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do you live anywhere near vancouver?

1/22/2013

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if so, you need to check out this restaurant.  as we all know, food is one of the most exciting parts of any day for me.  i go to sleep at night thinking on what i will wake up and eat... for real.  i am one serious foodie, and since being diagnosed with celiac disease 4 years ago i've completely re-learned how to cook, so whatever i feel like eating, i make in my kitchen.  this has definitely raised my standards for eating out - it has to be very good in order for me not to take mental notes and come home determined to recreate it - usually with a bit of a twist that i think will make it even better.  this place knocked my socks off, and i won't even attempt to one-up it with my own skills.  maenam. west 4th ave. vancouver.

not to mention the great setting, i felt a little cooler than i really am and a little more city folk than anyone would believe ;)  we ate steamed mussels with lemongrass & thai basil, pan-friend fish with sweet sauce on top, squid salad, vegetable curry, pad thai, and coconut ice over lychee and longang for dessert.  it was decadent.  i have yet to stop thinking about this meal and can make myself believe i'm hungry just thinking about it! 

they have cooked for many-a-celiac, were totally versed in how to avoid contamination, and were quick to let us know what on the menu was do-able and what wasn't.  the food was great, the atmosphere was upbeat and a little bit swanky, and i can't wait to go back! 
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mmm... mussels.  but beware of those red peppers, they are hot as heck! 

hope you're having a great tuesday!  i'm off for a run to make sure i can continue being a foodie ;)
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    my name is jess, and i'm a mama, a passionate foodie, and i love to learn - and i'm celiac.  actually, so is my son.  combining that minor detail with my love of food and life has given me great reason to create a lifestyle that is both gluten free, and a heck of a lot of fun.  i'd love to help you do the same!

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