Like a Fine Wine

Oh my...

Well another year has passed and I don't feel any closer to wherever I imagined I would be in this whole "life" thing.
I should probably spend some time reflecting and figuring out how I can self improve this year.  However, at this point I am who I am or I am figuring out who I am and when I get there, I'll let you know...

If I could spend an evening doing anything, this would be it!  Having an AMAZING chef whip up 6 courses of expectation exceeding edibles and having fantastic bottles of wine flowing into my mason jar cup like water.  All of this while being surrounded by a group of my favorite people, what more could a girl ask for?


Here's to being 26 and hoping that this year will be better than the last.


Since this is my birthday post, I am picking one of my favorite songs to accompany it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZs6bISLyPM

Enjoy!

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   Mmm... Albacore tuna tataki with green beans, potatoes, olive slices, a quail egg and pecorino cheese.

           My best

   

BCPMA Healthy Chef Competition

Each year, I am fortunate enough to take part in the BCPMA's 5-10 a day, Healthy Chef competition.   Hosted at the Hyatt Regency hotel Vancouver, this fun competition is put on by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA), along with the BC Chefs' Association (BCAA).  The purpose of this annual competition is to help raise money to fund scholarships for the BC Chefs' Association and push organizations to cook delicious and healthier foods. 

 My company has sponsored this event for the past decade along with many others including the BC Lions.  The Grey Cup even decided to make an appearance!

I was lucky enough to sample a taste from 4 different entrees.  However, my favorite (the River Rock Casino's, Indian buffet) was not the winner.

This year, the winners were...

Best Entree: Vancouver Community College
Best Booth: River Rock Casino
Healthiest Plate: Executive Inn Coquitlam
Best Dessert: Hyatt Regency
People’s Choice: Vancouver Community College

Best Entree:  Vancouver Community College

Steelhead and halibut press, scallop ahi tuna bar, poached daikon taro har gow, sweet carrot puree, hot and sour emulsion, green curry sauce

Best Dessert: Hyatt Regency
Dulce de leche, poached pear, pineapple star anise panna cotta, goose berry mint pate

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the evening...

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