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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC Baby Octopus

Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Baby octopus is a seafood delight and can be found at just about all Sushi restaurants.  Learn about baby octopus and why many Asain love this creature from the sea.

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Move during the commercials

Posted Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Monthly Tip
Move during the commercials

One way to sneak in some physical activity is to move while you're watching TV. If you get up and walk around the house or march in place during the commercials, you will have no problem getting in 30 minutes of activity while watching 3 hours of TV.

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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC “Starchy Potato”

Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Starchy Potato is a root used by many Asian cooks.  Learn how to use this root in your own kitchen.

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I created this cereal bar…

Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Chef Dave in Healthy Eating
I created this cereal bar…

Whole grains are not only good for you but taste great too.  I created this cereal bar with very few ingredients and they are perfect for breakfast or snacks.  These bars were created for the school lunch programs that work with Vicki and myself. We needed a bar that would be easy to prepare, hold well on the serving line, and most importantly taste great.   When looking for the cereal in the grocery aisle make sure the package says "whole grain".  Most of the cereal companies are placing "whole grain" on the front of the box big and bold. …

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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC Rice

Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Rice is the most consumed grain in the world take a tour and learn about Asian rice.

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White whole wheat bread?

Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
White whole wheat bread?

If you have shopped the bread aisle in recent years, you may have seen whole wheat bread that looks like white bread. To me, whole wheat bread is brown.  I have never bought white whole wheat bread, because in my mind, if it's white, it can't have the same nutritional value. I admit I am wrong on this one.

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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC Eel

Posted Friday, January 13, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Eel is a eaten for not only its taste but for strength as well.  Lear all about Eel and how to prepare it for meal time.

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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC Seaweed

Posted Friday, January 13, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Seaweed is part of the Asian diet.  Learn how this food from the sea can be a healthy addition to your meals.

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Just because it’s in print does not mean that it will work!

Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave
Just because it’s in print does not mean that it will work!

I was browsing threw a magazine I had gotten through a fundraiser from my sons school.   As I was perusing the magazine a mixed nut mix recipe grabbed my eye.  In this mix it had bacon and cracked black pepper.  The cashews where also slightly caramelized. So in my mind I figured sweet and salty which is one of my favorite food combinations.  So I quickly ripped the recipe page from the magazine and placed in on my fridge to remember to get the ingredients needed for the recipe on my next trip to the grocery store. 
This…

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Chef Dave Visits Osaka Market Vancouver, BC Noodles

Posted Friday, January 6, 2012 by Chef Dave in Videos

Take a walk down the noodle isle and discover Asian noodles and all they have to offer.

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