Apple Fennel Salad

Yes, it has been a damn long time since I've posted, but that doesn't mean I've stopped thinking about you guys. This past year has been an absolute whirlwind for me, and when I'm ready, I'll tell you all about it. But for now, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and the best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year. Here is an awesome recipe that I've been hanging on to that I'm excited to share with you! This recipe makes 4-6 servings. Apple...

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Danks Street Depot, Sydney

Just celebrated my first Anzac Day, Australia's equivalent to Remembrance day. A bunch of us got together for BBQ, ate excessive amounts of food, and then headed to the pubs to play two-up. Two-up is a coin toss game that is traditionally played across Aussie pubs on Anzac day. The concept is dead simple, but the game itself is heaps of fun. Two coins are tossed, and you place your bet on either heads or tails. The cool part is that you have...

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Bills, Sydney

Hey everyone....so I'm back! Back to blogging that is. I've finally settled in Sydney, and things are well! Gosh, where to start. My life has pretty much been go go go the last 2 months. Busy with moving, work, travel, and spending lots of time with family and friends! I didn't realize how awesome of a network of family and friends I had in Ottawa until I had to move! It was so sad to say bye. Luckily, technology has made it incredibly easy...

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Updates and Talk to You Soon...

So lots of updates and changes coming my way... I know I've been a little MIA lately, but with good reason. I have been travelling non-stop for the last few weeks, and it is finally catching up to me. I wish I could share more meals with you from Vegas, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but I am just pooped. Aside from being tired, I have important news. I will be moving to Australia! CK and I have been talking about this for a while now, but I recently made the decision to go for it. It is official, and I have informed my family, friends, and work! It's...

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Pomegranate & Jello

Let me start by telling you a little story about myself. I used to hate Jello. I've always found it a very annoying food to eat. You can't drink it, but chewing it is awkward. When eating Jello, I always felt as though I never chewed my food properly before swallowing. But, for some reason, I never bothered telling anybody that I didn't like Jello when I was a kid. Beebs, my sister, loved it, so I pretended to love it too. As a result, we ate...

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Sage, Las Vegas

My second dinner in Vegas was at Sage in the Aria City Center hotel. Owned by critically acclaimed Chef Shawn McClain, Sage is a chic upscale restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. Chef and Restaurateur Shawn McClain is also the owner of well known Chicago restaurants Spring, Green Zebra, and Custom House. McClain has built a name for himself nationally, and has won numerous awards over the recent years including "Rising Star Chef...

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Julian Serrano, Las Vegas

After spending a week in Las Vegas, I'm pretty sure that this city has the highest concentration of fine dining restaurants in the US. No matter where you are on the strip, there is likely a highly rated (or Michelin starred) restaurant right around the corner. I ate mostly in the Aria hotel. After a long day of walking, I usually head back to my room to freshen up before dinner. By that time, the last thing I want to do is go out and walk some...

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Hummus

As I was cleaning my mess of a desk, I found a hummus recipe that my cousin had given me at our family Christmas party 2 years ago! Yes, you heard right...2 years ago. That is how long I have left things to accumulate on my desk until I couldn't use it anymore. You see, I am so used to using my laptop in bed that my desk has become somewhat obsolete. Unfortunately, using my laptop in bed has given me bad back aches, and I no longer sleep well...

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Postcard from Las Vegas

Hello from Las Vegas!!! I'm having a great time in Sin City but you know what? I hated Vegas the first time I ever visited. The only explanation I can come up with was that I was overwhelmed by the tackiness and grandness of it all. Vegas has definitely grown on me. It is still tacky, but it is also a lively and fun city. Plus, the food is GREAT here. Can't wait to show you what I ate. We are staying at the newly opened Aria Hotel, a contemporary...

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