Chinatown Buns

Posted by Heather on Aug 14, 2011 in Guest Blogger, Merchants | 0 comments We don’t venture downtown as often as we should considering all of the great things to see, do and eat. When we do go, we’re usually headed to Chinatown to buy buns, bubble tea and get something permanently etched into our skin. Our tattoo shop of choice, Sal’s Tattoo and Barber Shop (http://www.salstattoo.com/) is found there, surrounded by amazing bakeries and shops. Matt was headed for a...
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Fragrant Coconut Ginger Fried Rice with Char Siu

Posted by Maureen on May 29, 2011 in HM Kitchen | 0 comments This quick, tasty dish can be whipped up in no time on a weekday if you prepare the rice ahead of time. Char siu is that delicious, red, Chinese BBQ pork you see hanging in the windows of Chinatown. I buy mine at Green Fresh in Vanier.   Fragrant Coconut Ginger Fried Rice with Char Siu – adapted from Sassy Radish Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups good quality rice 1 can coconut milk,...
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