Food is beautiful. In fact, I would say it's one of those lucky bitches that is just as beautiful when it first wakes up in the morning, no make-up on, completely au naturel. Still, once in a while it's nice to get all dressed up and enjoy food that is almost too pretty too eat. Almost. No food is too pretty to eat that's just silly.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces of food art:
Ricotta gnocchi with duck confit, truffle and black garlic from Sydney's at the Forks in Winnipeg. This was my first time at Sydney's and I found out it is a great place to enjoy 5-course meal when you have four hours to burn.
Agedashi tofu from Kyu Bistro in Winnipeg (www.kyubistro.com). From the few times I've been here I get the sense that the chef at Kyu really takes pride in his cooking, it's lovely.
Pad thai hor kai (pad thai wrapped in an omelette) at the Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution in Chiang Mai, Thailand (photo cred: Miss Sonja T.). The ladies here are multi-talented - you can also get a 1-hour full body massage for 180 baht (around $6).
Raspberry and white chocolate Charlotte with a strawberry puree from the Winnipeg Convention Centre (at my CA convocation dinner).
The "Shrimple" from KAZOKU restaurant in Winnipeg (30 - 2583 Pembina Hwy). It is a crab meat roll topped with deep fried shrimp, tartar sauce, and black tobiko. This Korean restaurant has a great sushi menu and I can't wait to go back and try more of their masterpieces.
That's all for now! Big shout out to my loyal readers (you know who you are) who send me hate mail because I don't update my blog enough, love you.
DG
