Vanilla Ice Cream with Berry Compote

I totally forgot about this box of strawberry which I purchased a weeks ago. The fruits are still fine except they are little dehydrated. I’ve just got a nice bottle of Ruby Port which is super sweet. I think they will make a perfect couple in making a fruit sauce. I got this recipe for [...]

Blueberry cream flan

Recipe adopted from the July/August issue of Glow magazine.
Flan:  
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 egg whites
1tsp pure vanilla extract
3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (not thawed)
Topping:
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups plain yogurt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp lemon or orange zest
1 [...]

Seafood Orzo Pilaf

My first time having orzo was in the Macaroni Grill italian restaurant on Davie street. I felt in love immediatley with this rice shaped pasta. It’s chewy yet smooth, every bite was so much fun just for the texture of the pasta. I’ve always wanted to try to make it at home. Now I have [...]

Saute Broad Bean with Shredded Pork and Preserved Vegetable

There are a few vegetables are the regulars on my family’s dining table when it’s summer, broad bean is one of them. Every summer, my grandparents will buy fresh plump broad beans from the market. I love the color of broad bean, it’s so green but with a little black line [...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Donald Market is the new food market that I discovered on my random bus ride. It is located in the corner of Hestine and Nanaimo street. I was attracted by its colorful street stand showcasing some of the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetable. From the countless numbers of spring/summer seasonal delights, [...]