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Gluten-free Bread #1 with Dr. Jean Layton's flour mix
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 04 Sep 2010 at 4:48 PM
Last post, I teased you with a pic of the fail loaf, with the promise of the Success Loaf to come!
So I'm starting by sharing some of the non-sourdough experimenting I've been doing with this flour ble
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Fresh: new thinking about what we're eating
City Garvest Co-op on Sat 04 Sep 2010 at 12:37 AM
City Harvest is going to the movies. On Sept 22nd we'll be joining other farmers and local food advocates in an open forum following the documentary film Fresh: new thinking about what we're eating by
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Dog Food, the Next Step
Good Food on Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 8:45 AM
I am going to try and make my own dry dog food. At the moment I pay $43 for 8kg of decent dry dog food, this is about 64 cups by volume. Based on a recipe I found that will make 60 cups of dry dog
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Another Quickie
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 10:50 PM
Three bakers gone, three new folks on board. Three baristas have moved on, a baker is on holiday and another barista is taking a vacation and four new front staff have joined us. Life is hectic. No, ac
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Mixing it up a little, gluten-free style
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 3:15 PM
I've been playing around a fair bit lately with gluten-free flour blends that are closer to "whole grain”, and less reliant on starches. From a nutritional stance, its always preferable to have fewe
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Devour this!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 3:00 PM
Devour, 762 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC Simple, elegant dishes presented with flare. Hidden around the corner from the bustle of Blanshard Street's congested lunch row, Devour's food and service are
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September 1….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 01 Sep 2010 at 5:33 PM
We have been open 11 months! So much has happened during this time….. We have two lovely art galleries showing amazing art work. Dianne's Forest of Light paintings have nearly sold out and they a
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Victoria housing rant - renting owning searching buying chapter 2
CoffeeCrew on Tue 31 Aug 2010 at 7:36 PM
I have been living with my wife of infinite patience in a really nice "suite” in the Oak Bay, Rockland, Fernwood area.
Digs are kind of nice… 1250 sq. feet. 2 BR. 2 Bath. Laundry on each floor. Mai
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Victoria housing rant - renting owning searching buying chapter 1
CoffeeCrew on Tue 31 Aug 2010 at 7:12 PM
My wife and I have been house hunting in Victoria B.C. Canada for some time now.
Rather not say how long.
Babies become children. Children become teenagers.
Well maybe not that long. But long.
And
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Bringing in the sheaves …
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 31 Aug 2010 at 4:26 PM
Last Sunday, I spent the better part of the day helping harvest grain up at Makaria Farm in Cobble Hill! I've been looking forward to this all summer - having bought into a grain share earlier in the
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Every Man a King, Part III
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 31 Aug 2010 at 12:12 PM
This is the third part in an ongoing series that covers my visit to New Orleans in summer 2008:My room at the Dupre wasn't noteworthy in any way except for the vast beige curtains. Normally neutral c
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Death
Good Food on Tue 31 Aug 2010 at 9:42 AM
Yesterday one of the chickens died, I am not sure what happened but it was very dead by the afternoon. I am going to ask Malcolm what may have happened and why when he gets back from Nova Scotia.
I
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Bistro Cache | 7120 West Saanich Road | Brentwood Bay, BC | 250.652.5044 | http:/
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 29 Aug 2010 at 1:46 PM
Hamburger$12Seniors: they want you off their lawns, they enjoy parking in intersections at the first sign of an ambulance, and they probably like this burger. As my dining partner Mr. Brendan Kergin su
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The Other Guys
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 26 Aug 2010 at 7:34 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: 14 A Time: 1hr 47min There are cops and then there are, The Other Guys Plot: The Other Guys is a 2010 action-comedy crime film directed and co-written by Adam McKay
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Sous-vide Salmon
Good Food on Thu 26 Aug 2010 at 1:32 PM
On Saturday I went to dinner at ulla and I was very impressed with the sous-vide chicken roll they had. Sous-vide is not a cooking technique I have personally had much experience, I am not sure I ha
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Millos: Overpriced Greek cafateria food
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 25 Aug 2010 at 11:03 PM
Millos Restaurant & Lounge, 716 Burdett Street, Victoria, BC Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat --SocratesI'm almost wondering if Socrates himself
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Summer Fun Food and Drink - Nachos - Chapter 22
CoffeeCrew on Wed 25 Aug 2010 at 8:50 PM
Did a vegetarian nachos tonight - and for a twist, in addition to the scratch guacamole, we whipped up a fresh salsa.
Fresh Salsa:
3 chopped Roma tomatoes (seeded)
1/2 purple Onion - finely diced
1/2
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Blue Fox Cafe | 919 Fort Street | 250.380.1683
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 25 Aug 2010 at 7:12 PM
Gourmet Beef Burger$12Sometime around. . . ohhhhhh I don't know when, everyone and their dog (dogs barbecue A LOT) started using a BBQ sauce/chipotle mayo condiment mix on their burgers. When I say eve
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Pull out the green bean recipes…
City Garvest Co-op on Tue 24 Aug 2010 at 12:40 AM
Cause the green beans are at their peak!
Don't forget: The City Harvest Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood) is now Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm.
At the market this week (Thu
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Summer Fun Food Drink and Gear - The Gin Virgin - Chapter 21
CoffeeCrew on Mon 23 Aug 2010 at 10:26 PM
If you think Victoria B.C. is coffee central, better get ready to add a new category for this little piece of West Coast paradise! Victoria Gin has hit town.
We spoke with boyish master distiller an
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Piranha 3D
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 23 Aug 2010 at 7:41 PM
Review: 1 Star Rated: 18-A Time: 1hr 29min The piranhas bite, but not as bad this movie! Plot: Piranha 3D is a 3D horror film and the second remake of the 1978 film, directed by Alexan
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Dinner at ulla
Good Food on Mon 23 Aug 2010 at 3:20 PM
We went to dinner at ulla on Saturday night with Ross and Jennifer. We had all been interested in trying this new restaurant. I also wanted to take Sheila back to the site of our first date for ou
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White Spot Giveaway
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 23 Aug 2010 at 11:47 AM
Message to White Spot PR: Don't send promotional material via Purolator. I would have used this giveaway to help you promote Pirate Pak Day, which helps support Zajac Ranch, but I didn't get your packa
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Burgers of Our Lives: Archival Material From the Times Colonist
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 22 Aug 2010 at 12:25 PM
I've made reference to the Times Colonist's best island burger article before, but now, having searched Canadian Newstand, I have the full thing.So now, from May 5, 2004, I give you the Times Colonist
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Pig BBQ Joint: Get in My Belly Burger
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 20 Aug 2010 at 3:00 PM
Get in My Belly Burger$11The latest in a parade of great burgers to step out of the Pig kitchen; the GIMBB isn't the best I've had here, but it's still wonderful.This burger appears to be a slight vari
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Burned by the old ice cream bait & switch!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Fri 20 Aug 2010 at 10:08 AM
Roger's Chocolates Soda Shoppe, 801 Government Street, VictoriaFor those of you unaware, The Soda Shoppe is owned by the famous Victoria chocolate maker, Roger's - a local institution and tourist magne
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Red Fish, Blue Fish
Good Food on Thu 19 Aug 2010 at 5:17 PM
I was volunteering at the Dragonboat Festival all weekend and therefore had a chance to go to Red Fish, Blue Fish. I love their tacones but so rarely get a chance to go down there and buy them. I
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ulla
Good Food on Thu 19 Aug 2010 at 4:57 PM
On Saturday Sheila and I will be going to dinner with some friends at ulla on Fisgard. The reviews seem to be very good so I am hoping for a decent experience, more details on Sunday about the meal.
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Vampires Suck
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 19 Aug 2010 at 3:54 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG Time: 1hr 20min It's all fun and games until someone gets bitten Plot: Vampires Suck is a 2010 comedy/spoof of the Twilight series of books and movies, starr
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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 19 Aug 2010 at 1:53 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG Time: 1hr 53min We all have baggage but Scotts new girl friend has 7 X's worth, and stuff. Plot: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 American action
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Summer Fun Food Drink and Gear - BING Bots suck - Chapter 20
CoffeeCrew on Wed 18 Aug 2010 at 9:44 PM
Misfiring Microsoft search bots at BING.com have been hammering my site so much lately I had to put an HTACCESS block on them - not to stop the site being overrun with their crazy spiders… but to sav
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Ramadan
Good Food on Wed 18 Aug 2010 at 9:50 AM
I met up with my friend Terry at Pizza Allnite for dinner last night, I thought Terry would like a chance to try some good food from Afghanistan and connect with one of the local people from Kabul.
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Moving to Thursdays
City Garvest Co-op on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 11:42 PM
The City Harvest Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood) is now changing to Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm.
At the market (Thursday, August 19th):
Green Filet Beans and Pole Bean
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Off to Pizza Allnite for dinner
Good Food on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 3:55 PM
I am going to meet Terry Glavin at Pizza Allnite for some dinner at 5:30. It will be interesting to see what he thinks of the food given all the time he has been spending in Afghanistan.
It is thro
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Bad service alert... Jack's Place, Bear Mountain Resort - Guest Review by L.M.
Your Restaurant Sucks on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 8:13 PM
[Editor's note: Found the following review in my mail box this morning, sent in by L.M., and its cynical, negative tone instantly struck a chord with me. I said to myself, "another local who knows the
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Just Another Day
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 5:43 PM
We were given two weeks notice of resignation by another baker today (after more than 3-/2 years)…another one of life's curve-balls at a time when the the pitcher is running wild! Whenever we think t
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Pizza Allnite, again
Good Food on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 4:01 PM
I just thought I would quickly add that I had a chance to order their pizza the other day and it is actually very good, certainly better than the chains and most of the small pizza joints. It is not
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Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Spiced Quinoa and Peaches
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 3:13 PM
Following up on my last blog post, I've submitted a recipe to the Maple Leaf contest and some of you have started voting on it. But I thought I would put a printer-friendly recipe up for those of you
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The Expendables
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 12:33 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated 18-A "Rambo, you're not expendable” Plot: The Expendables is a 2010 action movie featuring most of the action stars of the last 20 years, although some of them only
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Summer In The City
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 9:18 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room is pure refreshment. It is a lovely place to have a nice pot of organic tea complete with beautiful tea pots and tea cups. Have you tried our Oso Negro espressos, lattes or mochas
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EdGe Restaurant, Sooke, 6688 East Sooke Road, 778.425.3343, www.edgerestaurant.ca
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 14 Aug 2010 at 2:57 PM
Burger$9(Lunch Only)Never has an island burger been sought after with more eager anticipation than this offering from Edge Restaurant in Sooke. I first heard of it just over a year ago, and have been a
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Pig is All
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 14 Aug 2010 at 11:21 AM
Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me, but I was lucky enough to sample the Beale Street Bully Burger at Pig yesterday. It was an absolute triumph: topped with fried bologna, Pig onion "rings",
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Bakers Wanted!
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Thu 12 Aug 2010 at 5:53 PM
Where have all the bakers gone, long time ago could be a folk song… or it could be a serious lament! If anyone knows anyone who can bake professionally, PLEASE send him/her our way. Thanks.
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Meatball Redux
Good Food on Wed 11 Aug 2010 at 1:27 PM
OK, after I thought about the köttbullar, swedish meatballs, recipe in the Ikea cookbook and how it had a textural similarity to gnocchi, I decided to fake it today.
I had about a kilo of pot r
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Victoria's hit & miss sushi scene
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 11 Aug 2010 at 11:12 AM
I confess to being a bit of a sushi snob. It's not a disposition I intentionally set out to adopt. In fact, it was quite accidental. But I'm stuck with it, and there's little I can do about it. You see
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Friday 13th Farm Market
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 11 Aug 2010 at 12:20 AM
Friday Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
At the market (August 13th):
Green Filet Beans
Garlic
Salad Greens Mix
Zucchini
Plums
Apples
Beets
Tomatoes
Ba
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Eating at IKEA in Richmond
Good Food on Tue 10 Aug 2010 at 11:46 AM
A picture from the Ikea Cookbook
I actually like to eat here because I love the meatballs - köttbullar. The restaurant is well priced and offers beer - having a beer in the middle shopping for s
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Original Joe's | 2525 Cambie Street | Vancouver
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 09 Aug 2010 at 2:43 PM
By the time they reach adulthood most people have given up on things like magic. The notion of conjuring something from nothing is relegated to the worlds of fantasy and conservative economic policy.
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Jams
Good Food on Mon 09 Aug 2010 at 2:09 PM
This year I have been making a lot of jams, nothing fancy, but very fruity ones. I am making them all with Pomona's pectin which means I use a lot less sugar than normal, about 1 cup of sugar per fo
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 19 Cafe Conversations
CoffeeCrew on Sun 08 Aug 2010 at 8:53 PM
Good cafe conversations are like a mountain stream - your best bet is to sit on the edge and listen to it babble gently - and occasionally toss a small stone in and watch the ripples.
And I had a liv
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Random Roadtrip Burger Notes
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 08 Aug 2010 at 4:43 PM
A few places spotted while on vacation a couple weeks ago:Beachside Burger in Greenwood, BCA shack parked alongside highway 3, didn't actually get a close look at it. Didn't appear to be anywhere even
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HST hurting B.C. restaurants: survey
Your Restaurant Sucks on Sat 07 Aug 2010 at 12:35 PM
I'm going to stray from the YRS mandate for a moment and put a question to you: Has the much-maligned harmonized sales tax negatively influenced your dining out habits? Feel free to take part in the su
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Pork (Why I'm entering the Maple Leaf contest)
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 06 Aug 2010 at 4:14 PM
I decided within the last couple of weeks to enter a recipe contest sponsored by Maple Leaf foods, and I promised those of you who follow the Real Food Made Easy page on Facebook an explanation for why
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food and advertising
Good Food on Fri 06 Aug 2010 at 2:04 PM
We have looked at why, genetically, we might crave high calorie, high fat food. We talked about our tendency to replace wholesome food with processed food in the name of time-saving. Is that the whol
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evolving tastes
Good Food on Fri 06 Aug 2010 at 2:03 PM
On a recent CBC Radio edition of "The Main Ingredient” they were talking about fat. Something that caught my ear was the idea of a "North American Paradox”, which is the fact that though we, as a
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Figs and Birds!
Good Food on Fri 06 Aug 2010 at 8:34 AM
The birds are at my fig tree early this year. They are going after all the ripe figs and I suspect I will end up without almost any to eat. I have no idea how to stop them from getting almost all
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Salt
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 1:23 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated PG Putting Salt onto a wound really makes things…explode! Plot: Salt is a 2010 American action-thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Kurt Wimmer and
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 18 Windows 7 Floor reno
CoffeeCrew on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 1:07 PM
Some photo action
Getting all new double-pane UV filtered windows at Coffeecrew HQ.
Studio has been dismantled - but I can soon start rebuilding.
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Getting some trades
Good Food on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 12:32 PM
A friend is trading me some jellies from Lori Pater of Jilly Jelly here in Victoria for my blueberry jam. I am looking forward to trying the raspberry chocolate jam and the lime cilantro jelly.
I
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True value of excellent service: repeat customers -- Guest review by Richelle Fun
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 11:39 AM
[Editor's note: Richelle has one review for YRS already under her belt (see her review of Heron Rock Bistro), so with this second review, I'm more inclined to call her a regular contributor rather than
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Blueberries - lots and lots of blueberries
Good Food on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 10:29 AM
We bought 170 pounds of blueberries on Monday at a farm on 56th street in Tsawwassen.
I negotiated a price a week earlier and got a good deal - $1.35 a pound. There was on problem. We had a time is
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Friday Market Produce List
City Garvest Co-op on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 12:52 AM
Friday Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
At the market (August 6th):
Zucchini
Garlic
Salad Greens (they're back!)
Arugula
Beets
Plums
Peas
Cilantro
Green
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S/he is Back!
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Mon 02 Aug 2010 at 6:56 PM
A new twister appeared on our shutter within the last few days. Thanks!
I like to thin that this is a happy rope skipper…
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Finally a Perk of Lousy Custmer Service
plainjaneordinary on Sun 01 Aug 2010 at 11:52 AM
Last week I tried shopping. I had money to spend, was in the mood for something new to alleviate the cabin fever I was experiencing due to a week of self imposed RnR ...and to follow my chiro's presci
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Holding Open the Space
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 01 Aug 2010 at 4:44 AM
At Venus Sophia Tea Room, we not only prepare the space, but we hold it open. And when you hold open a space you create an environment. And in that environment, life unfolds and it is an honour to
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Rhubarb … and cake! Its all good!
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 11:28 PM
I recently got a copy of David Lebovitz's most recent book, Ready for Dessert, and have noodled around a little bit, but wanted to make a few of the cakes. For tonights dinner, I was looking for so
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Summer food fun and drink chapter 17 Victoria's best poutine
CoffeeCrew on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 8:35 PM
Mathieu Lott, owner and Poutine chef at La Belle Patate on Esquimalt Road in Victoria B.C. Canada knows his potatoes. He loves his potatoes - and it shows.
And if you think that there is only one kin
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 16 No Normal
CoffeeCrew on Fri 30 Jul 2010 at 6:56 PM
An updated edition of a mental health journal for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders” such as child rage, binge eating and internet addiction. Experts observe, "This could mean that, soon,
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Questions for you
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 30 Jul 2010 at 4:49 PM
Do you love freshly prepared healthy food?
Do you love "raw food” options?
Are you a tea lover?
Do you have your favourite specialty organic coffee drink?
Let me tell you Venus Sophia Tea Room has op
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 30 Jul 2010 at 11:42 AM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG Plot: The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a 2010 fantasy adventure film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Jon Turteltaub, and distributed byWalt Disney Pict
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Good food, but service needs work -- Guest Review by Mike
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 11:16 PM
[Editor's note: I'm really happy to include another guest blogger's review here on YRS. Mike is likely a lot nicer a guy than I am, and is much more gracious in his criticism, but what we both share is
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The Twister
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 9:31 PM
Someone has been delighting us for months with the wonderful twist tie people and animals. There are found on our exterior window sills and shutters.
Here is a bungee jumper. It is about 3 inches in s
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 15 Life in the now lane
CoffeeCrew on Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 6:35 PM
One of the neat things about being over 40 - and being fairly hip to what is hot and happening in the early part of the 21st Century…
Is the fact that I am old enough to remember going into a recor
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Mid Summer Market
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 11:59 PM
Friday Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
At the market (July 30th):
Tomatoes
Zucchini - first of the season!
Potatoes (Fingerling, Red, Warba, Yukon Gold
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 14 Six years later and a re-launch
CoffeeCrew on Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 7:18 PM
Who is writing a book on global microfinance for Bloomsbury, puzzle maker for the New York Times op-ed section, travel writer, Forbes Traveler, author of Who Hates Whom, a pocket guide to global confli
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No shucks, no service, no customer! And mind the fine print
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 10:11 AM
The Oyster, 614 Humboldt Street, Victoria My associate and I walked into this place on a sleepy Tuesday evening, expecting nothing but great things. It's in a great, historic building, in a fine locati
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 13 Thirteen is bad luck - get insurance [2]
CoffeeCrew on Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 8:09 PM
Sometimes a little gamble is a good thing. It's a fun thing. Like rolling the dice on a $1 lottery ticket or 15 minutes in a local casino with a roll of quarters. No harm right?
But who would venture
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Buns
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 5:28 PM
Not everyone can say that have great buns. we can. In 2006 we won "Best of the Island” for our Cinnamon Roll and Sticky Buns. That was when people did not vote Starbucks to be the "Best” of anythin
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Stress
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 9:27 AM
This is a small business, and nothing reminds me of this more than losing a professional baker. Three weeks notice is like being given three weeks to watch a train barrelling down on me. When an experi
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"Enjoy a complimentary dinner!" NOT -- Guest Review by Kyla B.
Your Restaurant Sucks on Mon 26 Jul 2010 at 11:31 PM
Editor's note: Kyla B. was kind and brave enough to take up my request for guest reviewers. She becomes the second guest blogger to submit a review to YRS. Her review of Columbo's Taverna made me laugh
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Faces
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Sun 25 Jul 2010 at 8:56 AM
As we go through our daily routines we often form relationships, however fleeting, with people who serve us in grocery stores, offices, clothes shops, bakeries and cafes. Their faces appear regularly a
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A few cocktails…
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 24 Jul 2010 at 11:28 PM
I'm playing around with plugins for wordpress here and thought I'd use it as an opportunity to pull together some of the cocktails we've enjoyed in the last few months… Click on any one of the pictur
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Pig BBQ Joint | Colwood | #304 - 1913 Sooke Rd Colwood Corners Plaza | 250.590.
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 24 Jul 2010 at 9:39 PM
Scramburglar$11The peacocking of the kitchen crew sent my heart a flutter, "I think this is the best burger we've made." With those words I knew I had picked the right date to finally catch up with a P
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 12 Salmon Kings - what were they thinking
CoffeeCrew on Fri 23 Jul 2010 at 9:02 PM
Folks who know me well know that I enjoy my Salmon Kings hockey…
A lot.
But through a strange twist of hockey club management, my favorite Captain… Wes Goldie, has been replaced with, by the lo
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West Coast Grill | 850 Douglas Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Fri 23 Jul 2010 at 12:58 PM
So many things in life would be easier if they were dealt with honestly. Dating, for example, would be simpler if, when you walked into the bar, men and women alike came out with what was really on t
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Reason #57 Why I love my pressure cooker!
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 22 Jul 2010 at 9:23 PM
This summer, I've been taking gluten-free baking to the Mayfair Market, and aside from (1) selling lots of baked goods and (2) meeting the people who need gluten-free baking, one of the great things ab
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Featured Blog of the Summer
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 22 Jul 2010 at 4:45 PM
I'd like to pay more kudos to local food blogs that catch my eye. I've got a few already on my links list, but plan to feature one per season. Here is my summer food blog recommendation:Local Victoria
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Molecular Gastronomy - Working with Liquid Nitrogen
Good Food on Thu 22 Jul 2010 at 1:52 PM
We are getting 10 litres of liquid nitrogen in a couple of weeks and experimenting with it for cooking. Ted Allen gives you the basics in this video. Note the warning of needing to put the sorbet t
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Inception
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 22 Jul 2010 at 3:49 AM
Review: 5 Stars Rated: PG It's only a dream if you wake up from it Plot: Inception is a 2010 American science fiction action film written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nola
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A couple quick notes
Good Food on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 7:39 PM
The garden is finally doing something, we should see the first zuchini shortly and cucumber before the long weekend. Beans and peas? Still ages away. Things have been growing very, very slowl
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Best Fish & Chips in Town
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 10:41 AM
Fairfield Fish & Chips Place, 1275 Fairfield Road, VictoriaOne would think it hard to distinguish good from bad fish and chips. Assuming the basic care and attention to ingredients, how could you go wr
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This week's produce
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 2:02 AM
Friday Farm Stand at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
At the market (July 23rd):
Potatoes (Fingerling, Red, Warba, Yukon Gold)
Arugula
Cilantro
Snap and snow peas, bo
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The Keg Steakhouse | 3940 Quadra Street | 250.479.1651
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 20 Jul 2010 at 1:12 PM
Mini Burgers$10 (?)Basically Veneto with none of the personality or flair. You can survive without flair, but not without personality. You get three burgers here-just to clarify for those with counting
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2abpsslcpooassb Reviews Glendale Gardens Nourish Cafe
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 20 Jul 2010 at 1:05 PM
2abpsslcpooassb just posted a review of a place I've been meaning to go to ever since Christabel of The Little Piggy mentioned it at the Burger Bash (one of her former employees co-runs the place). Unf
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Beirut Express: (Gut) Bombs Away!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 4:11 PM
Beirut Express, 787 Fort Street, VictoriaBeirut Express is the new kid on a very busy restaurant block of Fort Street. Competition is fierce, especially for the Monday-to-Friday lunch crowd. Can this l
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New Burger Cart in Qualicum
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 3:07 PM
I don't know Qualicum Bay very well-so I'm not sure exactly where it is-but a new cart called "Bugaboo Burgers" has just opened up. It's location is 6010 West Island Highway, and Google Maps doesn't ap
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Tis the season... beer, beer, beer! & GCBF Sucks!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 12:05 PM
[Editor's note: Please see point of clarification at bottom of article, added after this article was written]My advice to local beer fans...Skip the Great Canadian Beer Festival, and create your own fe
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Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 9:06 AM
Hello to the Friends of Venus Sophia Tea Room,
On this lovely sunny Sunday afternoon, we all at Venus Sophia send you our greetings!
As I have just updated our mailing list which is growing and growing
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 11 Scented Garden Bed and Breakfast Chemainus
CoffeeCrew on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 9:40 PM
In addition to seeing "Guys and Dolls” this weekend, we stayed at a wonderful B&B in Chemainus British Columbia.
Located on Maple Street in Chemainus, The Scented Garden B&B could not possibly be l
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Desperately Seeking Sooke
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 7:50 PM
The Edge Restaurant in Sooke recently updated its website, and it now includes a picture of this infamous burger that I have yet to try.Photo © Andrei Federov (taken from Edge Website)Fucking homemade
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Black Press Best of the City 2010
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 3:13 PM
Here is the list of best "all you can eat" options in the city, as originally printed in the Black Press Best of the City 2010 guide:1) Raymond's Restaurant2) Oak Bay Marina Restaurant3) Purple Garden
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Best of the City 2010
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 2:09 PM
Editor's Note: Thanks to Pedro for the quick response to my call for info on this.Not much to report here-as the list is almost exactly the same as the 2009 version-but we'll give'er a run through anyh
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Best of the City Help
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 1:03 PM
Can someone with a VicNews Best of the City supplement lying around at home please fill me in on what the top burger spots were this year? I know Pink Bike took home top prize again, but I have no idea
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Now there's an urban agriculture Hub.
City Garvest Co-op on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 3:30 AM
I just heard that there's a new Urban Agriculture Hub where people can find out all about growing food in the city and who's doing what to increase urban food production in Victoria. Looks like a great
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Whoa…the weeds are taking over!
City Garvest Co-op on Sun 18 Jul 2010 at 3:02 AM
And we need help. Between planting, harvesting, watering, promoting our produce, planning our markets, selling our produce and harvesting and watering again, there are a few tasks that are falling behi
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 10 Guys and Dolls Chemainus Dinner Theater
CoffeeCrew on Sat 17 Jul 2010 at 9:13 PM
Andrea and I hit the road Friday for Chemainus, British Columbia and the Chemainus theater for their presentation of Guys and Dolls.
Ten Tony awards, seven Laurence Olivier and six Drama Desk Awards
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So you wanna be a restaurant reviewer?
Your Restaurant Sucks on Sat 17 Jul 2010 at 9:41 AM
Calling all closet restaurant review writers!When I created this blog, I laid out my mission statement (look to the right). I had intentionally used the first person plural ('we') because I hoped to ma
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The New Victoria Wal-Mart
Good Food on Fri 16 Jul 2010 at 3:27 PM
This is hardly a place one could call "Good Food", but I thought I would check it out. I did shop at the former Wal-Mart at Town and Country, the price for clothes and shoes was very good and they h
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file under cocktails: Kentucky Summer Blues
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 16 Jul 2010 at 3:26 PM
Last night was the last Thursday Drink Night before Tales of the Cocktail and the theme turned to crushed ice. Its been a few weeks since I've had a chance to catch up with the Mixoloseum crew, so ev
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The question concerning blog rankings, etc... [edited]
Your Restaurant Sucks on Fri 16 Jul 2010 at 7:08 AM
[editor's note: I've edited down this rant considerably with the aim of keeping to the essence of the point I was trying to make originally. I think it's a valid rant and deserves to be aired. What is
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"Quaffable, but uh...far from transcendent."
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 15 Jul 2010 at 8:02 AM
Steamworks Brewing Company, 375 Water St., Gastown, VancouverWith the hot hot heat of summer upon us - FINALLY! - I think reviews of some micro-brew pubs is in order. I thought I would begin with the w
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Dining at the Grocery Store
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 15 Jul 2010 at 7:46 AM
Capers Community Market, Robson Street, VancouverNo, I haven't expanded my review parameters to include grocery stores, although that's not a bad idea for anyone to want to take on. But if a grocery st
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West Coast Fine Dining Done Right!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Thu 15 Jul 2010 at 7:18 AM
Raincity Grill, Corner of Davie & Denman, West End, Vancouver, BCAmid a plethora of bad, pretentious eateries along Davie and Denman streets, Raincity Grill shines as an oasis of great food and even be
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La Belle Patate Grill Takeover
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 14 Jul 2010 at 6:38 PM
Just paling around with Nathieau LottQuite some time ago now I was graciously invited by the proprietor of La Belle Patate to sashay on over and make a burger or two on his grill. I got distracted by g
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Tour of Farms - Sunday July 25th
Good Food on Wed 14 Jul 2010 at 10:20 AM
The Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association is holding their annual Tour of Farms on Sunday July 25th from 10 am to 4 pm. It is a self guided tour so you choose the farms you wan
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Cheeseburger Doritos on the Island
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 13 Jul 2010 at 11:01 AM
Apparently Esquimalt Grocers has Cheeseburger Doritos now. I actually have no clue where exactly Esquimalt Grocers is. All my information is coming from Facebook; someone help me out here.
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Response to YRS from John Cantin
Your Restaurant Sucks on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 4:54 PM
I got an interesting response today from the chef/owner of John's Place, John Cantin. In addition to publishing his response (see below), I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify a couple of issues
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The Cost of Convenience
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 3:19 PM
Last weekend, Kris Constable organized an Ideas conference in Victoria. 2 days, 50 talks, each 10 minutes long. There was no restriction on topics, so they ranged from discussions optimal housing a
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Number 9 Hipster Universe
CoffeeCrew on Sun 11 Jul 2010 at 9:02 PM
The Victoria B.C. coffee scene is pretty unique to the Planet Earth. We have the best possible beverages prepared in every imaginable fashion.
Espresso coffee? It's hard to beat. Like your drip? We h
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Predators 2010
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 09 Jul 2010 at 7:04 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 18-A Worth A Ticket …….. Updated Soon!
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To Cream Pie or To Key Lime Pie?!
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Fri 09 Jul 2010 at 8:38 AM
Our authentic Key Lime Pie is now available. we zest a lot of these tiny little limes, then juice the heck out of them before adding fresh free-run eggs and condensed milk. The pies are then baked in a
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The potatoes are ready
City Garvest Co-op on Thu 08 Jul 2010 at 11:44 PM
The first of the season's potatoes are now ready and will be at this Friday's market…
Friday Market at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
Also at the market (July 9th)
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Every Man a King, Part II
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Thu 08 Jul 2010 at 7:28 PM
The taxi driver was an elderly black man with a closely-cropped head of gray hair and whose deeply-lined face betrayed very little expression aside from boredom. I gave him the name of my hotel, the
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Heirloom Freaking Tomatoes! I hate that term!
Good Food on Thu 08 Jul 2010 at 4:58 PM
I am so unimpressed with all this use of "heirloom tomatoes" in restaurants and in fancy recipes. I am annoyed with the use of this term because it describes nothing useful in terms of cooking o
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Every Man a King, Part II
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Thu 08 Jul 2010 at 4:24 PM
This is the second in an on-going series about my visit to New Orleans in the summer of 2008:The taxi driver was an elderly black man with a closely-cropped head of gray hair and whose deeply-lined fac
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Kettle Valley Station Pub | Ramada Inn, Penticton | 1070 Eckhardt Avenue, West |
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 07 Jul 2010 at 1:56 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise$12You guys like the show Mythbusters right? Well I hope you do, because I am about to confirm a WHOPPER! This is going to get scientific, but follow along closely and you'll be
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Blue Collar Dining at its Best
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 07 Jul 2010 at 10:34 AM
Mom's Cafe, 2036 Shields Road, Sooke, BCIf the economic class divide is evident anywhere on southern Vancouver Island, it's clearly evident in Sooke. Historically a rough and tumble logging and fishing
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Clifton Ranch
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 05 Jul 2010 at 8:49 PM
If you're ever on your way through Keremeos, this place looks like a stop worth making. I passed by Clifton Ranch on my way to Penticton this weekend with my dad, and am now sort of regretting passing
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 8 Chili Prawn Spaghettini
CoffeeCrew on Mon 05 Jul 2010 at 8:02 PM
Boil enough spaghettini for 2 - 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile - heat a saute pan to medium with olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Pan fry the Prawns 2 minutes a side - remove from heat - set aside on paper tow
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Blue Crab Bar & Grill. There's Something Pompous in the Air
feast OR burden on Mon 05 Jul 2010 at 5:52 PM
Blue Crab Bar & Grill146 Kingston StreetVictoria, BC. V8V 1V4(250) 480-1999Once upon a time in a beautiful harbour city, there was a great restaurant named The Blue Crab. The Blue Crab was revered for
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Masterchef Australia
Good Food on Mon 05 Jul 2010 at 3:15 PM
One of the contestants, Marion Grasby, has an interesting blog, though she has not updated it since August of last year.
Marion has looked like the favorite for some weeks now and now that I have read
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Metchosin Poultry Swap and Sale Dates - July 11th, Aug 8th, Sept 12th, and Oct 10
Good Food on Mon 05 Jul 2010 at 2:03 PM
Hello everyone, Happy Canada Day!A friendly reminder we have the Metchosin Poultry Swap & Sale coming up on Sunday July 11th, 11am to 12:30pm.Our first three swaps have been such a great success! We ar
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Gluten-free Baguettes
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 04 Jul 2010 at 1:55 PM
I've been playing around with the gluten-free recipes from Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes per day. Zoe Francois and Jeff Hertzberg have done a great job of providing whole grain and gluten-free options f
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Knight and Day
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 10:50 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated PG
Secret agent Miller has he gone rouge, or is he? Miller seems to be doing the right thing but his actions are questionable. Can you unlock the unknown beh
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 7 Kiva and Hug someone
CoffeeCrew on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 9:53 PM
Watch for Bob at the 1 minute and 12 second spot
I have a friend named Bob Harris, from Los Angeles, who tonight is somewhere in Hungary… Budapest I think - being astounded by the unique nature of th
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 6 Hario V60
CoffeeCrew on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 7:51 PM
While at the Drumroaster Coffee Roastery with my dear wife, Andrea - and affable host Geir Oglend - partner and coffee Übermensch.
No visit is complete without cups of great coffee, stimulating conv
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Pizza Allnite - Quadra and Hillside
Good Food on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 12:20 PM
I have driven past this place for years and never stopped in, there was nothing inviting about it. On July 1st I was looking for something for dinner at 9:30 and night and went here because the Taco
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Moziro in Shawnigan Lake
Good Food on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 10:39 AM
On Canada Day Sheila and I headed out for an afternoon drive, the drive itself ended with a disaster, but before that we passed through Shawingan Lake and stopped for sustenance. Sheila got some bak
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http://your-restaurant-sucks.blogspot.com/2010/07/johns-place-restaurant-723-pandora-ave.html
Your Restaurant Sucks on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 10:27 AM
John's Place Restaurant, 723 Pandora Ave. Victoria, BCPlease refer to my review of the Blue Fox....Further evidence that Victoriaites will line up for hours on a hungover Sunday morning for the privile
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The Last Airbender
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 01 Jul 2010 at 7:38 PM
Review: UPDATED SOON!
Plot: The Last Airbender is an American adventure fantasy film. The film stars Noah Ringer as Aang and also stars Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, and Dev Patel. One hun
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Grown Ups
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 01 Jul 2010 at 7:25 PM
Review: 2.0 Rated: PG
Some best friends stay friends forever and these group of guys are no exception.
Plot: Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Jame
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Strawberry Jam - Lots of It! A new Vantreight Video and few more things
Good Food on Wed 30 Jun 2010 at 2:40 PM
I now have about three dozen 250 ml jars of strawberry jam, if you want some get a hold of me and I will get it to you - contribution to costs very much welcome. 250-744-0866
Today I bought 5 pounds
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Change of the season
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 30 Jun 2010 at 2:28 PM
Friday Market at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
We're now coming to the end of the spring crops and getting ready for the early summer crops. Let's just hope the wea
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 5 Working with Wood at Camosun
CoffeeCrew on Wed 30 Jun 2010 at 9:48 AM
Download the Fine wood-working schedule here - Camosun-Woodworking-Summer-2010.pdf | We spoke with Betsi Davis (bdavis@camosun.bc.ca) at Camosun in the Continuing Education dept. about some of their f
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Summer Fun Food Drink Chapter 4 More New Canada surprises
CoffeeCrew on Tue 29 Jun 2010 at 9:53 PM
Toronto's police chief is now admitting there never was a five-metre rule that had people fearing arrest if they strayed too close to the G20 security perimeter.
Come again? You mean, this shit was
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Jonah Hex
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Tue 29 Jun 2010 at 7:45 PM
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
When the dead start talking you know that Jonah Hex is close by or making a big mess somewhere.
Plot: Jonah Hex is a 2010 American post-Civil War antihero Western
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Lentil Soup for Dinner
Good Food on Tue 29 Jun 2010 at 5:55 PM
We have had some good bean and lentil dishes over the last few months and this has inspired us to try and use them. Too often I have had any bean/lentil dishes turn into heavy stodge, chilli is typi
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Summer Fun Food Drink Chapter 3 My New Canada
CoffeeCrew on Sun 27 Jun 2010 at 1:47 PM
Yup. Pretty much sums up the New Canada.
A gentle reminder for those folks who will be celebrating Canada Day in the Victoria area - and leaving their vehicles at home - and doing the right thing by
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Afternoon with the Padre ( A delicious summer cocktail! )
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 26 Jun 2010 at 3:40 PM
As promised, this next cocktail post is, in fact a cocktail post (albeit a little later than originally planned!).
