> bits, tips, hints etc, not to mention lovely photography) by Martin Yan
> (of
> Yan Can Cook fame) called Culinary Journey Through China
>
> He got his start in Burnaby, you know. We could have taken you to his
> restaurant when you were here, if we'd thought of it. He isn't there
> very often any more, but used to always be there (some years ago.) His
> original "Yan Can Cook" was a local cable show from Burnaby's Cable 4

Didn't know that :)
I generally like his recipes -- usually simple, but with real impact, and
authentic taste

> Laurie can  Hongcouver being what it is :) (if Laurie were inclined
> to
> eat noodles that is, though one could always leave them out)
>
> So can Lisa, come to that,  who does eat noodles, and does most of the
> cooking.
>
> We thoroughly enjoyed dim sum yesterday. We arrived a bit early by
> accident, and the lady recognized us and opened the door for us. Very
> sweet of her, I thought, so I left a massive tip. But on top of that, we
> were the only ones there for a while, so we got all the service there
> was to have, and our food was only just out of the steamers, too hot to
> touch. Extra delicious. We left as the crowd arrived (taking extra home
> with us) Real treat.

Sounds wonderful :)

> I forwarded your recipe to Lisa - don't laugh! Yes, I know she's right
> beside me, but this way it's in *her* data bank.

I do that all the time! I get something in work email that I want in my home
email account, and they're both on the same machine 

>
> 3) place brother in a 2-quart pot, bring to a boil. Add meat, mushrooms
> and
> cabbage. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add shrimp
> and
> simmer for 1 minute. Add noodles, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, and
> sesame oil; cook until heated through. Ladel into bowls
>
> My brothers aren't in Vancouver, would it be all right if I used broth
> instead? Then, of course, Lisa will likely be cooking it,  and her
> brothers *are* within reach.

There must have been something there... I'm a tad irritated with my brother
at the moment :)
But net yet ready to cannibalize him...



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