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"1. to allay thirst by satisfying 2. to make less active, vigourous, intense, etc. 3. to cause disintegration by treatment with water" - dictionary.com That's slake for you. For some reason I thought that would be appropriate for this post, which is all about watermelon, which we're all very familiar with. Most of the time… Continue reading slake
"If you're cooking for a woman, make a good risotto and a salad. If you don't have time to make dessert, you can go and buy some macaroons to have later." -Wolfgang Puck The man's right. On so many levels that probably never crossed his mind when he said those words. One. Women I know love… Continue reading Resistant Little Heart
Parents are such sources of wisdom. Even if they're fuzzy on the mechanics of things, they know the outcome. I guess, most of the time, that's enough to help a kid grow up without slicing their hands open, putting a crater in their cranium, or in my case, scorching off my entire palate. For that,… Continue reading honey makes it hot
I just realized that I've never actually posted a blueberry recipe here before. How do I even call myself a British Columbian right? I do have a handful of blueberry recipes rolled up my sleeve, but it can be tough sometimes to actually go and feature something when you are figuratively swamped by it. Yeah, yeah,… Continue reading Take a minute
Noodles, beyond any other food group has the richest history and diversity. One can tell plenty of dish's origin by simply reading its name as long as it involves a noodle of some sort. I am, by no means, an expert on noodles - especially so when it comes to western pastas. BUT, to be… Continue reading Mien Attitude
Is it wedding season or what!? This summer alone five couples I personally know (as in not my great-aunt's friend's son-in-law's nephew) are getting married! It really is stunning here in Vancouver at this moment though. The days are long, and tender foliage shimmers under the late afternoon sun, casting my studio in its bosky… Continue reading giv’em the karats, but save me the carrots
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