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Good Finds @ HK: Japanese-Style Pickling Salt

My first salad-like dish in Hong Kong! Salad is not a regular item in Hong Kong people’s diet. And even if restaurants do serve salads, they are never as fresh and tasty as the ones I enjoy in Vancouver (in my opinion anyways!). So I was prepared to go without salads for three months. But [...]
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The Easiest Mushroom Recipe Yet!

Today on LVCMag.com: Quick Healthy Bites. Smart snack options to boost your energy level up and your hunger pangs low! A bag of white button mushrooms have been sitting in my fridge for almost a week now, and so yesterday night’s mission was to cook it and eat it before it goes past its prime [...]
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Eating Well on a 4-day Ski Trip

Photo by Alvin Kwan [Stars in the photo: Whole wheat rotini, Pasta shells, Stir-fry broccoli & mushrooms, Veggie-loaded tomato sauce, and Boiled cauliflower] On the last few days of 2009, I went on a 4-day ski trip with my friends to Mt. Baker, WA. At first I was terribly worried that I would not be [...]
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Lightened Up!

Grilled cheese sandwiches is the ultimate comfort food. Yet, it isn’t the best option for an everyday lunch because a typical grilled cheese sandwich (2 slices of white bread + 3oz Cheddar Cheese + butter) will contain 27 grams of fat (18g saturated) and nearly 550 calories (enough to fuel a 60kg person to jog [...]
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Simple Roasted Portabella and Crimini Mushrooms

This is a dish that can be assembled in no more than 10 minutes. This is a dish that uses minimal ingredients to create itnense flavours. This is a dish that will fill your house with a divine, mouth-watering aroma. It is THE side dish that will spice up your ordinary dinner! Simple Roasted Portabella [...]
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Salad of Lost Jewels with Sweet Chili Dressing

This is a very simple recipe that I put together for a light lunch. It is perfect for times when you want to enjoy healthy food that takes little time to prepare. All you need to do is just takes whatever veggies what you have in your fridge or pantry and whip up some dressing. [...]
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Thai Pasta Salad (From Casual Kitchen)

Photo by Stephanie Chung I’m constantly on the lookout for new ways to enjoy pasta. A few days ago I came across Casual Kitchen and found this amazing Thai Pasta Salad. It takes only a few minutes to put together and the flavour is so light and refreshing, perfect for a lazy and relaxing Saturday [...]
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Mini Quiche with Onions and Sweet Orange Peppers

Delicious mini quiche loaded with onions and sweet orange peppers!
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Lighten Up Your Pizza Dinner

Useful and simple ways to cut calories from your pizza dinner...indulge in your pizza without guilt!
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