Ciopinno

Success! I braved the Canada Day crowds at Granville Island today and picked up a few pounds of fresh mussels for dinner. I adapted this easy Cioppino recipe, subbing in salmon, prosciutto, and used leftover cabernet. Few meals of mine are wholly without carbs, so I just had to throw in some capellini as well to soak up the thick stew. And buttered bread on the side, too.

Modified Lyonnaise Salad

While at Granville Island, I spotted some lovely frisee and decided to make a lighter version of a classic lyonnaise salad. Torn frisee, dried cranberries, sliced roasted almonds and an easy vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard and a bit of anchovy paste.

Those who know me probably think I'm crazy to forgo the bacon and egg, but really this was very refreshing and I didn't miss them at all.

Lee's Donuts

Oh Lee's. How I love thee. Located in the heart of the Granville Island Public Market, Lee's is the finest donut shop in all of the Lower Mainland. Forget Tim Horton's slightly stale and sugary dough, forget Krispy Kreme's disgustingly syrupy, dough-heavy fried creations. Lee's donuts are light and almost fluffy. Not too sweet but sweet enough, I always get half a dozen of their powdered, cinnamon and oh yes, double chocolate ones. I never fail to stop by Lee's every time I'm on Granville Island. We had a section lunch at the terribly overrated Bridge's one week and I snuck away to procure a dozen for our office and we all agreed that I should've picked up 2 dozen instead. D'oh!