Giant, super chewy coconut macaroons, a flourless chocolate-walnut cookie, and a fruit tart, all from The Sweet Spot Bakery in Steveston Village. The Sweet Spot Bakery 110 – 12000 First Avenue Richmond, BC
Author: Denise Alba
Hint of Spring
After a perfect morning at Garry Point, a light breeze and purple and yellow crocuses, it’s pretty clear that spring really is just around the corner.
Sunny with Stella
Sunny, almost-spring mornings, I think, are meant to be lazy. Today was exactly that. Warm almond milk and toast with ricotta, agave, and black pepper for breakfast, followed by a long, lazy walk with Stella. Perfect start to the weekend.
Surprise on Industrial Ave.
Who knew that amid warehouses and loading docks would sit one of the best places for dessert? Beta5 Chocolates has quickly become one of my favourite places for all things chocolate, sweet, and baked. Not only do their products taste amazing, they are unique and unexpected. First, the creampuffs: perfectly baked choux puffs, filled…
Spring’s on its way
I took Stella to The Bone & Bowl this morning, where golden doodle Archie was simultaneously parading his new toy and trying to keep it out of everyone’s reach, and where we picked up a little red polka-dotted raincoat perfect for spring. Because Stella is built the way she is, some minor alterations need to…
A Beignet kind of Day
Beignets are one of my absolute favourite things – light, fluffy pillows of fried dough smothered in powdered sugar. What’s not to like? I’m no beignet connoisseur, but I’m pretty sure I can tell a good one from a bad one. Today, I had beignets twice – for lunch and dessert-before-dinner – at Thierry. They…
Colour me Happy
Earlier today some friends took us to a newly-opened pet store in Kitsilano called My Furry Friend’s Pet Store. So much colour, so much happy.
Family, friends, and food
Today was a beautiful day; the weather channel had forecasted rain, but Mother Nature clearly had other plans, so instead of a wet walk through Lynn Canyon, we took Stella to Vanier Park which has a great dog beach. Stella loves the water…but swimming isn’t quite her forte so I have to keep a pretty…
Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Hope you all had a great day with the people you love.
A Cold Day is a Good Day
Maranon, squishy-faced little bug, piping hot celeriac soup, cozy sweaters, riz au lait.
Brussels vs. Liege
Waffles are, without a doubt, my breakfast/brunch food of choice. When I was little, my family and I would go to IHOP every weekend, and I would always get a Belgian waffle. Until recently, I actually could not stand maple syrup, so I would take that scoop of whipped butter and spread it evenly before…
Stella in Stripes
I love stripes and polka dots, particularly on a J. Crew crewneck, but nothing makes me smile like Stella in stripes. I was running some errands a little while ago, and decided to cut through The Bay. I must have a sixth-sense or something because in spite of my never-ending to-do list and the fact…
Pup & Grub 