Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Snow Peas from HelloFresh

It's Turkey Thursday! We had turkey for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This evening, we prepared the Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Snow Peas from our HelloFresh box.

• Breakfast: Cal Smart Hoisin-Ginger Turkey with Savoury Rice and Stir-Fried Veggies
• Lunch: Cal Smart Chipotle-Honey Turkey Bowls with Green Onion Rice

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Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Snow Peas

HelloFresh Description:

"Pad krapow is a popular dish in the Thai street food scene. In our version, ground turkey is stir-fried with aromatic ingredients such as ginger, garlic, lime and chili pepper, then served over fluffy rice."

Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Snow Peas

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Thai cuisine is renowned for its complex and bold flavours, and this dish is no exception. The combination of ground turkey, fragrant ginger, and the distinct tanginess of lime creates a symphony that dances on your palate. The richness of hoisin sauce and soy sauce adds depth and a touch of umami, while the subtle sweetness of brown sugar balances the overall flavour profile. The chili pepper brings the right amount of heat to awaken your taste buds without overpowering the dish.

Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Snow Peas

The use of soy sauce and fish sauce reminded me of Filipino cuisine. We use the same set of ingredients as our Southeast Asian neighbour, but the result is quite different.

Pinoy Festival 2023 in Burnaby

Over 25 established Filipino Groups from the Greater Vancouver area and beyond will come together to bring Pinoy Festival 2023 in Burnaby.

Pinoy Festival Burnaby 2023
Image Source: Pinoy Festival - Burnaby Facebook page

When is Pinoy Festival 2023?

Pinoy Festival 2023 is on June 24, 2023 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Where is Pinoy Festival 2023?

The event is at the Burnaby Civic Square Metrotwon in Burnaby.

What to expect in Pinoy Festival 2023?

Pinoy Festival 2023 will start with a procession 'Hala Bira!

• Experience Filipino cultural performances
• Filipino Indie film showing
• Performances by local Filipino artists like Chordiller, Easy Play, Eskape Band, and Let's Go Boys,
• Filipino Market (Tiangge)
• Food Trucks

To end the festival, there will be a santacruzan, a Filipino pageantry featuring Filipino Beauty Queens.

David Eby, the Premier if British Columbia (BC) will join the event at around 2:45 PM alongside Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The mayor of Burnaby, Mike Hurley and councilors will also be at the event at around 12:15 PM.

Filipino Market Non-Food Vendors

63 Coffee Artsy Candle Eunoia Naturale

House of Little Bunny Sun City Optics

ARC Bath & Kitchen Solution (Installation and Renovation) JCM Kitchen Treasure Saladmaster

Filipino Market Food Vendors

Chay's Delight Cucina Balai

Macao Imperial Tea Pampanga's Cuisine

Plato Filipino Potato Corner Tokyo Katsu-Sand

Is there an entrance fee for Pinoy Festival 2023?

Pinoy Festival 2023 in Burnaby is free.

Sweet Ginger Pork Stir-Fry from HelloFresh

Today, I learned a painful lesson about thoroughly washing my hands after touching red chili pepper. We prepared the Sweet Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Peppers and Snow Peas from our HelloFresh box for dinner.

After cooking everything, I washed my hands, placed the food on the plate, and as we took our first bite, I felt a burning sensation in my right eye. It burns! I probably touched my eye without thinking, and whatever spicy extracts from the red chili pepper were still there. I rewashed my hands and washed my eyes with water. Afterwards, I placed a cold compress over my right eye. The sting was gone after about 5 minutes.

Anyway, time to discuss the food.

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Sweet Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Peppers and Snow Peas

HelloFresh Description:

"Ah, ginger and pork – the two go together like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. This lip-smacking pair will be swinging across your tastebuds tonight on a bed of pillowy jasmine rice and topped with a tasty hoisin-soy sauce. This dinner is sure to have you dancing!"

Sweet Ginger Pork Stir--Fry with Peppers and Snow Peas

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First, I overcooked the rice, which was sticky instead of fluffy. It still did a fantastic job of soaking the umami-packed hoisin sauce and salty soy sauce. Judging by the smell alone, I thought the dish would be too salty, but the combination of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil balanced everything.

The tender-crispy snow peas and sweet bell peppers changed texture with their crunch. For a mildly spicy kick, the red chili pepper was terrific.

This is a delicious dish. I love it!

Beef and Bean Chili from HelloFresh

Happy first day of summer! Surprisingly, it's 14°C and cold. To help us warm up, hubby and I prepared the Beef and Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Cheddar from our HelloFresh box for lunch today.

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Beef and Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Cheddar

HelloFresh Description:

"Good chili has well-seasoned meat, creamy beans and tender vegetables. Great chili, however, has all that and comes together in one pot in under an hour. This chili is one of the greats. And once you take a bite, we can guarantee you’ll agree!"

Beef and Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Cheddar

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The ground beef provides rich and savoury flavour while the sweet bell pepper and green onion adds layers of subtle sweetness and a light crunch enhancing the texture of the dish. However, the real start of the show are the kidney beans. It's creamy and earthy that adds a velvety texture that pairs well with the beef.

To finish the dish, a dollop of sour cream is added, providing a cool and creamy contrast while the melted cheddar cheese on top adds a gooey texture.

I'll miss cooking lunch once I go back to the office and become an employee on a hybrid schedule.

Chipotle-Honey Turkey Bowl with Green Onion Rice from HelloFresh

Happy Tuesday! I prepared the Cal Smart Chipotle-Honey Turkey Bowls with Green Onion Rice from our HelloFresh box for dinner today.

