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It’s #NationalCroissantDay! I’m still dreaming about this delicious, flaky, buttery matcha croissant Mr Holmes Bakehouse in San Francisco. Do you love your regular croissant or ones with a …

The third spot I went to for this year’s Hot Chocolate Festival is the very popular Trafiq Cafe and Bakery on Main Street. This year, …

Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day!  Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast or dessert, a stack of light and fluffy blueberry pancakes is sure to delight.  My favourite cooking moment is when …

Canadians can soon celebrate their love for one of Canada’s iconic dishes: poutine. From February 1 – 7, restaurants in different cities across Canada and …

Where you’re looking for a staycation or a destination getaway, here are a few places in BC offering romance packages for the perfect couple’s escape. …

The second spot I tried for this year’s Hot Chocolate Festival is Mink Chocolates in Coal Harbour. They are part-cafe part-chocolatier specializing in small batch …

The 2019 Wellness Show returns February 2 & 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre with the goal of helping Vancouverites achieve their healthiest, most holistic selves.  The …

Hot Chocolate Festival 2019 is now on and the chocolate lover in me has started to embark on my journey of trying this year’s participating …

Attention wine lovers, mark your calendars!  The 41st Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food February 23 to March 3 at …

With its deep amber colour and tempting aromas, Chic Choc Spiced Rum is the first Canadian spiced rum crafted with a unique blend of six …

It was a colour-changing experience when I was introduced to the Empress 1908 Gin last week. Made by Victoria Distillers in Sidney, British Columbia, the Empress 1908 Gin is …

Hot chocolate is that kind of drink that brings you winter comfort by warming your body and soul.  That is why one of the most …

It had been a few years since I last visited Chang’An (品味長安) (see post here) and they continue to be named one of the best …

Newly opened on Commercial Drive is Ugly Dumpling, a restaurant specializing in pan-Asian comfort food with a farm-to-table approach.  Ugly Dumpling takes over the space …

A quick, easy and comforting weekday meal needs just three things: gnocchi, olive oil and a fry pan. For some added fun, I go with …

Newly open at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond is Spiritea, a modern tea house serving fruit and milk teas made with all-natural fruit, pastries and features …

In the past, I have declared that I’m a fan of Hon’s Wonton House. Growing up in Richmond in the 90s, Cantonese-style fast food was …

There’s nothing like a tasty, hearty soup to help you stay warm and cozy during winter. One very simple recipe that I like to make …

The latest entrant to Vancouver’s bubble tea scene is Taiwanese-based Xing Fu Tang. Their shop opened up a few weeks ago in the South Cambie …

The Vancouver Foodster Holiday Market took place earlier this month where attendees visited several pop-up markets from Kitsilano to Clark Drive.  Each market featured multiple …

Bottoms up, here are 4 gin cocktails featuring Ungava Gin to get you in the festive mood.  Ungava Gin is a Canadian spirit that contains six …