Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 22nd, 2010

5 iPhone Apps For Foodies

Better Eating Through Technology As the first smart phone of its kind, the iPhone has been a trend setter when it comes to mobile networking, productivity and interaction. It’s a great phone as well as a great web browsing device, but the real action is in the many handy applications and utilities available through the App Store. For all you gourmands and food lovers out there, here are five applications you...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 21st, 2010

Vegetable Jalfrezi-the star, David Labistour.

Once in awhile, as if by chance, you stumble upon a flavor that is completely brand new to you.  Seemingly distant and exotic yet coming from a place as close as your own backyard.  Or, in my case, my cul-de-sac.  As if guided by the divine itself, I was led to the flavors of Vegetable Jalfrezi, it grabbed a hold of me, tossed me around like a used napkin and rendered me an eternal victim of its unique, sensuous...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 11th, 2010

Simple Spaghetti-My comfort food

A very, very simple spaghetti sauce 2 cans of crushed tomato a teaspoon of sugar a teaspoon of fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3-5 cloves of garlic a small yellow onion olive oil Directions Chop the yellow onion into small pieces and mince the garlic. In a large pot coat the bottom with olive oil. Turn heat to medium and add the onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant (careful...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 11th, 2010

Southern California Food Adventures

On July 1st the Graham family took up the daunting task of driving from Vancouver, BC to San Diego for a 9 day tour of Southern California.  There were tears, laughter, adventure, fun and most importantly to me, food.  We decided to bring a cooler and eat from that until we got to some real eats in San Francisco and down to San Diego.  I must say that it will be a long time before I eat a ham sandwich again. ...