First Official Sanctuary Convention 30th July-1st August 2010

[Celandine]

I'm going to be on the lookout for a really good cedar plank to bring home with me to cook my own salmon and get that authentic "Pacific Coast flavour"....

You shouldn't have any problem finding one. When I was last in Vancouver, there were quite a few shops specializing in salmon. Even Granville Island at the Public Market had a stall where you could buy anything related to salmon and you could even buy a little coolers at these shops which they would pack your fish in. Very awesome. I brought home some Sockeye Salmon last time. So delicious!!

[Celandine]

176 days till SE!

[discodiva]

You shouldn't have any problem finding one. When I was last in Vancouver, there were quite a few shops specializing in salmon. Even Granville Island at the Public Market had a stall where you could buy anything related to salmon and you could even buy a little coolers at these shops which they would pack your fish in. Very awesome. I brought home some Sockeye Salmon last time. So delicious!!

Yep...they're brilliant there aren't they?...I head straight there for a bag of fresh candied salmon almost as soon as I get to Vancouver....far nicer than candy to me......I usually head up to Bruce's Market (which is on the Lougheed Hhwy, just past Maple Ridge and where my aunt used to live) and buy at least 3-4 of their vacuum packs to bring home with me.....in fact we're having the last one from 2009's visit tomorrow with a salad...*pouts*...I think I can just about last out till April without some....


I'm in Victoria for 6 days too so I should be able to find a decent one there...if not I'll head back to Granville before we fly home....


Wish I was going to be out there during the Summer this year too....but sadly will have to make do with Springtime in Vancouver again...I know how lucky I am to have been able to visit again year on year....


Deeds xx

[EH-T]

Yep...they're brilliant there aren't they?...I head straight there for a bag of fresh candied salmon almost as soon as I get to Vancouver....far nicer than candy to me......I usually head up to Bruce's Market (which is on the Lougheed Hhwy, just past Maple Ridge and where my aunt used to live) and buy at least 3-4 of their vacuum packs to bring home with me.....in fact we're having the last one from 2009's visit tomorrow with a salad...*pouts*...I think I can just about last out till April without some....


I'm in Victoria for 6 days too so I should be able to find a decent one there...if not I'll head back to Granville before we fly home....


Wish I was going to be out there during the Summer this year too....but sadly will have to make do with Springtime in Vancouver again...I know how lucky I am to have been able to visit again year on year....


Deeds xx

I'm very happy SE is in July/Aug. I much prefer to visit Vancouver in the summer.

[Skydiver]

you know what this midwesterner's biggest 'problem' with vancouver is

too danged much fish and not nearly enough meat

lol

it's a culture thing, here we have beef and chicken, MAYBE pork and a token fish dish, in van it's fish, fish, more fish, oh yeah and i guess we'll have a steak too

[kthomassg]

Y'all are giving me great ideas to do, I've got a list going. Hope I can get it all in.

[discodiva]

I'm very happy SE is in July/Aug. I much prefer to visit Vancouver in the summer.

It's a hard decision for me...having done both...I do love the summer (when it's nice and warm and sunny) but Springtime in Vancouver has thrown up some wonderfully gorgeous days too...and the blossom in the Park and the snowcapped mountains make it so bloomin' magical....I think my ideal plan is to go live there....I'm still working on that one!...*winks*...


Deeds xx

[EH-T]

It's a hard decision for me...having done both...I do love the summer (when it's nice and warm and sunny) but Springtime in Vancouver has thrown up some wonderfully gorgeous days too...and the blossom in the Park and the snowcapped mountains make it so bloomin' magical....I think my ideal plan is to go live there....I'm still working on that one!...*winks*...


Deeds xx

The cherry blossoms are wonderful. You should move to Vancouver, just think of all the money you'd save in airfare!



So, what are people most looking forward to at the SE convention?

[Celandine]

Yep...they're brilliant there aren't they?...I head straight there for a bag of fresh candied salmon almost as soon as I get to Vancouver....far nicer than candy to me......I usually head up to Bruce's Market (which is on the Lougheed Hhwy, just past Maple Ridge and where my aunt used to live) and buy at least 3-4 of their vacuum packs to bring home with me.....in fact we're having the last one from 2009's visit tomorrow with a salad...*pouts*...I think I can just about last out till April without some....


I'm in Victoria for 6 days too so I should be able to find a decent one there...if not I'll head back to Granville before we fly home....


