Foodists

You’ve got to be kidding me. Hamburger in a can?

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This morning I was scrolling (as opposed to strolling, which is generally more rewarding, especially when done at farmer’s markets) and I came across A Huge Depository of Unusual Meals and Foods, a gem of food and…

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Did you know that Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, is also known as Paczki Day?  The idea being that making these little balls of loveliness use up all the extra “sugar, lard, eggs and fruit in the house, which are…

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One of my favourite things to do on the weekend is to drop into Tonina’s Italian Deli & Cafe in my old neighbourhood at 25th and Main Street. Depending on the time of day I might just be picking up supplies for…

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A little more about literature and show biz than food (but still loads of fun) Bourdain, this time, talks to the AV Club in this feature article.

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There’s a new Vancouver-made documentary about slow food called Tableland that explores sustainable food production. From the orchards of Interior BC, Napa Highlands, rural Quebec and other places where “slow…

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Blood? Wine? Thought this image of a grape press would be appropriate for Halloween. I took it on my recent trip to Hornby Island at Carbrea Winery. This is actually a perforated stainless steel cylinder with some kind of…

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My wife reluctantly sent me a link to Meatpaper, a new print and online publication featuring everything and anything to do with meat. Why was she so reluctant? As a lapsed vegetarian and someone constantly trying to…

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Apparently the Wall Street Journal is onto us folks. They’ve discovered food bloggers! In a recent article title The Price of a Four-Star Rating, they question the validity of food bloggers restaurant reviews,…

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Thanksgiving is almost upon us and it’s time to start the menu planning and shopping.  But once you’ve got your turkey and stuffing, what else will fill your plate? I’m a fan of riced potatoes, green…

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Hey all you real Southern-style low ‘n slow barbecue fans, if you’re near Langley, BC this Sunday, September 9th check out the BBQ on the Bypass. The good stuff (i.e. eating) starts at 11am with the first…

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Those of you familiar with Industrial Brand know about our slightly unnatural fondness for small rodents. In fact, we’ve even featured the preparation of, and recipe for, squirrel. Thus, imagine our delight when we…

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Dave Seldon is a do-it-yourself kind of guy. The Head Brewer at BS Brewing, a Portland-based collective of home-brewers has made his own beer for years, is handy with tools, and grows his own food. So, what’s next…

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Don’t get me wrong, I love my wine but what I’m not into is the snooty language that surrounds the wine industry. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about, there’s a certain level of…

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This weekend is the Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler BC. I’m heading there this weekend and will report back on this and the competition barbecue course I recently took and taught by competitors Brian…

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