Ack! Ackee Fruit

I recently read an article in the New York Times about the ackee fruit, and learned something very important that I felt everyone else should know about too. If Ackee is consumed before it is fully ripe, it will make your blood sugar level drop to such extreme low levels that you can possibly die from it. Because ackee is potentially harmful to those who are unfamiliar with the fruit, it is illegal to bring it in to the US. So remember, if you...

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Eggplant Stew and Spinach Noodle Soup

Anytime I get an invitation for dinner at my in-laws, I get excited. You are so well fed there that you are guaranteed to leave satisfied. Lately, I have not been going over there for dinner empty handed. I almost always bring my camera along with me, and the funny thing is is that my in-laws expect it now. Dinner tonight was khoresh bademjan (eggplant stew), and ash-e-reshteh (spinach noodle soup). They are both delicious, and extremely...

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Chicago Style Hot Dog

While passing through Chicago O'Hare airport on my way home to Ottawa, I wanted to have a taste of Chicago...literally! There was only one way that it could have been done, and that was at the Chicago Style Hot Dog stand at gate C8. The fun part of travelling is that you get to indulge in fast food without feeling guilty. I don't care for ketchup on my hot dogs and I love everything that goes into a Chicago style hot dog, so it almost seems as...

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Whole Foods Market, San Diego

Travelling is not all glamourous for me. I do eat out quite a bit, but whenever possible, I try to eat healthy to keep me from being worn down from the fast pace of my travels. I discovered a Whole Foods Market while driving around the streets of San Diego one evening. The Whole Foods market is a company that focuses on natural and organic foods, and has everything your average grocerey store would have. It is not unique to San Diego (they have...

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Old Town Mexican Cafe, San Diego

I got a call telling me that two friends were landing in San Diego tonight, and that they were all meeting up for dinner near their hotel at Old Town Mexican Cafe. Being from Canada, real Mexican food is hard to find, so naturally, I accepted the offer. Old Town Mexican Cafe was a packed restaurant. I've read that that the line ups get pretty long here, but we were lucky, and didn't have to wait very long. The look and feel of the place was...

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Roy's, San Diego

Roy's Hawaiian fusion restaurant recently opened its 8th California restaurant in San Diego. Although I was told it was a good restaurant, I was reluctant to dine here because it is technically a "restaurant chain", which I am not fond of. However, Chef Roy Yamaguchi, who owns the chain, has been operating successfully for 20 years, and ensures that he trains and mentors each of his local restaurant chef partners. Chef Roy Yamaguchi is best known...

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A Snack at Harbor House Restaurant, San Diego

While strolling through Seaport Village in San Diego, a friend and I popped into Harbor House Restaurant for a mid afternoon snack. Seaport Village is a nice little area filled with shops and restaurants. It is an arm's length from San Diego bay, and aside from the shops and food, Seaport Village also offers entertainment for both the young and old. We ordered the fried calamari and shrimp cocktail to share between the two of us. It's always...

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Mariscos German, San Diego

San Diego was a great change in weather and scenery, and I left at the perfect time. Just when it was about to start to snow in Ottawa, I was on a plane to warm and sunny San Diego. It was about 85 °F on most days, and I couldn't have asked for better weather. Prior to visiting San Diego, I attempted to do research on where to go to find good fish tacos. I was seeking for a place that would not only provide good food but a unique experience as well....

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A Nice Little Surprise in My Mailbox

My mailbox is a community mailbox where I have to walk a block down the road to retrieve my mail. Unless it is time to pay the bills, I am very slow to retrieve my mail. I got a call from CK this morning telling me to go get my mail. I said I would, but completely forgot about it because I got side tracked (googling food related topics). I got another call from him hours later to remind me to get my mail, so I finally got up, and ran like the wind...

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