Displaying items by tag: food

Climate change is increasingly becoming a pressing issue, affecting not only ecosystems but also the daily lives of people worldwide. One of the less obvious, yet equally concerning aspects of this global challenge is its impact on wine production.

A lot of people think that cooking and food preparation are art forms. Catering services, restaurants, cafeterias, and diners all rely on the skills and expertise of their kitchen crews to bolster their success.

Ikea is a brand that needs no introduction. This chain of Swedish stores has conquered the world with its furniture, which is valued for its simplicity, multi-functionality, and aesthetics. These are solutions that easily allow you to arrange both large and small spaces.

In today's busy world, most of us do not have time to meticulously plan meals, create shopping lists and shop around for hours in search of the products that we need. As a result, it often happens that we are relaxing at home after work and suddenly we get a craving for homemade cake.

Can you go back a few dozen years and remember how it was to be a child in a house ruled by adults? You were probably full of good intentions, but had to be extremely careful, because there were "minefields" waiting for you everywhere.

It is well known that yogurt and other milk drinks are not only a source of easily absorbable protein, but also a way to maintain health and energy. Products made from good cow's milk from Canadian cows prevent the occurrence of colorectal cancer, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. If you would like to switch to a healthy and tasty diet, which would include wholesome dairy products, then install a simple application on your phone that will remind you each day about your next milk meal.

Having once visited Malaysia, I knew Malaysian food was delicious, and, owing to the multicultural nature of the population, multi-faceted. But, until yesterday, I didn’t realize how exciting and entertaining Malaysian food preparation could be. Yesterday I was fortunate to be one of the travel writers and other travel industry professionals invited by Tourism Malaysia to enjoy a dinner presentation in Vancouver that showcased Malaysian cuisine.

Vij’s Indian restaurant in Vancouver made news around the world recently when they added crickets to their menu. Well, they weren’t really serving bowls full of crickets, or curried cricket. What Vik’s co-owner and chef, Meeru Dhalwala, did was added cricket paratha to the menu. It was a traditional Indian flatbread made with the addition of one very un-traditional ingredient — ground up crickets, which replaced 70% of the chapati flour in the recipe.

I was able to sample a wonderful variety of food on my recent visit to Mexico’s Yucatan, but, looking back, my favourite was Sopa de Lima, Yucatecan chicken and lime soup. During my short visit, I enjoyed this traditional dish three times. The chicken broth features chopped tomatoes, onion, carrot and celery to which are added chunks of boneless chicken, strips of tortillas and the juice and slices of fresh, local limes.

When I think about genuine northwest coast food, First Nations cuisine comes to mind. When my wife and I were hitched about 15 years ago, we arranged for the Liliget Feast House to cater the reception, and it drew rave reviews from family and friends. Alas, the Liliget Feast House is long gone, but I recently discovered a new place that serves genuine BC First Nations food. It’s the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler.