[Updated 3rd time on Dec 6] After all the nice food and wine and architecture in France, it came with some of the cultural drama. Believe me, it’s really a drama of life. I am very grateful to live in Canada and enjoy so much of multiculturalism. Most people in Montpellier I met are quite [...]
Archive for November, 2006
The biggest suprise I found in Montpellier is the availablity and the quality of Asian food. Of course, it can’t be compared to the Vancouver/Toronto level, but in this town very remote from the rest of Asia, I had a pleasant Wonton Noodle Soup and a Pork Spring Roll in this place called Shanghai Fast [...]
The things I miss the most…
27Nov06Suprisingly enough, the 3 things I miss the most: My own fast computer with FireFox and an ENGLISH keyboard. Starbucks’ Chai Latte* or my beloved Tall Iced Passion Tea! The all CANADIAN full breakfast with EGGS + Sasuages + Fries + Toasts *(okay, I am not going to be picky for a Soy Chai) I adore [...]
The night view of La Cité in Carcassonne, France After taking a non-TGV class SNCF train to Carcassone, marching up about 10 minutes to the mountain of Carcasoone, I finally arrived to this absolutely gorgeous site called: “La Cite”. This city was built and lived by the Romans, the Goals in the 12th century. The [...]
After fighting over the jetlag, my second day in Montpellier of this small very old town in the south of France was being very plesant. I took the TGV for the first time from Gare de Lyon, Paris to here for about 3 hours. The scenery along the way was like a dream, everywhere [...]
Food tour episode 1: Walking on a brisk winter morning in Toronto to the Hart House’s gym, my sleepy soul was refreshed by the 30-min cardio I did, as well as the company of the infamous “Rainy Men” song. Right after the workout, I had a craving for mushroom and my palette was indulged by [...]
Yoshoku Ya’s Hamburg Steak
09Nov06Yoshoku Ya is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Their ambience isc carried over from a traditional German restaurant. It’s cozy and homey. Price is very reasonable and it offers one of a kind Japanese Western food in Vancouver. Tonight’s craving was the Hamburg Steak. Nice, juicy, and tender with the Japanese BBQ [...]
Butternut Squash Soup
05Nov06Butternut Squash Soup 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/4 pounds) Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, optional 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups chicken broth 1-2 cups water, as needed Salt and pepper to taste Sour cream and parsley for garnish Cut squash in [...]
Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche
05Nov06Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche Ingredients (serves 3): 12 x 2″ crust (get the pre-made Tenderflake crust from Safeway) 1 pack of maple-leaf pre-made bacon (100g) 3 eggs 250ml whipping cream + 100ml 2% slim milk 100g Gruyère cheese, grated salt and pepper Instructions: Pour the grated Gruyère cheese into a big bowl, then add [...]
The infamous “Coca-cola Chicken Wings” Ingredients: One lbs chicken wings One can of regular cola (355 mL) 70 ml of soya sauce Steps: 1. Marinate the chicken wings for 30 minutes with two tbs of soya sauce, two tbs of Chinese cooking wine (can be substituted with Brandy), white pepper, salt and sugar. 2. Sauté [...]
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