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what do you buy at Whole Foods?
I know Whole Foods is not the most popular place for those on a budget, but a recent trip to the Cambie location produced some good finds. I liked their salmon lox trimmings and breakfast turkey sausages; both of which I would go back to buy and thought they were fairly priced. What items do you tend to go back to Whole Foods for and are reasonably priced?
best places for Easter brunch buffet
My boyfriend and I are looking for some suggestions on great Easter brunch places, preferably with an emphasis on seafood, and would welcome any advice on previous experiences or opinions.
t-bone steaks-where can i find?
somewhere in East Van - I went to Beefway a while back and thought everything was very clean so I'll definitely check it out but any other recommendations for butchers in East Van would be much appreciated
t-bone steaks-where can i find?
Any retailers that supply t-bone steaks at a reasonable price as I have found that less retailers carry this- I use to be able to find a regular t-bone steak at Safeway but haven't seen it lately...any suggestions are welcome
Unicorn Magnum pepper mill
Has anybody bought and used this pepper mill from a retailer in Vancouver? I am looking for a new pepper mill and want to replace my old one. I am looking for a pepper mill with great functionality and a good price point as well.
looking for Maldon sea salt
Where can I stock up on Maldon sea salt at a reasonable price in Vancouver?
ISO a place for a good chinese cleaver
I am looking to for a retailer in the Lower Mainland that has a good selection of chinese cleavers - can anybody give me some suggestions?
ISO holy basil and tumeric leaf
I want to look for two of these specific ingredients, (especially the tumeric leaf for rendang)...hopefully at the same retailer if possible for some curries I want to prepare in the near future. Would it be at Hen Long at Surrey as many of you have suggested? Much thanks.
Are you sick of Granville Island ?
I haven't gone for a while but compared to Toronto's St. Lawrence Market - GI is much better organized. It's just the parking is so BAD depending on what time you go that sometimes I would much rather go to some of my local staple grocery markets or the farmer's market instead.
ISO store selling pandan, tumeric and banana leaves
I was wondering if there are any recommendations on a grocery store in the Lower Mainland that carries pandan, tumeric and banana leaves that I will be using for some Malaysian cooking for flavoring - thanks.
best gyozas in town
I would love to have some opinions on which restaurants make some of the best gyozas in Vancouver. Unfortunately, it's something I have neglected ordering when I go for ramen, but I would love to know which places make great gyozas and what makes it so tasty?
recommendations of places to eat in Waco, Texas or nearby
I will be in Waco for a short business trip and am wondering if there are any recommendations of "must trys" while I am there. Since I'm from Canada, I would love to get some great bbq and Tex-Mex experience.
looking for fish heads for stock
I am looking forward to making a nice fish stock on the weekend and want to know if there are any recommendations on where I can get preferably some halibut fish heads from a fishmonger for stock. Does anybody know a good fishmonger in the Vancouver region that supplies good fish heads other than salmon?
gigante beans - where to buy?
I want to purchase some gigante beans for a special salad this weekend and just wanted to know if anybody has seen any retailers stock these (preferably in cans). I haven't checked any of the Mediterranean markets yet but was hoping that some of you have seen them carried at specific stores.
Vancouver's best delis - what do you recommend?
One of my favorite delis is Kaplan's where I've been getting their pastrami and turkey breast for my weekly sandwich fixes. Another is Banana Grove on East 22nd that has great cheeses and a very good deli selection. Just wanted to know any hidden tips on the delis you frequent and what do they have that you would definitely recommend from there.
Fresh Hatch Chiles in Vancouver!
i found them at the Cambie location but can't remember the price...it is not too expensive from what I can recall. I often don't look twice at the chili section at Whole Foods but was surprised at their varieties; I will definitely be roasting some of the other peppers there in the near future.
Fresh Hatch Chiles in Vancouver!
I myself have wanted to replicate a green chile cheeseburger after watching it on TV - but didn't know where to find the specific chiles in Vancouver. Thanks for the tip, I am excited to try it out this weekend.
Fennel Pollen - where to buy?
I want to experiment with this ingredient after reading up on it and am wondering if anybody has bought it at any retailers in the Lower Mainland and used it themselves.
Shishito chile - where can i find
I had this at Zakkushi and would love to grill these chillis myself - do you know if any retailers in the Lower Mainland carry it?
where can i find Kishibori Shoyu (soy sauce)
Hi - has anybody seen this soy sauce; i would like to give it a try and am wondering if anybody has seen it in any grocery stores lately?
ISO monteida extra virgin olive oil
Hi - I am in search of this Turkish olive oil which I bought in Toronto a while back. Am hoping that someone has seen this around town in Vancouver. Thanks.
Katsuobushi- do any retailers carry it in vancouver
Hi - I have recently gotten a kezuriki and want to know if any retailers in Vancouver carry dried katsuobushi - dried shaved skipjack tuna to make dashi stock. I have not been able to find any retailers but if somebody could forward to anything online it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
where to find some Thai food cooking essentials
hi fmed just wondering if you can point out the name of the Filipino grocers that would carry a coconut grater in Vancouver - thanks
where to find some Thai food cooking essentials
I'm trying to make some coconut milk from scratch for some Thai curries and am wondering where I may find a coconut grater. Also, I want to make a green papaya salad and am wondering if anyone has suggestions on a papaya grater. thanks.
Changes at Zakkushi on W. 4th?
I ate there recently and asked the waitress on the change. The majority of the items are still there and a couple of new items like grilled salmon. I loved their grilled whole squid but I believe it's gone from the menu.
octopus garden - what do you like to eat from there
I have heard great reviews of Octopus Garden and would like to know what are some of the brilliant things to try from their menu.
blood oranges - where to find
Besides Granville Island and perhaps Whole Foods any suggestions on stores that carry them in the Lower Mainland at more reasonable prices?
Romertopf clay french bread baker in any shops within the Lower Mainland?
Hi - I'm not sure if anyone has seen Romertopf clay cookware stocked in any stores. I am planning to experiment with the no knead bread in the French bread maker.
