Alan Alda’s Chili Garlic Pasta

Alan Alda’s Chili Garlic Pasta

                  I was just finishing up feeding the cast and crew of the movies Cocktail and Three Men and a Baby that had been shooting in several locations. Doing both shoots a once was totally exhausting. All that was left to do was throw the wrap party and then it was time for a break. I was looking forward to the down time after being on call 24/7 for the last several months. My crew was also run down and greatly needed some time for R&R. I was living in Preston at that time and could not wait to loaf about and visit...
Road Trip Nibble and a Nip!

Road Trip Nibble and a Nip!

I love road trips and checking out all the off the beat and track eateries especially this trip to Ucluelet. Tried some of the Hanks best Smoked Five Spice Duck Wings, Panko Crusted Rock Fish, Crispy Halibut and Albacore Street Tacos. The best of the day was a six pack of Effingham Fresh Shucked Oysters from the Raven Lady. Life is to short to eat mediocre fare!
Dim Sum

Dim Sum

Life without Dim Sum would be a boring weekend for me. I love to have other chefs feed me. Dim Sum Brunches have become very affordable and busy. A good selection with tea and dessert will set you back 25 bucks. Check out what I had New Years Day. Started with a bowl of chicken corn chowder and a bowl of hot and sour soup. The veggie spring rolls with in-house made plum sauce were deluxe. The pork and mushroom wonton, wok fried in a chili pea-nutty sauce topped with steamed spinach tops. The main event was the seafood chow mien, the crispy noodle foundation with plump...
Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting.

Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake and Cream Chees...

Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting. My dad being a chef had lots of his pre 1950’s retro recipes that were handed over to me as I mastered them to his specs. He was more concerned about the quality flavours obtained and not …as finicky in the way it’s final presentation. I like to describe my way of being taught baking by my dad as colonial style. Now don’t get me wrong, my father was a very tolerant baker and over his 40 years as a Hotel Chef taught lots of lady bakers to be personal when it comes to making a cake. The fancier you like if you have...