Saturday, November 5, 2022

Taiwanese Sausage Rice for dinner at Redbeef Noodle Kitchen

After Mass, we went to Redbeef Noodle Kitchen. It is my second favourite restaurant in all of Vancouver and hubby gave me reign for this week because my birthday is coming up.

I can't believe it's been more than 7 months since we last ate here! Unfortunately, the menu has changed, and I can't find my favourite Malay Sponge Cake.

I ordered my usual Chicken Cutlet Rice and Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken. Meanwhile, hubby ordered Taiwanese Sausage Rice.


Taiwanese Sausage Rice

Chicken Cutlet Rice

Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken

Everything is as delicious as ever. I'm pleased. The only sad thing is we didn't finish our meal since we ate a lot for lunch. So we decided to ask for to-go boxes to bring home our leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. I'm excited!


Redbeef Noodle Kitchen Menu

For future me, below is a list of items you tried from Redbeef so far.

Noodles
Rice

Noodles

Vegetables

Vegetables

Desserts


Legend:

** No longer on the menu

Irish Cream Cheesecake from Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee

There are two desserts we're obsessed with. First, the Tim Hortons' dream donuts, and the second is the seasonal featured cheesecake flavour from Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee.

Every time we walk by their West Broadway location, we check their posters to see if there's any new cheesecake promoted, and today we spotted that it changed from Pumpkin Cheesecake to Irish Cream Cheesecake!


Irish Cream Cheesecake from Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee

Yum! I'm not sure what Irish Cream would taste like on its own, but I absolutely love the Irish Cream Cheesecake. It has a subtle hint of what I think is coffee, but it could be alcohol from the liqueur.


List of Seasonal Cheesecake from Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee

Below is a list of the seasonal cheesecakes we have tried from Trees arranged alphabetically.


List of Cheesecake from Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee

Below is a list of cheesecakes from Trees that's available all the time.

  • Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Chocoholic Cheesecake
  • Key Lime Cheesecake
  • Maple Walnut Cheesecake

Seafood Udon for lunch from Sumire Sushi

It's a lazy weekend for us. We had plans to have a Korean BBQ for dinner and karaoke with my siblings, but that didn't push through, so hubby and I ended up with a do-nothing Saturday.

He asked if I wanted to go to Mass today instead of tomorrow, and I said sure.

We had a late breakfast at home and an even later lunch at Sumire Sushi. This spot used to be QQ Sushi.

Hubby ordered Salmon Sashimi Box while I had the Seafood Udon because it was cold outside. For sharing, we ordered the takoyaki and mango dragon roll.


Mango Dragon Roll
Inside: Crab meat, avocado, and mayo
Outside: Mango

I grew up in the Philippines, and we love our mangoes. I never considered seeing it in a roll, but I was willing to try it. Unfortunately, it was sweet, and it didn't work for me.


Takoyaki
Deep-fried octopus

It's standard delicious takoyaki. Yum!


Seafood Udon

The Seafood Udon taste like the sea - fish, shrimps, and imitation crab meat. The warm soup is comforting on a cold day and is not as oily and salty as ramen. I like it.


Salmon Sashimi Box
 Salmon, green salad, fruit, rice, tempura, dynamite roll, salmon sashimi (2 pieces), and tuna sashimi (2 pieces)

All Bento Boxes are served with Sunomomo (Japanese Sweet Asian Cucumber Salad) and Miso Soup.

My hubby loves bento boxes because it allows him to try as many food items as possible.


Sumire Sushi wall decor and interior.

I love the wall decor of Sumire Sushi. They updated it nicely, and it looks much bigger with the newer tables than when it was still QQ Sushi.

Friday, November 4, 2022

What's for dinner? 10th HelloFresh Box for 2022

Our 10th HelloFresh Box for the year arrived Saturday morning, and we cooked the first meal from the box for dinner.

One of the reasons I like cooking with HelloFresh is because hubby helps me prepare dinner, and it becomes our daily bonding. Hubby and I work from home, so we're together 24/7, but we're usually busy doing our own work and activities, so preparing a HelloFresh meal almost every night is a great bonding time for us.



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Braised Chicken and Mushrooms with Buttery Smashed Potatoes

We cooked this meal Saturday evening for dinner and Wednesday lunch.

