Apart from exams, I’m officially done my first year of law school and I’m one giant mess of emotions. One minute I’ve never been happier and I’m weepy and wistful, the next. On the one hand, I’m wishing I was home in Vancouver where the magnolias are in full bloom and on the other, I…
Author: Denise Alba
Nutella
I just love Nutella; I think it’s one of the best things ever created. Nutella + strawberries, Nutella on crepes, Nutella melted over vanilla ice cream, Nutella on buttered filone toast…I could go on. But during the last couple weeks, I had two of the greatest things: Nutella cheesecake at Motor Burger and Nutella pizza…
Farm to Table
One of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver is Fable because Trevor Bird’s menu is amazing – I haven’t yet tasted a dish I didn’t like – and locally sourced. Because it’s farm to table, the menu changes seasonally. If you get the chance to visit Fable, I recommend the chickpea fritters, squash gnocchi and the duck. And…
Birthday Cupcakes
I was lucky enough to celebrate my mom’s birthday with her last week in Vancouver. Her birthday was great – we had Chinese take-out for lunch, as per usual – followed by dinner at Trattoria the following night. I love birthdays, but I particularly love my mom’s. She loves pastels and buttercream, especially when they…
“Reading” Week
Today is Wednesday which means my week in Vancouver comes to an end in approximately three days. Wonderful. I had high productivity hopes for this week; not surprisingly I’ve gotten way off track – Vancouver is a city of many, many distractions. So many things to taste and see and smell. From Aztec hot chocolate…
Beaucoup & A Baby Frenchie
Nothing turns my mood around quicker than a baby Frenchie and a stop at Beaucoup Bakery. Puppies are my favourite, but there’s just something about baby French Bulldogs – their velvety foreheads, oversized bat ears, and soft, smooshy faces – that I just die for. After our walk at Kits Beach, Stella and I went…
Valentine’s Day
We’re a day late, but Stella and I hope your Valentine’s Day was filled with as much pink and red and sugar and love as ours was. xo.
Motor Burger
About a week ago, we decided to try Motor Burger, a burger place right here in Windsor that was featured on You Gotta Eat Here. I’d heard that one burger called “deux chevaux” was amazing, and I told everyone. Somehow that convinced most people to try it. I didn’t try it. It sounded amazing (gruyere,…
Big Sis/Little Bro
A couple of my favourite Frenchies on Instagram became big brothers and big sisters recently. I think Stella’s ready to be a big sister too.
Hello Again, Windsor
After a delayed flight to Toronto, a cancelled flight to Windsor, a 6 hour wait in the re-booking line-up, a 30 minute wait on the tarmac, a very bumpy plane ride to Windsor, and a very snowy and very cold late-night arrival, I’m back in Windsor. Been here for about three days now, I think….
‘Til Next Time Vancouver
My two weeks at home has been amazing, and sadly, it comes to an end today. I’m getting on a plane tonight (unless Mother Nature has other plans), headed back to snow and school. I just wish I could pack my little bug in a suitcase and take her with me. The weekend has been…
New Year’s Day Brunch
After a night of a little too much champagne, vodka and much-needed pizza, we spent the morning with family friends. We took the puppies for a walk on the seawall and then had a quiet brunch at Giovane Café & Wine Bar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. I had the pizza feature – arrabiata sauce,…
Pup & Grub 