Hot Pot is Hot Pot; who eats it for lunch? But that’s what happened one Friday afternoon at Hot Point Fusion Cafe. You can’t argue with hungry Asian teenagers, you know? (Especially a bunch of them) Although the streetscape on this stretch of Macleod isn’t exactly pedestrian-friendly, the relatively short walk (5 minutes) to the…
This weekend it was my dad’s birthday, and of course, birthdays mean cake. Short on time, yet still wanting an impressive looking cake, I chose to make a bundt cake. Although they’re simple to make, because of their pan bundt cakes always turn out looking, well, pretty cute. With an glaze drizzled on top it’s…
Literally translated as the “Fragrant Harbor” in Chinese, Hong Kong enjoys high economic status in Asia as a metropolis. That’s not without the period of rapid growth under British colonization. With this growth came a fusion of Western elements in the local cuisine, improvising many British staples. Instead of regular milk in the black tea…
Nothing says spring like a recipe made with freshly grown ingredients! Crunchy carrots make their debut in Martha Stewart’s sweet yet spicy carrot cake (for the recipe see hyperlink). I found this recipe to be quite good; the blend of spices and cream cheese icing made an excellent combination, creating the perfect dessert when paired…
Guess how I spent my Saturday morning? At a time when I would normally be sleeping, I was at Market Mall. Why? I was having chocolate frozen yogurt, a smoothie, and a waffle for breakfast. This wasn’t just any frozen yogurt, smoothie, or waffle. I was at the grand opening of Qoola Frozen Yogurt Bar! In fact,…
As summer is approaching, more and more people start to crave for some ice-cream on a warm afternoon. Here is a simple recipe for your own homemade ice-cream to enjoy for the summer. This is my favorite ice-cream recipe because it does not require any “high-end” electronic cookware–no ice-cream machine, no electronic egg-beater, all you need…
It’s getting so hot lately! I’m going all out and making lemonade and slushies and if you hope to beat the heat, do the same… Okay, to make a slushie you will need Kool – Aid, I use Ice Blue Raspberry or Lemonade Flavor A tray of ice A blender Once all these have been collected,…
I love baking, and there’s nothing greater than the feeling of perfecting a classic recipe. Okay, so maybe this recipe isn’t exactly perfected, but by experiment, it’s the closest I’ve gotten so far. For this recipe, you’ll need: – 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon…
A while back, I had experienced the incredible food at Africana eatery. Having served Calgarians for over three years, this East Indian/East African Fusion satisfied even my picky tastes, despite the fact that I usually refrain from trying spicy Indian cuisines due to my overly sensitive palate. In fact, Africana puts a new twist on…
On Monday, I got to go to the Tutti Frutti Sneak-a-Peek and get the inside scoop on the newest dining addition to downtown Calgary. I brought my friend Srinjoy to the VIP opening and we ate, took notes, took pictures, ate, spoke to the owners, we ate some more, and admired the place (seriously the…
Bacon makes everything better. Cinnamon rolls are delicious. Put the two together and you get a beautiful, beautiful thing. You can find the full recipe here: http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2012/07/10/bacon-cinnamon-rolls/ Or if you want a simpler version follow these instructions: What you need: Non pre cooked (raw) bacon Pillsbury cinnamon rolls 1. Fry the bacon for just…
Taco Bell, Taco Time, Mucho burrito; just some of the restaurants people often think of when they hear “Mexican food.” What a disturbing number of people don’t realize is that these are not examples of true Mexican food. This is Tex-Mex; the traditional Mexican way of cooking shoved into a blender and mixed on high with…
Note: read my article on what the hunger dinner is before reading this one. 🙂 The Hunger Dinner was very inspirational, I would say. No, that sounds a bit too generalized. We’ve finished promoting this event and the fruits have blossomed! How do I start? F0od perhaps? Talk about differences there. Sharing is caring, though. Alice was…
Chocolate has to be one of the greatest foods in the world. Chocolate makes up the majority of a child’s bag on Halloween, takes its place inside a cute heart-shaped box on Valentine’s Day, hides around the yard wrapped in shiny aluminum on Easter, and sits under a tree at Christmas time. But although chocolate…
Thai Nongkhai, an authentic Thai restaurant located on Macleod Trail, next to Desperados, provides a much needed relief from the dull Thai found in a mall cafeteria. A quick fifteen-minute walk from Chinook Mall, the restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. A perfect selection for authentic Thai food, whether one is looking for…