Cora's (Richmond)- Mountains Of Fresh Fruit

I was so excited when I heard that Cora was opening up a location in Richmond. I no longer have to drive to Port Coquitlam to try their breakfasts!

This Cora location is in the Ironwood strip mall located on Steveston close to No.5 road.

The wallpapers are decorated with pretty pictures and the whole interior looks very cheery. The atmosphere (and service) was so happy that it actually overwhelmed Trixie and B-boy because they were still groggy from waking up so early. Haha

I LOVE their menus. The pictures are so colourful and vibrant, it was impossible for me to choose because everything looked delicious!

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Kumare (Re-visit)- Yummy Yummy In My Tummy

This is a revisit post on Kumare in Richmond which is my favourite Filipino restaurant. I reviewed Kumare a while ago and surprisingly it was one of the first posts I’ve ever written on my blog (check it out here).

I noticed a few new items on their menu but unfortunately we didn’t order any this time.

These desserts look a little carb heavy, don’t they? But I bet they are tasty. :P

We ordered a Large Garlic Rice ($4.00) to share and it was actually enough rice for the five of us. I highly recommend the java rice as well if you like flavourful rice.

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Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

I have a recipe to share that is perfect for people who are on a low carb diet or just want to consume more vegetables for dinner without feeling like a rabbit. I made this “Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce” a while ago with my friends and we all enjoyed it. Some enjoyed it more than others (like me haha), but none of us can deny that it was quite satisfying despite the lack of carbs.

Spaghetti Squash can be found in almost any supermarket and its flesh is known for resembling long spaghetti strands when cooked. One cup of this awesome vegetable amounts to only 40 calories and is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, and beta carotene. These nutrients/minerals help prevent heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, and can also help lower blood pressure.

You first have to cut up the raw spaghetti squash in half. It’ll take some muscle power but if you go slow and steady, it should be fine! It doesn’t matter if you cut it lengthwise or not. Scoop out the seeds, and place the cut side down onto a plate that has a few centimetres of water. This is to keep the squash moist during cooking process.

Pierced the squash all over with a fork to allow steam to escape. Then put it in the microwave and cook it in 4 minute intervals. Any longer than four minutes and I’m scared my microwave will explode. :P Mine took about 7-8 minutes for each “half” of the squash but it really depends on the power of your microwave and size of your squash. 

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Foundation- I Want Nachos With a Side of Hipster, Please.

Lil Sis have always been raving about the nachos at Foundations so one night we finally decided to go. Foundation looks super sketch from the outside and is a local favourite of the hipsters.

When we first arrived, I was actually a bit intimidated by all the hipsters. It sounds funny, but the crowd here was honestly very different from what I am used to!

They have a lot of interesting quotes on the wall. It’s fun to read if you get bored waiting for your food.

I absolutely loved their menu because everything sounded so healthy and organic! We didn’t order any of their entrees but I wouldn’t mind coming back again just to try it.

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Meat and Bread- Meat. Meet Bread.

I feel like everyone in Vancouver knows about Meat and Bread. This simple concept of (literally) meat, and bread, exploded onto the Vancouver food scene not long ago and now they're enjoying long lineups every single day with hungry customers salivating over their delicious Porchetta. What an awesome marketing strategy.

This is my second time at Meat and Bread. My first time was two years ago when I worked in Gastown but I remember my experience to be disappointing.

Their setup is pretty interesting because they only have one large communal table and few tiny tables. The turnover is pretty fast though so it's not too hard to find a spot to sit.

They pretty much only serve four varieties of sandwiches. The famous Porchetta, the Daily Special, Meatball, and Grilled Cheese.

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Product Review: Skillet Bacon Jam - Bacon-y Goodness

If you have been regularly reading my posts, you may have noticed that I have a slight obsession with bacon. Especially bacon and chocolate. :D That is why I’m excited to introduce not only my first product review, but this product of epic bacon-ness.

The people from Skillet were kind enough to send me a sample of their signature “Bacon Jam” all the way from Seattle. Chef Josh Henderson started this company in 2007 and it was originally a street food concept. Since then, they have grown dramatically and they have now expanded to the catering business (ex. weddings, corporate events, private parties) as well as the food products business.

The Bacon Jam consists of rendered bacon along with a bunch of spices and onions. It is simmered for about 6 hours and then pureed, blast chilled, and packaged. When I first opened the cap and took a whiff, I was completely caught off guard. I didn’t expect the bacon smell to be so powerful but it was!

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Van Dusen: Truffles Fine Foods Cafe- Skip The Afternoon Tea And Just Get The Macarons

I went with Steph and Janice from KrispyBites and GoodEat to try out the new high tea at Truffles Cafe located inside the Van Dusen Botanical Garden Center. The set was $50 for 4 people so I brought along FW to join in on the high tea action.

FW and I were a bit early so we decided to take a walk around the Botanical Garden outside. The garden was really pretty but I don’t think we saw it at its peak because a lot of flowers were not in full bloom yet. Regardless, here are some pictures of the garden!

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Flo Tea Room (Granville)- Standard Bubble Tea Place

After a long day at work, Misu and I headed to the Flo Tea Room on Granville for some late night eats. We chose it because they have a late night menu (9pm-closing) and it's cheaper.

They actually have some pretty unique items here such as "Warm Bacon Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice-cream" and "Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait".

Misu ordered the Fish Ball and Fish Cake with Rice Noodles in Soup ($6.00) and it also comes with a drink. She was happy with her choice and said the quality was pretty good considering the price.

Her Cold Lemon Tea was standard and tasted good.

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La Taqueria Taco Shop (West Hastings)- Who Knew Beef Tongue Could Be So Delicious?

After months and months of wanting to try La Taqueria, I finally found the opportunity to go after a long meeting I had at SFU Harbour Center. La Taqueria specializes in authentic Mexican tacos and after having tried them, I feel like these are the closest I’ve gotten to the real deal in Vancouver.

The exterior is pretty eye-catching and I love how the front is painted yellow and with flowers and skulls.

The menu is very simple. A meat taco is $2.50 and a veggie taco is $2.00. The guy behind the counter said most people eat four as a meal and they sell 4 for $9.50. Since my friend and I only wanted this as a snack, we shared four.

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La Belle Patate- Fresh Squeaky Cheese

La Belle Patate is a small restaurant on Davie Street that specializes in poutine and smoked meat.

 I’ve heard great things about this place so I was excited to try it for the first time. 

You can do All-You-Can-Eat poutine for $19.50!!! Their poutines are a bit pricier than other places and there are tons of varieties to choose from.

We chose the Medium Deluxe Smoked Meat Poutine ($11.50) and as we expected, it came with tons of squeaky fresh cheese curds and mounds of gravy on top.

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