This cocktail was originally developed for a Thursday Drink night, but I've been enjo
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Mauvais Rouge: Damnit Jim, I'm an interior designer, not a restaurateur
Your Restaurant Sucks on Sat 26 Jun 2010 at 10:33 AM
Bon Rouge Bistro, 611 Courtney St., Victoria, BC I concede that the interior designer for Bon Rouge did a decent job in creating a cavernous jazz lounge ambiance. The Chet Baker music playing softly in
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2 Liberty Fun and Games G20 G8
CoffeeCrew on Fri 25 Jun 2010 at 4:16 PM
Police forces in charge of security at the G20 summit in Toronto have been granted special powers for the duration of the summit.
Come within five metres of the security area and you are obliged to g
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Toronto Burger Round-Up
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 24 Jun 2010 at 3:47 PM
From glitz and glam to dirt and dram; Toronto has it all! On one magical night of revere I saw a homeless guy's dick AND Miley Cyrus. Yes it's all there for you to explore in Toronto, and explore I did
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Making Stock and Mayonnaise
Good Food on Thu 24 Jun 2010 at 12:58 PM
Yesterday I actually ran out of our stock, I always seemed to have been making as fast or faster than we use it, but for whatever reason, I ran out yesterday.
I bought a couple pounds of turkey neck
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Something new
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Wed 23 Jun 2010 at 10:02 PM
Chocolate cream pie is not new. Taking a photo of it, and posting a photo on Tumblr IS new! For me.
Heck - just writing something on the blog is "new” because I cannot find the time to write anything
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Summer Fun Food Drink Volume 2 Chapter 1 Smile
CoffeeCrew on Wed 23 Jun 2010 at 8:30 PM
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Oil spills. Earthquake. Famine. Pestilence. Plague of locusts. And asteroids.
Pity the Planet Earth for if it h
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Food and Time
Good Food on Wed 23 Jun 2010 at 3:55 PM
One of the big issues that comes up in our house, and likely yours, is time. There is never enough time. For anything really, but with fast food and fine dining it is especially easy to fall into hav
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Food Porn and Masterchef Australia
Good Food on Wed 23 Jun 2010 at 3:34 PM
Sheila is writing piece of food and wellness and used a term "Food Porn" and then a few moments ago I took a look at the blog Eating Victoria and saw a post on links to some of the best restaurants in
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Next Market: The peas are ready!
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 23 Jun 2010 at 12:27 AM
Friday Market at the Cornerstone Cafe (corner of Gladstone and Fernwood)
4pm to 7pm
This week, we'll have:
-Snap and snow peas
-Basil
-Baby spinach
-Salad greens (a new bed of mixed greens is ready. Ou
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Breaking News - HUB CITY GOES HUNGRY
feast OR burden on Tue 22 Jun 2010 at 7:20 PM
It's a big Island. Though our population on Vancouver Island barely scratches the one million mark, this island in the Pacific seems over bloated with restaurant choices. To some that may seem like a g
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Paprika Bistro - Estevan Village
Good Food on Tue 22 Jun 2010 at 5:11 PM
I had wanted to go here for sometime, and last night I took Sheila here for a belated birthday dinner.
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The setting is nice, a number of small intimate rooms and an ambiance that is
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CR FAIR meeting in Sooke yesterday
Good Food on Tue 22 Jun 2010 at 10:19 AM
I finally made it out to a CR FAIR (Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable) meeting yesterday. This was held in Sooke at the new community allotment gardens in Sun River Estate
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Toy Story 3
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 11:57 PM
Review: 5 Stars Rated: G
Pixar Studios brings back the original cast of toys (Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear; Tom Hanks as Woody; Joan Cusack as Jessie, and of course, Pixar's ever-prese
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Final Rite of Spring #39 - Let's attack the poor - it's fun
CoffeeCrew on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 9:04 PM
In Canada we have ancient magazine pushers like Readers Digest - who prey on the elderly with their micro-font contract deceptions and postal station busting book dumping binges…
Neoconservative Li
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The Karate Kid (2010)
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 6:39 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG
Flying feet an fists of furry have a new look in the remake of The Karate Kid
Plot: 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) and his mother (Taraji P. Henson)
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Paul's Place Omelettery | 2211 Granville Street | Vancouver
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 2:52 PM
The English language is in trouble, dear reader. Not grammar, that arcane set of incomprehensible rules governing the architecture of speech is just as disregarded now as it has ever been. The fo
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Give It a Name
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 10:27 AM
You know what bothers me about the internet? Well, a lot of things, but you know what's near the top of a list that includes Armand White and advertisements offering me physics for my grim, yellow te
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Rites of Spring #38 - Blip or trend - shortchanging in the cafe and bakeries [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sun 20 Jun 2010 at 9:18 PM
I want to be very careful when I introduce this topic - I do not want to inflame any cafe or bakery owners.
Because this is a very inexact and unscientific observation.
Totally…
So here goes… Bra
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Swan's Brew Pub is one of the best in the world
Good Food on Sun 20 Jun 2010 at 9:45 AM
Ian Wright wrote an article in Outpost magazine and named the top ten destinations in the world, here is what he had to say about #1
1. Local pubs, anywhere: "I really love pubs. I remember one called
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Just imagine
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 19 Jun 2010 at 11:01 PM
A place that is prepared for you to enter and be still, or have a moment of reflection, or an opportunity to write or draw or plan a long-overdue conversation with a friend or partner.
Imagine a space
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Rites of Spring #37 - Most stupid story I have heard this month
CoffeeCrew on Sat 19 Jun 2010 at 8:04 PM
Part of my morning ritual - listening to Gregor Craigie of CBC on the Island while he interviews folks, delivers the news and coaxes the weather and sports out of his cheery colleagues at 90.5 Mhz
My
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Anyone want to buy strawberry jam?
Good Food on Sat 19 Jun 2010 at 1:09 PM
My oldest son, Daniel is looking for something to do this summer for money. A 9-5 job in retail is not something that would work for his plans for the summer and money is not great.
We talked and hi
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Things to Know
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 19 Jun 2010 at 11:57 AM
Blue Sky Clothing summer fashions are in the boutique.
Our lovely tea tins are filled and ready for purchase.
Tomorrow, Sunday, is Celtic music from 3 to 5 p.m.
We have organic matcha, mocha and chai f
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Comfort Food at the Council's Cellar
Your Restaurant Sucks on Sat 19 Jun 2010 at 8:00 AM
Rathskeller Restaurant, 1205 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia The word Rathskeller (German: "council's cellar", sometimes spelled Ratskeller) is, in essence, a German bar or eatery below stree
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Rites of Spring #36 - B.C. Mudslide - so what the heck went wrong
CoffeeCrew on Fri 18 Jun 2010 at 8:56 PM
A week ago today (Last Friday) an Osoyoos hiker near the Testalinden Lake, Oliver B.C. noticed the water was over spilling the earthen dam and contacted a local B.C. tourism office…
which in turn a
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Strawberries, lots and lots of strawberries! What to do?
Good Food on Fri 18 Jun 2010 at 12:38 PM
I was at the Root Cellar yesterday and saw they had 8 pound flats of strawberries on for $9.99, so I bought 12 flats - 96 pounds in total. They are generic California strawberries, but the price was
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Blenkinsop Valley problems
Good Food on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 11:13 AM
MLA Lana Popham has a website created for people to register their complaints about farming practices in the Blenkinsop Valley. She is saying it is not a place to rant about farmers, but the very ex
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Milestone's at YVR Terminal A Lounge
Good Food on Wed 16 Jun 2010 at 11:30 AM
I recently had to fly to Prince George for work and a Scouts Canada thing and therefore had to spend some time waiting for my plane at YVR in the domestic terminal.
I needed to eat lunch and dropped i
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Vessels
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 16 Jun 2010 at 10:51 AM
What an interesting word-vessel. The dictionary defines it as:
A hollow or concave utensil, as a cup, bowl, pitcher, or vase, used for holding liquids or other contents.
A tube or duct, as an ar
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Where's Summer?
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Tue 15 Jun 2010 at 8:14 AM
I don't know but we're rolling out the cream pies: Chocolate, Coconut and Chocolate Coconut Banana (a real killer). These are all so light and velvety. You won't feel it going down, you'll just taste i
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Choose your own (dinner-time) adventure!
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 9:28 PM
So they tweeps have spoken, with a narrow margin voting in favour of a food-related post!
Tonight's post is another easy dinner, that you can throw together with mostly on-hand pantry items (depending
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The A-Team
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 9:27 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG
Covering how the A-team originally met, the mission that got them arrested, their escape from prison, and subsequent attempt to clear their names this movie
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Toronto Burger Recommendations?
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 9:20 AM
Give 'em if you've got 'em cause I'm goin' today.Also Pizza AllNite is looking for recommendations on how to jazz up their burger with new and exciting toppings or condiments. Any toppings you're dying
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Rites of Spring #35 - Victoria's Best coffee - come on - applause
CoffeeCrew on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 10:40 PM
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Someone has to get this title… so let's do it with a picture.
I refuse to use Twit-Pic because… hey, I ha
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Rites of Spring #34 - Seriously the best dessert ever - Toni`s Pavlova
CoffeeCrew on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 9:46 PM
I had the most extraordinary dessert today - ever… in my life…
Pavlova. Never had it before. Maybe I am a little biased (but not that much..)
This was heaven in my mouth - apparently Pavlova is som
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Felicita's Pub | Student Union Building, UVIC | www.felicitas.ca | 250.721.8626
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 8:51 PM
$5.75 Wednesday Special (w/fries)add $1 for cheese$1.50 for baconRegular price burger w/fries: $7.25A mostly flavourless bore from a place that has seen it's fair share of excitement over the years (wh
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Weekly City Harvest Markets Begin
City Garvest Co-op on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 4:38 PM
We've chosen our weekly time and place to sell our produce. Based on our market survey (thank-you to those who filled it out!), 87.5% of those who answered said they preferred a location close to the F
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Excellent Customer Service: Please Just Listen to ME
plainjaneordinary on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 12:09 PM
In the past year I have had my hair cut by 3 different Master Hair Stylists. This has resulted in only two great haircuts, and has prompted my Excellent Customer Service post of the month...Please Just
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Venus Sophia Organic Teas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 10:48 AM
Venus Sophia Teas are all organic. We have a wonderful selection of black, black flavoured, green, green flavoured, white, oolong, pu ehr, and herbal teas. They are packaged in beautiful, reusable
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Killers
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 12 Jun 2010 at 1:57 PM
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: PG
Sometimes the man you've been waiting for to step into your life can make things more complicated then your parents.
Plot: Killers is a 2010 action come
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The next CR-FAIR food security roundtable will be held in Sooke - June 21
Good Food on Sat 12 Jun 2010 at 10:35 AM
via email
Hosted by Sooke Food CHI at the Sunriver Community Allotment Gardens
Meeting details:
When: Monday, June 21, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Sunriver Community Allotment Gardens - 2380 Ph
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A Tale of Two Noodle Boxes: Foo Asian Street Food vs. The Noodle Box
Your Restaurant Sucks on Fri 11 Jun 2010 at 4:33 PM
The Noodle Box, Douglas Street Location, Victoria, BCI've been repeatedly disappointed by the Noodle Box in Victoria. This is one of the first places I ate in Victoria after a four-year sojourn in Asia
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Entering Into the Tea Room
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 11 Jun 2010 at 8:06 AM
All businesses are not grown out of the premise that there is something to sell and something to gain. However, a lot of business is connected to making money, giving the public what it wants and alw
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Splice
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 11:16 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: 14-A
Splice is a science fiction horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, who portray two young scientists and love
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Get Him To The Geek
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 10:57 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: 18-A
Plot: Get Him to the Greek is a 2010 American comedy film written and directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. Get Hi
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Harry Brown
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 10:36 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
If you have no one left and nothing to loose, and if your Harry Brown, it doesn't mater how old you are, you can still bring the storm.
Plot: Harry Brown i
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Call for articles and events - Making Food Matter newsletter Summer edition
Good Food on Wed 09 Jun 2010 at 10:18 AM
This came in my email:
'SUBMIT BY' DATE: Friday, June 11, 2010
Any foodie events listings, courses offered, harvest suppers and articles about food issues or projects in BC's Capital Region and beyon
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Friday Farm Market: June 11th
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 09 Jun 2010 at 9:06 AM
Friday, June 11th
4pm - 6pm
Cornerstone Cafe (Fernwood and Gladstone)
Haven't planted your tomatoes yet? Don't worry, we still have a diversity of tomato and cherry tomato starts. The cherry tomatoes a
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Website issues are temporary - stay tuned.
CoffeeCrew on Tue 08 Jun 2010 at 10:27 PM
I am currently bouncing web requests for dxer.ca and coffeecrew.com over here because of technical issues at my ISP - things should fix themselves by morning…
hopefully.
Thanks for your patience.
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Rites of Spring #33 The ups and downs of the Victoria B.C. Real Estate illusion
CoffeeCrew on Tue 08 Jun 2010 at 7:19 PM
Like Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto and other major Canadian cities, house prices go through cycles of boom and bust… up and down… near affordability and utter un-affordability.
Particularly in the
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Rites of Spring #32 Interview and CD review - Farrell Spence
CoffeeCrew on Tue 08 Jun 2010 at 4:34 PM
Andrea and I relax over brunch with international songstress, Farrell Spence and her long time friend and fellow Winnipeg ex-patriot Boyan at West end Vancouver's Marmalade Kitchen & Grill
On, quite
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Another poultry swap and sale - June 13th in Metchosin
Good Food on Tue 08 Jun 2010 at 2:45 PM
From my email:
From: Liz Date: June 6, 2010 11:52:37 PM PDTSubject: Metchosin Poultry Swap & Sale JUNE 13thHello Fellow Poultry enthusiasts! Hard to believe a month has flown by as fast as it has.
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2010/06/other-evening-we-were-on-our-way-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FDVtQI+%28Good+Food%29
Good Food on Mon 07 Jun 2010 at 4:30 PM
The other evening we were on our way to UVic to listen to a concert by the Vis a Vis Saxophone Quartet and stopped at the Med Grill in Royal Oak. In general I have enjoyed the food at the Med Gril
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Black Bean Chili
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 06 Jun 2010 at 7:20 PM
I sense a theme coming on - Easy Sunday dinners!
We've had dreadful weather lately, and braving it out on the barbeque in the rain and the wind, hoping that summer would magically appear! Well yester
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Where should we set up our market?
City Garvest Co-op on Sun 06 Jun 2010 at 12:13 AM
Here's your chance to tell us where and when we should set up our farm stand.
With the recent news that the Fernwood Market may not be happening this year, we are re-considering where we should be sett
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Burgers WILL NOT Become a Standard Menu Item at Pig
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 05 Jun 2010 at 5:33 PM
Went to Pig in Colwood today and was told that the burgers they have been serving up as specials will not end up on the static menu when the new downtown location opens (nor will they ever be on the st
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Coombs Livestock Swap
Good Food on Sat 05 Jun 2010 at 4:21 PM
Via email today:
From: "Ev"
Date: June 4, 2010 10:01:02 PM PDT
To: "Friends of Coombs Swap"
Subject: Coombs Farm Animal and Poultry Swap
Coombs Fairgrounds
Sunday June 6 - 11 am to Noon
The fir
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Chicken Feed - some information about it
Good Food on Sat 05 Jun 2010 at 4:18 PM
This passed through my email courtesy of Melinda and is by Christine Reid of Coal Creek Farm in Union Bay. I doubt I am going to change what I am using - the basic Borden's feed as I have generic b
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Spinnakers Redux
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 05 Jun 2010 at 3:20 PM
Highland Beef Burger$11(add $2 each for bacon and cheese)It's been about a year since I first sampled this superior pub burger, so last weekend I figured it was time to get reacquainted. I'm happy to s
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Watching Masterchef Australia Season 2
Good Food on Sat 05 Jun 2010 at 11:35 AM
Sheila and I have been watching Masterchef Australia and enjoying it very much. How do we get it? We download it via eMule.
In theory the show is based on the original Masterchef from the UK,
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Kitchen disaster and a learning moment
Good Food on Fri 04 Jun 2010 at 3:17 PM
Today we let our son Stephen make chocolate chip cookies without anyone helping him.
Stephen is 9 and going to school via SIDES and therefore we get to decide what his school day is like. We hav
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I do not watch the local news, so I missed this
Good Food on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 2:04 PM
This is a short piece about where Ryan Vantreight is taking the family farm.
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Chicken Problems
Good Food on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 12:42 PM
I am having a problem with my chickens, one of them is badly henpecked by the others but is also eating the eggs. I need to do some research on how to deal with this, I am getting people suggesting
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Brown's Social House | 809 Douglas Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 10:17 AM
Back in 1991, when U2 were still releasing albums worth listening to, Bono wailed on about a young woman who was "even better than the real thing”, which the band said was meant to reflect the 90s ob
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B.C. Beef Day
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 5:39 AM
Hot on the heels of National Hamburger Month and National Hamburger Day in the U.S. came B.C. Beef Day yesterday! I missed it, but the provincial government announced (right here in Victoria!) June 2nd
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Food Inc
Good Food on Wed 02 Jun 2010 at 11:49 AM
I watched this documentary the other day online at the CBC. In many ways the story they are telling is the very typical one of the big bad corporation. They are raising fear about the corporations
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The Blue Fox Emperor has no Clothes!!!
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 02 Jun 2010 at 10:18 AM
The Blue Fox Cafe, 905 Fort St, Victoria, BCI'm just going to come and say it: Victoria's Blue Fox Cafe is vastly overrated by a local population that has been hoodwinked into believing that popularity
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Rites of Spring #31 Smiles in sound - early Goats
CoffeeCrew on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 10:18 PM
Way back in late 2007 or early 2008 Charlie and I first sat opposite each other with our guitars and voices. Here is the result. In the end we would write 13 songs and release a CD - The Two Old Goats
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Butchering my own meat
Good Food on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 5:21 PM
Yesterday we bought some meat at the Real Canadian Wholesale Club in Esquimalt. This is where I normally buy large pieces of meat. (on my computer the picture is not sideways, I have no idea why it
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Pho, pho and more pho...
Your Restaurant Sucks on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 1:50 PM
Pho Hoa, 765 Fort Street, Victoria, BC"The McDonalds of pho restaurants." -YRS ReaderA staple and mainstay of Vietnamese cuisine, pho is a simple, yet effective noodle dish, which explains its prolifer
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Only as good as the last bite.
bitchesbrunch on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 11:55 AM
I have been thinking a lot about leadership and legacy and I realized that Bitches Who Brunch died a sad death when I left Victoria because I left quickly (voted off the island- j/k), and I didn't enga
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Rites of Spring #30 Be careful Grandpa - hazards of babysitting
CoffeeCrew on Mon 31 May 2010 at 7:00 PM
Guitar buddy of mine who is a young grandfather - video taping his grandson kicking a soccer ball… adjacent to a bramble laden ravine.
The hazard is a given.
Follow the video to the end.
He's OK.
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Molecular Gastronomy - Working with Liquid Nitrogen
Good Food on Mon 31 May 2010 at 1:00 PM
So I found a source for liquid nitrogen and they offered a very reasonable price for 10 litres, rental of the container and delivery.
So now we are going to find a good Saturday for experimenting with
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Rites of Spring #29 Andrea and Colin whip up Scratch Spaghetti Sauce
CoffeeCrew on Sun 30 May 2010 at 7:11 PM
Meat and Veg
350g lean ground beef
350g lean ground pork
1 large yellow onion
1 stick celery minced
1 carrot grated (adds sweetness to the sauce)
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (white or brown)
3 26 flui
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Defending Our Backyard - 2010 ICC Local Food Festival
Good Food on Sun 30 May 2010 at 6:51 PM
Sheila and I went out to the Island Chefs' Collaborative Local Food Festival at Fort Rodd Hill today. We got there late and saw that there were long lines of cars all the way out to Fort Rodd Hill
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Shiki Sushi
Good Food on Sun 30 May 2010 at 2:05 PM
Last night we ran way over on what we needed to do for the day and ended up missing dinner time. Sheila has wanted to go to Shiki Sushi for sometime, especially since they moved around the corner, th
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Not Good Food
Good Food on Sun 30 May 2010 at 1:42 PM
I was surprised to find out about Beer and More delivery. I had thought delivering booze was illegal in BC, I can not find any evidence on the site that they have a liquor license of a business lice
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Rites of Spring #28 Technology of our undoing - broadband over power lines
CoffeeCrew on Sat 29 May 2010 at 9:04 PM
My day job is in multi-media design, modernization, implementation and blah, blah, blah…
…in the educational environment. In my case UVic.
(so)Give me a classroom or lab with a black board and a
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It's Tough
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Sat 29 May 2010 at 9:14 AM
I've been bad - unmotivated to write. Here's an update.
Shaker Lemon Pie time is winding down and we are gearing up for a run of (authentic) Key Lime Pie. Playing with these tiny limes can be mind-nu
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 29 May 2010 at 1:43 AM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG
Updated soon!!
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Rites of Spring #27 Billion dollar G8-G20 security boondoggle
CoffeeCrew on Fri 28 May 2010 at 7:09 PM
Canadian security warlord and dweeb Ward Elcock (photo at right) is the bureaucrat who is spending nearly a billion (of your) tax dollars worth of security for the G8/G20 summits and, to hear him expla
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Cheap Apples at the James Bay Market Tomorrow
Good Food on Fri 28 May 2010 at 8:13 AM
The BC Tree Fruit Growers are coming to the James Bay Farmer's Market to sell apples for $0.12 a pound. I will be going down to buy some.
So why are they doing this?
The cost of production of ap
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More New Victoria Restaurant Review Blogs
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 28 May 2010 at 3:23 AM
The local restaurant review blogs just keep sproutin' up all over the place. Your Restaurant Sucks started out with the mission of shitting on shitty restaurants, but has recently switched over to givi
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Fountain Restaurant | 4-2680 Blanshard Street | 250.381.3318
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 28 May 2010 at 2:59 AM
Weird nonsensical Chinglesh posters hanging behind fake apple walls.The dinner buffet might get it done here, but its lunch hour cousin is all Lady and the Tramp style alley-garbage dinner without the
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Rites of Spring #26 From Seed to Cup fundraiser - Black Stilt
CoffeeCrew on Thu 27 May 2010 at 6:19 PM
On Thursday, June 3 The Black Stilt Coffeehouse will host an event to help
raise awareness of, and funds for, coffee farm families and, in particular,
sport and education programs for the children. F
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Fusion of Tea Rituals
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 27 May 2010 at 10:28 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room, as many have experienced, is unique. The nature of it is to open up like a seashell where Venus or inner beauty and radiating love and Sophia, living wisdom, steps forth and ap
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Rites of Spring #25 - Pecha Kucha Night Number Two Tonight
CoffeeCrew on Thu 27 May 2010 at 9:54 AM
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This may be a useful online site
Good Food on Thu 27 May 2010 at 8:06 AM
I am not sure if this will be helpful or not, but I am going to pay attention to it for the next bit.
Victoria Grocery Alerts
The site looks at all the flyers and then posts the information online.
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Rites of Spring #24 Breaking the intro sound barrier - look out Jian
CoffeeCrew on Wed 26 May 2010 at 10:05 PM
I do a lot of voice-over stuff for a media company in Taipei Taiwan… the country… It's a country. It is NOT part of China. Take that Mao!
Anyway - there is a feature on one of the hosts on some o
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A Montreal food tradition arrives in Victoria - about 30 years too late
Your Restaurant Sucks on Wed 26 May 2010 at 9:08 PM
Lully's Sandwich Bar, 732 Broughton Street, Victoria BCLet's not mince sandwich meat about this place. Lully's is one thing, and one thing only: The fabled Montreal smoked meat sandwich. The other sand
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Rites of Spring #23 West Jet flight credits watch your dates
CoffeeCrew on Wed 26 May 2010 at 8:48 PM
Andrea and I had a trip we had to cancel a year ago that was the result of a family illness - that ultimately resulted in the loss of a loved one.
We ended up with a West Jet credit of $1500.
And o
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BC Ferries - bad food for too much money
Good Food on Wed 26 May 2010 at 5:47 PM
Eating on the ferry is something that we try to plan not to do, but it happens from time to time.
I tend to end up in the Pacific Buffet, but at $22 now, it is becoming unaffordable, especially given
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Blog - Your Restaurant Sucks
Good Food on Wed 26 May 2010 at 10:59 AM
Through a comment on the blog here, I was made aware of the blog "Your Restaurant Sucks". I like what I have read so far of the blog, he pulls no punches and savages places that are just not up to t
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All the World is Green
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 26 May 2010 at 12:56 AM
The desert sits and pondershow it will murder me.I lay no claim to the title of Outdoorsman. Some people, my good friends Scott & Rose, for example, are at home in the natural world. They run for
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Rites of Spring #22 Two Old Goats reviewed on Flotsam Jetsam
CoffeeCrew on Tue 25 May 2010 at 9:21 PM
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….
..
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Fun CD review over on Cheryl DeWolfe's Flotsam and Jetsam blog.
You can also click on the above photo
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Shrek Forever After
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Tue 25 May 2010 at 7:20 PM
Review: ?? Stars Rated: G
Updated soon !!
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MacGruber
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Tue 25 May 2010 at 7:16 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
Updated soon !!
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Cafe Brio. Was that a Rabbit?
feast OR burden on Tue 25 May 2010 at 7:56 AM
Cafe Brio944 Fort StreetVictoria, BC V8V 3K2250-383-0009It's the first of May and in a heated battle of rock-paper-scissors with a couple of Calgary Flames at Bear Mountain over which one of us is goin
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Seattle Burger and Burgerish Things Roundup
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 24 May 2010 at 7:20 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhh Seattle: home of the Ichiroll, Electron Boy, and a heck of a lot of great burgers. Sadly I only got to eat one on my most current trip to the land of milk and honey, but one is better than
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What's Goin' On?
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Mon 24 May 2010 at 4:09 PM
I can't find my "groove” and I don't have a clue where it is. If you find it, let me know.
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Victoria Day and One Week Art Sale
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 24 May 2010 at 6:50 AM
Venus Sophia has two art gallery areas. I want to share about the back gallery.
The Forest of Light series is a very rich and deep experience of quietness, light and finding the path into the forest.
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Rites of Spring #21 Vegan Dirty Rice by Colin and Andrea
CoffeeCrew on Sun 23 May 2010 at 6:33 PM
We love a good jambalaya or Cajun dirty rice from a zataran's mix but we do not like all the salt. Here is a nice vegan spin on the classic Cajun recipe with a couple of twists… and it's vegan!
Phot
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Crab Cakes (file under easy dinners!)
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 23 May 2010 at 3:32 PM
Last night we had crab cakes for dinner, and I put up a quick pic of a lone crab cake (taken after we had scarfed down a few with side dish for dinner!), so I thought I would post the basic recipe I us
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Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sun 23 May 2010 at 2:13 AM
2010 Highland Games or thescenes to "2012"?It's the May long weekend, and that of course means half the city has gone camping. For those of us left there's no shortage of things to do: there's the
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Response and Respons-ability
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 21 May 2010 at 10:01 PM
Venus Sophia Tea Room has had an amazing response from every age group and genre of life. It is a pearl in the rough and an oasis in a busy life. The Tea Room went from conception into presence and
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Best Burger in Town
Your Restaurant Sucks on Fri 21 May 2010 at 7:35 PM
Pink Bicycle Gourmet Burger Joint, 1008 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BCSimply put, this place makes the best burger in town. Period. Their menu is simple: burgers, and only burgers. The side dishes and
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Rites of Spring #20 The power of my shoes
CoffeeCrew on Thu 20 May 2010 at 11:19 PM
My wife and I just spent the evening with Brit comic Eddie Izzard - arguably one of the funniest men on the planet. Maybe even beyond the planet.
We actually sat in separate seats - well, I mean - se
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Gear fest - Playing with the Worlds Best Coffee Maker by NEWCO
CoffeeCrew on Wed 19 May 2010 at 9:20 PM
In the World of fast cars, cool watches, great shoes and exotic destinations… there has to be the best of the best. And so it is with coffee machines.
Whether they are making espresso, simple stove
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Rites of Spring #19 Too much coffee plant
CoffeeCrew on Wed 19 May 2010 at 7:23 PM
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I would like to think that I have a green thumb… but I do not really. Right now I am running a bit of a rescu
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Rites of Spring #18 - New Eye rules - enjoy your macular degeneration sir
CoffeeCrew on Wed 19 May 2010 at 9:19 AM
The B.C. Liberal governments new policy that will allow people easier and cheaper access to prescription glasses and contact lenses is a reckless and typically Liberal move that will compromise eye hea
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Friday Farm Market at the Co-op
City Garvest Co-op on Tue 18 May 2010 at 11:19 PM
Friday, May 21st
4pm - 6pm
1241 Balmoral Road
The highlights of this market are a diversity of tomato and cherry tomato starts and our now-popular easter egg radishes. We will have some other early sea
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Rites of Spring #16 - We remember Mount St. Helens from 1980
CoffeeCrew on Tue 18 May 2010 at 9:04 PM
We had the cassette tape running moments after the explosion of Mount St. Helens way back in May 18, 1980 - check out this out-take of ham radio operators and a newscast from CFAX 1070. You are there!
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Island Honeybees in Crisis: Time for Action
City Garvest Co-op on Tue 18 May 2010 at 2:50 PM
For years now, I have dreamed of becoming a beekeeper. Two years ago, I purchased a hive and began to raise honeybees at home. When we started City Harvest Co-op, I imagined that we would add honey to
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All Courses Have Been Cancelled
Terralicious on Mon 17 May 2010 at 12:37 PM
Terralicious will complete operations on Saturday, May 29th. We will be refunding all booked classes and courses beyond that date. If you have not received an email notice of cancellation and/or a
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Tom & Jerry's Restaurant | 2828 East Hastings Street | Vancouver
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 17 May 2010 at 12:29 AM
5 bacons + egg. That's mykind of math.There's something about a greasy spoon diner that speaks to me. I don't know if it's the waitress impatiently popping her gum because she's got places to be or
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Rites of Spring #16 - Gadgets - playing with the Clever Coffee Brewer
CoffeeCrew on Sun 16 May 2010 at 9:46 PM
On a brilliant Spring day in Cobble Hill, British Columbia I drop into The Drumroaster Cafe (owned by Patricia, Geir and Carsen Oglend - arguably the coffee masters of Vancouver Island)
I am enjoying
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Amuse Bistro and Bakery in Shawigan Lake
Good Food on Sun 16 May 2010 at 5:13 PM
To celebrate a success by Sheila in her new business idea, we went out to dinner last night. Having my 23 year old niece is living with us for a couple of months makes going out easier.
I heard t
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Robin Hood
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 16 May 2010 at 1:51 AM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
Review updated soon
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Rites of Spring #15 - Gadgets - playing with the TASCAM US-100 interface
CoffeeCrew on Sat 15 May 2010 at 10:35 PM
This is the first in a series of features focusing on the geek aspects of my life under the category of digital audio.
I have a home based studio powered by a 3.2 Ghz PC running Windows XP. One of my
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Welcome to our Art Gallery
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 14 May 2010 at 7:40 PM
We are so excited about our May showings. We have our front and back galleries and in each one of them, there is an amazing sight to behold. Please join us in welcoming Laurie Rae Baxter and Dianne O
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Rites of Spring #14 - Facebook suicide run. Good bye.
CoffeeCrew on Fri 14 May 2010 at 6:39 PM
Signed on to Facebook for about 10 days. More out of curiosity than anything else. Twitter has been working out quite well - and not surprisingly.
I mean, Twitter is a very simple thing. You post thoug
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http://venussophia.com/archives/493
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 13 May 2010 at 8:32 PM
Beauty
Beauty dwells in unseen places
Like a breeze within the quivering leaves.
She smiles from delicate, rounded buds
of rose and purple spiraling lupines,
Shimmering in the dark night sky
in her roy
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Peace Full
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 13 May 2010 at 7:29 AM
To be at peace. To live in peace. To find peace. To experience peacefulness.
Venus Sophia Tea Room, by nature, is committed to the premise that where there is genuine interest experienced, cultivat
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Pizza Hut Buffet | Duncan, BC | 5852 Trans Canada Highway | 250.748.4690
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 13 May 2010 at 2:27 AM
Aight, so it's been like three or four months since we made the spiritual journey to the hallowed Hut, but there weren't a lot of items, so I think I can still give it a decent review.Let's start with
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Pasta...15 minutes to heaven
Mommy Cooks on Wed 12 May 2010 at 9:09 AM
Life has been so crazy busy in the past while that I have neglected my blog. I am hoping to somehow incorporate it into my new schedule. Today, I was inspired to get back at it as I had to share my m
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Amuse Bistro. The Magic is in the Details.
feast OR burden on Tue 11 May 2010 at 7:18 PM
Amuse Bistro1753 Shawnigan - Mill Bay RoadShawnigan Lake, BC. V0R 2W0(250)743-3667As they say - "All roads lead to Rome."I suppose they could say the same about Shawnigan Lake as this tiny village is e
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Speaks for itself…
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 10 May 2010 at 10:56 AM
Jill,
It was a pleasure to meet and talk with you yesterday. You may remember I visited your beautiful tea room with my mom, Dolly, and took a bunch of wonderful photos. I posted a feature article and
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An early morning visit to Fol Epi
Good Food on Sun 09 May 2010 at 10:10 PM
I dropped by Fol Epi early Saturday morning with my son that is interested in being a baker. I was mainly interested in taking some pictures, but also in giving my son a chance to see them at work.
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Szechuan City Buffet Burnside and Harriet
Good Food on Sun 09 May 2010 at 9:46 PM
Since I live only one block from this restautant and it is by far the closest restaurant to me, I like to be able to gohere. Since the remodelding after it was closed for a couple of months, the pl
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 09 May 2010 at 7:39 AM
TODAY WILL BE A WONDERFUL DAY AT THE TEA ROOM.
WE WILL BE HAVING LOTS OF MUSIC!
FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. SATORI STRINGS WILL BE PLAYING CLASSICAL AND CELTIC. FIND THEIR BIOS BELOW.
AND FROM 4 TO 6 P.M. SWING
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Iron Man 2
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 09 May 2010 at 1:38 AM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG
Iron Man is back in this highly anticipated sequel. Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke and Gwyneth Paltrow star in Iron Man 2
Plot: It is the
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John's Noodle Village | 823 Bay Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sat 08 May 2010 at 2:00 AM
In a line-up of the world's major nations China tends to stand out. Sure, Canada is bigger, meaning we get to swagger around the U.N. locker room proudly drawing attention to our Maritimes but woul
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Newish Lower Mainland/Vancouver Burger Blog
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 08 May 2010 at 12:07 AM
I have no idea what the name means, but I dig the content over at 2abpsslcpoassb Report. The writer commented here a while ago, but I didn't get around to posting about his blog until now. It's nice to
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Solomon Siegel is back serving cocktails - now at Veneto
Good Food on Fri 07 May 2010 at 6:02 PM
OK, so it seems we will have to go back to Veneto to check out the work of Solomon Siegel, I found this ad in this week's Monday Magazine.
I have issues with Veneto because the name and the style of
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Fresh Bakery and Bistro - 3115 Cedar Hill Road
Good Food on Fri 07 May 2010 at 5:42 PM
On my way to pick up one of my sons from his mother's house, I stopped by Fresh Bakery and Bistro. This is one of the former La Colina locations around town during their sudden expansion.
I wante
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Yoshi Sushi - 771 Vernon Ave, across for Saanich Municipal Hall
Good Food on Fri 07 May 2010 at 5:24 PM
Sheila and I decided to grab some lunch out today and opted for Yoshi Sushi in the Gateway Centre between Vernon and Douglas.
I have seen this strip mall area for years but never been in there.
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Rites of Spring #13 - Food safe shout out and bones to pick
CoffeeCrew on Fri 07 May 2010 at 1:10 PM
Although I am by no means a germ junkie or bug fanatic, I do appreciate restaurants that, at least, pay some lip service to sound food safe practices.
And a big shout out to Eugene's Greek Deli that
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Pig Colwood Continue Burger Experimentations
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 07 May 2010 at 12:28 AM
I can't believe I keep missing all these incredible sounding burgers. You will remember a while ago Pig served up an Aussie Burger special . Now they've added to their specials stable with a Blue Chees
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Nightmare on Elm Street
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Wed 05 May 2010 at 7:00 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
Let the Nightmares begin, again, Freddy's back in an all new remake of the original 1984 horror classic film. Jackie Earle Haley plays Freddy Krueger, a v
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Something Special
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Wed 05 May 2010 at 2:44 PM
Eric Akis printed a recipe for a Chocolate Quinoa cake in the Times Colonist last week. A little more cocoa, some cardomom and an orange glaze has made this a delightful, wheat-free cupcake to rotate i
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Every Man a King, Part I
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 05 May 2010 at 2:40 PM
(Author's note: This is the first of a two-part piece on my visit to New Orleans in Summer 2008. A restaurant review is coming, I promise.)Union Station, ChicagoWhen I stepped off the train onto th
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La Belle Patate Redux: La Belle Burger
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 04 May 2010 at 9:10 PM
La Belle Burger$8This is just a great garbage-pail burger. It is the strength of teamwork in burger form. Is the beef great? No. Is keeping the guts of this lard-ass in between the tiny bun a Sisyphean
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Rites of Spring #12b - Espresso, you wicked mistress-2
CoffeeCrew on Tue 04 May 2010 at 8:23 PM
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New and Improved
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Mon 03 May 2010 at 9:35 PM
Testing this new blog site, Tumblr, I have not got much to say. It's getting late and I have other "stuff” to do!
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Rites of Spring #12 - Espresso, you wicked mistress
CoffeeCrew on Mon 03 May 2010 at 8:50 PM
Someone once said… "Teach a man to make coffee and he will be happy every day… teach him to make espresso and he will be frustrated for a lifetime.”
