Last month, I was lucky enough to head home for a week of family time. It was a week filled with food, sleep, and lots and lots of kisses from Peanut and my family’s new (ish) pup, Pearl. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Most days were spent doing what I love most:…
Tag: Burnaby BC
Joie and Basho
I don’t drink coffee (except for the occasional sip from my brother’s Vietnamese iced coffee), but I am a little obsessed with coffee shops. I am so thankful to be back in Vancouver, a city by no means lacking in adorable cafes. My two current favourites are Café Joie and Basho Café. Café Joie, which…
Joie de Vivre
I think it’s safe to say that most people live hectic, chaotic, and crazy lives. And I am no exception. I think it’s why small, quiet coffee shops make me so happy. They are little safe havens, so to speak, that I can run to, and find a little peace and quiet all to myself….
Saturday Sweets
Some friends had told us about patisserie, Chez Christophe, in Burnaby. We were at a nearby park with Stella, so we thought we’d check it out. We tried three tarts: maple, lemon, and chocolate, all of which tasted as wonderfully as they looked.