For a lot of us, Valentine’s Day takes place when the snow is at its thickest and the temperatures at their lowest, so it’s no wonder that all the pink and sweet and chocolate take us over the moon. My advice is to take advantage of the day – whether you’re in a relationship or…
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Sugar, Chocolate, Baking
At the end of every Christmas dinner, I tell myself that I am done with sugar, that I’ve eaten enough stollen, flan and almond genoise to last a lifetime. But without fail, breakfast the next morning always consists of a slice of my grandma’s flan and sticky caramel sauce. And no one ever beats me…
And I’m Done
Mental and physical exhaustion was a recurring theme throughout this particular round of exams, and I couldn’t be happier to finally be done. I fly home on Thursday and my Christmas can finally start. The buche de noel (milk chocolate caramel & vanilla this year) has been ordered and the gifts are ready to be…
Pink Praline
One of the best parts of working in downtown Vancouver’s financial district is being mere steps from some of the best patisseries the city has to offer. One such patisserie is Thierry, which is also a chocolaterie and a café, offering up a liquid chocolate that is quite literally dessert in a cup, alongside beautiful…
Pup & Grub 