Truer words were never spoken.
Me, I have
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Putting on the Dog
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 03 May 2010 at 10:34 AM
When I'm not working or trying to shoehorn jokes into what are supposed to be restaurant reviews I also sporadically write music reviews for the Technorati site Blogcritics. In the last two weeks the
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Easy … like Sunday dinners!
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 02 May 2010 at 9:18 PM
Sundays in most households are full of anticipation of the week ahead, and this household is no exception! Often, they involve puttering in the garden, catching up on laundry, and long dog-walks with
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Happy National Hamburger Month America!
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 01 May 2010 at 7:59 PM
While we're busy waiting for lame-ass Victoria Day, Americans are doin' up the May celebrations correct with National Burger Month. I plan to celebrate by going down to Seattle in a few weeks and hopef
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Rites of Spring #11 - eschewing crap made in capitalist China
CoffeeCrew on Sat 01 May 2010 at 6:57 PM
On a sidewalk bordering Beacon Hill Park in Victoria B.C. Canada, Four men with radios and headphones circle the block in the vicinity of Quadra and Southgate. A gentle rain falls but the blue is pokin
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WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR MOTHER'S DAY
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 30 Apr 2010 at 7:07 PM
VENUS SOPHIA TEA ROOM GIFT CERTIFICATES AND TEA
ARE AVAILABLE FOR WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY PRESENTS.
WHY NOT SPEND A LOVELY MOMENT WITH US ON MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 9.
WHAT BETTER COMBINATION-MOTHERS AND TEA.
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Do you want to get your hands dirty?
City Garvest Co-op on Fri 30 Apr 2010 at 10:56 AM
…and learn more about urban farming? If so, then consider volunteering with City Harvest.
There is plenty of hands-on learning on the farm and because we work in small backyards, it is easy to share
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Join the FruitLoop
City Garvest Co-op on Fri 30 Apr 2010 at 9:10 AM
One of our favourite co-ops in town now has an online bulk buying group. The Food Roots Distributors Co-op is offering, among other things, BC organic dairy products and local organic/naturally raised
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Rites of Spring #10 - daydreaming about Hawaii and Blue Horse Kona
CoffeeCrew on Thu 29 Apr 2010 at 9:31 AM
We spend one month a year in this beautiful patch of green on our lonely Planet.
Blue Horse Kona farm is like a special tropical home where we have discovered our new second family.
Enjoy.
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Last Chance!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 29 Apr 2010 at 9:25 AM
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING US?
We've just found out that it is the time of year when Victoria News is counting ballots for: Best Place for Afternoon Tea.
Wouldn't it be fun if we suddenly appeared o
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2% Jazz on Douglas
Good Food on Wed 28 Apr 2010 at 3:39 PM
I bank at the corner of Douglas, Hillside and Government and it is a wasteland for any sort of local places to hang out, the only thing nearby is 2% Jazz Espresso. I get a coffee from them from time
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Anne Cirrillo's Tomato Sauce is available
Good Food on Wed 28 Apr 2010 at 8:51 AM
My friend and neighbour is making her great pasta sauce again. It is made is small batches and worth checking out. Her is the email note she sent me (and others)
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The Awning with Lace
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 28 Apr 2010 at 8:16 AM
When you walk through "the gate of harmonious interest” in Victoria's Chinatown and down the sidewalk, you will come upon a place that has an awning with lace. Yes, it is Venus Sophia Tea Room.
And
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Everyone's a Critic.
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 27 Apr 2010 at 9:13 PM
A couple of boozehound friends of mine have recently fired up new blogs. Kait Cavers with Wine and Cheezies (booze reviews), and former Pub Blog leader Brendan Kergin with Brendan's Beer Adventures (pr
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Connoisseur Catering | 2512 Bridge Street | 250.590.3911
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 27 Apr 2010 at 7:39 AM
Bison Burger$10Editor's note: Please enjoy this recent review of Connoisseur Catering's Bison Burger from sporadic blog correspondent Ed Sum! Must say I'm surprised to see him rave so much about the qu
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Specialty Drinks
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 27 Apr 2010 at 6:46 AM
Venus Sophia Organic Red Rooibos run through our machine creates an exquisite rich espresso, an americano, cappuccino or latte adding regular, soy or almond milk. Two full squirts of organic vanilla
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The Losers
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Tue 27 Apr 2010 at 1:18 AM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG
Lock and load people. The Losers hit fast and hard and if your the target, your already dead.
A film adaptation of Vertigo and DC Comics' comic book se
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Beacon Drive Inn
Good Food on Mon 26 Apr 2010 at 10:26 AM
The other day we wanted to go for a walk with Max in Beacon Hill park and wanted to get some food for dinner so we stopped at the Beacon Drive In.
The Drive in, which does not offer drive in service a
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In the place of stillness
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 26 Apr 2010 at 8:21 AM
When the world shifts and everything changes, there is a silence that one can only hear in the stillness…and just as there is light and warmth remaining, there are also large places of stillness i
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And now for something completely different
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sun 25 Apr 2010 at 10:01 PM
When I'm not working or trying to shoehorn jokes into what are supposed to be restaurant reviews I also sporadically write music reviews for the Technorati site Blogcritics. Just over a week ago the
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Applebee's, Tuscany Village, Gordon Head
Victoria. in Person on Sun 25 Apr 2010 at 9:55 PM
It's been a busy few weeks at Vic-In-Person Towers. Plenty of time for eating out, not enough time to write meaningful content. I've moved apartments, and have a whole heap of new places on my doorstep
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Have Our Demands as Consumers Killed Customer Service?
plainjaneordinary on Sun 25 Apr 2010 at 7:25 AM
I would answer a resounding YES!!Why?Because, in response to our ever evolving needs from those who work in the service industries, the companies that employ said Service Workers have strived to come u
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The Little Piggy on Burger Bash Part Deux
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 25 Apr 2010 at 1:52 AM
Warm reminiscences can be found here.
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Kick Ass
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 24 Apr 2010 at 11:54 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: 18-A
Look-out bad guys there's a new hero in town and he's nothing short of average. Kick-Ass is a superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by M
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The Velvet Underground
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 24 Apr 2010 at 2:16 PM
Another Thursday Drink night, this time Dark Rums!
This cocktail is rum heavy (three of them!), each bringing something to the party. The addition of Green Chartreuse balances out the molasses notes
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The Elbow Room Cafe | 560 Davie Street | Vancouver
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 3:47 PM
No one likes to be disappointed, even if the object of their anticipation is likely to be unpleasant. In the book of Genesis, Abraham is called upon by God to sacrifice his son Isaac and without quest
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Pennies from Heaven
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 10:29 AM
Of all the songs that Swing on By plays, this one stays with me and it is delightful…and they are delightful and they will be back this Sunday, between 4 and 6 to fill the tea room with their lovely
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Lana Popham Introduces a Private Motion on Food Security
Good Food on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 9:03 AM
Lana Popham is the MLA for Saanich South and owner of the Barking Dog Winery. She has introduced a private members bill into the legislature called for debate on FOOD SECURITY AND PRODUCTION PLAN FO
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Rites of Spring #8 - The most remarkably stupid thing I have ever seen
CoffeeCrew on Wed 21 Apr 2010 at 8:52 PM
I got my first bicycle when I was about 8 or 9 years old.
And learning how to ride it for the very first time - that moment where you are one with space and time - with no support from a sibling or par
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The Back-up Plan
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Wed 21 Apr 2010 at 12:56 AM
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: PG
High heels and pregnant has a new look in The Back-up Plan. Staring Jennifer Lopez and Alex” O'Loughlin.
Plot: After years of dating, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) ha
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Rhythm is a (Bus) Dancer
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 20 Apr 2010 at 10:40 PM
The experience of public transit is very much like that of life itself; it seems interminable right up until the end at which point it seems to have only just begun, unless you're very lucky you're l
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City Harvest at EarthFest
City Garvest Co-op on Tue 20 Apr 2010 at 11:04 AM
Don't miss the City Harvest table at EarthFest in Fernwood this Sunday. We'll be setting up a small market table with some of our early crops as well as selling some starts. We hope to meet you there.
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Death at a Funeral
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 19 Apr 2010 at 11:59 PM
Review: 2 Stars Rated: 14A
It takes a funeral to get some families together and this one is no exception. Death at a funeral is a remake of the 2007 British film of the same name and
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Pig Colwood: Andrew Augustine Aussie Burger Cellphone Photo Essay
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 19 Apr 2010 at 6:09 PM
Auggie took these pictures of Pig's take on the Australian classic a few weeks back. His comments to me were fairly short and sweet, "Pretty good, but the bun is fucking atrocious." Burger is topped wi
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Part of the Team
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 18 Apr 2010 at 8:27 PM
OMG GUYS! I have some very exciting news to pass along! We have been recognized by the press agent for the one and only Josh Ozersky: arguably the number one hamburger authority in America (George Motz
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Rites of Spring #8 - Tasting menu and wine at SIPS James Bay
CoffeeCrew on Sat 17 Apr 2010 at 8:56 PM
Going to regret blogging this big time.
Wine tasting and meal… at SIPS in James Bay… once a month.
And dig this: Appetizer, entree and dessert + 7 wines.
For $25.
Not a misprint. Twenty five sm
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Timely Notices
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 16 Apr 2010 at 1:21 PM
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, BETWEEN 2 AND 4 P.M. DIANE TAYLOR PLAYING JAZZ PIANO. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING US? We've just found out that it is the time of year when V
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Chef Heidi Fink - Demonstration Dinner Class
Terralicious on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 11:53 PM
Chef Heidi Fink creates magic in the Terralicious kitchen using fresh food from our certified organic gardens. Join us for this delicious demonstration dinner served outdoors with white linen and fin
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Springtime Loveliness, The Front Porch, and The Culture of Tea
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 8:01 PM
There's nothing quite like it. The pink cherry blossoms are in full bloom outside the front door of Venus Sophia Tea Room. The weather is warm with periods of sunshine….that kind of sunshine that
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The Travelling Scot
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 4:51 PM
This cocktail is cross-posted on Rod Phillips' blog over at liquorplus.ca. He's started up more sippable fun with a new weekly feature called Thirsty Thursday, and this was the cocktail recipe I sent
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Suzi's in the Square
Good Food on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 12:38 PM
Today I was walking back to my car at the Yates Street parkade through Bastion sqare and saw "Suzi's in the Square" tucked off to the side. I have been called "Suzi" by my sister for as long as I remem
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Gardeners look to public land for food production
Good Food on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 4:36 AM
I find this idea interesting and would love to see more of it happen. The public should be making more use of useless grass areas. In the case of UVic, last time I checked, the lawns in the centr
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Venus Sophia Organic Loose Leaf Teas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 4:24 PM
Earl Grey Tea
EARL GREY (Organic)
Tea of Restoration ~ Our signature Earl Grey tea is accented with delicate blue flowers of bergamot with its essential oil infusing the air with heightened aromas.
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CR-FAIR food security roundtable
Good Food on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 4:20 PM
I got this in my inbox recentlyThe next CR-FAIR food security roundtable will be held in Saanich - April 26at the Learning Centre (Annex Building) next to Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon AvenueMeeti
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Dinner last night
Good Food on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 10:02 AM
So I made the beurre blanc las night and it worked! The only problem was that I had a sweet white wine and not a dry white wine so it was not as acidic as I would have liked.I also played around with
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Program for low income people on the Westshore to garden
Good Food on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 9:51 AM
There is a program out on the Westshore called Gardening Neighbours. The program pairs experienced veggie gardeners with people that want to learn. There was a good article in the Goldstream Gazett
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Venus Sophia Organic Loose Leaf Teas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 4:50 AM
Green Tea
BANCHA (Organic)
Tea of Simplicity ~ An excellent quality fresh green tea that bursts with flavour tempered by hints of sweet pear. Highly suitable for children and low in caffeine.
Origin:
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Dinner tonight - grilled chicken breats with a buerre blanc sauce and fresh pasta
Good Food on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 4:47 PM
I am going to try again to make a buerre blanc, the last time I screwed up royally by not understanding the directions. Since I had that amazing buerre blanc at the Cactus Club, I have wanted to make
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Gluten-free puff pastry
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 12:56 PM
This is a quickie post! Just wanted to get the pictures up. I will talk in more detail in a day or so.
In the meantime, I pursued gluten-free puff pastry for a couple of reasons:
its a challenge -
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Venus Sophia Teaism
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 8:48 AM
The art of flying through the larger landscapes of life allows capacity to transform the wings of understanding into human arms of embracing each other in the beauty of warmth.
The beauty of warmt
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Offering Venus Sophia Organic Teas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 8:14 PM
Our Black Teas
ASSAM (Organic)
Tea of Wakefulness ~ Harvested in Northeastern India, this tea is known for its full-bodied, smooth malt flavour, brisk with tremendous character.
Origin: Assam, India.
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http://vicburgers.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-post.html
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 7:18 PM
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Urban Chickens
Terralicious on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 1:50 PM
Learn how to purchase, raise, feed, and care for urban, backyard chickens from expert instructor, Jennifer Freeman.
Kalamoon Organics owner, farmer, cook, local food distributor and community consult
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Il Terrazzo | 555 Johnson Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 10:13 AM
For someone who grew up in a town with a population that was, at the time, predominantly Italian, I know very little about "Il Bel Paese." For a long time most of what I knew came from the Godfather
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Date Night
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 12:18 AM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG
Its not every day you can Impress your long life partner on a date, but, this Date Night is one to remember.
Plot: The Fosters, Steve Carell and Tina Fey
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What is White Tea?
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 11 Apr 2010 at 7:09 PM
What is white tea? Most tea aficionados know that all tea comes from the same source: the Camilla Sinensis tea bush. Whether a tea leaf winds up in a cup of green, black, or oolong tea depends enti
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Ebizo, Downtown Victoria
Victoria. in Person on Sun 11 Apr 2010 at 1:19 PM
Most people suggest Ebizo as the best Sushi in Victoria. Having been here once before I mostly agreed, but wanted to give it a second swing just to be sure. Ebizo is a small restaurant with maybe 30 se
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Delightful Things to Share
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 09 Apr 2010 at 8:55 AM
Greetings from Venus Sophia Tea Room and Happy Spring.
We have many delightful things we would like to share with you. This news email was sent out to our mailing list, but just in case you are not o
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Join Us For Lunch
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 09 Apr 2010 at 6:35 AM
Join us for lunch today! All Artisan Lunches come with a small organic side salad with choice of our own Venus Sophia Salad Dressings: Tahini/Lemon/Garlic or Balsamic Olive Oil Vinegarette. Simpl
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Windy Wednesday Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 7:46 PM
Well its been a few weeks running that I've had to skip out on Thursday Drink Night over at the Mixoloseum, but here we are on Thursday night, with lamb roasting in the oven, my drink hand empty, and a
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Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 9:18 AM
During the early afternoon of March 20 I had lunch with a friend, hunted around for a pair of steel-toed shoes and picked up a handful of CDs at Lyle's Place; it was, in short, a very usual Saturday
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Venus Sophia Rack Cards!!!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 3:37 AM
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April Showers, Bring May Flowers
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 06 Apr 2010 at 9:10 PM
In between the sun and the raindrops, we get glimmers of Springtime and the coming of summer. When it is sunny, all the world is smiling. Our doors are open and the tea room becomes so expansive an
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Rites of Spring #7 - We make shrimp and sausage Jambalaya
CoffeeCrew on Mon 05 Apr 2010 at 9:52 PM
I have been making double batches of Cajun Jambalaya from a "modified kit” - from Zatarain's Jambalaya mix and adding some of my own ingredients…
However, the Zatarain's mix has way too much salt
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The Last Song
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 05 Apr 2010 at 7:49 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG
Based on best selling novelist Nicholas Sparks' A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, and now the latest novel The Last Song is brought to the big screen and
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Cache Bistro. Proof That Change is Indeed Goooood
feast OR burden on Sun 04 Apr 2010 at 10:06 AM
Bistro Cache7120 West Saanich RoadBrentwood Bay, BC. V8M 1P8(250)652-5044 If you believe the latest advertising campaign promoting this province, British Columbia is "The Best Place on Earth" - and now
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Venus Sophia Tea
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 04 Apr 2010 at 5:29 AM
We have a full new selection of organic teas which includes a lovely selection of black, black blended, green, green blended, white, oolong, pu-erh, and herbal.
The Venus Sophia Blend of Oso Negro coff
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Eating our way thru Vancouver: Ethiopian
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 03 Apr 2010 at 6:01 PM
So I'm back in Vancouver for the weekend, and wanted to make at least one stop for Ethiopian food while over here. We had a few recommendations that came in via Twitter, but unfortunately, the weathe
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Light and Warmth
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 03 Apr 2010 at 11:25 AM
As many gaze upward to mysteries and outward to nature, I turn inward.
As far as I can tell, when all is said and done, there is light.
The light is full, present and always there. When the seed open
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Nexus Burger Blog Profile
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 03 Apr 2010 at 5:37 AM
Nexus was kind enough to help us celebrate our second anniversary by running a profile in this week's issue. You can read the profile here. Thanks to Nexus and Erin Ball.
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Abattoirs and Local Meat
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 03 Apr 2010 at 5:33 AM
From today's Globe and Mail: an article on abattoirs in BC. Actually quite similar to another recent article from the New York Times.
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Rites of Spring #6 - We interview Stephen O'Brien of MyPressi
CoffeeCrew on Fri 02 Apr 2010 at 10:27 PM
Of the handful of coffee culture mountaineers that have scaled the Everest of caffeinated engineering ingenuity - among them Luigi Bezzera creator of the world's first "espresso” machine… Dr. Ernes
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What Fun!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 02 Apr 2010 at 5:24 PM
Today I have begun bringing in some new Spring treasures and what fun! The boutique was abuzz with activity. I met a new cardmaker whom I am very excited to be working with. I have lovely cards f
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Change in the Boutique
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 02 Apr 2010 at 1:53 PM
The boutique is going through a change….and it will be fun for you to watch the change. We have our tea for sale, lovely red tins, lovely organic teas. We have our Oso Negro beans, fresh and flav
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test
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 7:05 PM
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Deep Cove Chalet. Oceanfront Dining and Classic Recipes
feast OR burden on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 6:20 PM
Deep Cove Chalet11190 Chalet RdSidney, BC V8L 5M1(250) 656-3541Remember 1977? I do. I think I just had dinner there.After several visits and vacations to the west coast and even a four year stint where
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Clash of the Titans
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 3:50 PM
Review: Updated Soon!! Rated: PG-13
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UVic Students - Food versus Lawns
Good Food on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 8:32 AM
Recently some student activists at UVic has started to rip up lawn with the intent to plant a garden. Their intent is to be lauded, but their actions make no sense to me because their plan to grow fo
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Ferris' Oyster Bar | 536 Yates | 250.360.1824 (SPECIAL 100th REVIEW 200th POST BO
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 2:30 AM
Half-Pound Burger$10(add $1 each for cheese and bacon)WELL WELL WELL. It would appear we have some milestones on our hands! Not only is the Ferris' burger the 100th burger the blog has reviewed; this i
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Gorge Tillicum Urban Farmers
Good Food on Wed 31 Mar 2010 at 2:03 PM
At the Food Matter forum last week I met Gabe Epstein of the Gorge Tillicum Urban Farmers. The group is very much the sort of thing I am very interested in, sharing of information about growing food
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Ode to the Rose
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 30 Mar 2010 at 1:47 PM
A light bearer from realms unseen,
Cradling the substance of pure light,
Within the realms of pure love
Enveloped by the velvet garment of roses.
A crown bearer from realms unseen,
Unfolding the mantle
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Some biographical sketches-Part 2
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 9:39 AM
Tea is the way of choice this time for us to continue to follow this delightful thread of quest, story and journey. We began many years ago, touching both into questions of the spiritual and soils
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How to Train Your Dragon
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 1:32 AM
Review: 4.5 Stars Rated: G
Saddle up for a fantastic ride that will take you to new heights in How to Train Your Dragon. Voice Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Jonah Hil
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Who are we? Why a tearoom? Part I
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 28 Mar 2010 at 2:40 PM
Let's start by sharing that Venus Sophia Tea Room has opened its doors to allow inner beauty, radiating love and living wisdom to have a presence and a place to unfold and blossom in space and time.
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Hot Tub Time Machine
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 27 Mar 2010 at 3:48 PM
Review: Updated soon Rated: 18-A
Get into your Body Glove and Ocean Pacific threads and chill with the boys in this righteous flick called the Hot Tub Time Machine. Check Out this f
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The Superior Cafe, James Bay
Victoria. in Person on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 8:22 PM
After a less than stellar experience at Cafe Brio, a recommendations, and bad "small plates" at the Tapas Bar I was a little worried about another recommendation for a small plate/sharing concept place
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Rites of Spring #5 - Love is in the air and so on
CoffeeCrew on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 6:02 PM
April 1993 - I ride the B.C. Ferry into Active Pass heading for Vancouver possibly for the last time… for romantic reasons. Visiting a girlfriend in Vancouver. I look around the busy and crisply new
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Espresso Is Coming Back to The Village
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 5:34 PM
Enough customers have requested the return of our espresso machine now that we have given up on The Mean Bean since the apparent demise of the food court next door.
We have some planning to do, cabin
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The best cinnamon buns on the Island!
bubbyrosesbakery.tumblr.com on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 5:32 PM
The best cinnamon buns on the Island!
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Food Matters Workshop held today
Good Food on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 2:15 PM
The the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CR-FAIR) held their annual Food Mattera Forum at the Victoria Friendship Centre. I attended along with about 100 other people.It was
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Rites of Spring #4 - Queen Kong Nyeri Kenyan AA from RocketFuelCoffee.Com
CoffeeCrew on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 12:54 PM
Coffee of Kenya - noted for its cooperative system of production, processing, milling, marketing, and auctioning. For the average North American consumer, Kenya is one of the most recognized next to Co
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Artisan Cheesmaking at Home with David Aster Rotsztain
Terralicious on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 6:15 PM
Join us for an afternoon of cheesmaking with artisan cheesmaker David Aster Rotsztain. Learn how to make yogurt as well as soft and hard cheese including chevre and blue cheese.
May 29th 1PM-4PM
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Orchards
Good Food on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 3:12 PM
I have lived in the CRD for six years now, and for six years in the 80s, what I have never understood is why there are almost no orchards in this region?My interest in TreefruitsI have had an interest
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Springtime….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 11:55 AM
How lovely to feel the new season upon us….Springtime…..the coming and going of seasons is renewing and refreshing for the soul….growing a business really is a reflection of the seasons….Back
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Calling all gardeners: We have Asian Greens and other starts
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 2:50 PM
On Wednesday, March 31st, 5:00pm - 7:30pm at 1241 Balmoral Rd, we'll be setting up our first market day to sell some starts to backyard gardeners.
You can help us make sure we have enough by sending us
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Where will City Harvest be selling produce?
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 12:08 PM
Right in our backyard! City Harvest is taking the farm stand approach and will be holding weekly market days right in our own backyard. We'll be letting you, our neighbours, know where and what we are
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City Harvest is looking for new backyards
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 11:47 AM
City Harvest Co-operative is looking for homeowners who would like us to grow healthy food for our community in their backyard.
By sharing your backyard with City Harvest, you are supporting our local
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Rites of Spring #3 - El Socorro coffee from RocketFuelCoffee.Com
CoffeeCrew on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 11:41 AM
We are brewing Guatemalan El Socorro y Anexos coffee in our lab today.
From a sample from RocketFuelCoffee.com of Toronto - arguably one of Canada's premiere suppliers of 100% exotic specialty arabic
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Sign-up for City Harvest Updates!
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 11:37 AM
To get ready for the market season, we are inviting our friends and neighbours to sign-up for our City Harvest customer list.
By signing up for the list, you will get an email with the latest news and
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Green Goddess gets a makeover!
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 23 Mar 2010 at 7:10 PM
So after last Sunday's solstice cocktail experimentation, Jeff decreed that while it tasted good, it looked like swamp water! Green Goddess needed a makeover! Some of this was due to the hurried ma
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Veggie Gardening
Good Food on Tue 23 Mar 2010 at 10:11 AM
I put in part of veggie garden over the weekend. It feels odd to be doing it so early, I spent years in the interior and early May was the earliest I was out there planting.I put in two long rows of
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Rites of Spring 2010 - number 2 - punish the environment
CoffeeCrew on Mon 22 Mar 2010 at 10:38 PM
March 23, 1988 - Walking behind a couple of young people (visiting here from somewhere in the Pacific Rim…) enjoying the brilliant Victoria B.C. early Spring like weather… Not far behind, I have IN
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The Bounty Hunter
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 22 Mar 2010 at 9:38 PM
Review: 2 Stars Rated: PG
It's a game of 'Cat and Mouse' in The Bounty Hunter starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler.
Plot: Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) is a bounty hunter who gets
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The Green Goddess
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 21 Mar 2010 at 7:05 PM
I can't believe its spring already, but… here we are, squarely on the first day of spring. I've been out getting the garden geared up for the spring/summer plantings of vegetables, and there's lots
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Rites of Spring 2010 - Some funny moments with Bob Harris
CoffeeCrew on Sat 20 Mar 2010 at 11:24 PM
Buddy and creative partner in L.A. - Bob Harris doing his final comedy performance…
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Rites of Spring 2010 - looking for some great coffee house staff
CoffeeCrew on Sat 20 Mar 2010 at 5:33 PM
When you are Shane Devereaux, arguably the reigning king of downtown Victoria coffee cool, your mere presence in any doorway is generally an indicator that you are guarding the latest caffeinated porta
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The Best of... Most Authentic Meal - NOVARA, ITALY
feast OR burden on Sat 20 Mar 2010 at 7:54 AM
Hotel VictoriaCorso della Vittoria, 10128100 - Novara - ItalyTel. e Fax +39.(0)321.472701Located west of Milan in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy you will find the beautiful city of Novara.We st
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Repo Men
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 19 Mar 2010 at 5:49 PM
Review 2.5 Stars Rated: R
updated soon
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Winter all food, fun, drink and coffee culture - The Stick in the Mud
CoffeeCrew on Fri 19 Mar 2010 at 5:43 PM
In the waning days of winter 2010 we conclude our series on crisp season fun with an audio soundbyte from the heart of Sooke B.C. Canada.
Because we spent a quiet mid-week at Point no Point resort on
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Just imagine…..
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 19 Mar 2010 at 11:19 AM
Shabby chic shelving being filled with our lovely, organic teas…..red tins, red shimmering bags, beautiful Venus Sophia rose tea labels, and the opportunity for you to buy some and take it home….an
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Gordon Campbell Hates You... No, really.
CoffeeCrew on Tue 16 Mar 2010 at 5:44 PM
I am a bit of a fan of rabble.ca as well as some other left leaning websites, like TheTyee.ca and Georgia Straight online - heck, I was an impressionable 9 or 10 years old when I first peeked at this c
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Happy EATAPETA Day!
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 8:12 PM
Yes not only is it the ides, it's also International Eat a Tasty Animal for PETA day! So raid the butcher's and make a day of it!
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Winter all fun, food and frolic - America and the phony war on drugs
CoffeeCrew on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 7:14 PM
Just listening to the CBC report on the current crisis in Mexico…
which is more of an American fueled crisis.
The war on drugs.
Seems America is going to crack down on drug traffic between Mexico a
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Food Matters Workshop
Good Food on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 2:24 PM
I will be attending this event, I hope that it will be interestingFood Matters!Friday March 26, 20109:15 am-2:30 pmVictoria Native Friendship Centre231 Regina Avenue (by Tillicum Mall)CR-FAIR invites y
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The Office Lounge | 759 Yates Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 11:27 AM
It's been two years since I was soundly defeated by schnitzel. The scene was a small, crowded bar in Cologne, Germany. I had been in town a few days visiting a friend when we were invited out for dinne
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She's Out of My League
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 9:06 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14A
Love stories like Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, and Beauty and the Beast have nothing on She's Out of My League. British film director Jim Field Smith a
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Bistro 28. Nice to See You. Glad You Could Be Here.
feast OR burden on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 9:00 PM
Bistro 282583 Cadboro Bay Road.Victoria, BC. V8R 5J1 (250) 598-2828Bistro. (Noun) [bis-troh; Fr. bee-stroh]1. a small, modest, European-style restaurant or café.Bistro, bistro, bistro, bistro. It seem
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Winter all fun, food and frolic - collapse of the bee colony
CoffeeCrew on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 5:32 PM
Colony collapse disorder - while the average person is probably completely unaware of what it is or what it means, I assure you… you may feel the effects of it before long.
Particularly if you eat.
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Work? I've Got Enough Bad Habits
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 9:28 PM
A quick update for you, faithful reader. Recently I've contracted a condition known as "honest labor" that has thrown off my update schedule but I hope to have things back on track soon and my next re
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Hey Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 9:15 PM
March is Fundrive month at CFUV 101.9 FM, campus radio station at the University of Victoria. From Democracy Now!, a social change chat show, to Aloha From Victoria, a fun tribute to Hawaiian music, C
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Burger Bash Part Deux: Date Confirmed!
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 7:53 PM
Confirmed teams for the burger-off:Team AuggieTeam BinakajTeam DeanTeam ZoneThere is room for one more team on this card, so contact me quick if you want in! If you can't read the poster: event is Apri
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Winter all fun, food and frolic - rabbits on the rampage - UVic
CoffeeCrew on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 10:49 AM
There are two kinds of creatures that live and work at the University of Victoria; invertebrates (that run the place…) and rabbits (in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha…) that have the r
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Bouchon. The World is Now Complete.
feast OR burden on Fri 12 Mar 2010 at 7:54 PM
BOUCHONat The Venetian3355 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109-8941(702) 414-6200With the daily verbal media beatings that the Strip's "Celebrity Chefs" are subjected to, you might be second g
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Green Zone
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 12 Mar 2010 at 4:25 PM
Review: Updated Soon! Rated 14A
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Winter all food, fun and drink - Ending the twitter fun house...
CoffeeCrew on Fri 12 Mar 2010 at 1:51 PM
Happy Friday everyone and welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Sorry to have been absent for so long - dealing with that nasty Twitter addiction - and after a brief session in needine
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The Derby Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 12 Mar 2010 at 10:40 AM
Plodding (ok, sloshing rather than plodding!) my way through Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails … in no particular order!
The latest choice was bourbon based (because I felt like bou
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I am a Solicitor
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 7:21 PM
The second annual burger bash is comin' down the tracks like a hellbound locomotive, and it's looking for prizes for the burger-off!If you are a local (or even out-of-town) business owner that reads th
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Victoria Burger Blog: Second Anniversary Burger Bash
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 7:16 PM
The 2nd Annual Burger Bash is fast approaching and we are looking for contestants for the Great Burger-Off!This year we are planning to make it a team competition, with details as follows:-teams of 2-4
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For the home and hearth….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 2:49 PM
I thought I would also include from time to time, some lovely recipes for home baking……just imagine your hearth full of activity, mixing and baking, and then sitting down to a nice warm cup of Venu
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An Ode to The Jughead
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 08 Mar 2010 at 6:29 PM
Editor's Note: Ed Sum has written a eulogy for Sidney's Big Moo Ice Cream, and its Jughead Burger. Big Moo closed its doors a few months ago. Please enjoy this heartfelt tribute.No trip to Sidney is co
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Unexpected and Awesome Service: Thank Goodness!!
plainjaneordinary on Mon 08 Mar 2010 at 1:53 PM
I have to admit, I was getting a little worried about what I'd do about rewarding great service for the time between Mid Feb to Mid March. It really was looking like I would have to forgo awarding any
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Cup of Joe Cafe | #1 - 230 Menzies Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sun 07 Mar 2010 at 8:45 PM
A close friend of mine once spent most of his time and even more of his money trying to win over the office ice queen, a tall blonde named Annette whose head was as empty as her brassiere was full. P
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Markus' in Sooke. Humble, understated elegance and oh soooo fresh!
feast OR burden on Sun 07 Mar 2010 at 10:16 AM
Markus' Wharfside Restaurant.1831 Maple AvenueSooke, BC V0S 1N0(250) 642-3596Sooke is a quick 20-25 minute roadtrip just outside of Victoria. Often on my way to Sooke, I am tempted by the B&B signage f
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Brooklyn's Finest
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 07 Mar 2010 at 1:22 AM
Review: Rated: R
Updated soon
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Alice in Wonderland
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 07 Mar 2010 at 12:53 AM
Review: 4.5 Stars Rated: PG
She's back, and bigger than ever! Or is she small, after all? Tim Burton returns to the big screen with Alice in Wonderland, telling the story of Alice
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In all seriousness….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 06 Mar 2010 at 4:50 PM
To all of you reading our blog and loving Venus Sophia Tea Room….please stop by……
Once a year is not enough…….we're ready to have you as regulars….we're poised to support the everyday cultu
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Fun at the Farm for Kids
Terralicious on Fri 05 Mar 2010 at 7:40 AM
Spring 2010 Fun at the Farm Camp - Please see Spring Break Gardening & Cooking Camp for Kids
Summer 2010 Fun at the Farm Camp - Please see Summer Fun at the Farm for Kids
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Boot Camp for Foodies
Terralicious on Fri 05 Mar 2010 at 7:23 AM
Please see our 1.2.3. Ignition course for details.
read more
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Want to join the tea room staff?
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 04 Mar 2010 at 8:45 PM
We are now looking for individuals interested in joining our team.
We are interested in individuals wanting to work through the summer, or longer.
Are you enthusiastic, bright, young and outgoing?
Do y
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Thought you'd want to know….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 04 Mar 2010 at 8:21 PM
In Venus Sophia Tea Room, we work and create with intention.
We thought you would want to know that we now have more of our "systems” in place which we call our Green Policies.
We compost all our veg
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Its time for another Vintage Cocktail!
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 04 Mar 2010 at 7:49 PM
So I figured it was time to revisit Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, to continue the cocktail journey through the ages.
Flipping through the pages, I was initially drawn to the Corp
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Inside the Tea Room
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 03 Mar 2010 at 7:11 PM
Inside the tea room, there is the sound of water flowing.
There is the quietness within peace.
There is the loveliness of inner beauty.
There is the seed of love flourishing.
There is wisdom living wit
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Salty's Fish and Chips | 8-3960 Shelbourne Street | 250.590.6162
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 02 Mar 2010 at 7:46 PM
There is a time in every addict's life when he/she is deafened by the thud of his/her health and dignity hitting the bottom of the barrel. I came all to close to crashing through the bottom of the pit
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Nexus Food Stuff (Slightly Off Topic)
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 01 Mar 2010 at 6:29 PM
Nexus has asked me to alert you to some of the food-related content from their rag. So here's a Nando's review, and the most recent installment of "Worth the Trip". Speaking of WtT, when did this becom
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A Word From Our Sponsors
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 01 Mar 2010 at 6:27 PM
Pizza AllNite's website is now LIVE. Check it out here, or follow the link on the sidebar. Also it appears Shawarma has now been officially added to their menu.
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Winter all food, fun and drink marathon begins - Love it live
CoffeeCrew on Mon 01 Mar 2010 at 10:00 AM
The International Olympic Committee has been really funny about live music at open and closing ceremonies for years.
One of their golden rules (that is impossible to break) is the one on live music a
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The Beagle, Cook Street Village
Victoria. in Person on Mon 01 Mar 2010 at 9:05 AM
Last Friday was the men's ice hockey semi-final, and a plan had been hatched to go watch it. By my very calling it 'ice' hockey, you know can tell I am not from round here. But still, I like watching h
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Winter Fun Food and Adventure Victoria - Return to the Stage
CoffeeCrew on Sat 27 Feb 2010 at 10:37 PM
Andrea and I sort of live in Fernwood… inasmuch as we sort of live in Oak Bay…
and Victoria… you might say that we are somewhat itinerant.
Anyway - we first appeared at the door of Stages Small
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Meatman, Beef, & the National Sport of South Korea
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sat 27 Feb 2010 at 9:48 AM
Last spring was a difficult time to find work. My first year living in Victoria I'd earned my daily bread working for the provincial government but an ailing economy meant government work opportunitie
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The Crazies
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 4:07 PM
Not Yet Reviewed: Stars Rated: R
Now Playing, Review coming soon
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Cop Out
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 4:05 PM
Not Yet Reviewed: Stars Rated: 14A
Now Playing, Review coming soon
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Chocolate Rocket is 11 today! Better make her homemade biscuits!
Mommy Cooks on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 2:03 PM
My Chocolate Labradour Retriever is celebrating her 11th birthday today. She is still has those crazy puppy like moments but most of the time we can see how the years have slowed her down. It is hard t
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2010/02/food-matters-friday-march-26-2010-930.html
Good Food on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 1:43 PM
Food Matters! Friday March 26, 2010 9:30-2:30 pm Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Avenue (by Tillicum Mall) CRFAIR
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Cafe Brio
Victoria. in Person on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 8:45 AM
Dine Around Victoria is an annual event in town where a selection of restaurants offer up cheaper tasting menus, I guess to showcase themselves and to fill up tables in a the quiet time before the tour
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Gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 25 Feb 2010 at 6:44 PM
Well I've had a couple of things I needed to do on the gluten-free baking front, one being to work on a new loaf to add to the mix, and a cinnamon raisin loaf seemed like just the thing.
One of the oth
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Simply beautiful, naturally light-filled
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 25 Feb 2010 at 9:45 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room awaits your presence.
With our front doors open, the light naturally comes streaming through illuminating the beauty inside of the tea room and ourselves.
