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Interview with Brad Hill, Creator of “The East Van Foodie”

August 15, 2017 by Suzie the Foodie Leave a Comment

The Book I do not write cookbook reviews very often but East Van Foodie absolutely made me stop in my tracks while walking the streets of downtown Vancouver. While perusing the book that day I knew I not only had to have it, I wanted to know more about it. I knew there was a story […]

Facing Nostalgia

February 11, 2017 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Yesterday I went out in the rain (yay rain, not snow!) and returned a lot of food books to the library that I thought would give me inspiration for writing my foodie memoir. They didn’t. They just showed me that what I am trying to do, is very unusual. Normally that would tell me I […]

Thank You Anthony Bourdain

July 17, 2013 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

During my long stay in Toronto, I was regularly teased and taunted by the many opportunities the city has to offer. Some, I indulged in when I was able. Others, like this billboard for “Become a Chef”, were a tad painful. It is one thing to decide that you will not follow a career because […]

Blog Bday Giveaway: Digital Food Photography

April 7, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 28 Comments

The blog birthday giveaways continue with this copy of Digital Food Photography! This seems to be THE book on food photography so of course, being a food photographer, I just had to read it and bought myself a copy. I am not one to hold onto books when I am done reading them (cookbooks excluded […]

This, that and some other stuff!

March 18, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 5 Comments

I was recently contacted by Mycitycuisine.org about their Wiki Project. They are looking for contributors so if you are a travelling food blogger and want to add your own foodie stories, check them out: MyCityCuisine is a project to create a free, reliable and up-to-date guide to the most original and tasty traditional foods from different countries of […]

Rose Reisman’s Bok Choy with Mushrooms Recipe and Cookbook Review

March 2, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 10 Comments

This healthy and tasty lunch comes from Rose Reisman’s Family Favorites: Healthy Meals for Those Who Matter Most published by Whitecap Books. It is so easy and flavour-friendly! Combine 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce with 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 1/2 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp finely chopped […]

Cookbook Review: Chef Michael Smith’s The Best of Chef at Home

February 17, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 7 Comments

When I won this copy of The Best of Chef at Home by Chef Michael Smith printed by Whitecap Books thanks to my seafood potato skins recipe, I was so excited! Not only is Michael Smith the food ambassador of PEI, he is possibly the nicest chef on television. Do not believe me? Watch one episode of Chef at Home […]

Cookbook Review: Flavours of Prince Edward Island, a Culinary Journey

February 9, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 7 Comments

Thanks to all my readers voting for my Seafood Potato Skins I won a copy of Flavours of Prince Edward Island: A Culinary Journey by Jeff McCourt, Alan Williams and Austin Clement. Have I ever had a great time putting the recipes through my kitchen and reading all about food in PEI. “Chanterelles! Aah, what bliss. These golden forest […]

Flavours of PEI: Potato and Bacon Soup

February 7, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 2 Comments

Well I am getting to the end of my recipe testing for the cookbook Flavours of Prince Edward Island: A Culinary Journey but I wanted to share a recipe with you for their Yukon Gold Potato and Bacon Soup. First, you can not test PEI recipes without a dish focused on potatoes, right? It is what they […]

Flavours of PEI: Steamed Mussels New London Style

January 27, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

Once again I am putting the cookbook Flavours of Prince Edward Island: A Culinary Journey by Whitecap Books through my test kitchen. I began with their buttermilk biscuits which at least three people have messaged me that they have made and absolutely loved, so a good way to begin. Next? Seafood! For me, mussels are a classic. You know […]