It was surprisingly delicious. I added an extra tablespoon of milk than what the recipe requested, making the mashed potatoes more creamy. Meanwhile, the mushroom gravy was unexpectedly flavourful, thanks to all the onion and garlic salt.


Braised Chicken and Mushrooms with Buttery Smashed Potatoes from HelloFresh
Here comes the flavours of a slow-cooked homemade supper in a fraction of the time! Savoury mushrooms make this tender chicken dish taste like it's been bubbling away on the stove all day.

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Green Onion Rice

We cooked this meal Sunday evening for dinner and Friday lunch.

I love the perfectly cooked shrimp, and the broccoli made it feel so healthy. Plus, half of the serving is only 280 calories!


Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Green Onion Rice from HelloFresh
When a stir-fry craving hits, put down that take-out menu and reach for this stunner of a recipe! You're going to absolutely love making this comforting, flavour-packed dish at home yourself!

Chili-Garlic Pork Noodles with Peppers and Celery

We cooked this meal Tuesday evening for dinner and Thursday lunch.

I love the glazed pork! The edges were almost burnt, and it was crunchy. There are a lot of flavours going on with this dish - sweet (from the sugar on the pork), salty, spicy (from the chilli garlic sauce), and umami (from the oyster sauce).


Chili-Garlic Pork Noodles with Peppers and Celery
Pork and sambal-style sauce make a playful pair in this spicy noodle dish! The savoury vegetarian oyster sauce adds a Southeast Asian twist, while the crowd-pleasing crispy shallots add a tasty crunch. These noodles will disappear in no time!

Saucy Beef Ragu with Olive Tapenade

We cooked this meal Wednesday evening for dinner and Saturday lunch.

I love the fresh tomatoes and olive tapenade at the top. If you can tolerate spice, then I recommend adding a lot of the chilli flakes. Those made the dish even better!


Saucy Beef Ragu with Olive Tapenade from HelloFresh
This twist on the classic spaghetti Bolognese is a winner! Penne replaces spaghetti, while the ragu is packed with tender ground beef and tons of flavour! Topped with a fresh olive tapenade, this dish will have everyone in your home going back for seconds!

Thai-Style Pork Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Basil

We cooked this meal Thursday evening for dinner and Monday breakfast.

Unfortunately, HelloFresh sent us beef instead of pork. I used it for this dish because I had no choice and followed the instructions. I added a step of draining excess oil after sauteeing the beef. It came out alright. I'm not a fan of the beans, but I enjoyed the spiciness from the chilli being balanced by the sweet flavour from the onions and brown sugar.


Thai-Style Pork Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Basil from HelloFresh
This speedy pork beef stir-fry is inspired by the vibrant flavours of Thailand! Zesty lime, sweet brown sugar, fresh basil, savoury soy, and spicy chili pepper harmonize in this flavourful dish.

Crispy Falafel Wraps with Tahini Dressed Slaw and Pickled Onions

We cooked this meal Friday evening for dinner.

It has too much slaw and the flavour from pickled onion was too strong. You can't taste the tahini flavour and there's not enough falafel.


Crispy Falafel Wraps with Tahini Dressed Slaw and Pickled Onions from HelloFresh
These wraps come fully loaded with crispy falafel covered in a nutty, tahini-dressed slaw. The pickled red onions give an acidic kick to liven up the palate!

Our next HelloFresh box will arrive on Monday.

Monday, October 31, 2022

Double Chocolate Donut from Tim Hortons

Before heading home, we bought one Double Chocolate Donut from Tim Hortons, and I decided to reheat it for 30 seconds in the microwave. Since we first ate the Maple Dip Donut, the Double Chocolate turned out not as sweet as it usually is. However, I liked the chocolate cake donut, and I am uncertain if the glaze adds anything chocolate to it.

Double Chocolate Donut from Tim Hortons
Chocolate cake donut dipped in chocolate fondant.

Happy Halloween!

Maple Dip Donut from Tim Hortons

Before heading home, we bought one Maple Dip Donut from Tim Hortons, and I decided to reheat it for 30 seconds in the microwave. I love the soft dough, but the maple glaze became unbearably sweet. Thankfully, I only have to eat half of it since I share it with my husband.

Maple Dip Donut from Tim Hortons
Soft yeast donut dipped in rich maple fondant.

Happy Halloween!

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