And in the Tea Room, we
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Building Hoophouses
Terralicious on Thu 25 Feb 2010 at 3:51 AM
Hoophouses are lightweight structures used in food gardens to allow for season extension growing. This series of photos is from the Urban Gardening Class currently underway at Terralicious.
read mo
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Winter Fun Food and Adventure Victoria - Am I Canadian
CoffeeCrew on Wed 24 Feb 2010 at 9:29 PM
The Canadian Winter Olympics are in full swing. All eyes on the ice nation above the 49th parallel.
And although lots of people are making fun of the Canadian experience - as if they know the differenc
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Cabin 12 | 607 Pandora St. | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 24 Feb 2010 at 4:40 PM
Sometimes you just know that you're not going to like something. In early 2005 I was going through a prolonged breakup when two close friends got tired of me drifting from room to room in my house li
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I Have Been Alerted to a Deal!
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 24 Feb 2010 at 2:42 AM
Aura at Laurel Point Inn is doing a one time only special this Sunday: Point Burger and Beer for $16 (that's normally the price for a burger solo). Good time to get acquainted with one of my faves (if
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It's Love, By George!
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 23 Feb 2010 at 7:38 PM
There are certain discussions that every couple eventually has: Will we have babies? What inappropriate, trendy name will we give them? How many people have you been with? How many? I feel li
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Winter Fun Food and Adventure Victoria - hug a stranger day
CoffeeCrew on Tue 23 Feb 2010 at 8:58 AM
Today is Hug a stranger day.
Who knew?
Go on. Do it.
You need it.
You know you do.
My friend and creative partner, Bob Harris, appears at the 1:12 mark.
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John's Place | 723 Pandora Avenue | 250.389.0711 | www.johnsplace.ca
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 8:57 PM
Beef Burger(add $1.35 for cheese)I'll make this one quick, cause this burger really isn't worth the time. We'll start with the positive: the bun is toasted to perfection. Once you get past the bun, how
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Happy Birthday, Don the Beachcomber!
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 7:08 PM
Well today is many things, including National Margarita Day, but its also Don the Beachcomber's birthday, one of the founders of all things Tiki.
So while other people are sipping on margaritas in shap
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Winter Fun Food and Adventure Victoria - know your pets
CoffeeCrew on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 4:30 PM
Fuji digital cameras have introduced the FinePix F80EXR 12 Megapixel camera…
With pet recognition…
Seriously.
For those times when you are sitting in the cabin with your loved one and your equi
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Simply Eloquent, Naturally Beautiful
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 12:50 PM
The Birth of Venus is a phrase well known through time
Pictures of Venus appearing out of sea shell by the water's edge
Gazing into the waters of life with flowing garments
In The Chymical Wedding, for
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On the sunny side….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 12:32 PM
Venus Sophia Tea Room is located on the sunny side of the street. It is a lovely place to have a pot of tea and bask in the warmth of the sun.
We have a wonderful array of baked goods, artisan sandwi
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Credit Where It's Due
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 12:14 PM
Recently I've started keeping an eye on the amount of traffic that comes through here and after a week I've learned that the Victoria Burger Blog is our second largest source of hits, so thanks again t
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Winter Fun Food and Adventure Victoria - Pecha Kucha Night
CoffeeCrew on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 12:13 PM
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Got invited to speak at Victoria's first Pecha Kucha night in Victoria.
A pass for now - but going on Thursd
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Winter all food, fun and drink marathon continues - My World
CoffeeCrew on Sun 21 Feb 2010 at 9:42 PM
In the last month or so, I have been working to launch the PCJmedia.com website and audio stream series…
With Keith Perron of Taipei, Taiwan… you know, the country Taiwan.
I remind folks of that
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Tibetan Kitchen
Victoria. in Person on Sun 21 Feb 2010 at 8:44 PM
Sorry Victoria, it's been a month. A long month which involved birthdays (mine), confusion (mostly mine) and immigration (mine). Attempt have been made to post more often. And take advantage of Dine Ar
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Amazing #YYJ Shopping!
plainjaneordinary on Sun 21 Feb 2010 at 7:42 PM
Even though I have been on the Island for two years, it has only been in the past couple of months that I have really had the opportunity to wander around and do some long over due exploring.In this pa
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Winter all food, fun and drink marathon begins - Olympics full swing [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sat 20 Feb 2010 at 9:46 PM
Just in case someone thinks that I am rolled up in the corner like a cobra or glowering like a vulture as the Canadian sports Olympiad rolls out in all its glorious redness…
I can honestly say that
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Shutter Island
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 19 Feb 2010 at 9:37 PM
Review: Stars Rated: R
Updated soon !!
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For the love of tea ….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 19 Feb 2010 at 12:28 PM
Venus Sophia Tea Room is not symbolic, it is a living environment created and prepared to uphold a place where inner beauty, living wisdom and the presence of warmth and love of life can not only exist
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Grapefruit Bitters
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 19 Feb 2010 at 12:14 PM
I've had another round of bitters in the works, and these pink grapefruit bitters are particularly tasty. I started with a base of Bacardi 151 - one of the few overproof rums available to us up here,
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Chocolate Beet Cake
Terralicious on Thu 18 Feb 2010 at 6:52 AM
This is a wonderful cake with a deep, moist, complex flavour. We make it into cupcakes in our Summer Kids Camps and the children love it, even knowing there are beets inside. Growing and harves
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No-Knead Bread
Terralicious on Thu 18 Feb 2010 at 6:21 AM
Photo of a loaf made by my daughter featuring her favorite flavour combination; black olives and dried herbs.
This recipe is a slight variation of the traditional New York recipe. It delivers amaz
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The Podium Sports Grill | 531 Yates St. | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 17 Feb 2010 at 10:32 PM
Athletics are not my bag. I don't know why exactly, maybe because I enjoy the same level of fitness as a stack of pancakes or that I refuse to tolerate any level of physical discomfort and to enter th
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Stage in Fernwood
Good Food on Wed 17 Feb 2010 at 11:26 AM
On Valentine's Sheila took me out to dinner at Stage in Fernwood. I am impressed with the quality of the food we got and the atmosphere.Stage is at 1307 Gladstone, close to Fernwood Road. Parking s
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Tea Wisdom
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 17 Feb 2010 at 7:56 AM
Some tea quotes for the day:
"Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity,
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Wet Weather Turning to Sunny Sunscaping
Terralicious on Tue 16 Feb 2010 at 7:48 PM
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Artisan style Timtana Bread
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 9:41 PM
Ive been playing around with the Timtana flour and the gluten-free recipes from Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes per day for a little bit now. The basic recipes all use eggs in them, and I decided I would
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Promotions
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 9:25 PM
Did It Suck Movie Reviews is giving away a DVD player and FREE movie passes! Courtesy of, Seinna Financial Services, Kerz Computers and Did It Suck Movie Reviews. Read here to find out how you cou
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The Wolfman
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 14 Feb 2010 at 7:30 PM
Did It Suck Movie Reviews is giving away a DVD player and FREE movie passes! Courtesy of, Seinna Financial Services, Kerz Computers and Did It Suck Movie Reviews. Read here to find out how you coul
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Valentine's Day
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 14 Feb 2010 at 2:42 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG-13
Ahhh, love is in the air, especially on Valentines Day where a bouquet of lovely film stars, hand picked, washed, and well dressed, can frolic around
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On the occasion of Valentine's Day
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 13 Feb 2010 at 10:28 AM
On the occasion of celebrating Valentine's Day, I thought I would post two poems I wrote in the spirit of celebrating love and beauty, peace and living wisdom:
THE TAPESTRY OF LIFE
Peace is a fresh and
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Venus Sophia's Organic Tea Line
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 12 Feb 2010 at 11:04 PM
This is a weekend of celebration for us at the Venus Sophia Tea Room.
This weekend is the Tea Festival in Victoria. It was already full when we heard about it. Even though we won't be at the offici
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 12 Feb 2010 at 8:27 PM
Did It Suck Movie Reviews is giving away a DVD player and FREE movie passes! Courtesy of, Seinna Financial Services, Kerz Computers and Did It Suck Movie Reviews. Read here to find out how you coul
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Cupid's Day Off
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 11 Feb 2010 at 7:33 PM
For all you Valentine revelers, here's a Valentine's cocktail that Cupid himself might like to kick back with. If you have a date for Valentine's, enjoy, knowing that Cupid is getting his vacay time
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Dear John
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 1:19 PM
Review: 2 Stars Rated: PG-13
Based on the novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks and directed by Lasse Hallström who is better known for Music Videos, brings us this love story to
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Tourism Victoria's Monthly Media Newsletter - January 2010
Terralicious on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 9:19 AM
DIGGING INTO DELICIOUS
Original Article
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An all too familiar experience....
plainjaneordinary on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 8:54 AM
Although I have been focusing on the good that people are doing for one another on this blog, I thought that it would be rather rude of me to leave out those who could actually do a little better lol!!
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Al-Sultan Restaurant | 1813 Douglas Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 11:56 PM
In the bottom drawer of my desk, tucked behind the Emergency Whiskey and a stack of unopened fan mail, there sits a book. Large and lovingly bound in exquisite leather, it is a comprehensive list of t
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Plenty to Talk About
Terralicious on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 10:09 PM
The evening at Plenty Epicurean began with a gathering of people interested in food and the future of food.
Following pleasant discussions and the sharing of stories, guest Chef L
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Homemade Mayonnaise - Chef Laura Moore
Terralicious on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 9:50 PM
Chef Laura whipped up this lovely mayonnaise as a base for a Thai dressing used in our Menu of the Future Discussion class at Plenty Epicurean. Mayonnaise is a delicious infusion of simple, rich ingr
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Mentor and friend remembered - John Bryant - safe journey
CoffeeCrew on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 8:54 PM
Standing in front of the mirror last night as I prepared for bed, I had the feeling that some bad news was headed my way.
I have felt this way before and I can never outrun the feeling. It has to run
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Madrona Farm
Good Food on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 6:43 PM
Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South has posted about where things are at with Madrona Farm. $1,413,000 had been raised by January 14th and only $287,000 to go by March 15th. The Land Conservancy of B
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Sustainable Seafood with Chef Dan Hayes
Terralicious on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 3:27 PM
In this four part dinner series Chef Dan Hayes will be creating and demonstrating his unique seafood preparation techniques with West Coast sustainable seafood.
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The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 10:07 PM
Another evening with falernum needing to be used up … another colonial cocktail from Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails! I think I'm up to number 6 or so of these that I've documented here or
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Nexus on Vic's
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 4:49 PM
I remember reading this review of the Vic's Steakhouse Burger when it was originally published back in December, but for some reason I didn't think to mention it.Nexus was my old stomping grounds (you'
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Defending Our Backyard - Local Food Festival & Farm Fundraiser
Terralicious on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 3:50 PM
Defending our Backyard is an annual event hosted by the Island Chef's Collaborative. The event is being held this year on May 30th at the national historic site of Fort Rodd Hill in Colwood, BC.
This
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Winter all food, fun and drink marathon begins - muffins updated [4]
CoffeeCrew on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 2:58 PM
I make my own muffins. Partially because I like to know what I am eating - and I have a hard time paying $2 for a muffin that contains stuff that I am not interested in… or may be allergic to. Lately
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Inner Beauty, Radiating Love and Living Wisdom
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 10:31 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room aspires to create and open an environment where the experience of true loveliness, warmth of connectedness and an experience of touching into the flowing streams of life are alway
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From Paris With Love
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 11:45 PM
Did It Suck Movie Reviews is giving away a DVD player and FREE movie passes! Curtsy of, Seinna Financial Services, Kerz Computers and Did It Suck. Read here to find out how you could win!
Review:
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Two strikes into a red flag moment - troubles with twitter
CoffeeCrew on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 10:26 PM
The problem with words is… like baseballs and rocks, they almost always travel further than you expect.
One of the saddest moments of my life was when I was 4 or 5 and while playing in the front ya
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The Substance of Water and the Essence of the Tea Plant
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 4:52 PM
Before I begin, if you are looking for our address, hours or phone number, scroll down to the bottom of this page………..
So, I thought it would be fun to share the overview of The History of Tea wi
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Help for Haiti
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 4:16 PM
… see, food can help in all kinds of ways!
Shortly after the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Lauren, from Celiacteen put out a call that she wanted to publish an e-book to help raise funds for earthquake
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Chef's in the Garden - Chef Bill Jones
Terralicious on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 3:05 PM
Bill Jones is a French-trained chef and
$85 ? Monday, June 14th ? 5PM-8PM
June 14, 2010
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Coleslaw with Curried Peanut Dressing - from chef's salad . bill jones
Terralicious on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 2:36 PM
I purchased Bill Jones recipe book, "Chef's Salad", at a Seedy Saturday event in Victoria a few years back and this recipe has become a family favorite. Bill kindly gave us permission to publish the
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Banana Bread with Timtana flour
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 05 Feb 2010 at 3:14 PM
The experimenting with Timtana flour continues! I'm about half-way through the sample package I received and so far, I'm finding I like this flour a lot in yeast-raised bread products, with one major
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Fernwood Inn | 1320 Gladstone Avenue | 250.412.2001 | www.fernwoodinn.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 05 Feb 2010 at 3:26 AM
Fernwood Burger$11(add $3 for Applewood Cheddar and Double Smoked Bacon)Apologies for this horrible cellphone pic.It's nice to see such great strides have been taken since the last time I had a burger
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2010 Olympic Rant #45 VANOC Nazi punk thought police fuck off
CoffeeCrew on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 11:03 PM
Everything from strollers to flying sports disks, umbrellas, laser pointers and flags from non-participating countries are banned from Olympic venues, Vancouver 2010 officials announced this week.
Fl
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Earls | 1199 Government Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 5:55 PM
There are a lot of reasons why it might seem pointless to review a chain restaurant: the recipes are mostly the same at every location from San Francisco to Jacksonville, and, as a friend pointed out
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I Want to Take His Face - Off!
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 5:50 PM
A quick word before I post this week's review - I'd like to thank my good friend Dan Eastabrook for putting together our new logo. The original shot was taken by another good friend, Scott Horton, wh
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Keep us in mind….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 4:50 PM
Just wanted to say that we are collecting resumes.
We are looking for musicians of all ages who might want to play in the Tea Room during the day. Maybe a quartet, or violin….we don't have a piano
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A Bit Behind...
plainjaneordinary on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 12:11 PM
Goodness where has January gone?I thought I had a ton of time to get in a few more reviews etc. before the month was up, and then whamo, I got hit with an unexpected health challenge, and feel like I'v
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Friday, February 5
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 11:00 AM
Life in the tea room is just like sitting in a lovely garden and watching it grow. Everything has its seasons. Every seed has its dormant, sprouting and blossoming stage. Some seeds take, some do
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The Blackthorn Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 9:12 PM
Its more than enough time since the last cocktail from Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails and while I'm not strictly going in alphabetical order, I am moving roughly from the front to the back.
So
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Preparing for Success in the Garden
Terralicious on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 5:31 PM
It's a lovely February morning and the sun is shining brightly as Jordan stakes out salad beds on Terralicious' North Field. Meanwhile, the heap of Okara (soybean mash) we picked up from the Organic
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Nice to have @jennashouldice a…
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 4:45 PM
Nice to have @jennashouldice and @ryanmacphoto spending a few hours drinking tea and having lunch.
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Victoria too small for Granville Island type food market, consultant tells city
Good Food on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 4:43 PM
There was an article in the Times Colonist the other day about a report to the City of Victoria council on the viability of a Granville Island type market here in Victoria.I think the consultant missed
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Haliburton Community Organic Farm - Box Program Information Day
Terralicious on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 4:38 PM
Come meet the farmers at Haliburton Community Organic Farm and learn more about our weekly food box program. Event begins at 11AM and includes a farm tour.
S
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Several Random Things.....
Good Food on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 3:48 PM
First off I am saddened to hear that Solomon's has closed. We only had been there once because Max is only now getting old enough to allow us to go our for the evening. It was one the few places that
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Twitter
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 2:48 PM
Excited to finally get our Twitter account up and running! More updates to the site coming soon.
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Twitter.
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Photography showcase this Frid…
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 02 Feb 2010 at 2:14 PM
Photography showcase this Friday evening with Live Music. Photographer Sam Barlow shows images from Africa covering AIDS orphans.
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Edge of Darkness
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 01 Feb 2010 at 8:31 PM
Review: 4 Stars Rated: R
Welcome back to the big screen Mel, its been awhile. Mel has been drinking his milk and ginger-ail and comes back in this not too shabby film.
Detective C
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2010 Olympic Rant #44 5-Ring Circus Countdown Widget added
CoffeeCrew on Mon 01 Feb 2010 at 6:40 PM
Billion dollar security budget. Check
10,000 cops, soldiers and twitchy fingered rent-a-cops. Check
900 Video cameras watching everything. Check
Road closures and traffic interruptions that would confu
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Fun recipe series chapter one - my Pecan Caramel baked corn candy
CoffeeCrew on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 8:19 PM
I made this on a random whim last night - and I guess all whim's are unplanned… some not so much.
24 Cups of popped corn (1 cup of your favorite kernels)
1 Cup Butter (margarine for the faint of he
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February 1!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 7:37 PM
It is hard to imagine that we have traveled so fast and so far since we began considering, envisioning, creating and opening Venus Sophia Tea Room, and that tomorrow is going to be February 1. We beg
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Cinnamon Buns with Timtana flour
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 4:05 PM
Ive been doing a few trials with this new Timtana flour (for more on the flour, see my post from a couple of days ago), and while I don't think its suited for more delicate baking, it works well in man
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Haliburton Farm Market
Terralicious on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 12:26 PM
Visit our Haliburton Community Organic Farm stand market, open each Wednesday through Saturday from 11AM-5PM beginning Wednesday, May 5th, where you'll find a large selection of farm grown, seasonal, c
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Moss St. Market
Terralicious on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 12:14 PM
Terralicious has lots of wonderful certified organic food for sale under the Haliburton Farm tent at the Moss St. Market which opens this year, half day Saturdays beginning April 17th and goes to full
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The Guide
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 1:12 AM
A while ago the Eating the Road blog penned what is by far the best step-by-step strategy guide to attacking buffets that I have ever come across. The guide was recently updated for 2010, and I didn't
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2010 Olympic Rant #43 5-Ring Circus Security Blanket Bingo
CoffeeCrew on Sat 30 Jan 2010 at 7:52 PM
With over 15,000 highly-trained security personnel, backed by a lethal arsenal of military hardware, Vancouver is about to be wrapped in a billion-dollar security blanket for the Winter Olympics.
The
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News about our evenings
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 30 Jan 2010 at 7:13 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances and things beyond our control, I am sorry to say that our planned evenings are going to be put on hold. Everything else is the same, but we will not be opening evening
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Buying Vancouver Island Flour
Good Food on Fri 29 Jan 2010 at 1:24 PM
I blogged about this in November but want to remind people that Eat Magazine had a series on growing grain on Vancouver Island. I applaud the people trying to do it, but I think they are economically
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Mexican Standoff cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 29 Jan 2010 at 1:14 PM
Another Thursday Drink Night - Last night's theme was nuts: liqueurs made from nuts, nut infused booze, and more nuts. Go check them all out, make some for yourself and and vote for your favourite!
I
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Nick Versteeg on Food Security
Good Food on Fri 29 Jan 2010 at 11:37 AM
As people that read this blog know, I am not a big supporter of the idea of food security because I do not believe the underlying assumptions are socially or economically correct.That said, this should
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The Fifth Sunday
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 29 Jan 2010 at 10:42 AM
We are delighted to let you all know that Swing on By has decided to come back and fill our tea room with their lovely music again this Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m.
For those who missed it last we
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Tooth Fairy
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 28 Jan 2010 at 11:26 PM
Review: 2 Stars Rated: PG
The peoples Tooth Fairy flies into theaters fully loaded with manly wings and leotards.
Derek Thompson (Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock) is a Hockey player enfo
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Timtana Bread
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 28 Jan 2010 at 4:23 PM
So I received a new flour in the mail a couple of days ago: Timtana flour, made by Montana Gluten-free Processors (in Montana of course!). I've been waiting with some interest to see what it would lo
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Cafe Brio | 744 Fort Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 6:32 PM
For the longest time fine restaurants held no appeal for me. Growing up in Revelstoke I got used to the kind of place where arm-wrestling competitions weren't uncommon so what I learned of upscale rest
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Olympic Rant #42 Could not have said it better
CoffeeCrew on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 1:12 PM
Nailed it.
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Gluten-free Nanaimo Bars (or What are these strange Canadian treats of which you
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 26 Jan 2010 at 11:41 PM
So this month's Daring Bakers Challenge was brought to us by Lauren over at Celiac Teen who threw down the gauntlet for folks to not only embrace the gluten-free, but also to embrace the uniquely Canad
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It's A New Day
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 26 Jan 2010 at 8:15 AM
Perfect timing to have the sun shining on our day off yesterday, a nice walk by the water, alongside all the adorable dogs hopping and jumping and playing and just genuinely smiling as they walked by u
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1st ever Latte Art throw down for Haiti - in Victoria at DISCO
CoffeeCrew on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 10:36 PM
I had the pleasure of watching all of Victoria's coffee passion packed into one room at Discovery Coffee on Discovery Street…
and I got to judge a round. How about that.
Tonight in Victoria.
Ever
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Redd's Pub (at Comfort Inn) | 3020 Blanshard Street | 250.382.4400
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 7:51 PM
Famous Shameless Burger$11.50"I hope you left two twenties in that envelope with the bill!" Well you can hope as hard as you want, cause you're living in a vaguely Eastern-European sounding older waitr
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Slow Food Italian Style
Terralicious on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 4:48 PM
A rainy afternoon, pasta nestled steaming in the bottom of a large pot, hand-harvested morels simmering ever so gently in a tawny sauce, a warm glass of deeply hued wine. Good food, good people, rema
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Google Rant #1 - don't steal my books Mister Google
CoffeeCrew on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 6:09 AM
My first thought is…
If I created a series of Google rants…
Would google index them?
Well. Let's see.
Anyway.
Imagine a World where you could lose everything at the whim of a giant corporation
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Spoons - Ordering the Prusa
Good Food on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 12:44 AM
I was at Spoons again Saturday morning for a meeting. It is located at 2915 Douglas in the Super 8 motel at that location. This is the corner of Burnside and Douglas.View Larger MapThe decor has chan
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Lentil Soup
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 12:02 AM
A quick lentil soup that is hearty enough for dinner! While you can use plain brown lentils for this, do try and get the French Lentils (Lentils de Puy). They have a richer flavour, and have a slig
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The Twelve Mile Limit
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 24 Jan 2010 at 3:48 AM
Time for another cocktail from Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails!
Ive been eyeing this one for a bit, thinking it would be a fun one to try, just for the historical kicks, if nothing else. I ca
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Sunday Music
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 23 Jan 2010 at 7:15 PM
Stop by and hear Swing On By…..Sunday, January 24, between 4 and 6 p.m. It is the loveliest Sunday afternoon you can imagine…..tea and music….and a dance floor for those who love to sway….and
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John's Place
Good Food on Sat 23 Jan 2010 at 5:27 PM
Last night we went to dinner at John's Place. It has been close to four years since I last went there for dinner, I should have been back earlier as the food is good.John's Place has been around sinc
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Coffee in Victoria B.C. and the lower Island EAT Magazine
CoffeeCrew on Sat 23 Jan 2010 at 3:45 AM
I will let the article do the talking… or the reading I guess.
Click here
Many thanks to Rebecca Baugniet of EAT Magazine for kick starting this.
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Szechuan City Restaurant
Good Food on Sat 23 Jan 2010 at 12:54 AM
We went to the buffet at the corner of Burnside and Harriet. This was once the best buffet going. When it re-opened after being closed for months, it was rather mediocre. This week they were a bi
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Shiba Inu watches the Shiba Inu Puppy Cam
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 22 Jan 2010 at 9:16 PM
Warning - gratuitous Shiba Inu content ahead!
The Shiba Inu puppy cam has been restarted, with 5 new puppies being born to mom Kika last Saturday. While we have had it pulled up, we noticed that Kimi
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Legion
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 22 Jan 2010 at 7:36 PM
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Review: 1 Star Rated: R
Look out ! God is mad at the world and tired of all the crap we fight over, He's sent his Legion of angels to destroy us.
In Legion we follow the effo
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40 Proof Compote
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 22 Jan 2010 at 5:19 AM
Another Thursday Night, another Thursday Night Drink Night.
Tonight's theme was fruit brandies - poire williams, kirshwasser, framboise, apricot brandy, grappa …
I started by pulling out all the frui
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The Spy Next Door
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Wed 20 Jan 2010 at 4:02 PM
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: PG
A cute family movie staring Jackie Chan and Amber Valletta, (who recently starred in Gamer).
Bob Ho (Chan) plays an international spy ready for retir
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Salmon Kings Hockey - amazing goal - I was there.
CoffeeCrew on Wed 20 Jan 2010 at 3:34 AM
Play it a few times. I was at the game. This is some of the wildest hockey I have ever seen. And 22$ for a ticket.
The Canucks? An utter waste of space. I have been to Canucks games. They always lose
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Blood Orange Whisky Sour (sometimes simple is best!)
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 19 Jan 2010 at 4:04 AM
We had a good run of blood oranges available in the markets up here, and now its tapering off, and I found myself with 2 left in the fridge. What to do? Turn them into cocktails!
Blood oranges tast
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Helser's on Alberta | 1538 Northeast Alberta Street | Portland, OR
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 19 Jan 2010 at 1:12 AM
Flying is idiotic. Not all flying of course, I'm well aware that without the power of flight bumblebees, herons and the like would have a hard time getting around. Human beings however were not bor
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Spinnakers
Victoria. in Person on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 6:13 PM
Spinnakers is a bit of a Victoria legend. A gastro-pub before there was such a word in the trendy parts of London and a local craft brewer before local, micro-breweries were the rage in the CAMRA world
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Crisis in Haiti - More thoughts on the subject
CoffeeCrew on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 3:51 AM
Letter to the editor of the Times-Colonist…
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said this week he was launching an appeal to raise $550 million for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
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The Lovely Bones
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 3:05 AM
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Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG-13
The Lovely Bones, don't let the strange name or the previews fool you in thinking this movie is a typical stalker/killer film. Peter Jackson dire
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The Book of Eli
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Sat 16 Jan 2010 at 1:38 AM
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: R
30 years of walking through the sands of an aftermath is going to make your lips a little chapped. The Book of Eli takes us on an adventure into a des
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RAW - from Basic to Gourmet
Terralicious on Fri 15 Jan 2010 at 10:35 AM
$399 Session / $70 per class ? Six Thursdays ? 5PM-8PM
Repeats every week until Thu May 13 2010 .April 8, 2010
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Food Preservation - Drying, Canning, Freezing
Terralicious on Fri 15 Jan 2010 at 9:51 AM
Adult workshop presented by Terralicious at the Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre. Please contact GVCEC www.compost.bc.ca for details, directions, and registration.
$10 GVCEC members, $15 non
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TDN: Around the World in a Kilt
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 15 Jan 2010 at 4:21 AM
Another week, another Thursday Drink Night!
Tonight's theme was Scotch, which I was a bit unsure about, not making use of a lot of scotch in cocktails here at home: however, after a taste of Talisker/B
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Leap Year
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 15 Jan 2010 at 2:12 AM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG
Rock-out to some Irish music and drink the beer, walk along the old country roads and checkout a castle. Dance a little, crash a wedding and eat
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Youth In Revolt
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 14 Jan 2010 at 11:11 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
Its not how you apply the sunblock to the pretty girl, its how long you take before you get burnt. Nick, is the "I'm going to die a virgin” geek, in whic
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Busy behind the scenes
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 14 Jan 2010 at 3:22 PM
Where to start…..evenings. Not yet open but we hope to be soon. We are still working on thinking through all the details….I keep having an image of worker bees in a hive with the beautiful geom
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Kan Yon Restaurant | Hope, B.C. | 800 3rd Ave | 604.869.2212
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 14 Jan 2010 at 9:00 AM
Cheeseburger$4.50Kan Yon Restaurant and A&W: these were pretty much the only restaurants my dad brought me to for lunch as a kid. A&W was sweet because there was a big hill behind the picnic tables tha
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Lully's Sandwich Bar | 732 Broughton Street | Victoria, BC
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 9:23 PM
Like any good origin story the beginning of the sandwich is the subject of some conjecture: are they a super-intelligent race of aliens rendered mute by their entry into our atmosphere? Ancient tex
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The Tapa Bar
Victoria. in Person on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 9:22 PM
The Tapa Bar website tells me that "Tapas are small, flavourful dishes that can be served as an appetizer or together as a meal." Tapas should be small plates of great food. Tapas comes from a Spanish
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Crisis in Haiti - help however you can now. [1]
CoffeeCrew on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 5:07 PM
You can visit here (Your Red Cross), World Vision or whatever your preferred charitable organization is.
Give what you can.
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A morning contemplation about tea….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 8:28 AM
Tea has been something I've always loved and enjoyed preparing. In fact, in our tea room, it is my deepest privilege and joy to prepare the pot of tea, prepare the tray and prepare myself to serve it
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2010 Olympic Rant #41 What's up with the Vancouver Public Library
CoffeeCrew on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 4:10 AM
'If you are planning a kids' event… approach McDonald's and not another well-known fast-food outlet,' instructs memo.
Huh?
Librarians are being asked to help police kids' events and other gatheri
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Curry in a Hurry
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 3:33 AM
We eat curry fairly frequently here, chez Real Food Made Easy - for a couple of reasons.
It tastes pretty good, and we like pretty much all versions of it.
It can be made up fairly quickly with a co
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Cactus Club Cafe - Broadway and Ash
Good Food on Tue 12 Jan 2010 at 8:19 PM
So, in a shocking turn for us, I am writing about a chain restaurant - and it is going to be good things! The world may be winding down anytime now.We were in Vancouver on the weekend for a meeting my
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Gluten-free Chocolate chip Bread Pudding
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 12 Jan 2010 at 4:42 AM
So what do when you're testing bread recipes, and you find yourself with a surfeit of bread? Why make bread pudding!
Bread pudding is one of those easy things to whip up, and if you are familiar with M
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Compost Ed Centre's SLUG Program - Food Preserving
Terralicious on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 4:13 PM
A cooperative teaching opportunity where Terralicious will join the GVCEC team to teach kids the basics of food processing at the GVCEC location. The resulting dried fruits are going to be delicious.
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Compost Ed Centre's SLUG Program - Food Preserving
Terralicious on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 4:05 PM
A cooperative teaching opportunity where Terralicious will join the GVCEC team to teach kids the basics of food preserving in our demonstration kitchen. I suspect some very good low-sugar strawberry
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Tree Pruning for Health and Esthetics
Terralicious on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 2:48 PM
Edibella Organic Landscapes owner and arborist Michael Cowan takes us on an interactive journey through the do's and don'ts of early season tree pruning. Expect to trim a few branches of our smal
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The Perfect Dance Floor
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 10:51 AM
Yesterday's afternoon music with Swing On By somehow created that perfect Sunday afternoon feeling. The soft and harmonious tones and songs combined with the serving of tea, and just stopping and lis
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Seedy Saturday
Terralicious on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 10:37 AM
Seedy Saturday, organized by the James Bay Market Association www.jamesbaymarket.com is Victoria's annual start to the growing season. The event is held at the Victoria Conference Centre on Februar
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2010 Olympic Rant #40 Three cheers for Chris Shaw [1]
CoffeeCrew on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 4:25 AM
Why let me tell it - read the Canadian Press for yourself.
Story passed on to me from my dear friend Mark at Bubby Roses Bakery.
A highlight:
He soon came to see the Olympics as little more than a
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Daybreakers
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 1:42 AM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
A different approach to a Vampire movie as we find our blood sucking friends in somewhat of a vulnerable situation as their main food supply, humans, is run
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The Fireside Grill
Victoria. in Person on Sun 10 Jan 2010 at 11:20 PM
It was the end of a long year, so I suggested that my team at work go out for a beer and bite to eat to celebrate Christmas, New Year and finishing projects. The closest food place is the Fireside Gril
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Shivering in their Timbers No More …
Terralicious on Sun 10 Jan 2010 at 1:48 PM
Well it's been lovely and warm this week so yesterday I hauled the straw insulation out of the chicken coop and raked it into a lush golden carpet around the base. They liked that. Inquisitive by
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Sunday, January 10-Swing On By
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 3:21 PM
Just a reminder that on Sunday, January 10, Swing On By will be playing in the Tea Room between 4 and 6 p.m.
As I mentioned last entry, their music is soothing and at the same time upbeat with that gen
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Slightly Off Topic: PtheG-Cheeseburger
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 08 Jan 2010 at 3:43 AM
I'm... getting... tha... single... cheessseburrgaaaVideo originally discovered at Nation of Thizzlam.
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Gluten-free Morning Glory Muffins
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 08 Jan 2010 at 12:55 AM
Trolling back through previous posts, I just realized that I had taken pics of these muffins and taunted you all with those pics on foodbuzz and twitter, but never actually posted the recipe. I've ti
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Gourmet Supper Class with Chef Cosmo Meens
Terralicious on Thu 07 Jan 2010 at 6:59 PM
Join us for an enlightened demonstration of whole food preparation including the expert techniques of complex flavour development and blending to produce that unmistakably gourmet taste. Class inclu
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2010 Life in British Columbia Chapter One
CoffeeCrew on Thu 07 Jan 2010 at 5:59 AM
The Province of New Brunswick today announced a series of increases to their provincial minimum wage that will lead to a 21 percent increase by September of next year.
"In their announcement today, t
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Devour Restaurant in Victoria
Good Food on Thu 07 Jan 2010 at 1:14 AM
Rumour has it that Devour on Broughton is supposed be a great place to eat. I have not been there yet, but I hope to get there shortly and report on it.Anyone that has been there, please drop me a li
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A New Look?
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 06 Jan 2010 at 10:52 PM
Over the next few days we'll be experimenting with a few new looks here at LTT so bear with us. If you have any suggestions feel free to fire them off to one of the addresses on the sidebar.
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Food Security Tour at Terralicious
Terralicious on Wed 06 Jan 2010 at 8:12 PM
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We would like to thank you for your committment of time, energy and talent toward the success of the Community Based Research Summer Institute 2009! The Food Security Tour
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Madrona Farm Fundraiser
Good Food on Wed 06 Jan 2010 at 12:48 AM
I got this from Iambic Cafe.Madrona Farm Benefit: a Grand Old Shindig(Co-sponsored by Share Organics)Saturday January 9th, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.The Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Road.Price: $20 regular / $15
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What do I do with Cherry Bitters?
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 05 Jan 2010 at 4:51 AM
Over the Christmas break, I decided to decant all of the bitters that were quietly infusing in their mason jars. If you'll remember, I had started out with a bunch of stuff that I though would work
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Kuku's Buffet will not open
Good Food on Mon 04 Jan 2010 at 4:14 PM
I got some take away from Kuku's the other night and asked the owner about the status of the buffet. He said it cost him $8000 in the permitting process, but that Saanich was now requiring about $60
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Gluten-free Cinnamon buns that roll!
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 03 Jan 2010 at 11:12 PM
I've been on a quest for a tasty gluten-free cinnamon bun for a while now, and come across recipes that achieve cinnamon bun flavour, but use a dough that is so wet that you have to bake them in muffin
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2010 series Life in the Byte Age chapter one
CoffeeCrew on Sun 03 Jan 2010 at 9:45 PM
I have a couple of things in common with some of the big pop stars in the World. I have written an albums worth of music and a chunk of the lyrics to go along with it.
One of the biggest differences
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Cirque du Agincourt
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Sun 03 Jan 2010 at 11:28 AM
Recently my wife Nicky informed me that she finds frustrating the Canadian habit of avoiding direct answers. I'd never given it much thought, nor had I ever considered England, her home, to be a plac
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In the new year, we are going to…..
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 02 Jan 2010 at 6:10 PM
Well, today it caught up with me…..the new year. And now I can no longer say in the new year, we are going to…..
Instead I have happily turned my gaze towards the calendar and have begun planning
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….for you, too, to enjoy….another generous email
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 02 Jan 2010 at 5:27 PM
Welcome to 2010…
You HONOR your PATRONS
by allowing us to enter into
your SACRED SPACE to EXPERIENCE
BEAUTY WISDOM and LOVE
Your space is a Wonderful Gathering
Place to experience NIRVANA
in Vi
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Fri 01 Jan 2010 at 11:40 PM
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG-13
Creativity in the hands of directer Terry Gilliam, (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen -and- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas), gives us an interesting mo
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Sauce Restaurant and Lounge | 1245 Wharf Street | 250.382.8662 | www.saucebar.ca
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 01 Jan 2010 at 9:46 AM
Sauce Burger$10(add $1 each for smoked cheddar and double smoked bacon)I thought I knew how I wanted to start this review-then I saw an ad for "The Girls of Sauce 2010 Calendar" on this restaurant's we
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Arnaud's Special Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 31 Dec 2009 at 11:31 PM
In the quest to work my way through Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, here's #2! I hadn't planned to make one of these cocktails today, BUT after getting home from grocery shopping
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It's Complicated
Did It Suck Movie Reviews on Thu 31 Dec 2009 at 9:38 PM
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
The ex-wife is having an affair with her ex-husband who had the original affair when they were together, but, he is now cheating on his new wife with his ex-w
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Largely the Truth Weigh in on Pink Bike
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 31 Dec 2009 at 12:00 PM
Fellow bloggers LTT have just upped a Pink Bike review and they seem to be saying what everyone else says about the bike: it seriously lacks consistency.
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We now have a tool shed!
