For anniversaries and birthdays, I’m always hard pressed to find something I’d be proud to gift. When thinking of something to give for those big occasions, I’ve always considered an experience to be more thoughtful than a physical good (unless, of course, its an item that will provide more experiences down the road).
So for our [...]
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Unboxing – The Individual Meal Pack
Posted in food on Feb 21st, 2010
Wonder what kind of meal looks as good as the above?
It is one of the best, ready-to-eat meals available to our nation’s best – the made-in-Canada Military Individual Meal Pack (IMP) ration! Sans the plate, but nevertheless tasted better than the average boxed meal.
We discovered many interesting things as we researched the IMP prior to [...]
The “I Don’t Know I’m Not Sure Yet” Sandwich
Posted in food on Jul 29th, 2009
For those who are looking for a reasonably good sandwich shop outside the city, check out Guy’s Cafe in Cochrane. They’ve got a behemoth of a sandwich called the “I Don’t Know I’m Not Sure Yet”, stuffed with all the cold cuts on their menu.
Guy’s Cafe and Bakery
6-201 Grande Boulevard West
Cochrane, AB
(403) 851-9955
Well the Hong Kong trip has come and gone, and I’m over my post-vacation-depression period enough to begin writing posts on the blog again. Some quick statistics:
Days in HK – 19
Pictures Taken – 3824 (average of 201 a day)
Pictures Uploaded – 520 (excludes a few family photos)
Pictures with GPS coordinates [...]
Hong Kong 2009 – HK Style Milk Tea
Posted in food on May 27th, 2009
Hong Kong-style Milk Tea (top right of the picture) is one of those things you must experience in Hong Kong, alongside a good solid bowl of fish-cake noodles and egg-shaped waffles.
Milk Tea (奶茶, lai cha) is made up using black tea, evaporated milk, to which you add your own helping of sugar. It is one [...]
Dine Out Calgary 2009
Posted in food on Feb 23rd, 2009
As seen on Sharon’s Only Here for the Food, Calgary’s downtown business association has released their Dine Out Calgary menu.
Dine Out Calgary is a promotion that lasts for a week, March 9 to 15, where for between $15 and $35 per person, you get a three-course lunch or dinner at your selected restaurant.
Places that [...]
California Thai in Beacon Hill, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Jan 31st, 2009
California Thai in Beacon Hill, Calgary / jon_lin
I don’t think I’ve ever been served this much food at a fast food place, ever. I definitely recommend the Pad Thai and Golden Curry with rice dishes.
Tenshi Sushi
Posted in food on Jan 26th, 2009
Michelle and I dropped by Tenshi Sushi tonight, located on the north end of Kensington, wedged between the Broken Plate and the coffee bar. Tenshi is a tiny Japanese restaurant, and I think we eyeballed a capacity of 20 or less.
Some quick notes: We had the Honey Plum Tuna Appetizer, a few rolls and chop [...]
Breakfast at Cora’s, Northland Mall, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Jan 10th, 2009
Breakfast at Cora’s, Northland Mall, Calgary / jon_lin
Presentation points: the breakfast skillet at Cora’s looks just like
advertised – loaded with fruits and general deliciousness. If you are
not in a rush (2 and a half hours fron start to finish, including an
one hour to wait), I’d recommend Cora’s over Denny’s. Just don’t
expect too much [...]
Muku Japanese Ramen, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Nov 15th, 2008
Muku Japanese Ramen, Calgary / jon_lin
The soy-sauce and miso ramens at Muku. Al-dente noodles and overly
tender soft BBQ pork.