Thanks to Vancouver Foodster, Mr. and I won a contest prize to attend a chocolate workshop at Beta5 Chocolates on Valentine’s Day. What a perfect way to spend our evening on this special day! The chocolate event was a lot of fun, and I think it’s perfect for couples or birthday parties or even bridal shower. It’s a great gift idea for someone who loves and appreciates chocolates. I believe this is the first time that Jess & Adam hosted event of this kind, but I heard they might be doing something like this more often in the future. I definitely recommend others to give this a try – you will enjoy it!
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BETA5 Chocolates – Chocolate Workshop
Posted in Chocolate, Cooking Class, Dessert, Joyce, Mr., Special Occasion, Vancouver, tagged Beta5 Chocolates, chocolate-making, ganache, hand-painted chocolates, panna cotta on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Ciao Bella – Dine Out Vancouver 2012
Posted in Culinary Events, Dessert, Dine Out Vancouver, Dinner, Group Dinner, Italian, Joyce, Neighbourhood Gem, Vancouver, tagged Bisque, Ciao Bella, Denman Street, Dine Out Vancouver 2012, gelato, Veal Chop, West End on February 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Finally, my last Dine Out post of the year – Ciao Bella. I remember two years ago a few of us showed up at Ciao Bella on Halloween Day, in our costumes, trying to get a table for dinner. To my surprise, they actually let us in, despite the funny looks on some diners’ face. It was a short but pleasant meal, but it warranted a return visit during this year’s Dine Out.
February is Apple Month
Posted in By Invitations, Dessert, Food Bloggers, Joyce, Mr., News, Vancouver, West Coast, tagged Apple Month, apple pie, Artful Apple, BC Tree Fruits, Canadian Pie-in-a-jar, contest, Follow Me Foodie, Recipe to Riches on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When I say apples, you may think of the fall season. This mentality should change. Apples, depending on the variety, are now available almost year round – from September/October to somewhere between March and June. In fact, BC Tree Fruits, the largest apple producer of local apples in Western BC, is celebrating Apple Month in February!
Mistral French Bistro – Dine Out 2012
Posted in Bistro, Chocolate, Coffee, Dessert, Dine Out Vancouver, Dinner, French, Joyce, Neighbourhood Gem, Soup, Steak, Vancouver, tagged Chocolate Mousse, Daube de Boeuf, Duck Confit, Macaron, Mistral French Bistro on February 2, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Continuing my Dine Out journey this year, we ventured out to Broadway to try Mistral French Bistro. The restaurant has been around since 2005, which is considerably long for Vancouver’s dining scene. Even though it’s on Broadway, it’s some ways out in the west end of Kitsilano, fairly close to the residential area and located in the same block as Thomas Haas.
Everyone has different preferences, so even during Dine Out time it’s difficult to find a menu with everything appealing to you. Mistral’s menu this year was one of the few exceptions, that I seemed to like everything on it. With that, I went with my parents so the three of us combined could taste everything on the menu.
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