Wish I was going to be out there during the Summer this year too....but sadly will have to make do with Springtime in Vancouver again...I know how lucky I am to have been able to visit again year on year....

Deeds xx

When I wandered down to the Granville Market, I was happy to find the stall, but as I looked and observed what others were buying, I knew the candied salmon must be something great. I bought a bit and though it was surprising in flavor, I quite liked it. I'm looking forward to picking up some more in July again.

I'm very happy SE is in July/Aug. I much prefer to visit Vancouver in the summer.

When I was there in August, there were quite a few days of cool, rainy weather. I had been warned what the weather would be like so was quite thankful for my rain coat I brought. It didn't stop me though. I have fond memories of climbing Grouse Mtn and visiting Lynn Canyon in the drippy rain. It was wonderful!

you know what this midwesterner's biggest 'problem' with vancouver is

too danged much fish and not nearly enough meat

lol

it's a culture thing, here we have beef and chicken, MAYBE pork and a token fish dish, in van it's fish, fish, more fish, oh yeah and i guess we'll have a steak too

I personally look forward to all the fish and seafood I can get while in Vancouver! As you say, us Midwestener's don't see much of it, and if so, it's usually pricey or not very good quality.

I still remember the awesome oyster po boy I bought at a small bar and grill down one of the streets from the Wall Centre. I wandered down that way during one of our lunch breaks during the con and couldnt resist buying it. Mmmm... Must remember to find that place once again. *nod*

So, what are people most looking forward to at the SE convention?

In Vancouver? Seeing and doing everything I missed the first time around, but also revisiting some of the 'gems' that made such an impression on me.

During the convention? Listening to all the Q & A's from the guests. For me, it'll be my first time seeing many of them.

Speaking of which... Has the guest list been updated from the three (AT, DK, MW) already named yet?

[EH-T]

Speaking of which... Has the guest list been updated from the three (AT, DK, MW) already named yet?

Not as far as I know.

[EH-T]

I think I'm most looking forward to seeing AT, MW and DK together. I hope we get at least one panel with the 3 of them. I'm sure we'll never stop laughing.

[Celandine]

I think I'm most looking forward to seeing AT, MW and DK together. I hope we get at least one panel with the 3 of them. I'm sure we'll never stop laughing.

If it's just the three of them over the span of three days, I think we'll get every panel with them.

*still crossing fingers for main cast announcement soon*

[Celandine]

174 days till SE!

We so need a Helen icon!

[Jumble]

If it's just the three of them over the span of three days, I think we'll get every panel with them.

*still crossing fingers for main cast announcement soon*

*crosses fingers too*

I'm sooo hoping for Ryan to be there

Um, what the heck is candied salmon?

[Skydiver]

i'm gonna presume it's a concoction of salmon and sugar, or perhaps dried salmon with a sugary coating

[Jumble]

i'm gonna presume it's a concoction of salmon and sugar, or perhaps dried salmon with a sugary coating

That's what I thought. Seems an odd way to treat salmon, but I'm a huge fish lover, especially salmon, so I guess I'll try it

[Celandine]

i'm gonna presume it's a concoction of salmon and sugar, or perhaps dried salmon with a sugary coating

That's what I thought. Seems an odd way to treat salmon, but I'm a huge fish lover, especially salmon, so I guess I'll try it

Exactly! I guess the Native Americans were the originators of the treat and it makes sense seeing how salmon played such a vital role in their lives, and still does.

It involves a process of allowing the fish to marinate in a salt/sugar mixture for many hours before being smoked. I remember they had different flavored varieties at the Market last time I was there too; I know they had brown sugar and maple for sure. Can't remember the rest, but everyone seemed to be buying one or both of these kind the most so I went with what the locals seemed to like and wasn't the least bit disappointed! It's very tasty and a must to try. *nod*

[Jumble]

Where is this market? Sounds like somewhere I should definitely put on my list of places to visit

[EH-T]

That's what I thought. Seems an odd way to treat salmon, but I'm a huge fish lover, especially salmon, so I guess I'll try it

LOL! I was thinking it was a poor way to treat candy!

Where is this market? Sounds like somewhere I should definitely put on my list of places to visit

The website for Granville Island (including market) is at http://www.granvilleisland.com/

[Jumble]

LOL! I was thinking it was a poor way to treat candy!

Depends on your point of view I guess

The website for Granville Island (including market) is at http://www.granvilleisland.com/

Thanks, I'll check it out