foodieonthe49th

A life consumed by food. A lifetime consuming food.

Category Archives: Chinese

Salty Solution

Back in January, there were some eggs in the fridge that were about to expire.  Although I don’t often eat them, I do like salted eggs, which is why I … Continue reading

March 7, 2012 · 7 Comments

Vancouver Cookbook Giveaway: East Meets West (Closed)

For me, the most enjoyable part of travelling is sampling local flavours and cuisine because I think it is the best way to immerse myself in the culture of wherever … Continue reading

March 5, 2012 · 12 Comments

A Waffle Lot of Options

A relatively new restaurant to make an impact on the Richmond restaurant horizon, is Bubble Waffle Cafe.  A few months back, I found myself peering through the windows and admiring … Continue reading

November 25, 2011 · 3 Comments

Shark Truth: Sans Fin Soup Event

I was lucky enough to score three tickets to the Sans Fin Soup Contest organized by Shark Truth on October 13th. Shark Truth is a grass roots organization that hopes … Continue reading

October 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Cure for Turkey Leftovers

Growing up in a first generation Chinese Canadian family, unusual dishes have made their way to our Thanksgiving dinner table.  Snake soup, sushi, sea cucumber, and abalone have all made … Continue reading

October 10, 2011 · 2 Comments

Betcha He Can’t Eat Just One!

Like many Chinese people, my dad chooses to celebrate his birthday according to the traditional Chinese calendar.  Thus, making it a bit hard for me to keep track of from year to year.  … Continue reading

September 26, 2011 · 10 Comments

Mooncake Madness

I knew it was coming months ago, but Mid-Autumn Festival crept up on me like most holidays usually do.  Over the past few months, I kept asking people (in Cantonese), “When … Continue reading

September 12, 2011 · 5 Comments

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