Welcome to my blog
Hello!
My name is Dan Malvet and I am a chef with an affinity for all things food, whether it be edible flowers, a plate of sashimi or wild mushrooms foraged in the crisp air of a fall morning, it is my passion. I have years of experience in hot "pressure cooker" kitchens and similar experiences, although less stressful in the open coastal air of my many backyard gardens. From heirloom tomatoes, to not so native citrus trees ( yes we can grow citrus in coastal British Columbia ) and semi tropicals such as Passionfruit and Pineapple Guavas, the world is your oyster! Over the next few years, I plan on taking you on a culinary adventure from my own garden to plate while raising 3 children, we'll see how it goes :) The only thing holding you back is your own creativity. With this blog, I plan on opening your eyes to the potential of what can be. However with 3 children ( 8, 7 and 1 ) and a more than fulltime career in food sales, my time for keeping you on the edge of your seat may be a challenge...but I'm gonna' give it a go!
So, sit back relax and enjoy some offerings I can put in front of you to tanatlize your senses, make your tastebuds crave some local fare and keep your green thumbs going!
Food for thought
05/08/2013 09:53
Eat artichokes! Yup, artichokes are thought to lower your blood pressure...and your cholesterol! Nice. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-842-ARTICHOKE.aspx?activeIngredientId=842&activeIngredientName=ARTICHOKE
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31/07/2013 08:46
Great! Not much says more summer than a basil, tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with a splash of balsamic vinegar! And when you're all out of more ideas....pesto! Make a few batches of this summer favorite to be enjoyed all year long. Freeze it in ice cube trays for more manageable portion sizes....
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30/07/2013 16:33
It's all good. Grab a drop or two of Sunlight dishsoap....rub it in, and wash...good to go!
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Recipies
05/09/2013 17:26
So, here's an old classic that you either love, or in the worst case, can't stand....more for me in that case :) I know there's lots of you out there who remember the days of the jar of pickled eggs sitting on the counter top in your local watering hole. Those days are long over as we become...
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29/08/2013 16:40
Whoa, now we're talking. When we here on the West Coast have juicy blackberries dripping from prickly stems just about everywhere, it's time to get 'em! When your freezers full of blackberry pies to enjoy at a later date, your cupboards full of delicious fruity jams, it's time to fill some bottles....
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25/08/2013 08:53
With my Estonian heritage still at a forefront in my cooking, one of my favorite things to cure is a nice steelhead trout or a super fresh salmon of your choice right out of the ocean, I would just tend not to use a pink salmon as they are more for smoking or canning ( in my opinion ). Below I have...
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25/08/2013 08:30
Well, well, well....by now those of you who have zucchini in the garden are probably struggling to find ways to use it up. A bumper crop of zucchini is a wonderful thing and is so versatile, it's a great option to grow that doesn't take much room and produces all summer long! A quick way to use...
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05/08/2013 18:06
I find capers simply amazing and very versatile as well, from caesar dressing, garnish for smoked salmon appys to just plain old good on top of a salad. This is a great solution to the store bought varieties and once again, super easy on the budget. Here is a basic recipie for a guideline...and...
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05/08/2013 13:37
There's something very, very delicious lurking out there....it's my version of a Caesar, and not a salad....I am a huge fan of a nice, salty, spicy Caesar that cools you down and sets your tastebuds a blaze. My twist on this classic involves a multi-ethnic course of action...a bit of classic...
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05/08/2013 09:12
This is an all time winner if you've ever been to Japanese Village. Almost everyone will tell you they can eat this sauce by the spoonful! By no means is this their recipie as that's a closely guarded secret, but with some tweeking to suit your own palate, you can make this one at home in a few...
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03/08/2013 16:44
So much zucchini and not enough ways to use it? Step out of the box a bit, this healthy treat is great...even the kids will enjoy. Cut you zucchini into uniform fry size pieces, dredge them in flour, pass them through an egg wash and coat them in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, your favorite spices...
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30/07/2013 16:59
Ingredients
1 bunch kale torn into pieces
1 to 2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine the kale and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Use your fingers to massage the oil into the kale. If...
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