of the second annual VinoCamp Vancouver 09 have added CheeseCamp to their educational sessions and tasting…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: cheese, CheeseCamp, event, UBC, vancouver, VinoCamp, Wine | 5 Comments »