City Garvest Co-op on Wed 30 Dec 2009 at 12:04 AM
Thanks to a generous community-minded family, we now have a secure location for our gardening tools and supplies. In the fall, we lost our storage space, leaving our tools and supplies scattered throug
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I Just Couldn't Wait for 2010
plainjaneordinary on Tue 29 Dec 2009 at 4:23 PM
I feel a little like a little kid with a big secret that I just can't wait to share...so, I'm not going to!!I went ahead and PJ'd all over Sidney the past few days, and not even on purpose, it just kin
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The East India Cocktail
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 29 Dec 2009 at 3:48 AM
So here we are in the stretch between Xmas and New Year's where the days are lazy and the eating is good! After a day of not much activity other than setting up the New PVR and walking the resident S
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The Pink Bicycle Gourmet Burger Joint | 1008 Blanshard St. | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 29 Dec 2009 at 12:08 AM
"Nobody's perfect" is one of those maxims that is not only true, but comforting as well. We all make mistakes, some of them little, like forgetting to turn off the coffee pot before you leave for wor
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Special holiday message from yours truly
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 28 Dec 2009 at 9:59 PM
Hello everyone,As 2009 dawns into a new decade, I have to say the 2000's were a time of discovery and fun for myself. While the world was apparently going to shit, I was taking a shit from eating way
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Coming to the end of the Year
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 28 Dec 2009 at 7:39 PM
As we come to the end of this year, 2009, we have so much to be grateful for. And to you our valued friends, family and customers. We wish you all a year filled with adventure, bliss and blessings.
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Gingerbread Houses: post-modern style
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 27 Dec 2009 at 6:51 AM
The December 2009 Daring Bakers' challenge was brought to you by Anna of Very Small Anna and Y of Lemonpi. They chose to challenge Daring Bakers' everywhere to bake and assemble a gingerbread house fro
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Merry Christmas/Belated Channukah Greetings/Happy Holidays/Joyeux Festivus etc.
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 25 Dec 2009 at 7:24 AM
I'm stuck at work right now, so no snowy playday pictures this year. The blog'll be back post-santa day with a review of Sauce and hopefully a brand new Kelebrity Korner with Tyler Fedchuck (providing
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The Canoe Club
Victoria. in Person on Thu 24 Dec 2009 at 9:00 PM
I've always been slightly underwhelmed by the Canoe Club. In my past trips, the brewpub beer has been poor to average, the food passable and the service bordering on the lousy. But one trip with a good
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Gluten-free Vegan Brownies
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 23 Dec 2009 at 4:48 AM
It all began with a tweet from Karina over at the Karina's Kitchen, who was getting frustrated trying to come up with a tasty brownie that didn't rely on eggs. As she mentioned, who knew the brownie
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It's Christmas Time Again
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Tue 22 Dec 2009 at 10:55 PM
Christmas is a busy time of year for us here at Largely the Truth. We are driven to eat everything within arm's reach while remaining mobile enough to pick up the phone and command Dan to deliver
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 22 Dec 2009 at 7:40 PM
All of us at the Venus Sophia Tea Room would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, the happiest of holidays, inner peace and the love-li-est of days……
We will be open Christmas Eve until
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A Note About Our Sponsors
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 22 Dec 2009 at 6:12 AM
As you have likely noticed (unless you are blind, severely dyslexic, or illiterate and you read this page with the help of some sort of web-reading software) Pizza AllNite is now the exclusive sponsor
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La Tenampa Mexican Restaurant | Duncan, B.C. | 2A-5838 Trans Canada Highway | 250
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 22 Dec 2009 at 4:56 AM
So I guess this is where I start off the review by making some joke about skids and rednecks and small town life in Duncan right? WRONG! I'm tired of all these lazy-ass fleece vest wearing writer types
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Small Changes
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 21 Dec 2009 at 7:15 AM
Hey Everyone, I've made two minor navigational changes to the blog recently. Search bar! Now you can easily search the entire blog by using that lovely google search bar located just to the right of t
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Christmas Traditions
Mommy Cooks on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 5:28 PM
Christmas is a time for traditions with every household having a slightly different variation of how they celebrate the season. Kids thrive on tradition. I think it is like an unwritten piece of every
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Solomon's
Victoria. in Person on Thu 17 Dec 2009 at 5:19 AM
I've been putting of writing this review for a while. Mostly because it's my favourite drinking establishment in Victoria and I want to do it justice. But also because it's one I can always write somet
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Ode to Tuesday
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 15 Dec 2009 at 2:23 PM
What a lovely Tuesday it is, indeed. Birthday parties, couples coming in saying they love the feel of home…the home of hearts…..business luncheons, newcomers browsing with excitement and intentio
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Some lovely compliments coming our way….
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 15 Dec 2009 at 1:56 PM
Pure Style, Class and Eloquence
A Real JOY to have Tea with
Sister Venus and Sister Sophia
in a Sacred Space encaptulating
The CULTURE of TEA
I am anticipating the Excitement
of your Future Endeavours
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Ma Miller's Pub at the Goldstream Inn | 2903 Sooke Lake Rd. | Goldstream
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Mon 14 Dec 2009 at 2:16 PM
My grandmother, bless her soul, tried for most of my young life to teach me important values, things like "cleanliness is next to Godliness” and "never judge a book by its cover”. Unfortunately the
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Off Topic Spamalicious Action: Vote for Kergin
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 14 Dec 2009 at 7:52 AM
Brendan Kergin: sporadic pub blogger, Nexus columnist and former feature writer, toast-humourist, my friend. Brendan is so many things, and with a little help from you... he could be one thing more.Our
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Travel : The Alibi Room, Alexander Street, Vancouver
Victoria. in Person on Sun 13 Dec 2009 at 9:00 PM
Last weekend I was over in Vancouver for a Cask Beer event (see more details elsewhere in this blog), and we headed down to the Alibi Room for a post-fest meal and drink.The Alibi room is towards the s
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New Victoria Food Blog: Largely the Truth
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 13 Dec 2009 at 5:23 AM
A couple of party-goin', shoe-stealin', chew-spittin' mahfuckas from Revelstoke (actually they probably don't do any of these things, but every Revelstoke transplant I knew back in Kamloops did) have j
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Saturday at the Tea Room
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 12 Dec 2009 at 1:55 PM
Today we are starting raw food lunches!!! We are featuring a nut and vege burger complete with delicious fixings.
Our soups are Red Lentil with curry, ginger, red dates, and coconut milk and Vegetarian
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Fast Food Update: Burger King Bourbon Whopper
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 11 Dec 2009 at 8:59 AM
Price: Apx. $5.50Burger King's got a pretty good thing going. Way back in '52 it's founders had a little lookey-loo at the original McDonald's in San Bernardino and figured, "Hey, we can do that." Two
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New site is up and running!
The Closet Chef on Fri 11 Dec 2009 at 5:24 AM
With the help of my brother and autofocus I have moved my blog over to my own site at www.closetchef.ca and am super excited about the design. Keep checking back as I make little adjustments and twee
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Happy to be open for Victoria'…
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 10 Dec 2009 at 6:53 PM
Happy to be open for Victoria's "Design District” night of shopping! Drop in and have a warm tea to warm you up.
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Raw Food Selections
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 10 Dec 2009 at 6:04 PM
This Saturday we will have our first raw food lunch option-burgers and buns-chockablock full of raw goodness.
We also have wonderful raw treats: cheezecake, brownies, brownies with caramel and our sc
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Travel : Dix Winter Extreme Caskival, Vancouver
Victoria. in Person on Thu 10 Dec 2009 at 5:54 AM
This weekend just gone I headed over on the early ferry to head to the Winter Cask Ale event at Dix's BBQ and Brewery, in downtown Vancouver. The queue had already formed by the time we got outside the
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Alzu's | 811 Bay Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 09 Dec 2009 at 9:34 PM
This time, Max & I corralled our good friend Dan, took leave of civilization and braved the badlands. Dan's majestic Monte Carlo rolled past the plains of Leng and the mountains where Rokhnm the cruel
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Baan Thai | 1117 Blanshard Street | Victoria
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 09 Dec 2009 at 8:47 PM
I loathe buzzwords and the way they've penetrated popular language. An afternoon of coffee and biscuits in the Shoal Point Moka House can be ruined as soon as some goon drops a phrase like "Derek, we n
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And so it begins...
Largely the Truth: Dining in Victoria on Wed 09 Dec 2009 at 8:33 PM
Hello Victoria - we're Max & Bren, and we have a few things to say about your restaurants. We're fairly recent arrivals in your fair city and have spent a not-inconsiderable amount of money in many of
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Some lovely reminders!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 09 Dec 2009 at 2:19 PM
Keep us in mind for that special Christmas tea with family and friends.
Keep us in mind for gift certificates-a lovely living Christmas present
Keep us in mind for birthday celebrations.
And keep us in
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Our new drinks!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Wed 09 Dec 2009 at 2:14 PM
We have created three new drinks you can't miss!
Red Lady: red latte with vanilla
Irish Misto: hot chocolate with peppermint tea
Zlot Shot: americano with a chocolate shot
We also have fresh soup
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Tranquility at Christmas
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Tue 08 Dec 2009 at 1:56 PM
When you are out and about Christmas shopping for your family and friends, stop in and have a refreshing cup of organic tea or coffee in a very peaceful and beautiful environment. Take a moment to br
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Sura Korean
Victoria. in Person on Mon 07 Dec 2009 at 4:25 AM
I've been to Sura twice. My friend asked me if it's possible to review a place after just visiting once. I think it is, especially as I'm trying to get a handle on the experience and the general qu
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The Second Coming of Brunch
bitchesbrunch on Mon 07 Dec 2009 at 2:55 AM
As I gear up to start back on my MBA (corporate finance & research methods… ugh!) and my consulting company becomes increasingly more active, organizing two brunches a month seems like a bit of an
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First TWEET! "Swing On By” a…
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 06 Dec 2009 at 4:25 PM
First TWEET! "Swing On By” are playing live until 6pm.
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New Clothing Arrival
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 05 Dec 2009 at 1:49 PM
Check out our new bamboo clothing! It is amazing. Great for everyday wear and wonderful for yoga! Whisper down the valley that Venus Sophia Tea Room has a uniquely wonderful boutique.
And don't f
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Live music on Sunday
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sat 05 Dec 2009 at 1:36 PM
We are excited to have Swing On By play live swing music this Sunday from 4-6pm!
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Murder By Burger!
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 03 Dec 2009 at 6:31 AM
Ordering a burger can be a dangerous proposition-especially if you have a homicidal husband. Order it open face and that crazy motherfucker is gonna rip your cheeks off and run away with his mistress w
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The Reef Caribbean Restaurant | 533 Yates Street | 250.388.JERK | www.thereefrest
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 03 Dec 2009 at 4:10 AM
Mo-Ca Burger$12To mangle a line from an infamous fake person, "I know it's been a long time since I rapped at ya, but breakfast's at 7:00pm these days, and shit's gone all topsy turvy." Ya, so apologie
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Cabin 12
Victoria. in Person on Wed 02 Dec 2009 at 7:01 AM
Cabin 12 occupies the corner of Pandora and Government, where downtown gets the seediest it really gets, kitty-corner from Bohemian Victoria and Lower Pandora. The Jamaican Jerk House used to reside he
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2009/12/rosis-bistro-on-west-saanich-this-is.html
Good Food on Tue 01 Dec 2009 at 7:56 PM
Rosi's Bistro on West SaanichThis is a small restaurant in a strip mall across from the Med Grill. The decor is very Brick, 1980's and our table was wobbly. The bread is bad. But the pasta is great!
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Growing Wheat on Vancouver Island
Good Food on Tue 01 Dec 2009 at 2:35 AM
Eat Magazine has an interesting article in this month's issue about growing wheat on Vancouver Island. Actually they will be covering this over this and the next two issues. I experimented with gro
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Random Pizza AllNite Post
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 29 Nov 2009 at 5:57 AM
Called up Pizza AllNite last evening and (at around 10:30pm) they had sold out of burgers. Now selling out for them means about 28 sales (apx. 24 is their average), but that's still not too shabby for
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red espresso - You MUST try it!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Fri 27 Nov 2009 at 11:16 PM
If you have a chance grab a copy of the latest Epoch Times and read the article all about red espresso! Red espresso is rooibos tea specially made for use in espresso machines. Venus Sophia Tea Room
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Langley Burger Update
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 26 Nov 2009 at 4:22 PM
Yah so I'm kinda doggin' it on the burger review front lately. I've been working overnights which means I don't wake up until like 6 or 7pm, and then I stay up until about 8:30 in the morning. Nobody's
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A New Look Online
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 26 Nov 2009 at 4:18 AM
Welcome to our updated web site! Take a browse and let us know what you think. Check back for updates on the latest events and news from Venus Sophia Tea Room!
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The Fort Street Cafe - The Friday Quiz
Victoria. in Person on Wed 25 Nov 2009 at 9:00 PM
I've been for a pint and snack here before, and for lunch. Nothing really made it stand out those times, except there's something very slightly odd about the whole set up which I can't quite put my f
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Fol Epi Bakery
The Closet Chef on Mon 23 Nov 2009 at 5:18 PM
Victoria BC is really growing into a foodie mecca and Cliff Leir's beautiful breads are leading the charge! I had to feature this beautiful bakery as it satisfies both my design and food desires. C
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Our First Bruch
bitchesbrunch on Mon 23 Nov 2009 at 2:41 AM
I was really excited and a bit nervous about our first brunch. It felt like throwing a party and then wondering if anyone is going to come. The whole idea is that everyone that I know is sure to have g
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The Office
Victoria. in Person on Sun 22 Nov 2009 at 9:00 PM
Not named after the Ricky Gervias sit-com, The Office lounge is a bar/restaurant aiming for the classy side of after work drinkers and diners. No sign of painful farce was apparent. At least in thi
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Raw Food Taste Testing
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 19 Nov 2009 at 5:39 PM
This Saturday, November 21, between 2 and 4 p.m., Jennifer and Joslynn from J & J Living Raw Foods will be at the tea room with info and test testing . Come and join us and discover everything you
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Four Generations
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 19 Nov 2009 at 1:46 AM
Today I couldn't resist taking this picture of a young girl, her mother, her grand mother and her great grandmother! They were in for her birthday which we absolutely loved!
~Tristan
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Travel : The Eagles Landing, Victoria Airport
Victoria. in Person on Wed 18 Nov 2009 at 10:30 PM
The Eagles Landing is not a bar or restaurant. However, I'd like to occasionally through in a travel or tourism item about Victoria. The Eagles Landing is a recently (May '09) opened observation lo
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Facebook Group Page
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 16 Nov 2009 at 6:17 PM
We are now on Facebook under the group name: Venus Sophia Tea Room.
Find us by searching on Facebook or follow the direct link below!
Venus Sophia Tea Room Facebook Group
Come join our group of frien
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Being Part of Chinatown
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 16 Nov 2009 at 2:37 PM
A few weeks ago, I wrote this piece which I still think is relevant to put up on our website. Some of the timing has past, but the thoughts and intentions are the same….my thoughts about being part
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Some News
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:16 AM
Next Saturday, November 21, we will have our very own raw food chefs from J & J Living Raw Foods do an info and taste testing session at the tea room from 2 to 4 p.m. We are excited about our vision
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Vietnam House
Victoria. in Person on Sun 15 Nov 2009 at 10:33 PM
The Vietnam House has little pretension about being fine dining. The restaurant sits next to Brickyard Pizza on View in a single width unit. A third of the space is filled with the open plan kitchen,
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Sunday Afternoon Music
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 15 Nov 2009 at 10:51 AM
For those of you following our website, today we will be featuring Swing On By, a local group of musicians. They will be joining us this afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m.
Come to the tearoom on this rainy d
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Nine Days and Running
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 15 Nov 2009 at 10:48 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room has been well received in the Victoria community. There is awe at the beauty and excitement with the potential. We love our menu which we'd like to share with you. But first
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Not Really about Good Food
Good Food on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 7:02 PM
There has been an ongoing rumour that McDonalds does not use Canadian beef, or at least uses a lot of beef that comes from rain forest deforestation. This is not true at all. Mcdonalds is one of the
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New Cards Soon!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 4:55 PM
A quick update for those of you interested in business cards and menus. I am currently working on getting the layouts together and hope to have them in Venus Sophia Tea Room by next week!
~Tristan
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The Garrick's Head
Victoria. in Person on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 6:48 AM
Interactive drinking. Drinking with the purpose of talking with other people, having a conversation and you know, meeting the world. I don't like bars where someone else music is all I can hear. I don'
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My New Fave Snack: Chocolate Banana Soy Shake
plainjaneordinary on Sat 07 Nov 2009 at 5:50 PM
Happy, satisfying and nutritious snacking = One yummy banana + a cup of Chocolate Soy Milk all blended together creating the most decadent rich and thick glass full of joy ever... Ok, Gin Martinis asi
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Reader Report | Bob's Restaurant | 3307 Cowichan Lake Road | Duncan B.C. | 250.74
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 07 Nov 2009 at 8:22 AM
Editor's note: Back in June I asked for some reader help in determining whether or not the Big Bob Burger in Duncan was worth a road trip. Now thanks to Matthew Macalister, we have an answer, and that
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Opening Day!!!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Thu 05 Nov 2009 at 1:43 AM
Thursday, November 5, is our official Opening Day!!!
We will be serving our wonderful organic teas and coffees and now we will start our new menu…..It is so wonderful you will have to come and check
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Food to celebrate
The Closet Chef on Wed 04 Nov 2009 at 7:37 PM
I'm lucky enough to work part time at an amazing Italian Deli/cafe where my love for all things cured, fermented and aged has grown immensely. Re-designing their newsletter has inspired me to share wit
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Sook Jai Thai Pad Thai
plainjaneordinary on Wed 04 Nov 2009 at 4:10 AM
Sook Jai Thai at 839 Fort Street in Victoria, is again stumbling distance from our offices and an absolute fave when we are entertaining clients for lunch.Lunch specials are an amazing value with your
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The Travelling Bean: Home of the Greatest Turkey Sandwich
plainjaneordinary on Tue 03 Nov 2009 at 4:16 AM
With these Turkey sandwiches right on the corner of Fort and Quadra it is hard to make any other choice for lunch when you've gotten up too late to brown bag it.At $6.50 I'm not even sure you can buy t
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Kaz
Victoria. in Person on Mon 02 Nov 2009 at 6:03 AM
Kaz is a small restaurant that you wouldn't necessarily see wandering round town. Kaz does a variety of donburi, simple sushi rolls and nigiri. It's down near the Johnson Street bridge, hidden in a row
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Open House Today!
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 01 Nov 2009 at 7:57 AM
Today we have an open house for every one to come by, have a warm tea or fresh coffee, and see the first stage of Venus Sophia Tea Room!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Blue Fox...YUMYUMYUM!!!
plainjaneordinary on Sun 01 Nov 2009 at 1:49 AM
The Blue Fox on Fort is a true and present danger as it is within 10 steps...and we can count them, yes ten steps from the door of our offices, and an ever present lure when stood up by a client. Such
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Post Before the Post
plainjaneordinary on Fri 30 Oct 2009 at 7:06 PM
Some of you may remember, about a month ago I deleted my diet blog :) I did so because I was tired of and fed up with starting program after program to end up getting frustrated and quitting, 5 pounds
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Why I want a Bulthaup kitchen!
The Closet Chef on Fri 30 Oct 2009 at 5:02 PM
These pictures speak enough of why I want a Bulthaup kitchen. If you've never seen or heard of this company than you need to either go to the showroom or visit their site. Bulthaup is a German compa
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The Cariboo Potato - The Libertarian's Potato
Good Food on Fri 30 Oct 2009 at 12:26 AM
The Tyee has an interesting article about the Cariboo Potato. The Cariboo is a potato native to the area it is named for and has worked well there for generations as a small scale potato. It is
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Clive's Classic Lounge (Chateau Victoria) | 740 Burdett Avenue | 250.382.4221 | w
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 29 Oct 2009 at 10:32 AM
Clive's Everything Burger$12 (burger only)(choice of any three toppings included: bacon, cheddar, brie, avocado, mushrooms, fried egg)The world-wide Kobe Beef fad of apx. seven years ago never really g
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Warm fall salad & bruschetta
The Closet Chef on Wed 28 Oct 2009 at 6:10 PM
Who doesn't love a salad? That is until it becomes repetitive and boring. I've gone through a streak like that but then I decided to be daring and try different combination's.
Spring salads are exc
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Burger Supremacy...
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 27 Oct 2009 at 4:51 AM
...has risen from the dead just in time for Halloween. Now that we're done with the hacky intro-feel free to follow this link to their review of the Cactus Club. Sure would be nice if they'd start revi
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The Reef
Victoria. in Person on Sun 25 Oct 2009 at 10:30 PM
I used to eat at The Reef every couple of weeks when I worked down town. The lunch menu was quick and simple, and tasty. But I hadn't been there for a while, and when a random choice led us down Ya
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Thanksgiving on Salt Spring Island
The Closet Chef on Sun 25 Oct 2009 at 7:33 PM
This Thanksgiving was all about indulging in food, drink and friends on Salt Spring Island where I didn't have to do any of the cooking! I also didn't feel the need to try to record Thanksgiving dinn
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Burger 55 | 85 Westminster Avenue East | Penticton B.C. | 778.476.5529 | www.burg
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 19 Oct 2009 at 1:21 AM
Build-Your-Own Burgers$5.95(add $1 for cheese)(add $1.55 for drunken caramalized onions)Editor's Note: This Penticton burger report comes to us from Tim Bissky (some photo credit to Wendy Bissky). Tim
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Welcome
Victoria. in Person on Sun 18 Oct 2009 at 4:58 AM
Right now, as I scan across the internet, I couldn't find any content about Victoria that filled my interests. Victoria has some great restaurants and bars. Victoria also has some shoddy ones too.
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5 reasons I love chanterelles
The Closet Chef on Sat 17 Oct 2009 at 7:19 PM
It's that time of the year again. Wild mushroom season! Or at least it is in my part of the world. There is something amazing about eating wild food. For a man it's all about being the forager,
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Crossroads Bar and Grill | Colwood, B.C. | 1889 Island Highway | 250.478.1311 | w
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 15 Oct 2009 at 12:20 AM
Beer Cheese Burger$11Stout Onions add $1.50Bacon add $2Let's put beer in everything cause beer is good and then we'll be unique: thus seems to be the philosophy at Crossroads. Although they appear to b
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2009/10/cr-fair-october-15-food-security.html
Good Food on Wed 14 Oct 2009 at 9:46 PM
CR-FAIR October 15 food security roundtable at Community Council The next CR-FAIR, the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable, will be held at the Community Council office on Octobe
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The Bicycle
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Mon 12 Oct 2009 at 10:27 AM
Venus Sophia Tea Room has many poetic faces and distinct aspects to it. As mentioned in the previous entry….it is an heartfelt and soulful environment created to allow beauty, love and wisdom to li
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The Opening of Venus Sophia Tea Room
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 11 Oct 2009 at 3:34 PM
It is with great pleasure that I begin to write about our hopes and dreams for our new tea room in Chinatown, Victoria, BC.
First off, the initial question is always why Venus Sophia?
Venus represents
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New Victoria Food Blog
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 08 Oct 2009 at 8:50 AM
Some dude named Kyle just started a new Victoria-centric food review blog titled "Grub Ahoy!". Looks good, could possibly benefit from more in depth analysis, but no need for me to play the role of cri
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Camille's
Good Food on Wed 07 Oct 2009 at 6:23 PM
Sheila was very nice to me for my birthday, she took me to Camille's for dinner.I have been interested and intrigued about Camille's for some years now, I had an office above them back in 2004. The re
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Refrigerator Soup Q&A
The Closet Chef on Wed 07 Oct 2009 at 12:29 AM
So I've been fortunate enough to be the first blogger that Refrigerator Soup is featuring in a 20 question Q&A here. Refrigerator Soup is all about bringing the best photos & food blogs to you! I
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Open Invitation to Kelly Clarkson
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 06 Oct 2009 at 5:07 AM
Hi Kelly,So you're coming to Victoria next month... wanna grab a cheeseburger? I'm really trying to kick this Kelebrity Korner thing into high gear, and I could totally use your help. Tell Reba's hubby
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Adieu Burger Supremacy?
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 06 Oct 2009 at 2:05 AM
Nearly three months since the last update over at Burger Supremacy. Safe to say we've seen yet another Vancouver burger blog die a premature death? I hope not.
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Baron o Beef Dinner with side for 4 for well under $10.00...Really...
Mommy Cooks on Mon 05 Oct 2009 at 8:38 PM
No boxes here but with a little effort and planning ahead there are a number of really yummy meals you can prepare for no more than a little pocket change. We are strapped for time tonight but I can ma
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Tuesday night dinners
The Closet Chef on Mon 05 Oct 2009 at 7:05 AM
Here is a fun concept…get a bunch of friends together on a random night for a fantastic meal! I've been inspired to break out of the weekend entertaining and to try something different. The idea
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Smith's Pub | 777 Courtney Street | 250.360.2544 | http://smithspub.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 03 Oct 2009 at 12:44 AM
Smith Burger$11(add $1.50 for cheese)The tag-line on the Smith's Pub website reads "Pub classics made in house with a foreign service twist". Translation: "We've got booths with a Union Jack weaved int
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Un-Official Statement on the Future of the Buffet Blog
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 01 Oct 2009 at 2:00 AM
Two months ago we all received some debilitating news. It was at this time when Guy Alaimo, head-writer and CEO of the Victoria Buffet Blog, announced his retirement from the world of buffet critique.
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Important Bun Update: Fifth Street Bar and Grill
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 30 Sep 2009 at 12:11 AM
For the second time in approximately a year and a half; Fifth Street Bar and Grill has made a bun change. Fifth Street has now completely given whole wheat the boot, and is currently using a white kais
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Everyday meals under $15 - Tonight, Pappardelle with ragu
The Closet Chef on Wed 23 Sep 2009 at 3:47 AM
One of the things I have noticed while talking to friends is that most people have a hard time making great tasting, everyday meals on a small budget. This got me really excited because this is EXACT
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Jasmine's Restaurant | 1610 Island Highway | Colwood, B.C. (Just Before Colwood C
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 22 Sep 2009 at 9:02 PM
Burger$10(add $1.50 for American Cheese)The burger philosophy employed by Jasmine's is really no different than that of many other family-style restaurants; the main ingredients are chemically enhanced
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Posh | 102-1063 Fort Street | 250.382.7674 | www.303-posh.com
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 21 Sep 2009 at 8:43 PM
All-You-Can-Eat SukiyakiGoddamnned camera sucks balls in low-light. My apologies.Having finally secured a job that offers me more than ten hours a week, and having also received a little bridge financi
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Garden Bounty...Zucchini, Peppers, Tomatoes, Oh My...
Mommy Cooks on Mon 21 Sep 2009 at 5:31 PM
With all that garden bounty and a tight time budget to the table what to do, what to do... I have a crisper, to my delight, filled with zucchini and peppers along with a garden brimming with grape tom
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Canadian Wine Industry is in the Economist
Good Food on Wed 16 Sep 2009 at 3:01 PM
The Economist has the Canadian Wine Industry in an article in this week's paper. The article is not a great one for the industry, the tone is dismissive of Canadian wines. The idea of Canadian wine
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Jesse's Grill | 1109 McKenzie Street (Behind Cook Street Village Food Court)
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 14 Sep 2009 at 6:43 PM
Hamburger$5.50(add 75¢ for cheese)Perhaps as part of Victoria's never-ending quest to co-opt as many ideas from Portland as possible, a permanent food-cart settlement has recently been set up adjacent
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Posters
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 13 Sep 2009 at 5:27 AM
We have created some posters for our windows while our location is under construction. Come by and take a look (540 Fisgard in Victoria BC).
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Welcome
Venus Sophia Tea Room on Sun 13 Sep 2009 at 4:52 AM
We are thrilled you stopped by our web site! Currently we are organizing our site so check back soon for updates. If you have any questions or are interested in job opportunities please email us on
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The digital scale is your new best friend!
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 12 Sep 2009 at 2:48 PM
I have been doing a fair bit of gluten-free baking recently, specifically testing and adapting recipes for yeasted breads, in a quest for good bread without eggs or dairy. Many of you who already b
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Behold the mighty power of sugar!
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 09 Sep 2009 at 2:14 PM
With the economy in the toilet, its interesting to see people returning to self-sufficiency activities such as gardening… and canning. I have always "put up” food through the years, partly becaus
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Fall Fun Food and Drink Chapter Two - A week on Twitter
CoffeeCrew on Tue 08 Sep 2009 at 9:28 PM
Twitter is like riding a bus.
And we all know how much fun that is.
People with opinions that you do not really want - and faces that you would rather not see. All at your fingertips.
In my one week ex
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Good and Yummies Bistro (Inside Craigflower Foods) | 811 Craigflower Road
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 08 Sep 2009 at 4:55 PM
Burger$4(add .50 cents for cheese)You'd think spending nearly a decade in the restaurant industry would teach you to avoid serving re-heated refrigerator burgers at all costs, but such is not the case
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Pluto's Diner, Victoria, B.C.
plainjaneordinary on Sat 05 Sep 2009 at 4:45 PM
Generally, when I stumble upon what is thankfully a somewhat rare in our wonderful little city unpleasant food experience, I tend to ignore it, and choose instead to write about the truly fantastic and
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http://vicburgers.blogspot.com/2009/09/kelebrity-korner-2-melanie-moore-at.html
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 04 Sep 2009 at 4:52 PM
Kelebrity Korner #2: Melanie Moore at AuraOkay I know what you're going to say. "Who the fuck is this person? This isn't a kelebrity! Where are Hudson Mack and Susie Hahn already?" Well your criticism
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Salt...more complicated than I first thought...
Mommy Cooks on Thu 03 Sep 2009 at 3:15 PM
Salt, one of the four or for some five basic food taste sensations. Once I began researching salt I was amazed at some of the information I found. Salt really is an incredible resource with multiple ch
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Fall Fun Food and Drink Chapter One - DISCO open on Oak Bay Avenue
CoffeeCrew on Thu 03 Sep 2009 at 9:09 AM
Stopped in at 8:20AM for a killer espresso made by Logan at the new Oak Bay Avenue Discovery Coffee -
Arguably the most anticipated coffee shop opening of the year.
More photos here
Required lib
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Still life in Alcohol
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 02 Sep 2009 at 11:14 PM
With a renewed interest in cocktails, I have been reading about various infusions, syrups, liqueurs and digestifs that add different flavour profiles to cocktails. After a little bit of research, I a
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The Rathskeller | 1205 Quadra Street | 250•386•9348 | www.rathskeller.ca
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 02 Sep 2009 at 7:08 PM
Barbarian Burger$8.50(add 30 cents for cheese)Lunch OnlyFirst things first: Germans did not invent the hamburger. Yes, most of our readers know this, but I have to throw that out as a little FYI for th
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Garden of plenty...
Mommy Cooks on Wed 02 Sep 2009 at 3:59 PM
Well summer was a bit slow on the blogging front for me... It was nice to leave technology to the side and focus on the 3D world for a while. Now that September is here it is time to reconvene with
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Comments in the Legislature by new MLA Lana Popham on Agriculture
Good Food on Wed 02 Sep 2009 at 11:11 AM
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN B.C.L. Popham: This summer I was fortunate to travel through Kamloops and the Cariboo region on a six-day agricultural tour with the member for Cariboo North. Since most of my e
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Biting the twitter bullet
CoffeeCrew on Mon 31 Aug 2009 at 9:25 PM
Going to try twitter for a few weeks to see if there is any benefit. The above video demonstrates the depth of the app known as Twitter.
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Coffee for August 31 2009 Rocket Fuel Esmerelda
CoffeeCrew on Mon 31 Aug 2009 at 11:41 AM
What: Caballeriza (Kah-ba-yeh-ree-sah)
Where: Region: Jaramillo
How Altitude: 1,500M
Taste: Wild strawberries, intense licorice, blueberries and red currant in
the cup, this is an intensely aromatic co
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 WBC Regionals Victoria results
CoffeeCrew on Mon 31 Aug 2009 at 9:18 AM
Results from Da Vinci center on Bay Street in Victoria B.C. Canada
1. Kyle Straw from Cafe Artigiano Vancouver 628 pts
2. Spencer V from JJ Bean Vancouver 624 pts
3. Derek Lucas from Buon Amicis Vic
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 WBC Da Vinci Hall duking kitties
CoffeeCrew on Sat 29 Aug 2009 at 6:25 PM
Spent part of the day at the WBC Regional cham-peen-ships semi-finals (I guess) at the Da Vinci center over on Bay Street - all the best of the best and the big playa's in the bidness were there; Geir
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Coffee coffee OTTO Atomic more Coffee
CoffeeCrew on Fri 28 Aug 2009 at 10:23 PM
For lovers of great coffee…
we have a new machine… called OTTO
Simply OTTO.
And if you have been following this blog for a while, you are probably really tired of me going on about political stuf
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Shaw Daily Blogging Piece
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 28 Aug 2009 at 1:50 PM
I now present (a month after its original air-date) the Shaw Daily piece on blogging featuring yours truly (I come in about halfway through). There's barely any mention of burgers in this piece, but if
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Saying good-bye to the Fast Cat Ferries
CoffeeCrew on Wed 26 Aug 2009 at 9:11 PM
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Two things bad happened to the province of British Columbia in the last 17 years; the NDP and the Liberal part
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You say Torte, I say Torta (A very Daring Dobos Torte)
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 26 Aug 2009 at 8:52 PM
"The August 2009 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Angela of A Spoonful
of Sugar and Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella. They chose the spectacular Dobos
Torte based on a recipe from Rick Rodgers' cook
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Belaire Restaurant | 151 Vermilion Street | Princeton, B.C. | 250•295•7711
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 26 Aug 2009 at 3:07 PM
Combo Burger$10.25Editor's Note: Please enjoy this, the latest review from our Fraser Valley/Interior/Mainland Burger Blog correspondent Miles Bissky. You can find his last review here.On a recent trip
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Surprises from the B.C. throne speech
CoffeeCrew on Tue 25 Aug 2009 at 9:24 PM
An empty-pocketed B.C. government said in its speech from the throne Tuesday that it will get its health authorities, boards of education and Crown corporations under the microscope… in an concerted
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Back to school cry-babies!
CoffeeCrew on Mon 24 Aug 2009 at 8:37 PM
The B.C. government says school closures are not part of its plan to deal with outbreaks of the swine flu when classes return in September.
The province, in its wisdom is instead preparing for a poss
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Fall Colors Canadian Style 2009 Papers please and oh yes
CoffeeCrew on Sun 23 Aug 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Coffee?
Check
Fudge?
Check
Ice Cream?
Check
Passport?
Check
Spotted in the window of a Duncan, British
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Bartholomew's Bar and Rockefeller Grille | 777 Douglas Street | 250•388•5111
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 22 Aug 2009 at 3:43 PM
Bart's Burger$10(add $1 for cheese)This'll be short and sweet, because this burger didn't leave much of an impression on me.A number of our Facebook friends have fingered Bartholomew's as the home of t
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Fall renewal series Chapter 1 standing at the gateway of eternity
CoffeeCrew on Fri 21 Aug 2009 at 9:02 PM
I have an elderly aunt that has been in the hospital for a while - all the normal issues that one would associate with being in ones late 80's - and it is part of life.
My sister works in the same ho
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Poppy, the last of the three restaurants
Good Food on Fri 21 Aug 2009 at 1:51 PM
Live got in the way yesterday and stopped me from writing about Poppy in Seattle. Sheila and I wanted somewhere interesting to go for dinner in Seattle. We got a sitter, dinner with Max is not relaxi
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Bonus Blog Summer Sofa Surfing Sidewalk Styles
CoffeeCrew on Thu 20 Aug 2009 at 9:03 PM
Have been meaning to rant on this for a long while…
It all started with a sofa on the sidewalk.
Which in wet Victoria B.C. Canada comes as something of a surprise.
Discarded stuff. For some rea
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Summer Fun Food and Drink - Lies my Finance minister told me
CoffeeCrew on Thu 20 Aug 2009 at 8:39 PM
As government revenues plunge, B.C. taxpayers should brace themselves for a "very, very difficult” budget in two weeks, Finance Minister Colin Hansen is warning.
Gotta pay for the 2010 Olympics som
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Three Good Restaurants
Good Food on Thu 20 Aug 2009 at 5:00 PM
In the last few weeks I have had three very good experiences at three different restaurants, all of them outside of Victoria.1) Captain Hardy's 7145 Market Street in Port HardyI recently went on a tri
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Chickens
Good Food on Thu 20 Aug 2009 at 4:57 PM
OK, I have a bad task coming up, one of the birds seems to ill and on her way out. I should likely go and kill her, but I am too much of wimp to do it myself. I am getting my vet to come over and
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Raymonds on Admirals Re-brands Itself as 'Royal Palace'?
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 18 Aug 2009 at 2:06 PM
Yes, that's right - the Victoria Buffet Blog is not dead!What seems to be dead though is the name 'Raymond's' at it's (now previous?) location on Admirals in View Royal! Perhaps, they have gone through
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - Readers digest rants Canada
CoffeeCrew on Tue 18 Aug 2009 at 11:59 AM
Seniors in Canada fear three things.
Alzheimers.
Dimentia.
and unwanted Readers Digest books and products, like overpriced CD's and knick-knacks… many of which they insist they did not order.
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BLOG COLLISION PART DEUX: 604 FOODTOGRAPHY
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 12:35 PM
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of enjoying a burger at Pink Bicycle with Kevin Wu of 604 Foodtography. Kevin has been covering Vancouver edibles since February, and recently stole my heart by posti
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Sorry teacher, the rabbit ate my beans! Summer Fest 2009, Week 3
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 16 Aug 2009 at 9:04 PM
Here we are near the end of Week 3 of SummerFest, 2009, and the theme this week is Greens and Beans. Well, I'm sad to say I don't have a lot of beans!
What!!! you say, haven't you been gardening?
