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Though I really don’t want Meow Mix to please deliver I had really hoped that Sunday dinner at my aunt and uncle’s had delivered better. Lured by the promise of a yummy chicken liver dinner I made the trek up to their…
Posted by: Sylvia Rigakis on Friday, July 29th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, bacon, BBQ, chicken liver, liver | 2 Comments »
Not too long ago a friend introduced me to a little piece of heaven called the Fat Boy. You can find it at a place called The Old Oak Tap in Ukrainian Village in Chicago. Although it is listed on the menu as an…
Posted by: Helen Fernandes on Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Categories: Worship | Tags: appetizer, cheddar cheese, Chicago, Fat Boy, French fries, godess dressing, mash potato, pulled pork, Ukranian Village | 1 Comment »
Fellow Foodist, Anthony Nicalo invited a houseful of rowdy food lovers to his American Thanksgiving dinner. In preparation for the evening, he slaughtered a 200 lb pig two days prior to feed the hungry guests. We all…
Posted by: Melody Fury on Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: anchovies, appetizer, fennel, polenta, recipe | 8 Comments »
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…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, February 8th, 2008
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, deli, pizza, Risotto, Seafood, tapenade, Tonina's | 4 Comments »
On a recent weekend jaunt to Hornby Island just off the east coast of Vancouver Island, my wife and I were wandering around inside the single small store on the island. We were there expressly to pick up snacks for the…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Monday, October 29th, 2007
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, Hornby Island, Sahale Snack, snack, vancouver | No Comments »
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…
Posted by: Alexa Clark on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, bean, dessert, list, potatoes, rice, side dish, thanksgiving | No Comments »
Often I’m found inventing recipes that keep me guessing, but few times are they good enough to test among an audience; Christmas eve showed up and decades of family history was turned upside-down with a…
Posted by: Stephanie Co & Todd Smith on Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, experiment, recipe | No Comments »
When we did some smoked salmon canapes for a dinner party a while back, Mark suggested they’d be even better whith some crème fraîche, and he was right, dammit. However, without a gourmet food store…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, sauce, suggestions | No Comments »
Who would ever think you might tire of a freezer full of smoked salmon? Um, well, it’s started to happen, friends. Crackers and smoked salmon, fusilli with smoked salmon cream, more crackers and smoked salmon, and…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, canapes, recipe, salmon, Seafood | No Comments »
A group of friends and myself have gone out for wings and beer every Tuesday night for 5 years. Sometimes it’s just two of us and sometimes it’s upwards of 15. It’s a great way for people to catch up as…
Posted by: Steve Mynett on Friday, October 27th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, Breakfast, dessert, meat, sauce, Wing | 1 Comment »
Raita is a simple Indian side dish made with fruits or vegetables added to spiced yogurt generally served as a cool, refreshing accompaniment with heavier curry dishes. There are a great variety of raita recipes and you…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, April 17th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, cucumber, Ethnic, indian, raita, recipe, Vegetables | 1 Comment »
Serves 8 8 large oranges, cut into segments 8 pink grapefruit, cut into segments 8 large basil leaves, cut into Chiffonade Option – for a dessert, substitute mint for basil Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar 4 cups water
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, April 14th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, dessert, Fruit, grapefruit, orange, Salad | 1 Comment »
Ingredients: 2 avocados – peeled/seeded ¼ small onion – grated 1 large ripe tomato – peeled 1 small scallion – finely chopped ½ green pepper – seeded/chopped ½ leek – chopped 1 clove garlic 1 bunch parsley…
Posted by: Andrea Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, dip, guacamole, mexican-food, recipe | 1 Comment »
Boil the cassava whole in water and drain the water. Cut the pieces of cassava and fry. Make a salt and red chilly powder to sprinkle on the fries.
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, cassava, fries, recipe, vikram vij | 1 Comment »
Ingredients: 1 – 14oz (398mL) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1 cup (125mL) freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 cup (250mL) mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed dash of lemon juice. Combine and…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, artichoke, bake, dip, recipe | No Comments »