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Beauty and the Feast

February 10, 2014

Steam Boat - A Lunar New Year Tradition

by Ivy Haisell


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Every family has it's traditions and even though we're in Canada, my family celebrates the Lunar New Year with a family meal. Today I review the best eatery of all, Mom's House... yes, my mom's house.

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TAGS: chinese, prawn, hot pot


February 9, 2014

Coconut Chiffon Cake with Coconut Milk Custard

by Ivy Haisell in Recipe Lab


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This is a chiffon cake for coconut fans. The subtle sweet flavor is delicately infused in the cake with a lactose free coconut custard. It's a very easy cake that bakes up into a generous four tier cake for 14.

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TAGS: coconut milk, baking, coconut, custard, recipe, homemade, dessert, lactose free, cream, cake


February 8, 2014

Upside Down Grand Marnier Blood Orange Cake

by Ivy Haisell in Recipe Lab


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This is a showstopping cake that will earn you massive kudos, especially once they taste the surprisingly moistness of the cake with a touch of orange liqueur.

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TAGS: orange, baking, recipe, gastropub, homemade, dessert, liquor, cake


February 7, 2014

Burgoo: Cheesy Heaven

by Ivy Haisell in Vancouver


Soft elbows of macaroni bathed in cheesy ecstasy.

Soft elbows of macaroni bathed in cheesy ecstasy.

Soft elbows of macaroni bathed in cheesy ecstasy.

Soft elbows of macaroni bathed in cheesy ecstasy.

John and I are what we refer to as 'lactose indulgent' - we can't turn down anything smothered in cheese. But even we know that not all Mac n Cheeses are created equal. Reconsider us as not just enthusiasts but discerning connoisseurs as well.

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TAGS: restaurant, local, french, comfort food, cheese


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