YVR* Thyme to Indulge.

[ VANCOUVER CANADA ]

THYME TO INDULGE is a French bistro and a boutique catering company.  The decor is cute and cozy with a European charm.  The servers had the cutest desserts print aprons.  We had one enjoyable brunch, and would definitely come back again.

 

Duck Hash ~ duck confit, poached eggs, kale, onions, and peppers on hashbrowns with hollandaise sauce. – Very Flavourful!

 

Braised Beef Eggs Benedicts.
– This weekend special was nicely done, braised beef on panini bread, which tastes like a nice thin crust on the bottom.  The only points off would be the eggs are not poached in consistency, one was too well done, while the other was over half boiled.  I personally enjoy poached eggs to be more on the soft boiled side, with runny egg yolks.  But it was a very pleasant taste altogether.

The slaughtering of the braised beef eggs benny!

 

Thyme to Indulge.
2858 Main St. Vancouver BC | +604.877.1760.
www.thymetoindulgecatering.com

 

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=K’s Croque Madame Muffins!

[ K’s RECIPES ]

=CROQUE MADAME MUFFINS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So instead of the usual toast/sandwich-like format, I made the classic French snack into muffin style. Instead of having the fried egg topping over the toasted grill cheese and ham sandwich, I cracked the egg right on top of the ham, followed by the Béchamel sauce and finish off with some parmigiano reggiano sprinkles.  Then into the oven for about 15-20mins, depending on how yolky you like your eggs. Bon Appétit! ^^=

 

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YVR* Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar.

[ VANCOUVER CANADA ]

CHEWIES is tucked away in Kitsilano’s residential area.  I was really excited when we got here, because I have came across a good number of positive reviews and seen numerous yummy photos from other instagramers, and this place did not disappoint!  With a party of 1-3 people, the bar is your spot, especially if you enjoy watching your own “Food Network TV Channel” live right before your eyes, while interacting with the chefs as they work their magic.

Unfortunely we were only here for our night caps and a quick late night snack – which consisted of beer, wine, raw oysters, mussels, and a shot of vodka. ;] But with just the taste of their mussels, I’m already down to come back for more from their menu.

 

RAWW happiness! – kusshi.. kumamoto.. enough said.

 

Classic White Wine & Herb Butter Moules! 
– It was lovely viewing our mussels was steaming right in front of us, and it was nicely done!  The only bit of complaint I have is again that hipster trend – serving wine in water glasses. No offence, it just doesn’t amuse me.

 

And of course, one must indulge in moules the proper French way – gripping them with the shells! I will snap at you if you eat mussels with a fork! ;]

 

Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar.
2201 West 1st Ave & Yew St. Vancouver BC | +604.558.4448.
Mon to Fri 11am to Late. Sat & Sun Brunch 11am to 3pm; Dinner 3pm to Late.
www.chewies.ca

 

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Team Kale @Gastropost.

[ GASTROPOST ]

=My homemade Kale in Egg Yolk batter featured in today’s papers!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Vancouver Sun & GastropostVancouver!
TEAM KALE! ^^=

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=K’s Kale Styling!

[ K’s RECIPES ]

KALE has been named the “Queen of Greens” and the “Nutritional Powerhouse“, which is especially rich in vitamin K. Lately, I have been trying to incorporate kale into my diet, just so this could be consumed with ease. Other than just simply juicing them into the blender, here’s a few styles I have experimented in my kitchen so far..

 

=Crispy Kale Chips – probably the one of the most popular style, since it’s so crispy you don’t feel like you’re chewing on veggies at all. And such a yummy snack nibble to go with beer!

 

=Kale Gomae – simple cooked kale with white sesames!

 

=Kale with Egg Yolk Batter – simply onomnomm!

 

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YVR* Woe Ga Jib Korean Restaurant.

[ VANCOUVER CANADA ]

WOE GA JIB KOREAN – 外母屋變咗阿婆屋喎.. So I did not realize the “house” changed from Jang Mo Jib “mother-in-law” to Woe Ga Jib “grandma-in-law” hahaa. On to the food, their menu does not have much selections; There are 4 small pages, with the first page mostly filled with group order options, from 4 to 12 persons. One-third of the last page is their lunch specials, which really doesn’t apply when I was there for dinner. Food is alright, but I would much prefer other Korean restaurants in Vancouver over this place.

 

Appetizer Side Dishes.
– Odd to be the only Korean restaurant with the less appetizer side dishes.. umm.

 

Seafood Pancake 해물파전.
– loads of squids! and quite crispy. but definitely not the best seafood pancake I have had.

 

Bibimbap 비빔밥.
– One small spoonful of redmeat.. felt like it might as well been a veggies bowl.

 

Woe Ga Jib Korean Restaurant.
8320 Alexandra Rd. Richmond BC | +604.233.0712.
Opens Daily 11am to 11pm.
www.woegajib.ca

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YVR* Maji 麻吉台式熱炒.

[ VANCOUVER CANADA ]

MAJI 麻吉 is a newly opened taiwanese place and quite a queue outside during the weekends! All their dishes were very decent. Lighting is more dimmed than the usual taiwanese bubble tea places in Richmond. All in all, it was one enjoyable meal. Oh, and they serve beer and some hard liquor!

 

蘿蔔排骨湯 Braised Spare Ribs Soup
– The soup is served like how i drink soup at home – in soup bucket bowl! The only complaint i have with this place is they really need to deep scrub their soup bucket bowl better!  Good idea to order some soup to boil to sooth your throats if you have other fried dishes.

 

金沙蝦球 Deep Fried Shrimps with Salted Egg Yolk Batter.
– Nothing too spectacular about the shrimp, but you can definitely taste that egg yolk in that batter bits, which is wonderful on rice!

 

豆酥鱈魚 Soybean Blackcod.
– Tastes good. Just wish this dish was a little bigger, or have more fish!

 

薑汁燒雞 Ginger Chicken.
– Chicken cooked quite tender. I personally think this would taste even better if chinese walnuts were braised along with the garlic.

 

Maji Restaurant 麻吉台式熱炒.
1180-8391 Alexandra Rd. Richmond BC | +604.270.3100.
Opens Daily 5:30pm to 12midnight.
www.facebook.com/majirestaurant

 

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