Those who follow this blog may recall a post I did back in September, reflecting on my birthday and setting some goals for myself. As many know, I am passionate about all things cooking, baking, and the results of those efforts – EATING! One of my goals was to learn how to make bread, as [...]
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Artisan Bread Baking: A Much Overdue Post!
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged Baking, Bread, bread baking, pastry training school vancouver on March 6, 2012 | 2 Comments »
“The Versatile Tart” – A Story of How Puff Pastry Saved Dinner
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged Asparagus, goats cheese, Gruyère (cheese), left overs, Martha Stewart, Puff pastry, Tart on November 12, 2011 | 3 Comments »
It’s 7pm on a Friday night, and I’m staring into the refrigerator. There’s nothing. A few veggies and some goats cheese. I’m definitely not inspired to cook tonight, but we ordered sushi mid-week and had Indian take out the night before. For someone trying to be more mindful of my spending as of late, the guilt [...]
Fall Baking
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged Baking, Martha Stewart, Pecan pie on October 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I love baking in the fall. The crisp air and changing of colours makes me long to enjoy a warm scone or fresh baked cookie alongside and cup of tea. Cobs is featuring Pumpkin Scones with cream cheese icing right now that I’d love to replicate. Delish! Thanksgiving this year was hosted at my sister-in-law’s. [...]
Paris
Posted in Food & Beverage, Shopping, Travel, tagged Ile de St. Louis, La Sieste, Le Bon Marché, Macaron, marais, merci, Montparnasse, Paris, parisian restaurants, Sorza on July 9, 2011 | 4 Comments »
If you haven’t caught on yet, I LOVE Paris. The architecture, the food, the fashion you see every day on the streets and the shop facades. It’s all in the details in this amazing city, and I never have to look very far to feel inspired. My husband and I spent 5 days there in [...]
white tea: a workshop
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged brewing tea, food pairings, Mary Lou Heiss, Raintree Tea, Raintree Wellness Spa, Robert J. Heiss, Roy Moxham, shou mei, silver needles, tea, The Sweet Spot, white peony, White tea on April 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Raintree Wellness Spa is a local favourite of mine. The ambiance is warm and comforting, service is superior and treatment options are diverse. Their major point of differentiation for me is the focus on an impeccable customer experience. You feel valued as a client with the level of personal attention given to every customer. You’re [...]
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