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Summer Fun Food and Drink Olympic Rant 32 Trouble making cops
CoffeeCrew on Fri 14 Aug 2009 at 9:52 PM
A snippet from a recent copy of Georgia Strait magazine…
The RCMP-led security force for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games won't rule out the use of agents provocateurs to incite protesters to commit i
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http://vicburgers.blogspot.com/2009/08/kelebrity-korner-part-1-jeremy-baker-at.html
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 14 Aug 2009 at 6:43 PM
Part 1: Jeremy Baker at Cabin 12The Victoria Burger Blog is very pleased to bring you Kelebrity Korner: Part 1! Kelebrity Korner is a new segment in which we go out for a burger with a local kelebrity,
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Media Domination Update: Impromptu Zone Invu
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 13 Aug 2009 at 3:55 PM
Had a very quick chat on the Zone today with Jeremy Baker. You can listen to the interview here. More Jeremy-related content will be coming to the blog soon.
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - Olympic Rant #31 Go Tiger Go
CoffeeCrew on Thu 13 Aug 2009 at 1:06 PM
Picture if you would: Tiger Woods lining up a 20-foot putt on the final hole with an Olympic gold medal at stake.
The elderly wizards at the IOC decided Thursday that golf would be recommended for in
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Beacon Hill Drive-In | 126 Douglas Street | 250•385•7521
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 12 Aug 2009 at 3:44 PM
Cheeseburger$5This is not the worst burger in Victoria. Despite what Victoria Burger Blog Facebook Group Members may say; this doesn't even come close to some of the other burger shit-storms swirling
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British Columbia mini-rant - Deer at the dinner table
CoffeeCrew on Wed 12 Aug 2009 at 9:26 AM
A Ucluelet woman has been ordered by the Ministry of Environment to stop keeping a black-tailed deer as a house pet.
Janet Schwartz took in "Bimbo” as a fawn five years ago, after its mother was ki
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - why Ikea sucks
CoffeeCrew on Tue 11 Aug 2009 at 9:02 AM
Ikea. Unsustainable materials produced by exploited workers so we can have disposable crap in our shrinking living space. Ikea is in the hot seat this month after being caught vandalizing hundreds of p
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the BLT from scratch!
Real Food Made Easy on Mon 10 Aug 2009 at 10:52 PM
So back on June 10, Michael Ruhlman (author most recently of the excellent book Ratios!), threw a challenge out to all those on the interweb, to make their own BLT from scratch.
He had just finished ma
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - we review a Bolivian cup of excellence
CoffeeCrew on Mon 10 Aug 2009 at 9:41 PM
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Geir and Carson Oglend of Drumroaster Coffee gave me 1/4 of a pound of one very, very fine Bolivian coffee - C
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"A" News Burger Blog Piece
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 10 Aug 2009 at 1:57 PM
I now present to you here for the first time on the internet: the finest 2 and a half minutes of local television ever created in the last week and a half! Thanks to Erick Thompson for covering us, Mar
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Fish on Fifth in Sidney by the Sea, BC
plainjaneordinary on Sun 09 Aug 2009 at 4:06 PM
Haven't decided yet if it's a benefit or a curse that the ever remarkable Fish on Fifth in Sidney By The Sea is within walking distance of our home!For my taste buds, it's a definite and delectable bon
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Rustic Rainier Cherry tarts for Summer Fest Week 2: Fruit from Trees
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 08 Aug 2009 at 2:00 AM
So its week 2 of Summer Fest 2009, and we're onto Fruit from Trees as the theme, and conicicently, I had a bunch of Rainier Cherries sitting in the fridge just waiting to be baked up into something yu
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Media Domination Continues
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 07 Aug 2009 at 12:13 PM
A Channel is hanging out in my basement right now. Black Press the only local media outlet we're still waiting on? CFAX? They covered the Buffet Blog, so we can call them dominated right? Total media d
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"O Mile” Nocino, or "when life gives you walnuts, make liqueur”!
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 06 Aug 2009 at 9:23 PM
We have a large walnut tree (actually 2) growing in our yard, which produce a large amount of walnuts each fall. The only problem is, that the tree is larger than the house, and consequently is not n
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - writing contest on coffeecrew
CoffeeCrew on Wed 05 Aug 2009 at 8:38 AM
I have been having a creative writing contest over on my coffee website - turn out has been great and the voting is brisk. I need a few more readers and voters to keep the process fair and balanced.
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Heron Rock Bistro | #4-435 Simcoe Street | 250•383•1545 | www.heronrockbistro
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 04 Aug 2009 at 1:35 PM
Fat Buoy Burger $12 (add $1.50 each for Bacon and Cheese)The linguistic history of Hope, BC is-tragically-rather undocumented. From "cleveland ducats" to "giver giver Fraser River"; some of my favourit
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Someone stop me, it looks like a county fair in here!
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 02 Aug 2009 at 10:13 PM
I agreed a while back to take on the cooking for a family members wedding reception and surrounding events, and one of the things the bride really wanted was to have pie instead of cake. She is not a
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - Olympic 2010 rant #30
CoffeeCrew on Sat 01 Aug 2009 at 9:36 PM
I had a strange dream last night. The streets of Vancouver will filled with the smell of pepper spray and tear gas. Police and military units fought street by street battles with citizens angered by mo
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Goodbye everybody!
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 30 Jul 2009 at 9:11 PM
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Official Reaction: Guy Alaimo Leaves the World of Buffet Blogging
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 30 Jul 2009 at 8:52 PM
Victoria Burger Blog Head Reacts to Colleague Guy Alaimo's Decision to Retire From Buffet ReviewingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVICTORIA, BC JULY 30, 2009-At approximately 6:45PM Pacific Standard Time I was al
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FYI
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 29 Jul 2009 at 11:01 AM
Just a reminder that we still have a Facebook Group. Also if you'd like to get in touch regarding blog-related business (syndication, interviews, reader reports, spamming, etc.) you can e-mail me at vi
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Podium Sports Grill | 531 Yates Street | 250•382•3838
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 28 Jul 2009 at 12:09 PM
Big Hurt Burger$16Here's your quick bit of Podium background: it used to be a Greek restaurant, it's owned by the Gorge Point Pub dudes and the guy behind Lighthouse Brewing, and hanging on the wall up
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Reader's Digest Canada rant chapter two - seniors under siege
CoffeeCrew on Mon 27 Jul 2009 at 6:10 PM
I spoke with a rep from Canada Post today…
and he said (from his post office in the Oak Bay village)…
"We get 10 to 15 citizens that come into this little post office every day of business that a
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Sooke and Jordan River weekend
CoffeeCrew on Sun 26 Jul 2009 at 7:38 PM
When you live on the heaven that is Vancouver Island, you often take for granted the sheer awesomeness of it all.
Except this weekend. I made the mental effort to dig every facet of this wicked place
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Barb's Place at Fisherman's Wharf
plainjaneordinary on Sat 25 Jul 2009 at 9:42 AM
A great meal was had by all, local and visitor alike, over lunch at Barb's Place on Fisherman's Wharf yesterday! Although the sunny and gorgeous weather may have had something to do with our frame of m
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2009 - This month in SELF magazine
CoffeeCrew on Thu 23 Jul 2009 at 9:55 PM
Beth Janes of New York city wrote a wonderful and comprehensive article on coffee, yummy coffee in the August 2009 issue of SELF magazine.
And we are in it!
Check it out online or on the magazine s
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Email from my neighbour Anne Cirillo about her pasta sauce and pizza dough
Good Food on Thu 23 Jul 2009 at 10:28 AM
My friend and neighbour Anne is making her awesome tomato sauce. I highly recommend it, here is the email she sent me._______________________________________________________Hey Bernard, How about a t
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Shaw Daily Burger Blog Piece
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 23 Jul 2009 at 10:23 AM
So I guess this aired yesterday? Can anyone confirm?Anyway I'm trying to get a copy of this interview, which may or may not eventually materialise online.I'll keep you posted.
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Summer Food and Drink series - 2011 rant #30 in stickiness
CoffeeCrew on Wed 22 Jul 2009 at 7:21 PM
The year is 2011. Vancouver. The former emerald gem of the Canadian south-west is in ruin. Several years of utter neglect and government sponsored raids on the community chest have left this former cit
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Summer Food and Drink - Bonus 2010 rant #29 in video
CoffeeCrew on Tue 21 Jul 2009 at 9:22 PM
Phrase time… I love to write catchy, cynical or subversive catch phrases.
Try this one on.
Post 2010 Olympics - Enjoy your new Vancouver!
I hope you recognize it.
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Summer Food Fun and Drink - Olympic ring of protest - rant #28
CoffeeCrew on Tue 21 Jul 2009 at 7:08 PM
Brace yourself B.C.
The taxpayers of B.C. (and at some level the rest of Canada) will pay over 1 Billion dollars for 2010 Olympic security.
Ostensibly to protect British Columbia residents from.
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Coffee blogging 2009 Chapter 1 Rancho Sao Benedito COE Lot 11
CoffeeCrew on Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 6:47 PM
Time to open a new chapter on coffee writing - the much promised return to pure coffee writing - tasting, critique and advancing knowledge of the bean.
Our sponsor on these initial blogs is Transcend
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2009 Starbucks in decline - Chapter 5
CoffeeCrew on Fri 17 Jul 2009 at 9:01 AM
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The Seattle-based gourmet coffee chain said it is changing the name of one of its existing stores in its homet
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2009 Starbucks in decline - Chapter 4
CoffeeCrew on Thu 16 Jul 2009 at 9:56 PM
In a remarkably lame move, Starbucks is shape-shifting itself into a mom-and-pop neighborhood cafe in Seattle.
A Seattle outlet of the 16,000-store coffee behemoth is being re-branded without visible
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 17 Bang Zoom to the Moon
CoffeeCrew on Wed 15 Jul 2009 at 10:10 PM
It is almost 40 years ago when man first walked on the Moon.
And I was there - in front of an 7 year old Canadian made Viking B&W TV set from Eatons.
I was like 9 or 10 years old.
And now - 40 ye
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 16 OTTO in the House 3
CoffeeCrew on Wed 15 Jul 2009 at 8:54 PM
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OTTO
12 pounds of stainless steel
On a hot electric stove
Portafilter filled with espresso from Cafe Fan
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Veneto (Hotel Rialto) | 1450 Douglas Street | 250•383•7310 | www.venetodining
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 15 Jul 2009 at 12:06 PM
Veneto Sliders$14 for 3The old Douglas Hotel was a place where memories were born. For many it was venue in which they witnessed a shanking for the first time. For me, it was the first place in which a
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Media Domination Continues
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 15 Jul 2009 at 11:34 AM
I'm at Shaw right now doing a piece for the Daily. More news to come.
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 15 OTTO in the House 2
CoffeeCrew on Tue 14 Jul 2009 at 9:22 PM
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 14 OTTO in the House [1]
CoffeeCrew on Mon 13 Jul 2009 at 10:22 PM
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OTTO arrived on the shores of North America today! Delivered to my door after what seems like a long, long wai
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GRILLED!
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 12 Jul 2009 at 2:14 PM
Some of you have likely already seen this, but if not... I was recently "Grilled" by A Hamburger Today. Being recognized as a legitimate part of the international burger-loving community by the biggest
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 13 The Two Old Goats on Tour
CoffeeCrew on Sat 11 Jul 2009 at 10:45 PM
There is some talk that my band, The Two Old Goats, might be doing a limited series of live performances on Vancouver Island this summer and fall - and maybe beyond…
and there is a second project i
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 12 Fish and Chips
CoffeeCrew on Sat 11 Jul 2009 at 10:18 PM
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Vancouver Island has some awesome Fish and Chip joints - but nothing compares to the Rock Cod Cafe in Cowichan
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 11 The downside of twitter
CoffeeCrew on Sat 11 Jul 2009 at 9:25 PM
Here's the thing. If I could sprout an extra lobe in my brain and actually incur the ability to distill my more cogent thoughts down to 140 characters…
I probably still would not twitter.
Because
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Sally Bun: Excellent Lunch on the Run ;)
plainjaneordinary on Sat 11 Jul 2009 at 9:14 AM
With my new Full Time gig being downtown, a wide array of amazing lunch places are surfacing that are great fodder for this food blogger :)And I am going to have to add a few clicks to my daily walk to
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Hungry Herbies Drive-In | Cache Creek, BC | 1301 Cariboo Hwy 97 | 250•832•288
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 10 Jul 2009 at 6:05 PM
Monsterburger$8Editor's Note: Blog faithful will remember ages ago we introduced Miles Bissky as an esteemed correspondent. It's been a while, but he has finally submitted a second review to us! Enjoy
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Pink Bicycle Redux Part Deux
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 10 Jul 2009 at 2:53 PM
Pink Bicycle Burger$12A major change has been made at The Pink Bicycle: gone is the Alberta Beef that was once employed at this downtown joint, and in its place you will now find Island-Raised Hereford
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 10 Transcend coffee video podcast
CoffeeCrew on Thu 09 Jul 2009 at 9:27 AM
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Gluten free baking
Real Food Made Easy on Wed 08 Jul 2009 at 10:00 PM
I have been doing a fair bit of tinkering of gluten free recipes here, but haven't written much about it other than the odd tweet, so I thought I would pull up a few of the pics and summarize a bit of
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B.C Ferries Pacific Buffet - Breakfast - Spirit of British Columbia, Spirit of V
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 07 Jul 2009 at 9:51 PM
I, like my older brother, have had many, many wonderful childhood memories of eating on the ferry buffet. From school field trips, to traveling across for sports competitions, I always looked forward t
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Kuku's Continues to Tease
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 07 Jul 2009 at 1:05 PM
Sick of hearing all this buzz about Kuku's on Burnside opening a buffet?Yes, well so am I.Nonetheless, here's an update letting you know they STILL have not opened, but this time with a picture showing
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Summer Food Fun and Drink Chapter 9 why I play the guitar
CoffeeCrew on Tue 07 Jul 2009 at 10:59 AM
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2009 Chapter 8 Challah Toast
CoffeeCrew on Mon 06 Jul 2009 at 7:57 PM
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There are moments that redefine comfort - those soothing snapshots in life where everything is simply wonderfu
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B.C Ferries Pacific Buffet - Breakfast - Spirit of British Columbia, Spirit of V
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 06 Jul 2009 at 7:38 PM
I, like my older brother, have had many, many wonderful childhood memories of eating on the ferry buffet. From school field trips, to traveling across for sports competitions, I always looked forward t
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The "Feelings” of Shadegrown Coffee
CoffeeCrew on Sun 05 Jul 2009 at 2:34 PM
Required libraries not loaded. Call <txp:smd_slimbox_inc /> in the <head> of this page. There's a scientific explanation about the convective clouds rising up from the ocean along the coffee growing sl
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Chapter 7 Pissed with Readers Digest
CoffeeCrew on Fri 03 Jul 2009 at 10:47 PM
Hey. I hope I am not the only one that is experiencing this - and strap yourselves in folks. This is a full on rant.
Readers digest. Their book club. Or whatever they call it…
I have a dear old a
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub | 308 Catherine Street | 250•386•2739 | www.spinnak
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 03 Jul 2009 at 11:18 AM
Highland Beef Burger $12w/the works (bacon, cheddar, mushrooms) add $4The burger at Spinnakers Pub is kind of like the girl next door; in a way-she's just like every other girl you've ever met. Yet so
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1 mini van...6000+km, 2 kids...1 portable BBQ
Mommy Cooks on Fri 03 Jul 2009 at 10:33 AM
We are heading out tomorrow with our two young children on a road trip that will take us from our home in Victoria, BC to San Diego, CA and back through the Grand Canyon. Crazy yes...but looking forwa
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Chapter 4 Vancouver coffee report
CoffeeCrew on Tue 30 Jun 2009 at 10:06 AM
One of the advantages of spending 4 or 5 days doing nothing other than visiting coffee shops (away from home town) is:
You get a really good sense of what is going on in other major centers and you g
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What is Cafe? What is a Restaurant?
Mark Engels on Mon 29 Jun 2009 at 9:04 PM
A little while ago we made the realization that we had not raised the price on our amazing pizza for more than two years…. Well, a similar realization has recently struck!
We are more than a bakery
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Summer Food Fun and Drink 2009 Chapter 6 B.C. Transit to suspend Charter Rights f
CoffeeCrew on Mon 29 Jun 2009 at 2:18 PM
Arborbrook Pinot Noir Vintner's Select 2006 at $67 a bottle (U.S.) is a remarkable grape.
This huge wine hits you harder than a jilted bride with bigger-than-Rita McNeil style - and flavors: fat, vol
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Gluten-free, Vegan Bakewell tart (an almost daring bake-session)
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 28 Jun 2009 at 5:54 PM
So while waiting to see when I officially am dubbed a Daring Baker, I figured I would give the Bakewell Tart a go anyhow.
Bakewell Tart is one of those curiously British desserts, that is called someth
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Information Needed: Big Bob Burger, Bob's Restaurant, Duncan
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 28 Jun 2009 at 3:01 PM
If anyone has a recent picture of the Big Bob Burger from Bob's Restaurant in Duncan, please leave it in the comments. I'm trying to figure out if it's worth a trip.Thanks.
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Chapter 5 Canada Day Charter rights to be suspen
CoffeeCrew on Sun 28 Jun 2009 at 12:10 PM
Want to ride the bus on Canada Day? Plan on leaving your car at home to attend a garden party across town? Hope to bring a couple of bottles of your favorite Pinot Noir or a six-pack of your beloved ba
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Chapter 3 2010 Olympic Mascot Meet-up
CoffeeCrew on Fri 26 Jun 2009 at 9:47 PM
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My wife and I recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary, and were joined on Burnaby Mountain at the camp
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Victoria News "Best of the City" Not Quite as Infuriating as Last Year
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 24 Jun 2009 at 7:11 PM
Black Press has once again announced its "Best of the City" list, and "Best Burger" is once again a key category. Winners were determined via an open-ballot readers poll.I now present the three best bu
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New Vancouver Burger Blog Has Launched
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 24 Jun 2009 at 3:36 PM
I just noticed today that Vancouver's newest (and I believe only active) burger blog launched last month. Hopefully this new blog ends up having the same integrity of the dearly departed Vancouver Burg
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Gathering Place Cafe | 832 Cormorant Street | 250•384•6774
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 24 Jun 2009 at 1:24 PM
Cheeseburger (w/fries)$6Gathering Place Cafe is one of the more unique spots within the pantheon of the Victoria restaurant world. Convenience store/lunch counters may be a dime-a-dozen in Eastern Cana
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Chickens in the media
Good Food on Wed 24 Jun 2009 at 9:27 AM
The other week I was interviewed by Sarah Elton for the Globe and Mail. Here is the article.The latest edition of the Economist also has a story about the backyard chicken movement in the US. This
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Island Burger News (Slightly Off Topic): Comox Considers Drive-Thru Ban
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 22 Jun 2009 at 9:21 PM
The City of Comox is having a little jaw-fest over whether or not to deny the chance of any new drive-thrus being built in the community. A drive-thru ban was recently rejected by North Vancouver City
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Solstice Strawberry Martini
Real Food Made Easy on Sun 21 Jun 2009 at 8:53 PM
Strawberry season here almost always coincides with the solstice, and this year has been a particularly great year for them. Cool weather during the fruit set, combined with hot weather in the last f
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The Podium Sports Gilll
Good Food on Thu 18 Jun 2009 at 10:15 AM
This is a new establishment at 531 Yates Street - I have not been here, but been informed by my friend Jim Legh that it has opened. Jim is a partner in it and it is part of the group that owns the Gor
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Summer Fun Food and Drink - 2009 - Chapter 3 - Coffee Podcast
CoffeeCrew on Wed 17 Jun 2009 at 6:13 PM
Coffeecrew.Com Podcast for June 2009 - a series we call Conversations
We interviewed Poul Mark of Transcend Coffee, Edmonton, Alberta - while he was visiting family and friends here in Victoria.
We
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Racial epithet scribbled on wall of beloved local buffet restaurant
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 17 Jun 2009 at 12:35 PM
Thanks to DK for alerting me to this; as reported this morning in the Times Colonist, a top 5 buffet has been attacked with a racial epithet.Caribbean Village in the Quadra Village is a one of a kind r
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Summer fun food and drink 2009 - Chapter 2 coffee time
CoffeeCrew on Wed 17 Jun 2009 at 8:58 AM
If my colleagues and I were cats
This is what our daily coffee break would look like.
Draw your own conclusions.
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I may never buy bagels again!
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 16 Jun 2009 at 8:57 PM
I recently got a copy of Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads. For those who are bread-obsessed, it is a great book that picks up where he left off with the Bread Bakers Apprentice, full of recipes wi
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Organic Islands Festival
Good Food on Tue 16 Jun 2009 at 11:13 AM
The festival is being held July 4th and 5th at Glendale Gardens - aka the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. Certainly worth going to, the $10 now, $12 at the door admission is paid for simply from
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Organic Islands Festival
Good Food on Tue 16 Jun 2009 at 11:13 AM
The festival is being held July 4th and 5th at Glendale Gardens - aka the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. Certainly worth going to, the $10 now, $12 at the door admission is paid for simply from
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Upcoming local events
Good Food on Tue 16 Jun 2009 at 9:36 AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2009: CR-FAIR June 16 food security roundtable at Glamorgan Farm 11:00 - 12:30 Glamorgan Farm, 1805 Glamorgan Road, North Saanich North Saanich, BC CR-FAIR, the Capital Region Food
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Parliamentary Dining Room | 6 500 Belleville Street
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 15 Jun 2009 at 2:47 PM
"Assembly Burger"$9.25As Times Colonist readers already know: I recently took a trip to the Legislature Cafe. During said trip I experienced the joy of having a waitress hang over me like wet laundry
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Summer Fun Food and Drink 2009 - Chapter One - For women only
CoffeeCrew on Sun 14 Jun 2009 at 8:29 PM
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In over 15 years of serious coffee tasting, I have always followed my own motto: Push the specialty coffee experien
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Szechuan City Revisted, 110 Burnside Road East, Victoria B.C - - (250) 386-2288
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 13 Jun 2009 at 6:58 PM
Editors Note: Yet another Victoria review from blog contributor Angelo Alaimo! And It is now official... The current Szechuan City has no link to the former powerhouse buffet which took the city of Vic
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Pardon me, my ganache is showing!
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 11 Jun 2009 at 12:47 PM
Since getting the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day, I have had bread dough on the go in the fridge on an ongoing basis. I actually had to cut it back a bit (I was told there was too much bread,
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TC Jumps on the Burger Blogwagon!
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 11 Jun 2009 at 11:39 AM
The Times Colonist has finally given itself the opportunity to bask in the glory that is the Victoria Burger Blog. Check out the article here, and a little "best of the blog" type thing they've got up
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Greater Victoria Chicken Tour is on
Good Food on Thu 11 Jun 2009 at 7:48 AM
Hello there all, the chicken tour is on for this Saturday.The focus this year is on the Saanich Peninsula, a change for the last few years. We will be starting at near the airport at 8:30 am.Please c
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Local Kitchen (or is it Bar and Grill?) | 1205 Wharf Street | 250•385•1999
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 10 Jun 2009 at 1:17 PM
Bacon Cheeseburger$14I was really expecting this burger to suck like a jet engine, but it's surprisingly decent-forgive me if I don't expect much from a restaurant that caters to tourists and has the w
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Globe and Mail will be doing a story on backyard chickens
Good Food on Wed 10 Jun 2009 at 8:55 AM
I spoke with Sarah Elton today, she is a food columnist with the Globe and Mail and is on the CBC in Toronto program Here and Now. She also has a blog called the Locavore. You can find her here on Tw
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Chicken Tour Date not set
Good Food on Tue 09 Jun 2009 at 3:37 PM
For all of you interested in the chicken tour in Victoria, the date has not been set, when I know more I will post it here and let you all know.Looks like the Globe might be doing a story on urban chic
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As Solstice approaches - You will get in trouble with the man
CoffeeCrew on Tue 09 Jun 2009 at 2:00 PM
Andrea and I saw John Fogerty at the Save On Memorial center last night.
And thank heavens for ear plugs! A very lively 64 year old Fogerty rocked the house with a back-up band that was easily half h
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As solstice approaches - who loves the eighties I do I do
CoffeeCrew on Sun 07 Jun 2009 at 9:33 PM
Anyone who spent any time in the eighties knows what I do
It was fun.
We got good times, great movies, fruity drinks and outrageous clothing.
Heck, in my closet I still have an un-constructed Emman
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The Old Spaghetti Factory: An All Time Family Favorite!
plainjaneordinary on Sat 06 Jun 2009 at 12:11 PM
One of last summer's hanging baskets outside of The Old Spaghetti Factory in Victoria. Not only is the food always great, but the landscape adds to the charm of our beautiful city as well.What family v
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Szechuan City has re-opened
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 05 Jun 2009 at 7:26 PM
According to a report from the Good Food blog, Szechuan City on Burnside has finally re-opened after months of being closed for renovation. The Buffet Blog is on the case and we are aiming to have a re
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Szechuan City
Good Food on Fri 05 Jun 2009 at 6:59 PM
So we went....For all the time it was closed and the work that looked like it was going on, the place hardly looked like it had changed. Apparently all that has happened is a change in ownership.The
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Szechuan City is Open again
Good Food on Fri 05 Jun 2009 at 5:15 PM
I am off to dinner there as we speak, report later on how it is
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As solstice approaches - My debut on international broadcasting
CoffeeCrew on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 10:53 PM
Looking for a smile? Got a few minutes? Check out the debut of my radio broadcasting career in this podcast
The program (actually the Worlds longest running radio program) Happy Station is back on t
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As solstice approaches - We remember Tiananmen Square
CoffeeCrew on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 10:31 PM
Read about it here
We remember
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As solstice approaches - Two Old Goats Live in the Sun age
CoffeeCrew on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 10:06 PM
Wouldnt it be cool to be in a folk band or have a CD under your belt and sit in the audience and enjoy your music?
Ok. Kind of weird.
Anyhow. Tonight Andrea and I had the awesome pleasure of sitti
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More Fast Food
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 7:54 PM
Its been pretty hot here the last week or so, so there hasn't been a lot of baking, BUT there has been a lot of grilling action on the new BBQ, and quick dinners from the stash of food in the freezer.
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As solstice approaches - passports please
CoffeeCrew on Wed 03 Jun 2009 at 6:25 PM
Ask the average American which two countries border on the U.S.A.
And they will either give you a blank stare
or they will say (after a suitable hesitation)
Alaska and Hawaii?
or they will say
Co
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Canoe Brewpub | 450 Swift Street | 250•361•1940 | www.canoebrewpub.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 03 Jun 2009 at 1:41 PM
Aussie Pub Burger$16Any burger with more than four toppings requires the work of a skilled architect to save it from being a blight along the main street of the menu it resides on. Thankfully the perso
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Fast food
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 02 Jun 2009 at 11:16 PM
Sometimes when life gets hectic, you need to be able to throw something together quickly for a speedy, satisfying dinner. One of my favourite things to have on hand is the 1 lb. containers of pasteur
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Awesome Cocktails: The Last Word
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 29 May 2009 at 9:47 PM
I have a few cocktails I make on a regular basis: Old Fashioneds; Corpse Reviver no. 2; Margaritas, Negronis and Sazeracs being among the favourite. I have not, however, until recently been able to g
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The Article that Started it all
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 28 May 2009 at 9:32 PM
It's a proven fact that 95 percent of this blogs readership happens by chance. Whether a reader is introduced by means of a google search, or a link from a fellow blog, chances are the reader has no id
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Kuku's buffet saga
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 28 May 2009 at 5:43 PM
So Kuku's says they will open their buffet within "the next few months". Fuck...It's been no secret that another Indian food buffet in the GVA was an imminent possibility ever since we broke the news t
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Poultry related things
Good Food on Thu 28 May 2009 at 1:41 PM
The tour of backyard chicken flocks is being postponed to the fall. Malcolm is very busy and no one jumped to get it all organized, so he put it off to the fall. Anyone that is interested in seeing
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Gluten-free, dairy-free muffin FAIL! I think I made one change too many!
Real Food Made Easy on Thu 28 May 2009 at 12:31 PM
UPDATE: for Round 2, scroll to the end.
I decided to try a new recipe for gluten-free, dairy-free blueberry muffins, but was making some substitutions along the way. These are, in part a test for o
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Where Did You Go?
Mark Engels on Wed 27 May 2009 at 8:44 PM
Sometimes we suddenly realize that something is wrong. It may take a few days before one of us asks, “Has anyone seen so-and-so?” If there is a negative response, we are often dumbstruck. Why, you
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Royal Roads Cafe | 1949 Sooke Road | 250•474•3628
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 27 May 2009 at 12:22 PM
Super Burger (Saturday Special)$11I'll stand by Royal Roads' baked spaghetti 'til death, but I can't get behind this burger. For something that labels itself "super"; this is a pretty bland-o-rama affa
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Doi Chaang Thai Civet coffee - chapter two
CoffeeCrew on Tue 26 May 2009 at 10:02 PM
At $500 per pound, Doi Chaangs Thai civet coffee could be among the most expensive and tasty coffee on the Planet Earth and I speak from my taste experience.
And in early June it will be available
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Vegan, Gluten-free cookie bars
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 26 May 2009 at 12:20 PM
I have been on the lookout lately for tasty recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free baked goods. There seems to be more demand for gluten-free cooking as people become more aware of things like celiac di
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How my garden is doing
Good Food on Mon 25 May 2009 at 12:18 PM
It is time to update where the garden is at at to add some pictures. I am back to growing garlic, though still not as much as I would like to. I would like to grow about 150 heads of garlic, the st
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Nut Pop Thai, Sooke, B.C.
plainjaneordinary on Sun 24 May 2009 at 9:43 AM
This was our second visit to Nut Pop Thai in Sooke, the first being just after they opened and were running buffet styled service. To be frank, we weren't all that interested in going back, however, wi
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May garden update: a garden on steriods!
Real Food Made Easy on Sat 23 May 2009 at 8:18 PM
The weird weather continues here: sunny days, but cool evenings and nights. Just over a week ago, we had quite a stretch of wet, cool weather, and then all of a sudden, a week's worth of sunny days,
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Harvey's | 2400 Millstream Road/Home Hardware | Langford, B.C. | 250•474•440
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 23 May 2009 at 12:18 PM
Cheeseburger$4Harvey's: the Subway of the burger world. Personally I'd rather they just load up the condiments as they see fit, rather then get me to instruct them on what I'd like. If I want to choose
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Seedlings for sale at the Victoria Compost Education Centre
Good Food on Fri 22 May 2009 at 1:28 PM
I will likely go buy some to augment what I have grown myself. The money you spend there will help them with their work in educating people about backyard composting, not sexy and earth shattering, b
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2009 Victoria Backyard Chicken Tour
Good Food on Fri 22 May 2009 at 9:39 AM
My friend Malcolm has been organized a tour in the late spring of backyard chicken flocks in the greater Victoria area. This year he has asked if I would be willing to take on the organizing of the t
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The Garden
Good Food on Fri 22 May 2009 at 9:27 AM
This weekend I will be transplanting a bunch of seedlings, specifically zuchini, pumpkins and cucumbers. I will be buying some tomato seedlings, I never seem to have any decent success growing them
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Urbanspoon
Good Food on Thu 21 May 2009 at 6:42 PM
I am enjoying using Urbanspoon on the iPhone and on the internet to find out about restaurants. In the Victoria are there are not enough users with enough reviews to be as useful as I would like as a
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Vanity
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 21 May 2009 at 12:50 PM
Please enjoy these striking images from the burger blog's Globe and Mail photoshoot.All photos are © 2009 Deddeda StemlerDeddeda's online portfolio can be found at www.deddeda.comWeddings make her puk
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Goodburger | New York City, New York | 870 Broadway | 212•529•9100 | www.good
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 20 May 2009 at 7:43 PM
Editor's note: Intrepid east-coast reporter Helen Kennedy was recently in New York. Please enjoy this review of her trip to goodburger.I was reminded today as I ate a pizza sub from Peter’s Food Mark
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Spring into unusual coffee season with Doi Chaang Organic Civet Coffee
CoffeeCrew on Wed 20 May 2009 at 3:18 PM
Just brewed up a small 20 fluid ounce Newco thermal carafe of Doi Chaanghttp://www.doichaangcoffee.com/ Thai civet coffee from the good people at Doi Chaang coffee.
Doi Chaang only uses Northern Tha
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James Russell reviews Canoe Club Aussie Pub Burger
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 20 May 2009 at 2:41 PM
Most of you have likely already noticed this, but here's a review Monday Magazine's James Russell did on the Canoe Club Aussie Pub Burger:"One of the best things about Canoe’s menu is not simply that
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POW If You Don't Know About Me POW Better Ask Someone Quickly
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 20 May 2009 at 2:20 PM
EXCUSE ME WE ARE MAJOR! NOW IS THE TIME TO SYNDICATE US!The Burger Blog is profiled today in both the BC Section of the Globe and Mail, and the arts section of Monday Magazine (that article also profil
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Kuku's Buffet
Good Food on Wed 20 May 2009 at 1:04 PM
Sheila got us our dinner there last night, work and a sleeping baby stopping all the cooking I wanted to do for dinner. She got us take away, more great butter chicken and pakoras for me.As of yester
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Monday Magazine Article - Uncultured Foodies
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 20 May 2009 at 8:34 AM
Writer Jason Brown wrote up a cool article about food blogging in this weeks issue of Monday Magazine. It revolves around this blog and the burger blog. Check it out.
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The Blue Crab Bar & Grill Mothers Day Brunch Buffet, 146 Kingston Street, Victori
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 19 May 2009 at 9:56 PM
Editors Note: This is Angelo Alaimo's first review with the buffet blog. You will get to read more of his reviews in the coming months!Hello everyone, and welcome to my first contribution to the Victor
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The Market Buffet and Grill, 147 Mapleview Drive West, Barrie Ontario - - (705)
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 19 May 2009 at 7:12 PM
As the city of Barrie grew, so did it's appetite for an American style buffet. The Market may not be what many buffet traditionalists envision when they think of an American buffet, but its about as cl
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Spring into a coffee podcast - with Kyle Anderson of Baratza
CoffeeCrew on Mon 18 May 2009 at 9:01 PM
Seattle Washington. Home of endless rain and gray winters the city that invented the latte and host to arguably the best coffee in North America.
Seattles other secret is Kyle Anderson, CEO and engi
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Change of Plans: The Beagle Pub
plainjaneordinary on Mon 18 May 2009 at 2:15 PM
Yes, indeed, this was supposed to be Fish on 5th, however, plans change and I always love an excuse to visit my favorite Cook Street Village pub...The Beagle!Located at 301 Cook Street, in the heart of
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Fish on Fifth | 9812 Fifth Street | Sidney, B.C. | 250•656•4022
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 18 May 2009 at 1:47 PM
Bacon Cheeseburger$13.50I've noticed a trend: red pepper on fish and chips burgers. At Fairfield Fish and Chips you get a nice round sliver, but at Fish on Fifth they do things a little differently. At
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Saying no to twitter chapter 1
CoffeeCrew on Sun 17 May 2009 at 10:21 PM
If anyone is interested in what I did.. without having to tune into the ultra-lame and now square twitter
here goes.
Saturday lunch: Visited the ultra-rural Kens Cafe on West Saanich road for memor
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Spring into taser fun - excited delirium and other mythical disorders
CoffeeCrew on Sat 16 May 2009 at 10:22 PM
When the only tool in your handbag is a wrench, you keep your eyes out for the nuts
And to explain nutty behavior and unexpected death in taser use, owners of Taser International do what comes natura
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And She's Back!!!!!!!
plainjaneordinary on Sat 16 May 2009 at 10:14 AM
With Massive Thanks to all those buzzing and tweeting on Twitter about who's doing what for the May Long Weekend, and a couple of amazing videos that offered inspiration to get outside, this Plain Jane
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Skinny's Grille | Silver Creek, B.C. | 63810 Flood Hope Road | 604•869•5713 |
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 15 May 2009 at 3:25 PM
Bacon Cheeseburger$11Best burgers in town? A man who used to live next to the proprietors of this restaurant seven years ago will be the judge of that! Yes it's true, my parents still live next to the
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Discouraging News From the Robvious Blog
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 15 May 2009 at 3:08 PM
"The burger plan is on the far back burner –at least until we have a bigger nest egg and more time."On a positive note he now appears to be considering the possibility of opening up a donut shop. As
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Spring into reflection - pet ownership days gone by
CoffeeCrew on Fri 15 May 2009 at 1:01 PM
Has it been 30 years since I had pets? You know. Come to think of it. Yes.
When I was a kid, I had 3 pets; 2 dogs and a cat.
A black lab. A West highland white terrier. And a street cat.
And like m
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Spring into long weekend gas price gouging on Vancouver Island
CoffeeCrew on Thu 14 May 2009 at 6:19 PM
Synchronized gas price increases on a Canadian long weekend As reliable as gravity. They come like sunrise. And Spring showers.
And this weekend is no exception.
Every gas station on Southern Vancouve
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Indian Food Market | 4011 Quadra Street, Suite 8 | 250•479•8884 | www.indianf
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 12 May 2009 at 5:08 PM
It's a bit of a misnomer to refer to what the Indian Market offers as "Buffet". The $7.99 lunch is not all-can-eat, nor is it serve yourself. The only thing that really qualifies it as buffet is the fa
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Spring into bad habits - smoking quota in China
CoffeeCrew on Mon 11 May 2009 at 8:54 PM
Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette Puff, puff, puff until you smoke yourself to death. Tell St. Peter at the Golden Gate That you hate to make him wait, But you just gotta have another cigarette.
