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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

Fresh Gluten Free Pasta by Organicos - once you go FRESH, you can’t go back…to dry pasta, that is. The aroma of this small-batch, locally made product is intoxicating and the texture is delicate and tender. Find it at Norton Commons.

Cider by Left Field Cider Co. - handcrafted, artisanal, and made in the Okanagan by two sisters who love what they do. Here’s where to find it.

Lemon-Infused Honey by Mellifera Bees - handmade and harvested from ethically managed hives in Vancouver and Lower Mainland backyards. Honey-marker Melissa Cartwright suggests pairing her honey with artisan cheeses and crunchy French bread. I sampled this beautiful product thanks to a Foodee Snackbox.

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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

Urban Digs Egg by Burdock & Co. - with hazelnut and blue cheese granola, this is a must-try dish at Chef Andrea Carlson’s brand new locavore restaurant, located at Main & 11th Ave. 

Salted Caramel Apple Pot Pie by Burdock & Co. - hands done one of the best desserts I’ve had in a while. This crust is ri-dic-ulous.

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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

S’mores by The Oakwood - a dish so special, it’s not on the regular menu. When presenting the dessert to diners, servers remove the pot covering the dish to reveal a cloud of ‘campfire smoke’, which takes you right back to your marshmallow roasting days. It tastes strongly smoky, sweet and salty – fantastic. I highly recommend you request the gourmet s’mores in advance for chef’s tasting dinners.

Tuna by The Oakwood - with blueberry soy and sesame snow. A must-try.

Hot Tuna by The Oakwood - with white bean puree and buttery garlic toast. Another winner. So far, Oakwood is three for three.
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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

Shakti’s Nectar Smoothie by Golden Aura Eatery - Cacao, coconut, vanilla bean, mint, spirulina and almond milk – the ‘clean eater’s’ dream smoothie. Though texture-wise, I’d call it more of a juice with foam on top.

Raw Vegan Sushi by Golden Aura Eatery - filled with vegetables and nut paste, this plant-based sushi can easily substitute for the real thing.

Smoked Salmon by La Pentola – with mixed grains, cucumber, herbs and seriously killer devilled eggs. Try this. Their creamy, free-range, three egg omelette is another solid brunch option.
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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

Beet Tartar by The Acorn - Served with a luscious goat cheese panna cotta. I didn’t miss the beef.

 Raw Zucchini Lasagne by The Acorn - with cashew cheese and a lemon sage cream. Art on a plate.

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Every week I compile a collection of the most mouthwatering food photos that I shot in & around Vancouver. The hashtag #todiefor denotes an item truly knee weakening in flavour. Questions? Tweet me @erinireland

Fresh Handmade Sausage by Rainier Provisions - a mild Italian sausage served with salsa verde and rapini with lemon and garlic. As we lunched, a cooked walked in the front door carrying a pig over his shoulder. It doesn’t get more handmade than that.

Hearty Vegan Chili by Rainier Provisions - slow roasted with three types of beans, vegetables & mild spices. Served with a large hunk of bread to wipe your bowl clean.

Roast of the day by Rainier Provisions - Porchetta with salsa verde, Lyonnaise potatoes, and rapini with lemon and garlic – a popular theme for the meat dishes today. My dining partner said this was delicious.

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