tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86971452710617345452024-03-17T20:02:48.433-07:00Pink Tea LatteGurleen http://www.blogger.com/profile/15604158302101195007noreply@blogger.comBlogger471125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-29092682171374183412023-09-26T20:30:00.005-07:002023-09-26T20:30:46.247-07:00IDS Vancouver 2023 | An Exhibition of Beautiful Objects <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAmmv9rcIyGZtqnGo7WnoU9xSq6_efQeY-R35wLNo4vUGlXsfjBui8bK9kOXTQr754R0MhuTWe-D192gER6bY40Qj2PPg-0GByq7_2vbTic-GX4JO6AT2M1vp2921w5wK64hwAMVF6DqLyFMe16lyWOkB4RddO1knFKIuqhIpJXPYUchP1MdvBrLbyoVI/s2000/20230924-IDS%20Vancouver-0006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="2000" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAmmv9rcIyGZtqnGo7WnoU9xSq6_efQeY-R35wLNo4vUGlXsfjBui8bK9kOXTQr754R0MhuTWe-D192gER6bY40Qj2PPg-0GByq7_2vbTic-GX4JO6AT2M1vp2921w5wK64hwAMVF6DqLyFMe16lyWOkB4RddO1knFKIuqhIpJXPYUchP1MdvBrLbyoVI/w640-h382/20230924-IDS%20Vancouver-0006.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For most September is synonymous with the start of school, but I relate September with IDS Vancouver. The Interior Design Show (IDS) Vancouver celebrates craftsmanship and creativity. There is an emphasis on being bold with colour, shape and materials. There is nothing "basic bitch" about IDS Vancouver. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find anything as boring as the Carrara marble or neutral white colour palette sofas. IDS Vancouver 2023 did not disappoint with its lineup of Canadian artisans, woodworkers, fabricators and designers. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There were three Canadian Artisan brands which captivated me and I hope to someday own pieces by them. Man & Son Design (a lighting house), Le Tenon & La Mortaise (wood furniture), and Cory Michah Olsen (Stone nested wood objects).</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The lighting fixture display by <a href="https://www.manandsondesign.com" target="_blank">Man & Son Design</a> was like a warm inviting hug which was hard not to be drawn to. Based out of Victoria, the female duo hand turns every piece of wood into gorgeous shapes for their various lighting fixtures. Their pieces are made from reclaimed wood making each grain and colour unique. They offer pendant lights, sconces and desk lamps.<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have deep love and admiration for black American walnut wood, so you know I made I mad dash to <a href="https://letenonetlamortaise.com/en/collections/table-basse" target="_blank">Le Tenon & La Mortaise</a> when I saw their pieces made from my favourite wood! There is just something about functional furniture blended with design that excites me and Le Tenon & La Mortaise achieved just that with the Aube table. It is a functional side table, but also doubles as a little chair and has a beautiful unique design. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of my favourites, but also one of the most difficult to articulate through words are the pieces by </span><a href="https://www.corymicah.com/objects" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Cory Michah Olsen</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. You need to interact with the work to understand the immense gratification that "Tree Rock Robot Series" brings. Stones sourced from the Pacific Northwest were 3D imaged and the scan was then used to CNC mill wood trays. The stone perfectly nestles into the tray. It really is a tactile experience! This particular series by Cory Michah Olsen was my favourite. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I was also impressed by the extravagant and unique floral arrangements. I really enjoyed the different textures, lengths and drama. One of the designers had an "anti-gravity" arrangement that was hanging from a light above a table. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Montauk Sofa's display was so fun! The picked one pattern and covered the floor, walls and furniture with that fabric. It was a warm white with brown mushroom like shapes. From afar, it gives me giraffe vibes. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Another fun sofa display was Ligne Roset's Togo Sofa in celebration of 50 years! They went with a fabulous yellow corduroy fabric which gave me major nostalgia of the 90's when I had corduroy pants as a kid! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other favourites for me included the giant cardboard T-Rex, giant cork mushrooms, and the many mid-century modern lounge chairs. I want one of those chairs so badly. I fell in love with a version I saw that had these leather belts on the back. There was a massive tree sculpture that is exactly what it sounds like. The artist took a tree and sculpted certain areas to give it an organic lifelike feel, but still kept the overall shape and tree bark. It gave me Thing from The Addams Family which I am not about it. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am already looking forward to 2024 because IDS Vancouver only gets better with time!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfZJCqjzf2hGXZM2Gch2WXVcrNLAfsyGAOlRa23j1qO77Go8JQ9DDYv419HokQI6Lh-wHZ2QDlSKcn8p7T2VUZjZAI9vSsE_fHYCbnIyKlrkiyoQRf-kMRCKDxAFcGiFU7-wtiL-zmCoV_73imPFfJDT_fmDD965zXrXD246BUn7uxXOfvnmmOVlSxXap/s2000/20230924-IDS%20Vancouver-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1335" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfZJCqjzf2hGXZM2Gch2WXVcrNLAfsyGAOlRa23j1qO77Go8JQ9DDYv419HokQI6Lh-wHZ2QDlSKcn8p7T2VUZjZAI9vSsE_fHYCbnIyKlrkiyoQRf-kMRCKDxAFcGiFU7-wtiL-zmCoV_73imPFfJDT_fmDD965zXrXD246BUn7uxXOfvnmmOVlSxXap/w268-h400/20230924-IDS%20Vancouver-0001.jpg" width="268" /></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WsxxC4xVtmwMR3VcXf4Ij8_xjQMvKxspQ7SVE0efhC1R5Kayx8Div0ZHzfkHbW_p4G3ujiTTs35bVCSZursHLAseC2eksEL6YFmnu0arD4WrxNH4_k4EVopFHu7oHt4TNI3BIhX5i-9NuMy2s8-5tzJooPzetPTBJf4pOpENTugn3GbL0sLxOxb1qcuh/s2000/20230924-IDS%20Vancouver-0003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-57819563519538371012023-09-14T09:00:00.002-07:002023-09-15T11:29:29.353-07:00Halal Guys is Not Worth the Hype<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNIoLTYxfNn8cGUpBe9c-otw7kwmTVPbTBmelzhR7jj4Hl0QkOj7IIQVuZaoV3ILh7qr7IYEFx6X-02yM4Kz3SQSAaAgvDl23AdhOpCjV018twoX-x-kZlENTOPJN6NBHfO4q28XSsr8Tz67caN2BEU6Sh7WLlJZt3FXFexvZnUMYzrywtaUwGLnBAWTj/s2000/20230718-Halal%20Guys-0004.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="2000" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNIoLTYxfNn8cGUpBe9c-otw7kwmTVPbTBmelzhR7jj4Hl0QkOj7IIQVuZaoV3ILh7qr7IYEFx6X-02yM4Kz3SQSAaAgvDl23AdhOpCjV018twoX-x-kZlENTOPJN6NBHfO4q28XSsr8Tz67caN2BEU6Sh7WLlJZt3FXFexvZnUMYzrywtaUwGLnBAWTj/w400-h338/20230718-Halal%20Guys-0004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Vancouver always seems to gets missed by large popular brands. Vancouver is a major city on the west coast of Canada and often ranks as one of the most expensive cities to live in the world and yet we are never worthy of being a brands first location. Not to throw shade, but how is it that the prairie cities beat us out for iconic eateries time and time again? So when a popular chain decides to finally grace us with their presence, we embrace it with much fan fare and pomp and circumstance as possible. The anticipation of eating the much-touted Halal Guys meant my expectations were incredibly high.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> It pains me to say this, but The Halal Guys is a hard pass from me. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For years I have heard stories of The Halal Guys being New York City's favourite Donair brand. With lines snaking around the block, hungry patrons are willing to wait for the perfect platter of meat, rice, and vegetables all doused in the Halal Guys' signature "White Sauce" and "Hot Sauce." A great Donair is defined by the protein which is often a juicy slowly roasted chicken or beef. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The first red flag should have been that The Halal Guys do not cut their meat to order. Instead, the meat is sliced and layered into a giant sheet tray where it is held hot for what could be hours. There are three protein options: Beef, Chicken and Falafel. The Beef and Chicken looked grey in colour and completely devoid of any sign of seasoning or herbs. Downright insulting to the meat! I had the Falafel which were good, but nothing to rave about. