National Coffee Day!

*HAPI NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! ^^=

Thank you so much The Vancouver Sun – Gastropost for the feature in the papers! Indulging on pieces of home SF* Blue Bottle Coffee & philtering my soul with Philz Coffee..

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Ethiopian Cuisine @NYC.

紐約NYC* SEH-LAHM!
Meskerem Ethiopian Cuisine on LES – you have to taste a culture to understand it! ^^=

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Other than their amazing coffee beans, Ethiopian cuisine is woven from a diverse mix of 80+ ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Eating utensils are mainly your own right hand and injera, aka the “spoon”, this sour and spongy flatbread which i personally find it quite acidic. Lentil, bean, meat and veggies are prepared into wat (stew/curry like..) these pungent “curries” are blended with hot berbere spice, which are served & piled on top of the big round injera. Def’ one unique & fiery experience!!
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Meskerem Ethiopian Cuisine
124 Macdougal St
New York NY 10012
+1-212-777-8111

*Lower East Side – Greenwich Village.

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

 

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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.
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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.
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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! ;]
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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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=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!
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=Kale Gomae – simple cooked kale with white sesames!
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=Kale with Egg Yolk Batter – simply onomnomm!
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