Game Day Snacks from The Poutinerie in BC Place | Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs New York FC

Happy Saturday! It's the first home game of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC this year and for the season. They host the reigning MLS Champs New York City FC. The result was a 0-0 draw.

Shortrib Poutine
Pulled shortribs, cheese curds, red wine gravy, and green onion

The red wine gravy was salty today. Unusual.

NEW ITEM: Garlic Fries
Signature seasoning blend and fresh garlic

The fries in the bottom was extremely oily.

I hope the Whitecaps starts winning soon. The next home game is on April 2, 2022.

Mario Day Meals in our 6th HelloFresh Box for 2022

HelloFresh is celebrating Mario Day with "Win Back Game Night" meals. I included both Mario Day meals in our HelloFresh box this week. 

Unfortunately, our box didn't arrive at its usual time (before 10:30 AM), and I contacted HelloFresh about it. According to the tracking number, it still hasn't been picked up by FedEx, but our box was thankfully inside our building when we arrived home at 4:00 PM.

Sunday breakfast and Tuesday lunch: Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow'

Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Green Beans

HelloFresh description: If you select this meal, you will receive Mario-themed crafting activities in your HelloFresh box, such as place cards and cup wrappers to put the final touches on your great family dinner. Start the evening right with this terrific Thai-inspired meal, which pairs perfectly with game night! After enjoying your meal, it’s time to play your family’s favourite Mario games, like Super Mario Maker™ 2, on your Nintendo Switch system (games and system not included). And, you could get a chance to win 1 of 30 Nintendo Switch prize packs*. See the insert in your box for more details on how to enter HelloFresh’s contest. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor or administrator of this contest. *View full rules at www.hellofresh.ca/gamenight

Sunday and Monday lunch: Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice

I absolutely love this dish, or maybe I just like pineapple in savoury meals.

Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice with Hoisin-Soy Drizzle

HelloFresh description: Juicy pineapple chunks give ordinary fried rice a sweet-savoury appeal that's hard to resist. All that's missing from this delicious Thai-inspired dish is the whole pineapple to serve it in!

#MeatlessMonday dinner and Ash Wednesday #Abstinence lunch: Cuban-Style Black Bean Bowls

Cuban-Style Black Bean Bowl with Peppers and Cilantro-Lime Rice

HelloFresh description: All the flavours of Abuela's slow-cooked beans in a speedy, simple supper! The secret? A quick DIY soffrito! Hearty black beans and rice make a wholesome meal full of protein. All the fixings bring in the fun!

Tuesday dinner and Thursday lunch: Mexican-Spiced Pork Quesadillas

Mexican-Spiced Pork Quesadillas with Tomato-Sweet Bell Pepper Salsa

HelloFresh description: If you select this meal, you will receive Mario-themed crafting activities in your HelloFresh box, such as place cards and cup wrappers to put the final touches on your great family dinner. Make game night cheesy in a good way with these delicious quesadillas, which pairs perfectly with game night! After enjoying your meal, it’s time to play your family’s favourite Mario games, like New Super Mario Bros.™ U Deluxe, on your Nintendo Switch system (games and system not included). And, you could get a chance to win 1 of 30 Nintendo Switch prize packs*. See the insert in your box for more details on how to enter HelloFresh’s contest. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor or administrator of this contest. *View full rules at www.hellofresh.ca/gamenight

Thursday dinner and Friday lunch: Smart Coconut Salmon Soup

Smart Coconut Salmon Soup with Mushrooms and Squash

HelloFresh description: Hearty salmon and sweet squash in a creamy coconut broth will warm you right up, while a kick of chilli and lime adds layers of flavour to this light supper. Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate and kilocalorie amount.

Dinner at Sushivan Japanese Restaurant

It's a cold Wednesday evening and we walked to and from our neighbourhood church for Ash Wednesday Mass. After the mass, we went to Sushivan for dinner.

I had my usual favourite Korean-style Ramen, but this time topped with seafood. Hubby ordered the Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box. I absolutely love the salmon teriyaki and I can't wait to come back and order it for myself.

Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box
Salmon teriyaki, appy sashimi, appy tempura, salad, 4 pcs California roll, and rice

Korean Style Ramen with Seafood

As we go down the list of Special Roll, we ordered the Rainbow Roll.

Rainbow Roll
California roll with assorted fish, tobiko

Yay for supporting small businesses!

Where to get the best Pie in Vancouver? | Pi Day 2022

A List and Map of the Best Pie in Vancouver

It's possible that not many people "celebrate" Pi Day (3.14 - March 14) as we do. For the past few years, we've been eating savoury and sweet pies during Pi Day. With that said, here is my attempt to compile a list of the "best pie in Vancouver" based on articles or lists on the first page of the Google Search result.

These list is based on the following articles:

1. 2018 Article from Vancouver Is Awesome: 5 places for perfect pie in Vancouver
2. 2021 Article from VancouverMom.ca: Pi(e) Day: Five to-die-for pie shops in Vancouver
3. 2021 Article from Dished Daily Hive: Best pie in Vancouver to try at least once

Recommended by all three articles

Aphrodite's Organic Cafe  & Pie Shop

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How to order?

• In Store
• Online for pickup

☑️ The Pie Hole

We absolutely love The Pie Hole and it helps that they have a location in West 4th Avenue where we went to celebrate Pi day in 2020.

Four 6" Pies from The Pie Hole

How to order?

