A taste of…home

People always ask me what I miss from home…and of course the first thing I say is the people…my friends and family are the most missed…but number 2? Food. For sure! 100% no ifs ands or buts about it.

Vancouver has many great things but for me the #1 best thing about it is the food.

I had a wave of hunger for Vancouver food today…here’s my top 5 most missed things (at this moment…ask me again in 5 minutes it will be different I’m sure).

1.)    Proper Sushi. I’ve been making my own after discovering the most amazing Japanese grocery store close to home, but nothing compares to the sushi in Vancouver (well maybe it does in Japan…but as far as I’ve tasted, Vancouver is the best). Huge slices of tuna and salmon, amazing rolls and the freshest fish. So.Good.

2.)    Dim Sum – my fav’ dim sum place burnt down last time I was home (mega sad face) but there are a few more on my list of great places to go for the Chinese delicacies…and right now I could devour carts full of the stuff. As a side note on this – I would have to say I really miss Vancouver Chinese food in general…

3.)    Wing Wednesday…now this isn’t really ‘proper food’ but I’ve been unable to find a place that does really good chicken wings (and especially really good chicken wings at 10cents a wing). Buffalo, teriyaki, salt and pepper, yummmmmm…all with a Granville Island beer. Yes please.

4.)    Nanaimo Bars…there will be an upcoming post regarding these fabulous sweet treats and their general amazingness. So I’ll leave it at that for now. But oh my goodness are they delicious.

5.)    Greasy massive breakfasts on the weekend that all include pancakes (or stuffed French toast), Canadian bacon, eggs and proper hashbrowns. With Maple Syrup, of course.

There is endless amazing food here in London, and I never want for a good meal, but sometimes when you want a taste of…home.

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