Nov 20th / 2010 - Nov 27th / 2010.
R.I.P Snowman of the Pacific Storm Prediction Centre
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Never Enough Of Chinese Food
Just when you think there are enough Chinese restaurants in Vancouver....
Tucked away in Chinatown (Main & Keefer), there is a hip Chinese influenced bistro called Bao Bei. It is not your ordinary Chinesr restaurant. It is made to look and sound like Chinese, but it had a bistro flare to it. The ingredients and the menu sound very much Chinese, but the cooking style is not so much. Unique concept with a cozy ad fun atmosphere!





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Tucked away in Chinatown (Main & Keefer), there is a hip Chinese influenced bistro called Bao Bei. It is not your ordinary Chinesr restaurant. It is made to look and sound like Chinese, but it had a bistro flare to it. The ingredients and the menu sound very much Chinese, but the cooking style is not so much. Unique concept with a cozy ad fun atmosphere!
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Snow in Vancouver
I took this photo a few days ago. Now the snow is pretty much gone, and I suddenly remembered to post the picture. It was a lovely morning to wake up seeing my favourite park had a layer of white dust over it.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Trees Organic
Cold weather. Warm tea. Cheese cake.


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Location:Water St,Vancouver,Canada
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Something Vancouver
Monday, November 15, 2010
Home Style Ribs
I got this recipe from my mom... It was delicious!
2 lbs of ribs
4 tbsp summer land peach syrup
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 cloves of garlic minced
2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups of Chinese cooking alcohol
Fry garlic until the garlic is golden. Add in the ribs and the rest of the ingredients. Cook for 45 mins on high or medium or until the liquid condenses.
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Location:British Columbia 1A,Vancouver,Canada
Saturday, November 6, 2010
November
I never liked November. It is rainy and grey. Everyone seems miserable. Cold feet. Soggy shoes. People with a little cash tend to get out of the city right about now.
Then, there was my walk around UBC campus yesterday. In fact, on my way to UBC, I couldn't help but realize how "not grey" this November is. The leaves are full of vibrant colours though they are trying to escape from the tree. The grass, being watered by the November rain, is green as ever. How pretty!

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Then, there was my walk around UBC campus yesterday. In fact, on my way to UBC, I couldn't help but realize how "not grey" this November is. The leaves are full of vibrant colours though they are trying to escape from the tree. The grass, being watered by the November rain, is green as ever. How pretty!
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Location:UBC
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Romer's Burger Bar
We were on west 4th for some late afternoon shopping and passed by this restaurant called "Romer's Burger Bar" ( http://romersburgerbar.com/ ) We thought we'd give this fancy burger joint a try.
Self claimed to be the best burger in town, Romer's Burger uses all natural, free range meat. I don't eat burgers often, so the juicy Maple Bacon Pork Burger definitely hit the spot.
The menu didn't look pricy at first glance with all burgers from 9 to 12 dollars. However, the burgers are just burgers. The sides are extra, varying from 4 to 7 dollars. Some sides are big enough to share between two people and others are single portioned.
The restaurant has multiple high def TVs and the drink menu is pretty extensive. The decor is new and hip. Overall it is a neat hangout spot.

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Self claimed to be the best burger in town, Romer's Burger uses all natural, free range meat. I don't eat burgers often, so the juicy Maple Bacon Pork Burger definitely hit the spot.
The menu didn't look pricy at first glance with all burgers from 9 to 12 dollars. However, the burgers are just burgers. The sides are extra, varying from 4 to 7 dollars. Some sides are big enough to share between two people and others are single portioned.
The restaurant has multiple high def TVs and the drink menu is pretty extensive. The decor is new and hip. Overall it is a neat hangout spot.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Web Finds
These are the two pairs I fount. They look a bit rusty, which is why I love them. The top pair looks more cowboy. (http://www.yesstyle.com/)
while the other pair (http://www.anthropologie.com/) has a little European flare.
What do you think?
Sunday, October 24, 2010
A Kitchen Party
I love kitchen parties, especially when it is hosted in a beautiful one like John & Terri's - it is one of the best constructed kitchen I have ever been in. It was a rainy Saturday night with 20 something people from the office.
The kitchen is bright, airy, simple and elegant. Stainless appliances compliments the custome cabinets.
The kitchen is bright, airy, simple and elegant. Stainless appliances compliments the custome cabinets.
As for food, thanks to Culinary Capers Catering (http://www.culinarycapers.com/menus/menus.html) it was a blast. The food was well packaged, presented and delicious!
The skewers are one of my favourites. Shrimp, mint leaf and mango. Simple but tasty.
steak served on mini pancakes.
I have to sneak John's scotch collection somewhere in here. He also has a wine collection that can make many people very jealous.
You will never guess what these are. They are cheese cakes on sticks! How cool are they?!
These are little crapes with chocolate and caramel inside.
Thanks Uncle Buck and Terri for hosting such a wonderful kitchen party!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday Night
Well I am spending this Saturday night with models! Computer models that is. Large coffee, check! 4 computer monitors radiating all over my face, check!


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Location:W Hastings St,Vancouver,Canada
Friday, October 15, 2010
Some Storm Photos of 2010
Here are a list of storm photos from 2010.
The latest Paula when it was a hurricane (captured by NASA Terra on Oct 12th, 2010).
Earlier this year, there was Celia (captured by NASA Aqua)

Then Earl and Fiona (NASA GOES image)

Three storms from late August and I can't name them.I don't remember anymore. (NASA GOES image)

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The latest Paula when it was a hurricane (captured by NASA Terra on Oct 12th, 2010).
Earlier this year, there was Celia (captured by NASA Aqua)
Then Earl and Fiona (NASA GOES image)
Three storms from late August and I can't name them.I don't remember anymore. (NASA GOES image)
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Diva At The Met
Seriously. This restaurant is great! Last night, for my friend Dennis' birthday, we went to Diva for dinner. It was my second time at the restaurant, and I love it!

Now the desert was cool. The little jelly pouch breaks, and the liquid comes out. Tops that with the icecream, and it was delicious. The Creme Brulee is always my favourite. Creamy and sweet. Love it.
The food was infused with different flavours, textures and temperatures.
This was my appertizer. Maple Glazed Vancouver Island Scallops with thyme roasted apple and celeriac puree and apple gel. The apple gel provided the sweetness. The roasted apple and celeriac puree is creamy but not too buttery. Mixed with slightly crusted and salted scallops, the dish was delish.
My main course was a cinammon smoked duck breast with red kuri squash risotto, sage and apple jus. The duck was superb. It was tender, and the apple jus added just a little bit of necessary sweet to it. I am not the biggest fan of risotto. Being a Chinese, I always like the risotto al dante (I like firmness!). The fried sage on the other hand added that little bit of crunchiness to the whole dish.
Now the desert was cool. The little jelly pouch breaks, and the liquid comes out. Tops that with the icecream, and it was delicious. The Creme Brulee is always my favourite. Creamy and sweet. Love it.
Finally, another chef compliment to finish our meal, we had the famous Thomas Haas Sprinkle Chocolate Cookies. Yum.
This restaurant is not new. It is in the lobby of the Metropolitan Hotel. The food critiques seem to have forgotten its existence. BUT, it does have its newly appointed, young prodigy Executive Chef (prevoiusly from C Restaurant), Quang Dang (http://www.metropolitan.com/diva/quang_dang.htm) Check it out!
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Bon Rouge Bistro
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