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Top 10 Differences Between Laotian and Thai Cuisine

February 3, 2013

Since this is my first time traveling to Laos after being to Thailand many times as an adult, I can now differentiate a few things between the cuisines of both countries. This is all based on a few conversations with the locals, as well as what I noticed when I was eating at more authentic [...]

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Best New York Restaurant Dishes

July 26, 2012

So I know that I’ve been AWOL for the past little while, as I’ve been traveling around a lot (through Thailand, Myanmar, Australia, and the Philippines this winter, to be exact). Shortly after coming home to Vancouver in mid-June, I went on a week-long trip to New York City – my first trip to this [...]

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Khao Yam, Baan Ice Restaurant, Bangkok

February 1, 2012

After visiting Thailand four times (as an adult when I actually remember, at least), I thought that by now I would’ve tried most types of food and dishes possible. This has definitely not been the case during my travels this winter, and I’ve discovered a new favourite! This dish, called Khao Yam, is a traditional [...]

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Thai Creations by Sam

June 9, 2011

As I’ve probably mentioned on my blog before, my mother is a wonderful cook – not just of Thai food, but everything she touches. Well, she is a very creative person and continues to amaze me with her talents. Late last year, when my mother (Sam) was in Thailand, she took fruit carving lessons from [...]

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Dale MacKay to Open ensemble Restaurant in Vancouver

March 14, 2011

Vancouver’s Top Chef Canada contestant Dale MacKay, Executive Chef of the recently closed Lumiere and DB Bistro, will be opening his own restaurant, ensemble, this May. A casual and modern French restaurant, ensemble will be located in the former Corner Suite building downtown at Smithe and Haro, just off Robson Street. “ensemble is a new [...]

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A delicious beach snack!

January 5, 2011

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Most Searched Vancouver Restaurants – December

January 1, 2011

Happy New Year! It is now 2011 and I wish everyone a great year ahead, filled with fun and fantastic food! My year has been rife with many exciting adventures, and I’m hoping to continue the trend in the coming decade. Now for my monthly wrap up of the most searched restaurants in Vancouver in [...]

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Most Searched Vancouver Restaurants – November

December 1, 2010

It’s unbelievable how quickly 2010 has flown by! It’s now December, and the holiday spirit seems to be in full swing all around me. I’ve been a little absent lately, doing a bit of moving around Vancouver, but I should be staying put for at least the rest of this year. We’re also at that [...]

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Urban Thai (Thai House) Cooking Class

November 9, 2010

A few weekends ago, I was invited to try out a cooking class on a Sunday morning at Urban Thai Bistro in Yaletown with a group of 6 other people. I remember being told to not eat anything that morning, as there would be a lot of food after we’d finished our training. And as [...]

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Victoria’s Food Secrets One Year Anniversary!

November 5, 2010

Well, everyone, it’s that time now – Victoria’s Food Secrets has turned one year old! Over the past year, many things have changed. This project started out as something to do while I was traveling back and forth for work to Cupertino several times last year (and kept private), and has evolved quite a bit [...]