• In Store or Online
• Find a Retailer
• Delivery: 
• UberEats from the Kitsilano store or the Burnaby store (here is a $10 discount code for you: eats-ysickc)
• DoorDash from the Kitsilano store or the Burnaby store
• Foodee

The Pie Shoppe

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How to order? In Store at 1875 Powell Street, Vancouver BC

Savary Island Pie Company

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How to order?

• In Store
• Online for pickup

Recommended by 2 out of 3 Articles

Tartine Bread and Pies

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How to order?

• In Store
• Online at the True Confection website.
• Delivery:
• DoorDash
• Ritual.co
• SkipTheDishes

Recommended by 1 out of 3 Articles

☑️ A La Mode Pie

Available in store (inside Granville Island) or through delivery apps: DoorDash and SkipTheDishes

Flourist Bakery, Mill & Cafe

Available in store at the Commercial Street location or online for delivery or pick-up at the Strathcona location.

 

Gabi & Jules

Available in store (2302B Clarke Street, Port Moody) or online for delivery (check if you're within their delivery area)

Purebread

Checking their online order I couldn't find pies in the menu. It's possible it's only available in their store.

Map of the best pie in Vancouver

Here is a map view to find the best pie closest to you.

Lunch at The Wicklow

The Wicklow is my favourite bar/pub in Vancouver. The food is delicious and the view of False Creek especially during sunset is just gorgeous.

For today, we went there for lunch and to watch the first game of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC against the Columbus Crews. We lost 4-0 with 0 shots on target.

I made the right choice of ordering my absolute favourite - Yorkshire Pudding to drown the pain of watching the Whitecaps lose. It's the first game of the season and there are a lot of games to go, but it's such a great reminder to lower down my expectations of the team.

Yorkshire Pudding Bowl
Certified Roast Angus Beef, House Gravy, Garlic Mash Potatoes, and Horseradish Aoili

Chicken, Pig, and Goat Penne
Chicken breast, chorizo, goat cheese, spinach, red onion, pepper, creamy rose sauce, and garlic toast

I don't recommend any of the pasta dishes from The Wicklow and I tried both the Salmon Linguine and the Penne.

Nachos
Cheddar, jack, Cajun corn, jalapenos, black olives, diced tomato, green onions, sour cream, tomato black bean salsa, and homemade tortilla chips

We finished the Nachos during the first half and our entrees and dessert during the second half.

Chocolate Torte

They have desserts, but it's not in the menu.

Four New Meals in our Fifth HelloFresh Box for 2022

Our 5th HelloFresh box for the year arrived last Saturday. I was planning to order six meals, but hubby said I should keep it at five, just in case we have other food from the family in Richmond.

My "housewife" hat challenge is that we have a small fridge. Yes, it's slightly larger than the ones you will find in a hotel room, and as such we have to manage how much food we can store. Another challenge is that we do not have an oven, so I can only pick HelloFresh meals that don't require an oven.

I accidentally ordered a meal that calls for an oven. Thankfully, it's just to heat the Tortilla Chips with spices which my air fryer managed to do.

Monday and Tuesday Lunch: Cal Smart Spicy Chicken Bites

I like the crunchy slaw, soft rice, and sweet chicken.

Cal Smart Spicy Chicken Bites with Carrot and Green Onion Slaw

HelloFresh description: Spicy chilli garlic sauce, sweet sticky honey, and savoury soy sauce bring bold flavours to this calorie smart supper! Calorie Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.

Monday dinner and Wednesday lunch: One-Pot Southwest Beef and Cavatappi

I wish there was optional heat for this dish. Also, the change from Monterey jack to mozzarella made it creamier than it should be.

One-Pot Southwest Beef and Cavatappi with Monterey Jack Shredded Mozzarella and Baby Spinach

HelloFresh description: This one-and-done dinner in a hurry packs beef, veggies and noodles into one easy bowl. What's even better? It's a meal that everyone is sure to devour!

Tuesday dinner and Thursday Lunch: Chow Mein-Style Chicken

Last year, we ordered this dish, and I remember adding too much salt to the chicken. So this time, I didn't add any salt, and it came out more flavorful and still salty.

Chow Mein-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies

HelloFresh description: Move over Chinese takeout 'cause you got some heavy competition! This perfect combination of tender chicken pieces, springy noodles and crunchy veggies coated in a fragrant soy sauce will satisfy any craving for chow mein!

Wednesday dinner and Friday lunch: White Bean Chicken Chili

Hubby pointed out that it's more soup than chilli; maybe I should have let it boil at a higher heat than I did.

White Bean Chicken Chili with Spiced Tortilla Chips

HelloFresh description: This hearty chilli, packed with filling cannellini beans, will keep the winter chills at bay! Crush the spiced tortilla chips over the top for a delightful crunch, or use them to scoop up every last bite!

Thursday dinner and Saturday breakfast: Smart Togarashi Shrimp Stir-Fry

Hubby said it's like a stir-fried salad because there are no carbs. I love it!

Smart Togarashi Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli, Carrots, and Cabbage

HelloFresh description: Tonight's colourful seafood dish is inspired by East Asian flavours. You'll season shrimp with togarashi, then pan-sear to a tender finish and serve over stir-fried broccoli, carrots and cabbage. Sprinkle it all with dry-roasted cashews, and you're good to go! Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate and kilocalorie amount.