I apologize for not contributing many reviews lately, I have been working seven days a week, but I’ve been eating! And I will write about my experiences as always.
Keep an eye out for my upcoming reviews from:
Cabin 12, The Superior, Relish, My-Chosen Cafe, Bistro 28, Spinnaker’s Pub, Caribbean Village, Darband Teahouse/Hookah Lounge, Lido Waterfront Bistro, and Spice Jammer.
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
Allo!
Just to give everyone a heads up: When I have some time, I will be posting some reviews for a couple of Oak Bay restaurants/bakeries. I went to Oak Bay Bistro last week, and the Village Patisserie. For lunch today I went to Kissako for some veggie sushi. Stay tuned, I’ll put my experiences up within the next few days. Cheers
Hey all!
I am en route to Seattle, so stay tuned for culinary( and Vegetarian) highlights for my mini-vacation to Seattle!
Also, when I get back I want to update some of my recent food experiences. I had the five course vegetarian tasting menu at Camille’s which is worth sharing about, and I’ve been to Lotus Pond a few times, and Pagliacci’s. In March I took a three-class cooking lesson at Cook Culture( inside the Atrium) on artisanal breadmaking. It was great, and I will share my experiences with you.
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
2011 is a very imporant and dynamic year for me. I completed a challenging cleanse early in the year,and now I find myself contemplating an even larger change, meat or no meat?
A book, Eating Animals, by Jonathan Safran Foer, sparked this dilemma ( www.eatinganimals.com) .
Growing up in an agricultural community, it wasn’t uncommon to have meat three meals a day. It was “healthy”, it made me “strong”, helped me grow taller, etc. There may have been some truth to those claims, but the state of mass-produced meat production is alarming, and arguably doing the opposite, causing sickness and weakness in those that eat it.
I don’t want to preach to the choir, but I do encourage everyone reading this to check out the book(see link above), and educate yourself. Jonathan Foer presents our carnivorous tendencies from both sides of the fence, avoiding a Michael Moore-esque steamrolling point of view. The topic of eating animals is a touchy subject for most, and honestly, one of the topics I have thought about least. I consider myself an educated person, but I haven’t taken the time in 24 years to research the welfare of the animals I eat. I love eating chicken, beef, pork, fish, and generally, most animals. But just because I like the taste of them, doesn’t excuse me from my ignorance of how they are raised, fed, and slaughtered. As a biologist, it would be a fair statement that I enjoy and appreciate animals. But the more I read about farming practices, I also learn how brutal, sadistic, and heartless the process can be. And all for what? Keeping prices of meat cheap? I would rather pay more for meat and eat less of it. I would rather eat a chicken that got to run around and eat bugs, or a pig that got to explore the farm pasture, than pigs and chickens who are raised in polluted and cramped conditions.
We are lucky to live in a part of the world where we, as consumers, have more buying power and choices than we realize. Our diets are so varied, partially due to a globalized economy, but also in conjunction with the plethora of cultural diversity present in Canada. When we have some beautiful ingredients and products to choose from, why do we not have much choice with regards to how chickens and other meats are raised. By buying these products in Safeway and other grocery stores, we’re giving our consumer stamp of approval that it’s ok to raise animals in their own filth and pump them full of hormones and antibiotics that eventually leech into our water supply and food chain.
So what? Well if I have the power to say yes or no, I feel compelled to say no. I want to eat those animals, but I want to make a stand for not only my health, but for animal welfare. The reason I have occasionally made fun of vegetarians is solely based on the mystery factor. I never really understood how they survived or how they were nourished without meat. As I continue to explore health and cooking, I am amazed daily, at the level of creativity and excitement of vegetarian food. I can survive on oatmeal for breakfast with hemp hearts and blueberries, rice and lentils and vegetables for lunch, and a nice pasta for dinner. I can still eat desserts. I’m not going to die without meat. Actually, there’s a good possibility that my health will improve. I have had hypothyroidism for over 8 years now, and a couple of food sensitivities. I owe it to my body to give it a break, even though it will require me to cook more at home, it will give me a creative avenue.
Thanks for listening to my rant. This is where I am at. There are a lot of restaurants in Victoria that celebrate farm to table cooking, and I highly encourage supporting these establishments,especally those that boast ethically raised meats from local farms.
Has anyone else been thinking about eating less meat or going veggie? I would appreciate stories and thoughts on the topic.
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
There have been some great Groupons lately! If you haven’t tried Groupon yet, click on my link!
http://www.groupon.com/r/uu9392370
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
Greetings all!
I have been in the process of moving into a new house, so I haven’t had the time or internet to be blogging.
Updates on their way for… Nando’s, Moxies, and The Reef [I'll post the updated visit at the top of the original post for each restaurant]
and also,
Dine around Victoria reviews for Sips Bistro in James Bay and Veneto
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
I’ve heard great reviews about the Black Olive, from the quality of their olive oil to what some say is the best lamb served in Victoria!
Get this great deal today!
Allo everyone,
So I’m on a bit of a budget for many reasons at the moment, but I really want to partake in Dine Around Victoria.
Are there any participating restaurants that you would like me to cover the most? Which restaurants should I not miss?
I appreciate your suggestions,
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
Hello Everybody!
Today’s Groupon is for Qoola, a frozen yoghurt treat located in the new Uptown shopping centre. It’s similar to Marble Slab, in that you can choose toppings and flavours, but yoghurt is much healthier, less calories and with probiotic cultures! For $5 you get $10 to use at Qoola,and you can buy up to three Groupon’s, which expire by May 16,2011. Also 5% of the Groupon proceeds go towards the Steve Nash Foundation, it’s a win-win situation.
Grab a healthy and yummy Groupon today!
Click here to get started—> http://www.groupon.com/r/uu9392370
Cheers,
Eating Victoria
Done the grueling one month cleanse, back to my blog!
I ate last night at Cafe Ceylon, so I will post a review later on today about my experience there. Also, I’ve got a couple of Groupons to use up, so I will be using a Groupon for Crumsby’s cupcakes and Posh Sukiyaki in the next couple of days.
And with Dine Around Victoria coming up, it’s a very exciting time!
Cheers
-Eating Victoria
