Hey friends, lovers and live-ers.
Sorry about the lack of posts, I've been busy and I keep forgetting my camera!
I came across this beautiful, interesting and special video and wanted to share, well worth the 12 mins. Alice, the longest standing holocaust survivor, she's now 106!
'everyday in life is beautiful'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMfxU3fCobw&feature=related
Live your bliss
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Saturday, 14 January 2012
GUU Garden : Vancouver, Canada
Sooo soo impressed. So impressed. Talk about thoughtful, The dishes that came out were presented well, looked great and most importantly tasted divine. GUU is part of the izakaya group and they do Japanese tapas, each restaurant has a different theme. I believe there are 5 in Vancouver and they just recently opened 2 in Toronto.
The restaurant is located on the top floor of Nelson square ( Nelson and Hornby ) they have a huge balcony which they set up tables in the summer. The waitress ( who was straight from Japan ) seated us in the back corner beside the window, next to us outside was a very cute Japanese garden, what a view! It really was a superb place to sit, relax, catch up and eat like kings!
GUU garden I highly reccomend for anyone who is in Vancouver or coming for a visit. There are some weird things on the menu but dont shy away, let your senses guide you because everything we tried on the menu tasted AMAZING!!!! I'll definitely be going back.
Here's a little photo trip through our meal, enjoy!!!!
Live your bliss.
The restaurant is located on the top floor of Nelson square ( Nelson and Hornby ) they have a huge balcony which they set up tables in the summer. The waitress ( who was straight from Japan ) seated us in the back corner beside the window, next to us outside was a very cute Japanese garden, what a view! It really was a superb place to sit, relax, catch up and eat like kings!
GUU garden I highly reccomend for anyone who is in Vancouver or coming for a visit. There are some weird things on the menu but dont shy away, let your senses guide you because everything we tried on the menu tasted AMAZING!!!! I'll definitely be going back.
Here's a little photo trip through our meal, enjoy!!!!
Started off with Edemame, served warm with sea salt.
Then came the Agadashi MOZZARELLA!
Pan-friend beef udon with mushrooms, green onions and garlic served with seaweed and sesame.
Tuna tataki, lightly seared tuna topped with green onions and garlic chips served w/ ponzu sauce
Chicken breast, cucumber and JELLY FISH served with sesame sauce.
Ginger pork and onions, cabbage and mayo
Sockeye salmon sushi with Cajun OSHI OSHI, yum!
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Cheese please! : Montreal, Quebec
I just returned from beautiful but COLD Quebec, it was a fantastic trip. All we did was hang out in my good friend Pierre's country house, light fires, read, watch movies, take naps and most importantly EAT!
I had so much good cheese in and from Quebec that I wanted to write a little blog about them for all you cheese lovers.
The first 2 cheeses are both softer brie like cheese. The price is right and the taste will knock you off your feet. Fantastic with grapes or pears!!!
The next is Oka, I believe its made by monks just outside of Montreal. Its been around since 1893, I mean c'mon if something lasts more then a 100 years, they must be doing something right.
This cheese is a harder cheese and I'd compare it to a cheddar mixed with swiss!
The last cheese I have for ya is what they call "squeaky" cheese. It's the cheese curds they use to make poutine ( poutine is a traditional Quebecois dish that is basically fries, curds and gravy, YUM! ) however the name comes from the fact that when you eat it on its own it actually squeaks on your teeth and almost feels like its cleaning your teeth. My friend Pierre and I always used to get it when we were grocery shopping....and eat it as we do our shop :-) great snack!
I learnt a little trick about storing cheese this past week....... this is good only if you know you will eat the cheese within 4-5 days a week tops, but then its up to opinion as some people love old stinky cheese!
Get a cheese holder with a lid, almost like a butter holder and you leave the cheese out at room temperature. It completely changes the experience from eating it from the fridge. Try it!
much love and happy new year!
Live your bliss
I had so much good cheese in and from Quebec that I wanted to write a little blog about them for all you cheese lovers.
The first 2 cheeses are both softer brie like cheese. The price is right and the taste will knock you off your feet. Fantastic with grapes or pears!!!
The next is Oka, I believe its made by monks just outside of Montreal. Its been around since 1893, I mean c'mon if something lasts more then a 100 years, they must be doing something right.
This cheese is a harder cheese and I'd compare it to a cheddar mixed with swiss!
The last cheese I have for ya is what they call "squeaky" cheese. It's the cheese curds they use to make poutine ( poutine is a traditional Quebecois dish that is basically fries, curds and gravy, YUM! ) however the name comes from the fact that when you eat it on its own it actually squeaks on your teeth and almost feels like its cleaning your teeth. My friend Pierre and I always used to get it when we were grocery shopping....and eat it as we do our shop :-) great snack!
I learnt a little trick about storing cheese this past week....... this is good only if you know you will eat the cheese within 4-5 days a week tops, but then its up to opinion as some people love old stinky cheese!
Get a cheese holder with a lid, almost like a butter holder and you leave the cheese out at room temperature. It completely changes the experience from eating it from the fridge. Try it!
much love and happy new year!
Live your bliss
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