Only here in the U.S. am I blogging on New Year’s Day. It’s the first day of the Chinese lunar new year and I’m breaking all the rules. We aren’t supposed to be working…it’s a holiday. That means no cleaning…
Short cut to trimming beans
Sometimes when we watch a chef at work, it leaves us with our eyes wide and mouths open. They–our Chef Todd Pozinsky, for sure– have such neat tricks up their…
Keep Thanksgiving stress free – get take out
Here we go again–it’s Thanksgiving and we are indeed thankful for so much. But for cooks and hosts, this is a busy, maybe stressful time. Full confession– I’m that cook.…
Poutine or hash browns? Hard choice at Coco’s
Canada is known for its poutine but turns out their hashbrowns are just phenomenal! At least I found this so at Coco’s Cafe in Jasper. Look at it in the…
O Canada! Glorious and great food too
How beautiful Canada is! Within an hour of leaving Calgary, we were captivated by views of majestic mountains and peaceful lakes. Heading north towards Jasper National Park, just driving along…
Hot dog always a capital idea
Sometimes we just need a quick lunch but what more can you ask for when you get a yummy hot dog in a clean place in a neat, small-town food…
Fried clam bellies and strips
So I had my first New England clam bellies and clam strips. Battered and deep fried, these are very popular seafood most commonly found along road-side shacks. I guess the…