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Bean curd noodle trio (duo)

Posted on 21 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 30 minutes emergency contact: carol origin: shanghai Winter bamboo shoots can be found in most Asian markets during — you guessed it — the winter months. They take a bit of work to peel, … Continue reading →

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Pork chops

Posted on 20 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutes marinating time: 1-2 hours cooking time: 7-10 minutes emergency contact: amy pork chops – 4 (1.5-2 lbs, depending on the size) teriyaki sauce – 4 Tbsp sugar – 1 tsp cornstarch – 2 tsp sea salt … Continue reading →

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Herbed lemon chicken thighs

Posted on 20 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes marinating time: 2 hours cooking time: 45 minutes emergency contact: carol chicken thighs – 12 small (boneless with skin on works best) bacon – 12 slices shallots – 6-8 small or several large olive oil – … Continue reading →

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Easter at Patrick Roger

Posted on 18 March 2008 by leacock

Of all the chocolate joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine… While LA Burdick’s mice and the Pralus pyramid are firmly entrenched Leacock favourites, there’s something to be said for Patrick Roger‘s hens, now … Continue reading →

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Cantonese steamed fish

Posted on 17 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes emergency contact: amy or carol 1 whole fish, cleaned – about 2 lbs (something not too firm like rock bass, striped bass) ginger slivers – 1/3 cup scallion slivers – 1/3 cup … Continue reading →

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Seafood soufflé

Posted on 17 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes emergency contact: amy eggs salt sugar soy sauce corn or vegetable oil seafood (clams or dried shrimp are best, fresh shrimp works fine, and for a non-seafood version, sprinkle toasted prosciutto bits … Continue reading →

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1-2-3-4 spareribs

Posted on 17 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutes cooking time: 45 minutes or more emergency contact: amy 1 lb spareribs, cut up into pieces (the smaller the ribs, the better) 1 Tbsp white vinegar 2 Tbsp Shao Hsing Chinese cooking (or other type of) … Continue reading →

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Yunan honeyed ham

Posted on 17 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutes cooking time: 2 hours (30 minutes + 60-90 minutes) emergency contact: carol origin: shanghai 1 chunk of Yunan ham (which is probably not available, so substitute prosciutto ends) chicken broth honey or maple syrup Bring a … Continue reading →

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Information and scheduling: holidays 2007

Posted on 27 December 2007 by leacock

Here’s some practical information for the post-Christmas events. Saturday 29 December 11:30: dim sum at Full House Restaurant (Highway 7 East, Unit 25, Richmond Hill, 905-882-1388) no Saturday dinner at Leacock Sunday 30 December 15:00: birthday cake and tea at … Continue reading →

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Nordic design

Posted on 1 November 2007 by leacock

CoaterWear: Bergen raincoats Ilse Jacobsen: Danish designer of the fashion galoshes that have Bergenites slipping on wet cobblestones all over town Menu Scandinavian Living: makers of the much loved propeller trivet Noa Noa: shops across Europe and worldwide, including Montréal … Continue reading →

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