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My friends decided to put the Chicken and Beef to the test, but as I suspected, no seasoning therefore zero flavour. The meat was dry and overall unpleasant. The protein was arranged on a bed of rice. At first glance, I mistook the rice for shredded carrots because the rice is bright orange red in colour. I have never seen rice that shade of colour before and it was brutally spicy. My guess is that the rice was literally cooked in hot sauce hence taking on that crazy bright orange shade of colour. Iceberge lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives were added raw with no salad dressing. You are given the option of adding their famous "white sauce" and "hot sauce" which I happily asked for a generous portion of. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I swear, the whole reason I was excited about Halal Guys was for their infamous "White Sauce." Apparently the sauce is so incredible that Halal Guys sells it in giant pouches! I resisted googling the white sauce, so I had zero idea what the condiment would taste like. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The White Sauce has zero flavour. I Repeat: zero flavour. It adds a creaminess to the donair, but no flavour. The White Sauce is a total scam! I tried it on its own. I tried it with the food. I could not detect any possible hint of flavour. Now that I have tried it, I asked Google for more concrete answers on what the Halal Guys White Sauce flavour profile should be. Scanning through multiple sites, white sauce is a combination of mayonnaise and yogurt. Those are fairly neutral in flavour, so I am not wrong for finding the white sauce devoid of all flavour. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The portion sizes are massive, but for fast casual food, I found it incredibly expensive. I want to say with tax, the total came out to $18! For $18 I wanted to enjoy my food and finish it, but instead, I found myself pushing it around the container to avoid another bite. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In summary, I was excited for Halal Guys but instead, I was duped and left feeling cheated and now shoot them angry looks whenever I pass by the Vancouver location. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYE</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLyjHB1rP65LPlRJub3_Qtg2zXdc545852Zo6Xm-xv-BcTN-UHik24pBABcGwRnxl0oqCdd6RoT2VXihOYd1rrIOY36BpI-zJr9-JaeDQekAowqLjcrnVKBh5DpuNwCk-5MtFLhJ5d4_r1pUYK60Es2JIg6IvijqJYs70SfYJddFD4Sv1NBPR5jyHpy-k/s2000/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="2000" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLyjHB1rP65LPlRJub3_Qtg2zXdc545852Zo6Xm-xv-BcTN-UHik24pBABcGwRnxl0oqCdd6RoT2VXihOYd1rrIOY36BpI-zJr9-JaeDQekAowqLjcrnVKBh5DpuNwCk-5MtFLhJ5d4_r1pUYK60Es2JIg6IvijqJYs70SfYJddFD4Sv1NBPR5jyHpy-k/w640-h428/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5Qd0CUktLl-MVal33n4v09keM-clv_mMUHDGuvc76DeEE9gPUe0XoW804ic5OG2c3ahOblnlWFjbMSN8wYj7fxmiah2HuuleOLCBSyzMBLloMr4K1OU1JLQ9RIVexn4Wa2oFm3oF0DjMLkuYCZdgrMMSEHlP5CL8VVdZidfh0qDbHMvJusCcxHAWzKkJ/s2000/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0002.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="2000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5Qd0CUktLl-MVal33n4v09keM-clv_mMUHDGuvc76DeEE9gPUe0XoW804ic5OG2c3ahOblnlWFjbMSN8wYj7fxmiah2HuuleOLCBSyzMBLloMr4K1OU1JLQ9RIVexn4Wa2oFm3oF0DjMLkuYCZdgrMMSEHlP5CL8VVdZidfh0qDbHMvJusCcxHAWzKkJ/s320/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0002.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIOWVl2vkuu6J6KhGt0i8oNL-2ROs5j4pw1yrBjc73XYVk7WGtdfF6jfVMsyOi4_oUwV9uO40yoM-eeiFswKoEB6SSYOxWqCMbDAVfoo0UeNfxWOYx-PWXHjew40l7ceRV10mSkBy8jbjKivMZr3HcpG_MaOdi7uN_zeEc4CX0RB_dXrsPlqbfcvvyVaE/s2000/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0003.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1182" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIOWVl2vkuu6J6KhGt0i8oNL-2ROs5j4pw1yrBjc73XYVk7WGtdfF6jfVMsyOi4_oUwV9uO40yoM-eeiFswKoEB6SSYOxWqCMbDAVfoo0UeNfxWOYx-PWXHjew40l7ceRV10mSkBy8jbjKivMZr3HcpG_MaOdi7uN_zeEc4CX0RB_dXrsPlqbfcvvyVaE/w236-h400/20230715-Halal%20Guys-0003.