Do you sometimes get this giddy feeling when you come across something new and unique, knowing that you're among the firsts to know about it, and you can't wait to tell people? I get that when I try a new restaurant, or spot a new product at grocery stores. And I just had a moment like this when I attended a food and beverage product trade show at the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre in Gastown.
This year, Mid Autumn Festival lands on September 21, 2021. If you are interested in making your own mooncakes, check out Mama Lam's recipe for Baked Chinese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk Custard Filling that I shared last year. Otherwise, if you are looking to support local businesses and buy some at a store, here are some ideas for you.
Mr. and I went to a coffee tasting experience with Umbria Coffee Roasters. We tasted a variety of their coffee, learned about the philosophy of roasting Italian style coffee, and even had a chance to play barista with their commercial espresso machine. We went home with some of the Caffe Umbria products and of course, we put what we learned to the test.
Mr. and I got a taste of what our post-pandemic world while exploring Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail for three days in early July. We checked out a total of 17 spots in North Vancouver, including 9 craft breweries.
There are so many options in Greater Vancouver for craft beer lovers to find amazing food and beer pairings. If you are looking for a date night idea, or to try something different while still being able to enjoy a pint or two, I've put together a list of 8 restaurants ranging from Lebanese to pan-Asian cuisine, to Italian favourites and hidden gem fine-dining.
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