L
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Pizza Hut Buffet: Human kinds last common link to good value
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 09 May 2009 at 8:03 PM
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Angelo Alaimo: the next generation
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 09 May 2009 at 5:45 PM
He is physically healthy, moderately intelligent and has most likely kissed a girl in the past few years; so what the hell is he doing writing for the Victoria Buffet Blog!!!??? He failed the mental he
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Victoria Compost Education Centre Organic Plant Sale Saturday May 9th
Good Food on Fri 08 May 2009 at 12:32 PM
I got this reminder in an email from the Victoria Compost Education Centre on Facebook. I plan on going and seeing what is available. Their website is at this link.Don't forget the Organic Plant Sa
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A new voice
Good Food on Thu 07 May 2009 at 10:48 PM
So, my husband has invited me to post to this blog of his. I have decided to begin by addressing a missing category - bakeries. I have an abiding love of all thing carb, so bakeries and I are very fri
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The Dragon Restaurant, 70 Essa Road (at corner of Burton Ave.), Barrie Ontario, (
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 07 May 2009 at 5:28 PM
Sprawled on the outskirts of downtown Barrie, a stone-throw away from the mighty 400 expressway, lies a fairly busy Chinese restaurant that is tucked inside a concrete jungle of a parking lot. The aest
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Tree Fruits around here
Good Food on Wed 06 May 2009 at 6:05 PM
I wonder why we have very few tree fruits being grown in this region or on the east coast of Vancouver Island?There is no reason we could not be home to many orchards with apples, pears and cherries.
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Spring into lethargy - with an anti-energy slow cow beverage
CoffeeCrew on Wed 06 May 2009 at 2:36 PM
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Quebec resident, Lino Fleury is hoping to chill out the Planet, one can at a time.
He has created what is dubbed
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Spring into knee jerk reactions - 2009 - the swine flu - epilogue
CoffeeCrew on Tue 05 May 2009 at 7:13 PM
Like me, you are probably shaking your head so violently now that your neck hurts and your nose runs. You are stressed out.
Could it be? No. Cant be. Not me.
Despite the fact that swine flu has cl
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Spring into knee jerk reactions - 2009 - the swine flu chapter 4
CoffeeCrew on Mon 04 May 2009 at 10:45 PM
The funny thing about humans is that we are predictable.
Reliable as gravity.
Modern Air travel
A handful of Saudis take over some American aircraft with little more than box cutters of persuasio
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Vista 18
Good Food on Mon 04 May 2009 at 1:12 PM
I have like liked the food in this restaurant in the last few years, though I have not been there for about a year now. Sounds like things are not going well there based on some of the recent comment
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Mango Basmati Rice Salad w/ Chicken
Mommy Cooks on Mon 04 May 2009 at 12:40 PM
Mangos are plentiful right now and although not local it is hard to resist the sweet flavour. Because they are in season they are an economical addition to your dinner repertoire. Try this salad wit
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Pizza All Nite Redux!
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 04 May 2009 at 11:30 AM
Cheeseburger$6 (Carry-Out)$8 (Delivery)Some small changes have been made to this burger since the last time I reviewed it, but it's still probably the best burger deal in town. The D'Italiano style bun
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10 Pound Turkey
Good Food on Sun 03 May 2009 at 6:02 AM
Chickens have been too small for dinner when all the boys are here so I thought I would get a small turkey. I bought a ten pound bird the other day and roasted for dinner. I thought there would be
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2009-2010 Community Food Action Initiative
Good Food on Sat 02 May 2009 at 5:36 AM
--------------------------------------------------------- The 2009-2010 Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) for the Vancouver Island Health Authority Region is now accepting Requests for
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2009-2010 Community Food Action Initiative
Good Food on Sat 02 May 2009 at 5:36 AM
--------------------------------------------------------- The 2009-2010 Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) for the Vancouver Island Health Authority Region is now accepting Requests for
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Spring into flu and other media created illnesses - chapter 3
CoffeeCrew on Fri 01 May 2009 at 9:53 AM
Patient Zero.
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Spring into flu - and other media created illnesses - part deaux
CoffeeCrew on Thu 30 Apr 2009 at 9:56 PM
10 reasons you know you might/might not have swine flu!
Number 10 Its Friday. 99% of cases appear on Fridays.
Number 9 The sun is shining. You feel good. Dont be deceived you are not well!
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Reader Report: Lunchbox Laboratory in Seattle
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 30 Apr 2009 at 5:25 PM
Editor's Note: Please enjoy our first ever reader report! This review of Lunchbox Laboratory comes courtesy of John in Tacoma. Thanks John!Donald,I've really enjoyed reading the blog, and hope to hit a
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New plantings in the garden
Good Food on Thu 30 Apr 2009 at 4:50 PM
I bought the apricot tree a few weeks back and it is doing well, lots of green shoots. This week I planted six blueberry bushes. My aim is to have enough to allow us to be able to get a pound a day
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Spring into my face - more shite from VANOC and IOC
CoffeeCrew on Wed 29 Apr 2009 at 10:14 PM
Some Vancouver area waterways used by recreational boaters will become closed security zones during the 2010 Winter Olympics, security officials have muttered in one of their latest saber rattling dict
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B.C Ferries Pacific Buffet - Spirit of British Columbia, Spirit of Vancouver and
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 29 Apr 2009 at 8:11 PM
I could write a book on my experiences eating the ferry buffet. I have so many vivid memories; from the plethora of coin hockey games played on their tables, too the vigorous eating competitions and de
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Maude Hunter's Pub—3810 Shelbourne Street—250•721•2337
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 29 Apr 2009 at 1:04 PM
Angus Burger$10This is a burger that comes highly recommended by readers and randoms. Often when a local burger receives accolades it's because someone's life partner is the grill cook at the restuaran
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Spring into flu - and other media created illnesses
CoffeeCrew on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 8:46 PM
The headlines scream, 3rd case of swine flu reported in British Columbia!
responsible for DOZENS of deaths in Mexico! Dozens! Dozens!
Looked outside lately? Noticed that the sky is falling? No. Me n
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothy
Mommy Cooks on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 12:52 PM
A quick pick me up any time of the day for mom and kids. Why does a treat need to be laden with sugar. Here is an alternative...sure to please. In a blender6 ice cubes2 sm. bananas1-1/2Tbsp peanut bu
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Spring into B.C. Parks cutback - feeding the Olympic sneaky snake
CoffeeCrew on Mon 27 Apr 2009 at 8:16 PM
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Have you been to a Provincial Park or B.C. recreational area lately? And come away feeling like you have been on ac
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RUMOURS OF A NEW BUFFET AT THE INDIAN MARKET ON QUADRA HAVE NOT BEEN EXAGGERATED!
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 27 Apr 2009 at 3:35 PM
Yes it's true! I'm very excited to report that there is in fact now a lunch buffet being offered at the Indian Market on the corner of Quadra and Mackenzie! Buffet is available from 11:30-2:30 and is $
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Spring into the truth - I mean, why not - America and Canada
CoffeeCrew on Sun 26 Apr 2009 at 10:14 PM
A really good read
Keywords being Napolitano, McCain, 911 Myth Border security Terrorists from Canada.
Okay. Listen up. I saw no point in writing my own spin on this because James sums it up with
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Burger Bash a Total Smash!
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 26 Apr 2009 at 9:43 AM
A transendent display of blog supremacy and springtime fun; our first anniversary burger bash was a triumphant event. I'd like to thank all who attended, and were very patient when we ran out of propan
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Spring into the Victoria night life - with the Shark Club
CoffeeCrew on Sat 25 Apr 2009 at 10:12 PM
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When you are 19 to 34 years of age, it is commonplace to put on some tacky threads and hit the night life to head
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Where's Bubby
Mark Engels on Sat 25 Apr 2009 at 3:05 PM
The chance to experience great food and drink was often lost by bad or no directions. With that in mind, click on the colorful photo-maps to find out where in the city Bubby Roses actually is.
Require
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Spring into rent increases - Vancouver's housing nightmare
CoffeeCrew on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 8:22 PM
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The British Columbia office of residential tenancy has handed down a surprise split decision in a dispute between a
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Blast in the past - CBC 90.5 FM Interview - May 2008
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 5:22 PM
Almost a year ago I did a short interview for CBC Radio One in Victoria with Gregor Cragie. Listening to this brings back memories of times when the blog was just a shooting star.
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Shabusen, 202-755 Burrard Street, Vancouver B.C - - (604) 669-3883, www.shabusen.
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 4:29 PM
If cities like Las Vegas, Toronto and New York are the Major Leagues of the buffet world, then Vancouver is probably a double-A or triple-A district. This assumption has made me teary-eyed for two reas
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Kona Coffee Farming: Escape or Reality?
CoffeeCrew on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 11:49 PM
What actually makes a Kona coffee farmer, who are they, why are they doing it, or just for the mental exercise: Could I too become a filthy rich, days-in-the-sun, surfing, shooting-the-breeze Hawaiian
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Spring into a better Planet - jetison VANOC and the IOC now
CoffeeCrew on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 9:33 PM
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I promised that I was not going to go here again but the pressure from my devoted posse of reader has been too grea
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Spring into a better Planet - jetison VANOC and the IOC now
CoffeeCrew on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 9:33 PM
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I promised that I was not going to go here again but the pressure from my devoted posse of reader has been too grea
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Romano's Macaroni Grill - on Douglas outside of Mayfair Mall
Good Food on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 12:23 PM
Monday night we had a long day with many frustrations and at 6pm we had nothing ready for dinner. We decided we would go out for dinner. Our first choice was Floyd's @ at Douglas and Burnside. Bu
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Spring into a better Planet - on Earth Day 2009
CoffeeCrew on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 10:45 AM
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Kuku's update
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 21 Apr 2009 at 5:07 PM
So I called Kuku's again and the person who answered the phone said the buffet is opening next month instead of late April. I'll be in Toronto by then so I'll have my sights set on bigger things, but I
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Chicken and Guacamole Burgers on W/W Foccaccia Buns...this the season for the BBQ
Mommy Cooks on Tue 21 Apr 2009 at 1:44 PM
The weather has been so incredibly nice, who wants to be in the kitchen. Time to take the cooking outdoors... Last night we cooked and ate outside at long last spring has sprung. When I buy chicken b
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Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, 1122 Alberni Street, Vancouver B.C - - (604) 696-9888
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:59 PM
Much like the smooth jazzy music that plays when you open their webpage, the Samba Brazilian Steakhouse does not fail to impress. From beautiful waitresses and Brazilian dancers to ostrich meat and sav
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Spring into inactvity - our new generation of lazy kewl
CoffeeCrew on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 9:27 PM
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One of my favorite phrases is Hip to be square
When I turned 40 (more than a few years back) I was worried that I
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Spring into birdsong - why we do not twitter
CoffeeCrew on Sun 19 Apr 2009 at 9:12 PM
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I embrace technology. Heck, I have been doing this for too many years. When I first started monkeying around on the
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Spring into humor - introducing The Corner Drip comic [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sat 18 Apr 2009 at 10:26 PM
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From the pen and ink of Dea Jenmorri and the madness of writer Colin Newell comes the new cafe comic strip Corner
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Spring coffee style chapter 3 french press it
CoffeeCrew on Sat 18 Apr 2009 at 9:44 PM
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In my kitchen, the French press (or Bodum or Melior) coffee maker is king. And so it would seem that this way of m
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Spring into action - everything in bloom - Victoria B.C. [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sat 18 Apr 2009 at 8:55 PM
Sex. Its in the air apparently. My main coffee plant, that bloomed and bore fruit over Christmas is at it again in full bloom. Click on the photo below
I asked Coffee expert Joachim Oster of Blue Hor
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Kuku's East Indian - 24 Burnside Road West
Good Food on Sat 18 Apr 2009 at 10:43 AM
Last night we decided not to cook, the boys were off to Catherine's and we walked over to the new restaurant in our neighbourhood, Kuku's.Kuku's is at Burnside and Harriet and is just in the process of
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Roxy Burger—910 Granville Street—Vancouver—604•646•4000—www.roxyburge
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 6:39 PM
The Canadian Roxy Burger$11It's no secret that Vancouver is years ahead of Victoria as far as burger culture goes. They have a well established regional chain, they were the first West Coast Canadian c
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Aura: Point Burger Redux
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 6:15 PM
Point Burger$16(Lunch Only)I am happy to say the Point Burger remains the top burger in Victoria: a remarkable achievement for a package that uses a supplier patty. The patty used in this little trip t
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Meatloaf...this ain't your mamas...you'll love it
Mommy Cooks on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 10:56 AM
This is not what you are thinking, a loaf pan with a smashed amount of ground beef with some token flavourings of onion and spice. Sorry for the comments to those of you who love this 70's phenomenon.
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Three Bears Porridge with Two Pawfuls of Raisins
Mommy Cooks on Thu 16 Apr 2009 at 12:57 PM
Warm you up on a cold mornin....it will. One of my kids favourite breakfasts and it's simple not to mention cheap as they come. Sometimes it is easy to forget about the simpler things in life and how
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Victoria Burger Blog First Anniversary Burger Bash!
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 14 Apr 2009 at 5:28 PM
So we've finally got our shit together and we're having an anniversary BBQ at Jimmy's place!Here are details for the venue:4283 BaylisAccessible by #28 busI will be providing four pounds of grass fed F
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Spring coffee styles - Otto espresso changes the World
CoffeeCrew on Sat 11 Apr 2009 at 5:27 PM
I think it is pretty normal to want to make your mark on the World. My theory is: There are 3 ways you can leave the Planet better than you found it and therefore leave a lasting legacy
Find a cur
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Easter Feast...Spiral Ham
Mommy Cooks on Sat 11 Apr 2009 at 8:08 AM
We had our Easter feast last night, Good Friday. My mom was visiting and leaving Saturday. Friday was a beautiful day for a hike into Tod Inlet with the kids. There is an incredible number of flowers
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Pescatores Grinding Patties In House?
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 10 Apr 2009 at 11:00 AM
I was casually surfing the Pescatores website today and came across this on the lunch menu:Oscar Burger House ground AAA beef burger topped with king crab and béarnaise.The last time I went
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Saanich Roadhouse Bar and Grill—5285 W Saanich Road—250•479•6612
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 10 Apr 2009 at 9:47 AM
Roadhouse Prime Rib Burger$15This is not a roadhouse. Despite the promises; there are no Texas style BBQ items on the menu, and there is nowhere for you to watch your meat cook on a spit. The walls are
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Details leaked on Kuku's upcoming buffet
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 09 Apr 2009 at 10:36 AM
As previously mentioned on the blog, Kuku's Catering on 24 Burnside is opening an Indian buffet in the near future. Fortunately, some news has just been leaked and according to someone close to Kuku's,
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Pluto's, 1150 Cook Street, Victoria B.C - - (250) 385-4747
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 09 Apr 2009 at 2:47 AM
Editors Note- I would like to apologize for the lack of pictures. They are coming once my friend takes them off his digital camera and emails them to me. Thank you for your patience and your patronage
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Spring into weird behavior - Billy Bob Thornton on CBC Q
CoffeeCrew on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 8:13 PM
CBC Radio host and national media treasure, Jian Ghomeshi, has a heart of gold and a vocal delivery that sounds like a combination of crushed velvet and a tropical breeze.
And after listening to and
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Voting Underway for Victoria News Best of the City
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 9:38 AM
Yes it's that time of year again kiddies!!! You want to know where the most middling burger in the city is?!! Well Black Press readers are about to tell you!Who will win the coveted title of burger of
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Spring forward into high-definition
CoffeeCrew on Sun 05 Apr 2009 at 8:38 PM
We have had a Sony Wega Trinitron 32 CRT Flat-screen TV for almost 5 years it was one of the 1st HD-Ready TVs It has an HDMI input on it and 2 separate component video input sets.
Our cable provider
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Spring into nasty grand parenting
CoffeeCrew on Fri 03 Apr 2009 at 8:56 PM
I do not have any kids. I Never had a real urge to make a contribution to the gene pool.
And for the most part I am glad that there are some folks out there doing it on my behalf
to a point that is
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Whole Wheat Crust Pizza...dust off that bread machine...
Mommy Cooks on Fri 03 Apr 2009 at 11:58 AM
One of my favourite kitchen tools is my bread machine. I wore out my Black and Decker a fews years back and bought the Cuisinart, haven't tried the jam option yet and the Artisan cycle on my one try wa
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Spring coffee style - Joy in the Italian espresso maker #2
CoffeeCrew on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 8:41 PM
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If it were a simpler World less all the problems that we are all too familiar with; hunger, war, strife, natural d
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Burger Blog Makes Front Page of A Hamburger Today!
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 6:57 PM
Ok, so it doesn't really count. I'm still stoked anyways.
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Spring into fine film making
CoffeeCrew on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 11:12 AM
My friend and co-worker, Dave Wilson, writes and makes films here is his first: Manbot
Enjoy. Next year he is off to East Anglia to do his masters degree.
Make a note of that name Dave Wilson.
You
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Times Colonist Reviews Pink Bike
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 8:44 AM
The TC rates Pink Bike "Above Average" in today's paper. They fail to mention us in the article, but they do make fun of cul-de-sac bed and breakfasts. Jokes involving cul-de-sacs are always funny, so
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Keeping Up
Mark Engels on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 11:45 PM
Its here! Wi-fi has arrived at Bubby 1. Enjoy all the great food and beverages while surfing or working. Please be kind to strangers, and give up your seat when were busy!
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Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce and Chicken
Mommy Cooks on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 9:47 PM
Another crazy Wednesday night, tired and hungry. This is one of my go to menus when time is tight - on the table in about 20 minutes. Tortellini with Pesto Cream SauceFirst start a stock pot with wate
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German pancake...breakfast for dinner - why not??
Mommy Cooks on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 1:06 PM
Breakfast for dinner, always a hit! Try this "German Pancake" with homemade syrup, sausages and fresh cut fruit. Turkey sausages are available everywhere now, they taste great and offer a tasty alterna
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Spring forward - out of my face Chapter one
CoffeeCrew on Tue 31 Mar 2009 at 10:05 PM
I think it is pretty safe to say that if you poll your friends (about the Google Street View concept) they will be split 50-50.
Go ahead try.
Many people are in the So what, who cares, it is kind o
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Spring coffee style - joy in Italian stove top espresso
CoffeeCrew on Tue 31 Mar 2009 at 9:13 PM
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I gave a retired buddy an Aeropress coffee maker. And at 6 7 tall, Bob is a whole lot of coffee enthusiasm not tha
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Alleged high quality Indian place is almost ready to open buffet
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 31 Mar 2009 at 11:15 AM
Kuku's on 24 Burnside West might have a buffet before the middle of April. According to readers and a big sign outside the small catering company, there is a buffet "coming soon". I'll keep my eyes pee
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Surprise
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 31 Mar 2009 at 10:58 AM
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Ratatouille...your kids will be eating eggplant...go figure
Mommy Cooks on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 8:53 PM
Those baby eggplants from my last trip to Costco had to go into something. So inspired by that little rat in the movie my version of ratatouille tonight with a pasta twist for the little people of the
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Happy Birthday
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 11:21 AM
Stay tuned for a special surprise tonight...
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Sunday night...
Mommy Cooks on Sun 29 Mar 2009 at 8:30 PM
I don't know about you but there is something about Sunday night that makes you think there should be something a little special on the table. We had such an amazing sunny day today that we had to spen
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Canada day attacks on freedom - not so much [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sat 28 Mar 2009 at 6:49 PM
In a blog entry from 2 years ago, I wrote about illegal search and seizure during the Canada Day celebrations in Victoria B.C. Canada. I cited sections of our Charter Rights on how the fuzz have no da
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Wi-Fi
Mark Engels on Sat 28 Mar 2009 at 4:12 PM
Well, we have to keep up with the Jones. So we have decided that, although we are very limited in seating at Bubby 1 in Cook Street Village, we will offer free wi-fi.
Hopefully, customers using their
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Bo's Grill—Saanichton—2138 Keating Cross Road—250•544•8269
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 28 Mar 2009 at 9:58 AM
Bo's Burger$10.50(add $1.50 for cheese and $1.00 for bacon)Sometimes beloved dogs die. Sometimes you pay tribute to their memory by naming a family style restaurant after them: thus is the case with Bo
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Commercial
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 27 Mar 2009 at 5:22 PM
Just thought I'd upload this little gem to accompany the unveiling of a new logo.
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Monday Magazine Mentions Yours Truly
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 7:26 PM
Just a quick note to thanks James Russell of Monday Magazine for giving us a shout-out in his recent review of The Pink Bicycle.He reviews the regular burger, the buffalo burger, and the halibut burger
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Pasta...always a hit with the little people of the house...
Mommy Cooks on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 12:55 PM
Yesterday I worked a full day picked up the kids and headed straight for dance. Home at 5:30, not too late but feeling like crashing not cooking.... Elizabeth is eager to help out tonight. She is going
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Good Food's Got Balls
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 25 Mar 2009 at 10:52 PM
Good Food Blog just reviewed Wings Buffet. I can't believe he did it. Check it out here.
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Plain Jane on Hiatus...
plainjaneordinary on Wed 25 Mar 2009 at 9:48 AM
Yes, Plain Jane is currently on Hiatus :( .I am however hoping to be back in the saddle again by early summer, just in time to get back into the swing of vineyard visits and all the wonderful things Va
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Spring forward - Bail out - Chapter 1
CoffeeCrew on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 9:31 PM
Thousands upon thousands of American families are destitute their retirement savings vaporized. Job markets in the U.S. are drying up faster than a California watershed.
And yet executives at numero
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Wings Restaurant on Gorge Road
Good Food on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 10:44 AM
We are still pulled down by all that is happening in our lives and so we went out for dinner again, this time to Wing's Restaurant at 90 Gorge Road West. The do Chinese buffet, though they have not be
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One Year Anniversary
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 8:46 PM
On March 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 P.M, the Victoria Buffet Blog was born. On the heels of the grand opening of the Victoria Burger Blog, the Victoria Buffet Blog opened with a homage to arguably the greatest
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Taste of Tokyo, 9842 Resthaven Drive, Sidney B.C - - (250) 656-6862
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 6:28 PM
Since Yokohama won't put out a decent effort with their Tuesday night all-you-can-eat menu, the city of Victoria is left out to dry in terms of good all-you-can-eat Japanese food. Unless you travel Sid
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Beef Tenderloin ...oh yeah....
Mommy Cooks on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:55 AM
You don't have to have alot of time to cook a great meal... and one that looks like it took alot longer than it actually did. All you need is a great cut of meat.On the menu tonight Beef tenderloin mmm
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Happy Birthday To Us
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 8:44 AM
Today marks the first anniversary of the launch of the Victoria Burger Blog (and coincidentally the buffet blog as well). We are currently planning a small BBQ and possible screening of the Jim Varney/
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Paula's Variety and Take Out—Spring Park Road—Charlottetown, PEI
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 22 Mar 2009 at 6:00 PM
Cheeseburger$3Editor's Note: My sister Helen Kennedy is now an official east coast burger correspondent (at least until she comes back home for the summer). Please enjoy this review.As a post-EATAPETA
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Mmmm....Salmon
Mommy Cooks on Sun 22 Mar 2009 at 10:13 AM
I love salmon. It's one of those versitile quick cooking foods and it's great for you. How about in a burger - kids like that - let's call ..em Curried Salmon Burgers with Yam fries. First fill a st
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Friday Night
Mommy Cooks on Sat 21 Mar 2009 at 9:06 AM
Well, we were off to Nanaimo for the day and returned home at nearly 6pm. Everyone was hungry and fast food is not on my menu - not the drive thru kind anyways. As easy as the golden arches first appea
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Brasserie L'ecole—1715 Government Street—250 475 6260—www.lecole.ca
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 10:42 PM
Brasserie Burger$21 (late night?)$25 (regular?)Friday Night OnlyVictoria culinary history has officially entered a brave new burger age. First a food network chef moves to town and adds a burger with a
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Food and Greenhouse Gases
Good Food on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 6:54 PM
The New Scientist out of the UK has some interesting articles on eating meat and greenhouse gas emissions. This first link is to a graph of what the average US family costs in GHGs due to food. What
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What's for dinner...the obvious daily quest for something exciting that will sati
Mommy Cooks on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 6:22 PM
Tonight was an easy one. Tzatziki expiring in a couple of days so it had to be Greek. Simple fair since the kids are on break this week from school. Shrimp - a little olive oil, s p, sprinkle of ore
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Szechuan City Closed
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 18 Mar 2009 at 2:24 PM
According to reports on VibrantVictoria, the last remaining restaurant of the once powerful Szechuan City buffet chain, is closed for renovations. It is certainly a dark time for buffet fans in Victo
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Picking up an Apricot Tree
Good Food on Tue 17 Mar 2009 at 3:17 PM
I ordered an apricot tree from Fruit Trees and More at 724 Wain Road in North Saanich. Bob and Verna Duncan have a very interesting selection of trees available. Eventually I would like to get some
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Problems with the Chickens
Good Food on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 12:53 PM
The big winds we were getting yesterday blew off the roof of the chicken pen. I had three sheets of 3/8" plywood blown off of the coop, one of them ended up in the neighbours yard.This morning the ch
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Saigon Night - 915 Fort Street
Good Food on Sun 15 Mar 2009 at 8:08 PM
We had intended to head out to Hernandez on Bay Street on Friday, it is what came up on my iPhone through Urbanspoon, but they do not take anything but cash at the moment and we arrived with plastic.
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The Kona Coffee Farmer’s Little Boy That Could
CoffeeCrew on Sun 15 Mar 2009 at 5:26 PM
Yes, once there has been a Kona coffee farmer in space as well. A local farmer’s son named Ellison S. Onizuka grew up to become a NASA astronaut while picking coffee cherries for his family after sch
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Happy International EATAPETA Day!!
Victoria Burger Blog on Sun 15 Mar 2009 at 2:00 PM
Just a quick note to wish everyone a very happy International "Eat A Tasty Animal For PETA Day".ps. This is also the blog's 100th post! WOW
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French Fest 2009 Buffet
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 15 Mar 2009 at 12:23 AM
On Friday evening I went down to French Fest in Market Square to check out the buffet they were putting on for $25. Since it was French Fest, most people were happy to pay 25 dollars for caesar salad a
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Maygold Closed Until March 30th
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 13 Mar 2009 at 1:55 PM
Our favorite buffet is closed until March 30th for the "holidays". It has been closed since the 8th. Victoria is in dire need of a number one buffet.
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Raymond's Restaurant, 212-815 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria B.C - - (250) 380-1881
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 13 Mar 2009 at 11:38 AM
YES! We gave Raymonds another shot at cracking the pot. One more chance to prove they can roll with the big boys. An opportunity to say "HEY. THATS RIGHT. WE ARE STILL HERE."Does "Hey we fucking suck
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Exciting One Time Only Buffet Opportunity Tomorrow Night in Victoria!
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 12 Mar 2009 at 9:18 AM
Tomorrow night (as part of Victoria French Fest) a traditional Sugar Shack style dinner buffet is taking place in Market Square. The dinner starts at 6 O'clock and is being prepared by the dudes and du
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Heckler's Bar and Grill—123 Gorge Road East—250-386-9207—www.hecklersbarand
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 7:02 PM
Big Burger$9(add $1 for bacon)Heckler's has a lot going for it. Pull tabs, chocolate bacon, a bubble hockey table that hasn't been broken by Guy and me... yep Heckler's pretty much has it all. Bubble h
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Brasserie L'Ecole Has a Burger
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 6:57 PM
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOD!Gotta shout out Little Piggy for tipping me off to this little bit of information.BRASSERIE L'ECOLE HAS A FUCKIN BURGER ON THEIR FRIDAY NIGHT MENU NOW!The meat for the patty i
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San Remo's
Good Food on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 5:49 PM
After a grueling morning, we stopped in here for lunch today. I have been coming to San Remo's for years. There was many a night when I was at UVic we would head there for dinner and then sit at th
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Give ticketmaster a break already
CoffeeCrew on Sun 08 Mar 2009 at 8:18 PM
A Winnipeg woman has launched a class action lawsuit against concert ticket giant Ticketmaster for overcharging.
According to the womans lawyer, her daughter bought tickets through a Ticketmaster sub
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Getting back into the groove - with the launch of V2
CoffeeCrew on Sat 07 Mar 2009 at 10:20 PM
There is a sense of relief when you hit the crest of any hill. And in life, there is no shortage of hills. Why do we climb them? I dont know. Maybe because they are there and we like the view.
Anyway
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Tyee Article on Chickens
Good Food on Sat 07 Mar 2009 at 7:13 AM
The Tyee has run an article about the idea of allowing backyard chickens in Vancouver. The comments are almost all negative on the site. If you have chickens, you may wish to post something about y
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Buffet Stand Up Comedy
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 06 Mar 2009 at 11:44 PM
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Victoria Buffet Blog hits Facebook
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 06 Mar 2009 at 11:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how people would react to this blog on Facebook? Now you can find out. The Victoria Buffet Blog has an official group on the social networking site.Search for us, or click here.
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The Maharaja, 637 Johnson Street, Victoria B.C -- (250) 388-5450
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 9:27 PM
You may have walked or stumbled past Maharaja while walking around downtown. I careened past this place for over ten years before trying it tonight, and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.Its a
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New Domain!
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 10:32 AM
now you don't have to type in "blogspot" every time you type in the domain for this blogthe new address is :www.vicbuffet.comsame blog, different domain!thanks,guy
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Season 5 of Top Chef is Finished
Good Food on Wed 04 Mar 2009 at 11:51 AM
I find that the quality of the contestants on the Bravo series Top Chef has been getting better and better with each season. In season one the quality of the Top Chef contestants was comparable to th
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Negative Reaction of Chickens in Vancouver
Good Food on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 4:19 PM
City Caucus has done an article on the issue of backyard chickens in Vancouver and come up with some negative comments on the idea. From my experience, people do not even notice the chickens. My pen
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Urban Chicken Farming Course - and more....
Good Food on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 1:23 PM
The Juan de Fuca Rec Centre is offering a course on backyard chickens, here are the details:This workshop will help you with choosing your chickens, what breed, chicks or chickens? and different suppli
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What’s in our regional food basket?
Good Food on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 7:19 AM
This is another interesting regional food event that I will not be able to make it to - this is the start of spring break and I would like to go somewhere with the family after all of the insanity of t
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Fairfield Fish and Chips REDUX
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 28 Feb 2009 at 12:50 PM
Cheeseburger (w/o fries)$8Back about five or six years ago a list was compiled: a list of the so-called best burgers in Victoria. Fairfield Fish and Chips was at the top of that list.The title (given b
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Blue Nile Restaurant
Good Food on Sat 28 Feb 2009 at 12:06 PM
Last night we did not feel like cooking dinner and were looking for somewhere to go out for dinner with the kids. In the end we came up with the Blue Nile restaurant on Head Street.I have liked Ethi
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Getting back into the groove - with a new website
CoffeeCrew on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:02 PM
Apologies to my regular legion of reader for my absence. I apologize. Have been crazy busy proofing the new coffeecrew.com website well ahead of schedule thank you very much.
I had to borrow another
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Zap Thai Review Number Two
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 5:18 PM
Dear readers,Over the past five Friday lunches, its been such a pleasure spending time with all the wonderful employees and patrons of Zap Thai. During these times, we have gotten really close. Through
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A Brief Respite
Mark Engels on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 10:37 PM
We made it to Seattle last week. The Clipper got us there and back without me getting sick!
Three nights at The Moore (on 2nd Avenue between Pike and Virginia) with two room changes was not the best
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Food Security in BC's Capital Region - a visual year in review
Good Food on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 2:07 PM
This is from an email I got today:______________________________________Hello Friends,There have been many exciting successes, achievements and happenings related to strengthening food security in our
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City of Vancouver to allow chickens
Good Food on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 11:17 AM
MOVER: Councillor Andrea Reimer SECONDER: Councillor Heather Deal WHEREAS Vancouver’s current Animal Control By-aw (#9433 section 7.2) forbids the keeping of chickens in our City; AND WHEREA
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Chickens
Good Food on Tue 24 Feb 2009 at 3:32 PM
I had a guy from a few blocks over come to the door today and ask about my little flock of birds and what it takes to be allowed to have chickens. It pleased me to have someone come and ask about the
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Nanaimo Preschool Fundraiser (Featuring Burgers!)
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 24 Feb 2009 at 11:22 AM
A burger night is happening this Saturday from 5-9pm at the Wellington Pub in Nanaimo. The event is a fundraiser for a local preschool. Burger and beer for ten bucks is the deal, could be worth checkin
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Little Piggy Weighs in on Pink Bike
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 24 Feb 2009 at 10:33 AM
Check out the review here.They tried the Buffalo Burger and the Swine Burger.
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Robvious Burger Shack Update
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 23 Feb 2009 at 9:10 AM
The man behind the Robvious blog is still looking at opening a shack-style burger joint on the island.Here is his latest update:"I’m still working on my plans for a burger joint –the balance betwee
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Sally Bun—1030 Fort Street—250-384-1899
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 21 Feb 2009 at 6:56 PM
Mozza/Dill Burger Salsa/Cheese Burger$4 eachYou have to wake up pretty early in the morning to get a burger from Sally Bun. Well maybe not that early, but you do generally have to be there before noon.
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Rashed's Convenience Lunch Counter—18 Grafton Street—Charlottetown, PEI—902
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 20 Feb 2009 at 4:40 PM
Deluxe Cheeseburger$6.39+taxEditor's Note: Please enjoy this special east coast burger report from casual burger blog contributor Helen Kennedy. Hopefully this is the first of many maritime reports!Las
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Making Pasta
Good Food on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 8:26 PM
A few weeks back I bought some durum flour at the Real Canadian Warehouse store in Esquimalt - 10kg for $13. I did this because "real" pasta" is made with it. So does it make a difference? Yes!The past
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Mandarin, 28 Fairview Road, Barrie Ontario - (705) 727-1000 -http://www.mandarinb
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 18 Feb 2009 at 10:28 PM
The Mandarin"Heaven" The only thing that can warm me up on a chilly evening in Barrie Ontario.Nice big and bright letters that are clearly visible for miles on the Barrie skyline A splendor of design
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Dinner
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 18 Feb 2009 at 5:50 PM
My parents gave me ten pounds of grass-fed Fraser Valley beef for my birthday, so I've been making the odd burger.
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Purple Garden, 138-1551 Cedar Hill X Road, Victoria B.C- (250) 477-8866 - www.pur
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 18 Feb 2009 at 4:32 PM
The Purple Garden is one of the more consistently good buffets in Greater Victoria. Of course, it is occasionally great, which also makes it one of the areas more inconsistently great buffets. Having
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Gardening - When to Plant
Good Food on Mon 16 Feb 2009 at 5:36 PM
One problem I have here in Victoria is in trying to figure out when I should start planting stuff in the veggie garden. This town has nice spring like days at intervals all winter long, a day like to
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Sushi On The Sea in Sooke: Six Thumbs Up !!
plainjaneordinary on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 9:35 AM
Sooke's Sushi On The Sea gets 6 Thumbs Up ....for their All You Can Eat Valentine's Feast!!Judging by the heaps on the plates and the number of trips to the sushi table, a grand time was had by all at
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Love Canadian Style
CoffeeCrew on Sat 14 Feb 2009 at 10:25 PM
An elderly man stands over the grave of his wife. He is visiting here for the 2463rd day in a row. Rain or shine.
A happy pooch (click on photo below) waits patiently outside of Habit Cafe waiting fo
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UVIC Campus Centre Cafe
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 13 Feb 2009 at 9:17 PM
Bacon Cheeseburger$4Not much to mention here, as this is no better or worse than your average cheap cafeteria fare. The patties are pre-cooked and held in a tub of water; left to steam away on the gril
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Another Day in the City
Mark Engels on Fri 13 Feb 2009 at 5:51 PM
Its cold outside and were scrambling to prepare for the Victoria Tea Festival. Tomorrow will be crazy as we attempt to deliver the goodies to the conference centre while still making wholesale deliveri
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What’s in our regional food basket?
Good Food on Fri 13 Feb 2009 at 10:23 AM
Another local food and politics type of event.What’s in our regional food basket? Friday March 13, 2009 2:00 – 7:00 pm 2:00 – 4:30pm Simultaneous afternoon workshops:
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The Root Cellar Green Grocer
Good Food on Thu 12 Feb 2009 at 8:01 AM
I have been buying more and more of my fruit and vegatables from the Root Cellar at 1286 Mackenzie Ave. Their prices are good, their quality is high and the selection is broad. I have dropped almost
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Life in the coffee time-tunnel
CoffeeCrew on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:41 PM
June 1968 I walk down East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, towards Commercial Drive.
This is my first trip off of Vancouver Island. My mother had brought me over to Vancouver for the weekend to visit the Pac
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The Victoria Tea Festival - 2009
Mark Engels on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:40 PM
We are pleased to be a sponsor of this formidable approach to fund-raising! Combine the delights of myriad tea vendors with the samples offered by our bakery and how can you resist the opportunity to a
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Cow Urnine Soft Drink????
Good Food on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 2:21 PM
Indian Cow Urine Soft Drink Poised for Release.Not much more than that to say, I am not Anthony Bourdain
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Surfing Vancouver's crime wave - bullets chapter #1
CoffeeCrew on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:18 AM
There was yet another round of gun-play in Suburban Vancouver, this time involving two vehicles circling each other through a Shell gas station and a Tim Hortons parking lot in Langley Wednesday morn
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Island Grains - Grow your own bread
Good Food on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 10:23 PM
I tried to grow my own wheat and make bread, the biggest hassle was the threshing and winnowing of the wheat. I also could not grind the wheat well either.Island Grains is a project to allow people t
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Buffet Lies
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 6:50 PM
Dedicated to Szechuan City and Crystal Jade
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My-Chosen Cafe—4492 Happy Valley Road—250-474-2333
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 5:50 PM
Workman Burger$10.50Ever ate at a restaurant with a petting zoo in its backyard? Ever wished you could go chase a duck after knocking back a half-pound burger? Well My-Chosen Cafe is the place for you!