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Cal Smart Chipotle-Honey Turkey Bowls with Green Onion Rice

HelloFresh Description:

"This hearty turkey bowl is full of wholesome goodness! We even snuck some spinach into the turkey mix for an added veggie boost. Pickled cucumbers and a sweet and spicy chipotle-honey sauce brighten each bite."

Cal Smart Chipotle-Honey Turkey Bowls with Green Onion Rice

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Yummy! The basmati rice is the perfect fluffy and aromatic base for the dish, and adding thinly sliced green onions adds a subtle onion flavour and a fresh element. Meanwhile, the turkey is coated with chipotle-honey sauce and enchilada spice blend for a smoky, sweet, and savoury flavour. The bowl is topped with pickled cucumber to balance everything and provide acidity.

Meatless Monday: Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies from HelloFresh

Meatless Monday is possible with HelloFresh. I prepared the Carb Smart Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies for dinner from our HelloFresh box, which arrived this morning.

Below is the rest of our meatless Monday menu:

• Breakfast: Creamy Asparagus and Spinach Orzotto with Goat Cheese and Almonds
• Lunch: Korean-Inspired Black Bean Noodles with Cucumber-Sesame Salad

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Carb Smart Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies

HelloFresh Description:

"This easy lower, carb vegetarian meal is filled with protein-packed tofu, wholesome veggies and swirls of soba noodles."

Carb Smart Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies

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I love how the umami of the soy sauce mirin blend clings to the silky and smooth soba noodles. It's perfect! It was my first time frying tofu which maintained its delicate firm consistency but was a bit crispy on the outside. The edamame adds a slight crunch, while the Shanghai bok choy provides a mild bitterness.

Carb Smart Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies

On top of everything, I drizzled chili-garlic sauce, adding a sticky element coating the ingredients. Meanwhile, the sprinkling of green onions provided freshness to the dish.

Carb Smart Tofu Bowls with Soba Noodles and Veggies

Croissant and Mocha from Elysian Coffee on Broadway

I am writing this post in Elysian Coffee on their Broadway Corner Ash location using my laptop which is a first. We decided to hang out here for a couple of hours for a change in scenery. It's also our first time trying their pastries and drinks.

Writing on my blog with my laptop at Elysian Coffee at their Broadway and Ash location

My mocha is more coffee than hot chocolate, and something tells me I won't be able to sleep right away tonight because it's stronger than I'm used to. The croissant is delicious. I wished I was asked if I wanted it warmed because it'll be mouthwatering.

A Butter Croissant from Elysian Coffee

A cup of Mocha from Elysian Coffee

Cappuccino from Elysian Coffee

Elysian Coffee on Broadway is busy and quite noisy. It's not conducive for working. They don't offer wifi, and I didn't see any socket for charging devices. Although, it's a great spot for grabbing coffee and a quick lunch. The location is excellent since it's a block from the Canada Line Broadway-City Hall Station.

Filipino Food from Lasa Street Food in Seattle Premium Outlets

After a long day in Seattle and before heading back to our beloved Canada, we window-shopped at Seattle Premium Outlets. I was hoping to get a backpack I can use daily for work since, starting next month, I'll return to working in an office for at least 3 days weekly.

LASA Street Food in Seattle Premium Outlets, Tulalip Washington

On the south edge of the outlet store, there's a stall called Lasa Street Food. I was pleasantly shocked to see a Filipino store in the middle of an outlet store in Tulalip, Washington.

Kwek-Kwek from LASA Street Food in Seattle Premium Outlets
Deep-fried  battered quail eggs

I ordered Kwek-Kwek (deep-fried battered quail eggs) and Squid Balls (deep-fried squid balls), which are popular street food items in the Philippines. They're both worth it!

Squid Balls from LASA Street Food in Seattle Premium Outlets
Deep-fried squid balls

If you're looking for something more substantial, they have a wide array of menu items for lunch and dinner. They also offer Filipino beers like Red Horse and San Miguel Pilsner.

Lasa Street Food menu

Below is the menu of LASA Street Food. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and are presented in USD excluding taxes and tip.

LASA Street Food menu

Sabaw (Soup)	Price
Lugaw Rice porridge topped with scallion and fried garlic. Choice of: boiled egg, fried tofu, chicken, or kawali	$10.00
Ulam Entree served with rice and atsara	Price
Chicken Adobo Traditionally braised chicken in soy and vinegar	$14.00
Spicy Pork Adobo Traditionally braised pork in soy, vinegar, and chilies	$14.00
Lasa Express Pork in Coconut Milk and Chilies	$14.00
Bistek Beef and onions sauteed in soy and calamansi sauce	$16.00
Pulutan Street Food	Price
Crispy Pata Crispy, juicy fried pork hock	$20.00
Lechon Kawali Signature tender, fried pork belly	$16.00
Sisig Sizzling pork with fried egg	$14.00
Fish Balls Deep fried fish ball	$5.00
Kwek-Kwek Deep fried battered quail eggs	$5.00
Lumpia Deep fried beef spring rolls	$8.00
Side of Rice	$2.00
Beer & Wine	Price
San Miguel Pilsner	$4.00
San Miguel Light	$4.00
Red Horse	$5.00
Fremont Lush IPA	$4.00
White Wine	$5.00
Red Wine	$5.00
Drinks	Price
Soda Coke & Sprite	$1.50
Juice Mango, Calamansi, Guava, or Pineapple	$2.00
Water	$1.00