Category Archives: vegetarian

pan-fried tofu: lines, lines and more lines.

Tweet There is something magnetic about lines. Your eye follows them, drawn to wherever they are leading. And yet they seem so unnatural. There are not many organic things that are composed in a straight line – the term ‘organic’ conjours up images of swirls … Read More

black bean wraps: baaaatter up!

Tweet Tuesday was a day for reminiscing. Slow pitch was the game of the day, with Gord playing for the honour of the UBC law students, and a small group of us cheering from the side (we were the only spectators – so he had … Read More

thin crust pizza: a sight for sore eyes.

Tweet What is the best food to eat when you can’t see? Carrots. What is the best food to serve someone who can’t see for comedic enjoyment? A mountain of a pizza. I’m very lucky, and quite proud, to be hosting an invalid. A visual … Read More

chinese stir fry. and seven months of work.

Tweet *** This post was sitting in my drafts for a while, and I just thought it should just finally be posted. Honestly, this was exactly eleven weeks, five days ago.   Months of sweat, blood and chai tea – and the sweet ending, my … Read More

poached egg: perfection.

Tweet   Oh yes, it exists. It is not just some unattainable, mythical story which great chefs use to inspire their disciples, it is real. It is hard to achieve, yet worth the many dozens of ruined eggs that are either too hard or too … Read More