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Alton Brown
Good Food on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 5:26 PM
I have to say I am a big fan of Alton Brown. His program Good Eats has expanded what I do in the kitchen and how.What he has inspired us to do:No unitaskers - this means no ultra specialized toolsGet
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Crystal Jade Chinese Restaurant, 801 Vernon Avenue, Victoria B.C - - (250) 388-02
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 09 Feb 2009 at 10:47 PM
What's your favorite one hit wonder? Mine's Crystal Jade.Last year I did an extensive report on Victoria buffet's for Nexus Newspaper, a student run publication out of Camosun College. Out of the six o
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Countdown to gold - Olympic 2010 final Rant #27
CoffeeCrew on Mon 09 Feb 2009 at 8:58 PM
The 2010 Olympics at Whistler, British Columbia are being paid for by you the Canadian taxpayer.
Planning on visiting Vancouver in little over 365 days from now to attend the games? Forget about it.
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Seedy Saturday
Good Food on Sun 08 Feb 2009 at 11:06 PM
I would love to go this event, but I will be up island camping with the Scouts on February 21st.Seedy Saturday is an event that happens all over BC, here in Victoria it will be on Saturday Feb 21st.
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Backyard Chickens
Good Food on Sun 08 Feb 2009 at 5:55 PM
I would suggest now is the time for anyone interested in chickens for this year to go to Borden Mercantile to order their hens.There are other sources out there. Buckerfields in Duncan does a sort of
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Cafe culture Winter 2009 marathon post number four
CoffeeCrew on Sat 07 Feb 2009 at 10:58 PM
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On any given day or week I might discover 1 good cafe. If it is great I might come back again actually, even it is
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Burger Blog Anthem
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 07 Feb 2009 at 6:28 PM
I'm making this the burger blog's un-official theme song. You can download the song, if you so wish, by following this link.
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Breakfast at John's Place
Good Food on Sat 07 Feb 2009 at 12:29 PM
Sheila and I went to John's Place this morning - I had won two $25 gift certificates on CFAX the other morning by correctly giving the date John opened his place.I prefer to eat lunch of dinner at John
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Cafe culture Winter 2009 marathon post number three
CoffeeCrew on Fri 06 Feb 2009 at 10:34 PM
We drink the Kopi Luwak so you do not have to. Then again, you might want to anyway.
It is the job of the CoffeeCrew.Com writers to put their palates on the line to get the story. In an upcoming review
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Organic Produce
Good Food on Fri 06 Feb 2009 at 2:36 PM
A friend asked me why I do not buy organic produce and products. For me it comes down to several things, cost, benefit and labeling.I like my produce to be of a good quality for a reasonable price.
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Cafe culture Winter 2009 marathon post number two
CoffeeCrew on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 10:09 PM
The other interesting thing about this particular sample of the ECM Cellini Professional is that it was dropped about 10 feet onto concrete. Yup. It had its face pushed in quite seriously. I have given
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happy coffee trees have good haircuts
CoffeeCrew on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 12:44 PM
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Tropical vegetation growth is steady year round – if one species has a dormant month, there’s another one ready
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Nod to the Great Canadian Blog - Clean Hot and Dry
CoffeeCrew on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 9:17 PM
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If I never blogged another sentence about coffee culture, specialty coffee and the pop culture associated with the
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Pink Bicycle Redux
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 6:26 PM
Pink Bike Cheese Burger$12(add $2 for bacon and $1 for caramelized onions)Time changes everything doesn't it? Well it doesn't change the fact that everytime I go to a party I come home alone and drunke
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Food Miles as a concept
Good Food on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 4:37 PM
More and more it is becoming fashionable for people to be talking about Food Miles - the idea that getting your fruit from Chile is worse for the world than buying it on the Saanich Peninsula for a sma
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Brian French ALR Report for Langford
Good Food on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 11:00 AM
You can read the report at this link, courtesy of Inside Langford. The report is from the fall of 2007.Highlights of the report:118 ha of ALR in 83 titlesMost of the ALR is used for residential purpo
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Maygold reins supreme. Still couldn't make a spring roll if their lives depended
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 4:45 PM
Hit Maygold today for lunch. It was excellent as usual. The steak sauce was glorious. But what the fuck is up with their egg rolls. They taste like fermented cabbage
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Discovery Coffee
Good Food on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 1:38 PM
Once again I had a coffee meeting with someone, this time with Sean Holman of Public Eye Online. As I often do, I suggested Discovery Coffee at 664 Discovery St. They roast their own coffee on site,
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Bonus blog - things that make me steam
CoffeeCrew on Mon 02 Feb 2009 at 9:04 PM
Picture at left a portion of my ham shack the receivers one of which used to be used to pick up an actual Sputnik satellite (upper left Radio Shack DX150B circa 1973)!
From the Canadian wire and o
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Winter Colors Canadian Style - Olympic 2010 Rant #26
CoffeeCrew on Mon 02 Feb 2009 at 8:02 PM
Two articles caught my eye today.
A handful of British Columbia Universities are looking for 20 million in extra funding between the 5 of them.
VANOC is looking for 1 Billion dollars for security a
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John's Place
Good Food on Mon 02 Feb 2009 at 4:25 PM
I will be heading their for dinner shortly because I won a $50 gift certificate on CFAX the other morning. I have been going there on and off since October of 1984, though as faithfully as some of my
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2009/02/guy-behind-vic-buffet-blog-when-to.html
Good Food on Mon 02 Feb 2009 at 4:24 PM
The guy behind Vic Buffet Blog when to Chinese City Buffet and reviewed it as well. How do they manage to stay in business?
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Chinese City Buffet Restaurant - 100-182 Wilson Street, Victoria B.C - - (250) 38
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 01 Feb 2009 at 12:48 PM
Trying to find a half-decent buffet in Victoria is like trying to find a girl in her early twenties who doesn't post every single picture of herself, and her friends, getting plastered at the bar on Fa
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Good Food reviews Chinese City Buffet
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 01 Feb 2009 at 11:30 AM
The Good Food Blog weighs in on Chinese City Buffet.Guy and me made a trip to this reformed Szechuan City a while back (review still coming Guy?) and this review pretty much hits the nail on the head.
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The World around us - in crisis - Ed Begley Junior
CoffeeCrew on Sat 31 Jan 2009 at 10:49 PM
I write and talk about Cafe culture and my life with coffee it is a niche area that has been good for me and hopefully good for people that actually work in the industry like the farmers and their fam
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BUFFET UPDATE
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 31 Jan 2009 at 4:49 PM
The Raymonds on Admirals no longer offers a Canadian side to their buffet. The side, which at its peak contained almost two dozen items, was closed due to what a Raymonds waitress called, "not enough c
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La Belle Patate—1215 Esquimalt Road—250•220•8427
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 31 Jan 2009 at 4:24 PM
Cheeseburger w/Bacon$7Once upon a time a Quebecois dude moved to Victoria and couldn't find a good smoked meat sandwich. He opened a restaurant in Esquimalt so that people could eat good smoked meat sa
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Cafe culture Winter 2009 marathon post number one
CoffeeCrew on Fri 30 Jan 2009 at 7:56 PM
All work and no play makes Colin a dull boy.
And it was with that thought that we had an impromptu espresso throw-down (during my coffee break) in my lab at the University today.
It was, after all, Fri
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Latest Making Food Matter Newsletter
Good Food on Fri 30 Jan 2009 at 6:30 PM
Making Food Matter is a newsletter that comes out in this region several times a year. It has an interesting mix of news pieces about food, farming and local production. My biggest beef with them i
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Wharfside Eatery—1208 Wharf Street—250-360-1808—www.wharfsideeatery.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 28 Jan 2009 at 2:11 PM
Ultimate Burger$13Ho Hum, here we go again with another boring ass burger. The menu on their website says it's "hand-formed", but this sure looks and tastes like a sausagey supplier patty to me. The bu
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Dining in Victoria as good as it gets #2
CoffeeCrew on Sat 24 Jan 2009 at 9:07 PM
I last wrote about Brasserie L`ecole several years ago and I get back from time to time. And I am never let down unless of course there are some things that are out of the control of the restaurant an
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Tipping at a Buffet
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 24 Jan 2009 at 4:31 PM
I personally don't, but once in a while it's nice to reward consistency with an occasional loonie or toonie.
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Instant oatmeal cookies
Inventive Cooking on Fri 23 Jan 2009 at 4:02 PM
So a couple of weeks ago, I followed a recipe (gasp!) that I got from my mom who in turn got it from my sister in law. It was for an apple crisp and I *loved* the topping; so much so that I actually ma
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Chinese City Buffet
Good Food on Thu 22 Jan 2009 at 11:22 AM
We all went there the other night. This was formerly Szechuan City in Vic West and I went there often enough when Sheila lived just around the corner from the place. It was decent enough then. No
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Romeo's Place—1581 Hillside Avenue—250•595•0212—www.romeosplace.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 20 Jan 2009 at 7:20 PM
It's a new year and a new local review! This is in fact the blog's fiftieth burger review! We thank our readers, all the people who gave us rides to burger joints, guest reviewers, and anyone else who
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Quest 4 The Best
CoffeeCrew on Tue 20 Jan 2009 at 4:13 PM
The ‘best’ is not necessarily the most expensive. The ‘best’ is not necessarily the luxury-labelled product. The ‘best’ is actually always only known to an insider. Make that ‘only known
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Hawaii vacation blogging - memories are made of this
CoffeeCrew on Mon 19 Jan 2009 at 9:00 PM
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My sister, Toni, just asked me
What were some of the best memories of your Hawaii vacation?
Good question.
For
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Winter Colors Canadian Style - Olympic 2010 Rant #25 Rage
CoffeeCrew on Sun 18 Jan 2009 at 6:53 PM
Premier Gordon Campbell called an emergency session of the legislature this weekend!
Ostensibly to give the city of Vancouver the go-ahead to borrow the money it needs to complete the Athletes Villag
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Mike Green: Star Defenceman/Bun Retard
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 7:14 PM
Eventually I'll get around to posting a fresh Victoria Burger review, but until then here's a video of Mike Green, Eric Fehr, and Donald Brashear going head to head to head in a burger making contest.
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Staples
Inventive Cooking on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 12:32 PM
Not all the experiments I try in the kitchen turn out. However, as you all well know, throwing out all that good food is just not always possible due to time and/or it is just too expensive to waste. W
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Winter Colors Canadian Style - 2010 Olympic rant #24 Rage!
CoffeeCrew on Thu 15 Jan 2009 at 7:33 PM
The B.C. legislature will reconvene for a special sitting at noon Saturday
to deal with run away Child poverty in the Province of British Columbia?
Hardly.
to deal with the appalling living condition
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Pictures
Mark Engels on Wed 14 Jan 2009 at 8:16 PM
We have been asked for pictures of cakes! Everyone wants cakes and but some folks want pictures?!
Well, it is bad enough trying to decorate cakes as pretty, or cool, as possible. Now we have to take
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The Spadina Free House, 608 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon,SK - - (306) 668-100
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 14 Jan 2009 at 7:11 PM
Free House Burger$10(add $1 for Cheese, $1.50 for bacon) "At the Freehouse, our goal is to consistently provide quality food and service in a self-expressive and creative atmosphere. People are our gr
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Hawaii vacation blogging - I had fun though some don`t
CoffeeCrew on Wed 14 Jan 2009 at 6:36 PM
Picture if you would a little cafe that I have dreamed up. It is kind of a hole in the wall place. Long. Narrow. There are, like, over a hundred tables in this cafe and the seats are really packed toge
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Hawaii vacation blogging - Return - Home is where the heart is
CoffeeCrew on Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 9:16 PM
For the last 3 or 4 days running, I have been waking up in Hawaii even though I have been home for over a week.
It is as if I left something behind
But what could it be?
This was the most wonderfu
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Winter Colors Canadian Style - 2010 Olympic rant #24 Rape! [1]
CoffeeCrew on Sat 10 Jan 2009 at 9:06 PM
Our original estimates for Jock-fest 2010 have now been revised.
The Campbell government originally uttered: 400 Million and the taxpayers of British Columbia will not, I repeat not be on the hook fo
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May Gold Village: Believe the Hype
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 09 Jan 2009 at 2:53 PM
May Gold Village is regarded as a mecca amongst island over-eaters. A number of times over the last few months I have been asked whether or not I have had the pleasure of partaking in the May Gold expe
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Rathskeller
Good Food on Fri 09 Jan 2009 at 10:16 AM
Last Wednesday night Sheila and I went to the Rathskeller at 1205 Quadra Street because I was in the mood for some German food in a traditional atmosphere. This restaurant has been at that location f
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Hawaii vacation blogging - Return - Phil Fontaine - Air Canada
CoffeeCrew on Tue 06 Jan 2009 at 8:15 PM
Our return flight from Honolulu was at 10:45 PM On Sunday last Andrea and I arrived at around 8, planning on chilling and exploring the lovely airport. Checking in at the Air Canada kiosk, we were info
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The Rock Cod Cafe- Cowichan Bay, BC
plainjaneordinary on Mon 05 Jan 2009 at 12:46 PM
Rock solid as always, The Rock Cod Cafe in Cow Bay did not disappoint for lunch with our newest batch of company dragged in to one of our all time favorite Vancouver Island lunch spots. SideNote: A sta
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Year In Review
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 03 Jan 2009 at 9:03 PM
Everyone else is making lists, so I figured I might as well make one too.Here (in no particular order) are the top five burgers I ate this year:Zesto'sJigger'sAuraLoghouseGloHonourable Mention:Pizza Al
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Robvious Blogwatch Continued...
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 29 Dec 2008 at 9:08 PM
Not much of an update, but it's nice to see he's still keen.
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Hawaii vacation blogging - watching the sun go down - and eating
CoffeeCrew on Sun 28 Dec 2008 at 10:46 PM
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Can you have too much of a good thing? Too much relaxation? Too much good food?
Kona, Hawaii has air that is like
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The Tapa Bar...Victoria, BC
plainjaneordinary on Sun 28 Dec 2008 at 8:27 PM
"Tapas are small, flavourful dishes that can be served as an appetizer or together as a meal.What distinguishes tapas from other dishes is more the spirit of the eater, not the food itself.One often li
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Blog Worthy Christmas Eve Dinner!!
plainjaneordinary on Thu 25 Dec 2008 at 11:11 AM
Yes, it was a blog worthy Christmas Eve dinner, created at home last night, after a glorious day of shopping and baking shortbread, dancing to the tunes of Mama Mia playing in the background.Aside from
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Update from YVR- Shabusen
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 24 Dec 2008 at 11:24 AM
Stuck in airport traffic and feening for a buffet, I'm thinking about Shabusen and their all-u-can-eat for dinner for $23.99. Vancouver has two locations, one on Granville/14th, the other on Burrard so
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Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Victoria Burger Blog on Mon 22 Dec 2008 at 9:27 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Victoria Burger Blog!
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WINTER BLAST
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 18 Dec 2008 at 5:46 AM
Its cold as fuck in Victoria. From all of us at the Victoria Buffet Blog, have a beautiful and wonderful christmas holiday.
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Fast Food Update: Burger King Angry Whopper
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 17 Dec 2008 at 10:24 AM
Angry Whopper (Single) $8?(ordered a double, but was given a single... can't be sure what we were charged for)Almost as annoying as the current Steakburger trend, is the pervasive "extreme" trend that
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J J Morgan Family Restaurant, 1520 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria B.C -- (250) 721-218
Victoria Buffet Blog on Mon 15 Dec 2008 at 7:09 PM
Snow Day 2008 kicked off with a blast. We planned on going to Cowichan Bay to visit a 150 item hotel brunch buffet, we even had reservations, but vehicle complications and a shitty Malahat denied us th
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Catrina's Grill—Mill Bay—170 2720 Mill Bay Road (Mill Bay Shopping Centre)—
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 12 Dec 2008 at 9:48 PM
Avalanche Burger$11Mill Bay! Home of the hottest little teenage fast-food vixens this side of Salmon Arm! But we're not going for fast food today, instead we're going to a glorified Greyhound Bus Stop
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New York New York [1]
Mark Engels on Fri 12 Dec 2008 at 7:37 PM
Well, I have been back for 10 days and I feel as though I have almost caught up on my work so that I can begin to write a little about my trip
I walked around Manhattan (upper East and West sides), a
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Fruit Cake
Mark Engels on Fri 12 Dec 2008 at 6:54 PM
A great fruit cake contains fresh eggs and butter, unbleached and untreated flour combined to support dried fruit untainted by colouring and preservatives. Dont forget the rum!
Ours is deliciously in
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Bard & Banker Public House—1022 Government Street—250-953-9993—www.bardandb
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 11 Dec 2008 at 4:02 PM
Grilled Bison Burger$15Historians remember it as a place where Robert Service may, or may not have, scribbled out some poems in-between bank clerk duties. For your average Victorian though, it's just t
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Gorge Pointe Pub—1075 Tillicum Road—250-386-5500
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 05 Dec 2008 at 11:36 AM
Prime Rib Beef Burger$11(add $1 for bacon)I am declaring Wednesday unofficial burger day in Victoria. Not just this Wednesday: every Wednesday. After discovering both Gorge Pointe, and Smith's Pub devo
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Pink Bicycle Gourmet Burger Joint—1008 Blanshard Street—250-384-1008—www.pi
Victoria Burger Blog on Fri 28 Nov 2008 at 2:49 PM
Pink Bike Cheese Burger$12(add $2 for sub. Onion Rings)(add $3 for Bacon)Is a brave new burger era being ushered into Victoria? With the opening of Pink Bicycle Gourmet Burger Joint, and utterings of a
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Pink Bicycle Hours of Operation Woes
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 26 Nov 2008 at 9:08 PM
I just finished talking to my cousin (whose husband's friend runs the Pink Bicycle) and have gathered some insight into why they never seem to be open.Apparently they have been a LOT busier than initia
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Wine and Food Pairing of the Most Ordinary Kind...
plainjaneordinary on Wed 26 Nov 2008 at 6:59 PM
Prospect Winery Pinot Grigio and Annie's White Cheddar Shells and Cheese!Actually, there's nothing at all Ordinary about this meal...The Wine:Granton Larson Prospect Winery Ogopogo's Lair Pinot Grigio
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Yorkshire Burger a Pipe Dream?
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 6:28 PM
Pink Bicycle has updated their website, and the Yorkshire Burger isn't on the menu... a seasonal menu item perhaps?
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Cook 'N Pan Polish Deli
Good Food on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 2:28 PM
This deli is located at 1725 Cook street between Pandora and North Park. There was a time from the mid 1950s to the early 1980s that our cities had an abundance of European delis. As all of us Europ
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The Paisley, 880B Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C -- 250-380-1105
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 23 Nov 2008 at 7:39 PM
It's an exciting time to love buffets in Victoria. They seem to be sprouting up at an astonishing pace, and all-you-can-eat Sunday brunches are a dime a dozen. But one thing that isn't very common in V
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Urban Chicken Facebook Group
Good Food on Sat 22 Nov 2008 at 10:48 AM
This facebook group was started in Kamloops and deals with backyard chickens.Another good resource is the Backyard Chicken forum
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Exciting Burger News!!
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 20 Nov 2008 at 7:41 AM
Just got a tip in the comments from someone mentioning a brand new burger joint (the place just opened Monday).The new place is called the Pink Bicycle Gourmet Burger Joint, and it's downtown at 1008 B
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Fifth Street Bar and Grill—1028 Hillside Avenue—250-380-4600—www.fifthstree
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 18 Nov 2008 at 9:48 PM
Buffalo Burger $10 (add $1 for Bacon or Mushrooms)Apologies as always for the horribly blurry burger picture. I've only had my camera five years, I'll figure out how to use it eventually.Fifth Street B
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Dutch Bakery—718 Fort Street—250-385-1012
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 12 Nov 2008 at 7:40 PM
Bacon Cheeseburger$6The Dutch Bakery is probably the last remaining true diner in downtown Victoria. It's been run by the same family for over five decades, the tabletops are formica, and baked goods a
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What's Going On... [1]
Mark Engels on Mon 10 Nov 2008 at 7:15 PM
There are 16 days left before I head to New York to visit my sister! A holiday. Wow!
23 days before Marissa, our daughter leaves India for the last leg of her journey in Australia a one year long wo
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More Starbucks in the Neighbourhood
Good Food on Sun 09 Nov 2008 at 1:47 PM
Two or so years ago my neighbourhood, the Burnside - Tillicum - Gorge area of Victoria, had one Starbucks. It was a small location at the back entrance of Tillicum Mall.Over towards Mayfair Mall a dr
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A Good Source for Beef
Good Food on Thu 06 Nov 2008 at 2:50 PM
I was recently reminded of Ranchland Natural Beef. This is a beef product raise in the Nicola valley by Dave Chutter on the Chutter ranch.Dave was the MLA for Yale- Lillooet from 2001 to 2005 - a qui
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Focus on Farmlands - November 27th
Good Food on Thu 06 Nov 2008 at 11:10 AM
The Farmlands Project is holding a one day conference on farmlands in the this region. If I have time, I am going to go out to the conference and see if people are serious or not. The cost is onl
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Princess Mary Cafe... Esquimalt, BC
plainjaneordinary on Mon 03 Nov 2008 at 10:22 AM
We stumbled across the Princess Mary Cafe just as a fluke, while going down to the new Marina our boat is now at...West Bay Marina in Esquimalt...on Vancouver Island of course :)We stepped inside and w
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Somken Bones Cookshack
Good Food on Mon 03 Nov 2008 at 9:18 AM
I met some people at the Smoken Bones Cookshack in Langford last night. I had heard a lot of good things about the place. Kudos from all over in fact. I was going in with high expectations - they
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Shark Club Bar and Grill — 2852 Douglas Street — 250-386-5888 — www.sharkcl
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 01 Nov 2008 at 12:59 PM
Double-Fisted Bacon Cheese Burger$14Normally I would apologise for the horrible nature of these cell phone pictures, but given how hideous this burger is, they're completely appropriate. I'm going to k
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Monday Mag Reviews Fifth Street
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 01 Nov 2008 at 12:22 PM
People have been asking me for a Fifth Street Bar and Grill review since the day I started this blog. I'll get around to it eventually, but for now I present you with a Monday Mag review, and my own re
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Agave and Diabetes
Mark Engels on Wed 29 Oct 2008 at 6:02 PM
Well, as many of you may know by now, Agave Syrup has a low glycemic index. It is recommended as a sweetener for people suffering from diabetes. Keep in mind that not all agave syrup is created equal,
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http://goodfoodca.blogspot.com/2008/10/sooke-news-mirror-agriculture-in-focus.html
Good Food on Tue 28 Oct 2008 at 12:44 PM
Sooke News Mirror Agriculture in focus at farm forum By Pirjo Raits - Sooke News Mirror P
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The bounty of tomatoes
Good Food on Sun 26 Oct 2008 at 7:30 PM
A week ago I bought 175 pounds of roma tomatoes from the Glanford Greenhouses for $75. I am sharing them 50/50 with my in laws.On the day that I got them we processed about 2/3s of the tomatoes into
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Haultain Fish and Chips — 1127 Haultain Street — 250-383-8332
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 25 Oct 2008 at 3:08 PM
Plain Burger w/Cheese $7I've started to notice a disturbing trend at local Fish and Chip restaurants: deluxe doesn't mean shit. Maybe I just don't understand burger lingo as much as I think I do, but t
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Robvious Blog Watch/Restaurant Watch
Victoria Burger Blog on Thu 23 Oct 2008 at 7:28 PM
The Robvious blog I mentioned in our last post has just posted another update regarding a possible new burger-joint. He seems to be pretty serious... this could get exciting.I have doubts about him bei
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Willies Bakery on Lower Johnson
Good Food on Thu 23 Oct 2008 at 10:59 AM
I recently had lunch at Willies Bakery on lower Johnson and I was disappointed with the food. The restaurant was busy and shortly after we sat down there was a line up for people to get in.I had a pu
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How My Garden Grew
Good Food on Thu 23 Oct 2008 at 10:34 AM
Things are basically done in the garden this year and I had some good successes and some stunning failures.The chickens have been great - I am still getting one egg a day per bird, this means 3 1/2 doz
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BREAKING BUFFET NEWS!!!
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 22 Oct 2008 at 9:54 PM
Actually it's not all that exciting: the Blanshard Street location of Raymond's Restaurant is for sale.Details here.
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Island Burger News
Victoria Burger Blog on Wed 22 Oct 2008 at 9:30 PM
As I was searching for mentions of the burger blog on the internet, I came across this post.This is what particularly sparked my interest: "I want to open a burger place–good burgers seem to be lacki
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Guy Alaimo Eats a Burger... ON FILM
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 21 Oct 2008 at 7:24 PM
In lieu of a review, here is a video of blog contributor Guy Alaimo eating a burger.
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Shopping lists/menus done for you - pet peeve
Inventive Cooking on Tue 21 Oct 2008 at 12:17 AM
On the surface, seems to be such a great idea; a publication has a special section they put out, giving you a weeks worth of yummy recipes and the accompanying shopping list to make your life that much
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Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt
Victoria Burger Blog on Tue 14 Oct 2008 at 8:40 PM
After getting picked up from school, my sister and I stopped off at our local voting booth before she dropped me off at home and allowed me to celebrate election day by creating a burger that I found h
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Aura (Laurel Point Inn) — 680 Montreal Street — 250-386-8721 — www.aurarest
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 11 Oct 2008 at 10:06 PM
Point Burger $16 Lunch Only (11:30AM-2PM)I've been craving a date with this burger for over two months. Aura first peaked my curiosity when I discovered they had brought a Food Network muckity-muck, an
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I like lists.
Inventive Cooking on Fri 10 Oct 2008 at 1:31 PM
If that makes me a nerd, so be it. Just had a peek at Kevin Savetzs sites and noticed the Free Printable Recipe Cards and the Free Printable Grocery Lists.
OOOOH! I SO know what Im going to do next gim
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Chef Boyardee casserole.
Inventive Cooking on Thu 09 Oct 2008 at 11:45 AM
Dangit! I forgot to take a picture. Not that it was exciting just that things seem better somehow with visual proof.
Anyway - last night I was having tea with my friend K. We were going to go our separ
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Ketchup.
Inventive Cooking on Mon 06 Oct 2008 at 8:28 PM
If you had asked me a couple of years ago about the most important ingredient in my kitchen, I probably would have said garlic or Hys Seasoning Salt.
Enter the boyfriend. When we met, I thought he was
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Shag's Fish and Chips — 2656 Quadra Street — 250-381-2656
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 04 Oct 2008 at 3:54 PM
Burger $6.25 (add $0.80 each for cheese and bacon)If you're going to eat at Shag's, make sure you order to go — because if you don't you'll be stuck in a weird bus-station/family kitchen style atmosp
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Zap Thai, 1207 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt B.C - - (250) 389-1845
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 28 Sep 2008 at 11:21 PM
Zap Thai is a sardine-can establishment that offers the only Thai food buffet in the city. Shockingly enough, it escaped my radar for over two years, and has been serving up buffet to thousands of hung
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Pescatores Seafood and Grill — 614 Humboldt — 250-385-4512 — www.pescatores
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 27 Sep 2008 at 6:26 PM
Oscar Burger(lunch only)$13My cousin was hyping the Oscar to me pretty hard about a month ago. Given Pescatores' status as tourist spot, as opposed to local haunt, I was slightly sceptical of the place
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Chicken noodle soup.
Inventive Cooking on Sat 27 Sep 2008 at 11:40 AM
Sometimes, just opening a can of something just isnt enough.
Two cans are better.
I had some leftover noodles from a failed attempt at using some pre-made chicken with pepper/mushroom sauce (turns out,
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Bagel snack.
Inventive Cooking on Fri 26 Sep 2008 at 10:57 PM
So Dan and I are working on our respective websites and I get up to go get something to eat. I was going to default to my salad that I pre-made earlier this week in a moment of fleeting organization (m
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So I had this idea…
Inventive Cooking on Wed 24 Sep 2008 at 11:59 AM
So its 5:30 at night. Youre hungry. Probably the kids are hungry too. Youre human so you didnt sit down on Sunday, plan all the meals for the week, get all the ingredients you need to make well-balance
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Vancouver Island Winery Tour
plainjaneordinary on Wed 24 Sep 2008 at 10:36 AM
Glorious Vancouver Island Wineries......Join me if you dare on a sunny afternoon in September for an enchanting trip around the Peninsula.Warning...this is not for the feint of heart as it will elicit
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Floyd's Diner 2 — 2915 Douglas Street — 250-382-5111 — www.floyds-diner.com
Victoria Burger Blog on Sat 20 Sep 2008 at 3:05 PM
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an expansion of a review that is featured in this week's Nexus Newspaper. Pick up a copy at your newstand for a comparison of this burger to the fare at Camosun College's Lansdow
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Forbidden Pleasures at the Kemp Lake Store
plainjaneordinary on Fri 19 Sep 2008 at 3:55 PM
On your next visit to Sooke or Victoria BC on Vancouver Island, plan to take a drive five minutes outside of Sooke, on West Coast Road, where you'll be fortunate enough to find the little treasure tha
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Stone Pipe Grill, Sooke BC
plainjaneordinary on Tue 16 Sep 2008 at 7:53 PM
The Stone Pipe Grill on the corner of Otter Point Road and West Coast Road in Sooke BC on Vancouver Island is a must visit on your next trip to our rock!Not only is the atmosphere relaxing and almost b
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Esquimalt Rules on Chickens to Change Soon
Good Food on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 11:36 AM
There is a report in the Victoria News that Esquimalt is about to change the regulations and allow up to four chickens per residential property.I am glad to see this is moving along and hopefully every
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Buffet Report
Victoria Buffet Blog on Thu 11 Sep 2008 at 11:36 AM
Since the buffet blog does not have celebrity traffic, I figure it may be time to start giving a little more to my faithful followers.First lets start with Side Dish, a Persian restaurant on Langley St
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B.C. wineries told not to ship wines across provincial lines
Good Food on Tue 09 Sep 2008 at 5:49 PM
There are stupid rules in this country dating from times long before most of us were born. I can not believe that this is an issue and that anyone is being allowed to spend time on this!_____________
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A Blended Scotch that I Like!?!
Good Food on Tue 09 Sep 2008 at 9:31 AM
Last night I went out to get some beer and I also wanted to look at some scotch. One of the private liquor stores in the neighbourhood has a very good selection of wine and scotch, which is surprisin
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The Marina Restaurant, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, B.C - - (250) 598-8555
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 07 Sep 2008 at 7:15 PM
The Oak Bay Marina is my favorite place to eat buffet. Not only do they offer several quality items, but they also offer a fun place to eat in a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff.The idiot in
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Caribbean Village, 2646C Quadra Street, Victoria B.C, (250) 381-3363
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 03 Sep 2008 at 8:38 PM
I gave you guy's the phone number for this place, but if you call, don't tell the guy who picks up the phone that it was me you got the number from.Not only did I feel a tad uncomfortable walking into
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Church and State Releases for 2008
Good Food on Wed 03 Sep 2008 at 12:19 PM
2008 Releases! We have done our last release of the 2008 wines. Of special note, is the release of our 2005 Quintessential. This is an "honest" blend of the five Bordeaux varietals. We use the wo
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Breaking Buffet News (sort of)
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 02 Sep 2008 at 8:47 PM
I just picked up the latest Eat Magazine, and there's a little blurb in it regarding changes to BC Ferries' Pacific Buffet.Here's the news as it appears in Eat:BC Ferries is taking the sting out of ris
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Eggs for August
Good Food on Mon 01 Sep 2008 at 10:32 AM
While they might lay another two eggs today, I thought I would post what they had managed to lay this month - 14 dozen eggs. At a market value of $3.50 per dozen, this is a $42 value. Input costs th
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The Muffin Girl - 28 Burnside Road West
Good Food on Thu 28 Aug 2008 at 6:04 PM
This is a small coffeeshop that opened not quite two years ago in my neighbourhood. The orginal owner wanted a place where locals could get some coffee, a sandwich and some baked goods. Problem is
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Maple Leaf and Bad Meat
Good Food on Thu 28 Aug 2008 at 4:14 PM
I having meaning to post something on this for the last week. It seems to me that it is an issue because the company is so big and supplies so many people across the country. They are big enough tha
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Cafe Mexico
Good Food on Tue 26 Aug 2008 at 10:30 AM
Last night we were both to shattered and tired to try and cook, so we decided to go out and eat. We considered where we could go that would suit our mood and be ok for Max to be there as well. We t
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Cucumber death.....
Good Food on Wed 20 Aug 2008 at 1:27 PM
Something is hitting my cucumber plants, they are not thriving. Leaves are shriveling up, fruit is dieing, I have no idea what is happening.I am beginning to harvest some cherry tomatoes.Zucchini is
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Fairway at Quadra and Hillside
Good Food on Sat 16 Aug 2008 at 6:56 PM
I had a chance to go shopping at this store and I was impressed at the products available for sale. The selection of seafood was very good. The meat department has a varied selection that includes
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Where to buy good ingredients in this city
Good Food on Fri 15 Aug 2008 at 8:05 PM
I am somewhat depressed about how difficult it is to find good ingredients for cooking in Victoria. Slater's meats in Oak Bay is one of the best places, as is the arabic deli on Pandora across from t
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Spinnakers
Good Food on Wed 13 Aug 2008 at 6:53 PM
There are days when events happen that depress you. I have loved Spinnakers since I first went there in 1986. I loved it in the 80s when I was at UVic because it offered the best beer in town. I
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A Food Security Town Hall Meeting hosted by MP Denise Savoie
Good Food on Tue 12 Aug 2008 at 1:39 PM
I am not a believer in the politics and ideology behind the food security movement, but I may still go to this meeting if I have time and I am not at the PNE with the kids.--- Original Message -----
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Community Composting
Good Food on Mon 11 Aug 2008 at 11:28 AM
I have been getting a composting service for most of the last year and I am impressed with them.Community Composting is a business run by Matthew Mepham and Kyle Goulet. It has been operating since O
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Dynasty Restaurant, 1320 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, B.C -- (250) 703-2831
Victoria Buffet Blog on Wed 30 Jul 2008 at 9:33 PM
Dynasty Buffet in Courtenay has a wonderful homey feeling inside. The buffet table is perfectly smack dab in the middle of the restaurant(this makes it difficult to take pictures), and the seating arra
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Popseys Restaurant, 1090 Ironwood Street, Campbell River, B.C - - (250) 286-4828
Victoria Buffet Blog on Tue 22 Jul 2008 at 10:49 PM
It took me one month of driving past the big white banner to realize the word BUFFET was attached to the end of it. A combination of blaring sun, and a lifetime of being used to seeing roast beef and y
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China Kitchen, 1891 Island Hwy, Campbell River, B.C - - (250) 286-6776
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sat 05 Jul 2008 at 10:09 PM
The word heading into this adventure, was not a good one. Having read two or three severely negative reviews on the internet, I was expecting China Kitchen to be a shit hole of astronomic proportions;
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Raymond's Restaurant — C4 100 Aldersmith Place — View Royal — (250) 381-666
Victoria Buffet Blog on Sun 29 Jun 2008 at 8:00 PM
The first thing you see as you approach Raymond's is the warning on the door: something along the lines of "We have the right to remove you after an hour and forty-five minutes". The only way I'm stayi
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Only In Sooke !!!
plainjaneordinary on Thu 19 Jun 2008 at 8:00 PM
I don't know how I ever developed such an affinity for rural living, but this is what's floating my boat this week...As I was getting my hair cut, my hairdresser asked if I had been up to Western Foods
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Denny's on Douglas in Victoria BC ROCKS!!!!
plainjaneordinary on Wed 18 Jun 2008 at 5:32 PM
And PJ knows her Denny's!! In another decade from another lifetime Denny's on West Broadway in Vancouver had been Jane's destination breakfast restaurant of choice after an evening of imbibing in about
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Sooke Harbour House
plainjaneordinary on Tue 17 Jun 2008 at 4:51 PM
Even a dedicated Plain Janer couldn't help but be impressed by the quality of food, presentation, view, service and sheer splendor of Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island. Definitely to be visited o
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Fuse Waterfront Grill Sooke, BC
plainjaneordinary on Tue 17 Jun 2008 at 1:03 PM
As shopping for a FD's gift did not prove successful, I decided to treat the husband to an early dinner at one of our local restaurants, Fuse on Vancouver Island, BC. We drive past it every day along S
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Rose Bowl Restaurant, 1221 Cedar Street, Campbell River, B.C - - (250) 287-9534
Victoria Buffet Blog on Fri 13 Jun 2008 at 7:34 PM
Off to the races, I managed to find kindred spirits in the land of the Lucky Force 8 Pack. After much speculation and hard thinking, Rose Bowl would be the location to break myself into the Campbell Ri
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Bubby Essence
Mark Engels on Tue 30 Jan 2007 at 11:12 PM
What have you felt when you visited your grandmother's home? Most of us recall love, warmth and good food. Security perhaps, and a sense of family.
This is what we, at Bubby Rose's Bakery, call Bubby
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Events in Victoria
07 Sep 2010
Cut Offs -Theme Party- Jeremy Baker (The Zone), Arowbe of Times Neue Roman, Dj Nigel at Lucky Bar
3:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
6:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
7:00 PM
SEBASTIAN BRITNEFF at The Superior
08 Sep 2010
Victoria Welsh Society presents: Cor Godre'r Aran, Welsh Male Voice Choir at Alix Goolden Hall
Rock Island Ramblers at Hermann's Jazz Club
