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.
Foodists Brenda and Mel have recently had dining adventures in Montreal, and I am embarking on one tomorrow in 8 hours care of Van Houtte Coffee. My big red suitcase is stuffed with empty space, save for one empty…
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: alcohol, foie-gras, Montreal, nightlife, poutine, quebec, souvenirs, Travel, Wine | 2 Comments »
The propensity to photograph my food has become less earnest over the years. Nowadays, I bring the camera out at restaurants that have already won me over after repeat visits, excepting those far-off places that I…
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Alpha Global Sushi & Bar, Bacchanalia, Bistro Sakana, camera, Chocoatl Chocolate Boutique, Karen Hamilton, Parkside, photography, restaurant, TinyBites | 5 Comments »
Say hello to Wanda. Wanda was purchased by some of the men of the Foodists collective a few weeks ago. She said her farewell to her time at Sloping Hills Farm this past week and was greeted with much excitement and…
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: bc, butchers, butchery, canada, downtown, events, Foodists, Gastown, knives, manly men, meat, pig, pork, vancouver, wanda | 18 Comments »
I can tell you with certainty that one dinner at the Alibi Room in 1998 turned me into a Foodist. What’s your story?
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Monday, March 9th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: alibi room, Karen Hamilton, Nostalgia, Railtown, Tiny Bites, vancouver | 5 Comments »
In wine-producing regions around the world, wine is accessible: celebrated in daily life and shared often with family and friends. Why, oh, why is this not the case in Vancouver?
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Memphis Blues, Raincity Grill, restaurant, Salt Tasting Room, vancouver, Wine | 5 Comments »