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><p></p>Gurleen http://www.blogger.com/profile/15604158302101195007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-72659790052912431002023-09-13T16:22:00.004-07:002023-09-13T16:22:48.087-07:00Mental Health Break because Blogging is Hard<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH7f7uVXpBdjZCbJCYvyPoJiOeY2fY2Hsgf603QYTS98d1bGY4SdvsCtm2Bh2OW1uSh12CaVt1yR5l822oZdRzUGDjX_NqwI0JCHNyKc9QWvmjka6lOJCNgHRzErXDQMYZVhJX3tM-EQc_SQmOQxf3EyhgAJEHuOLU0kyd9fE_-nxGGc9wswAbfBiLhgL/s1024/DSC07744-Enhanced-NR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH7f7uVXpBdjZCbJCYvyPoJiOeY2fY2Hsgf603QYTS98d1bGY4SdvsCtm2Bh2OW1uSh12CaVt1yR5l822oZdRzUGDjX_NqwI0JCHNyKc9QWvmjka6lOJCNgHRzErXDQMYZVhJX3tM-EQc_SQmOQxf3EyhgAJEHuOLU0kyd9fE_-nxGGc9wswAbfBiLhgL/w640-h426/DSC07744-Enhanced-NR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;">I am back! I have missed writing creatively and the enjoyment I get from expressing myself through words. Being away from my blog has left a huge void in my life. I took a few months break to focus on things happening in my personal life, but I also just needed a break. After all, Pink Tea Latte has been going steady for 7 years!</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Blogging is something I do in my free time and has been a pure labour of love. Compensation for my blogposts has been few and far between, so I never really made any money from Pink Tea Latte. Instead, I invested a lot of my own money into this website. Most of the events, activities and restaurants I have visited are paid for completely by me. Needless to say, Pink Tea Latte is not a revenue stream for me and I do not anticipate it changing in the future. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I blog simply because I enjoy it. I prefer to use my free time creating unique and original content versus mindlessly scrolling on my phone. I am proud of Pink Tea Latte, but in these past few years, traditional word-based bloggers have become overshadowed by social media influencers. In fact, nothing gets me more riled up and annoyed like seeing an Instagramer or TicToker call themselves a blogger. A picture or 15 second video does not make you blogger because to be a blogger, you need to WRITE original content or articles which are then published on a website. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Content catering to short attention spans and delivering instant gratification has become the gold standard. Anything that requires more than 30 seconds of focus has become a tough sell. I never want to be chasing views, but it is hard not to feel discouraged when the numbers begin to drop. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My inbox is no longer filled with exciting event opportunities as companies shift their marketing approach to focus on social media content creators. It is hard not to feel rejected. I was no longer excited to write because I was too worried about if the content is the "correct" content. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Being a blogger for 7 years has taken a toll on me. In addition to financial, being a blogger is a massive time commitment. The words do not write theirselves. If I am not in the correct headspace, I find it incredibly difficult to write. Editing the pictures takes up the biggest amount of my time. I love my DSLR and taking pictures with it. What I do not like is editing the pictures because it requires a lot of focus and work from me. With the amount of time I need to commit to being a consistent blogger felt like I was working a part time job in addition to my full time job. I simply had become mentally and physically exhausted! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Putting in so much time and effort compounded by the decrease in readers just had me feeling drained. I always told myself I would only blog if it is fun for me. I was no longer having fun and instead found myself stressing out about posting more captivating content. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Taking these few months off from blogging and social media has been incredibly refreshing. I no longer feel compelled to pull out my camera at every restaurant I dine at or activity I do. Instead, I focus on being in the present and enjoying myself. It is embarrassing to admit that I did live the "Camera Eats First" lifestyle, but I am now a reformed blogger! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am excited to be writing on Pink Tea Latte again. I have had a lot of time to think during my months off. I am going to do a lot things differently. I am going to focus on having fun while blogging. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-66739985693197551952023-05-11T17:25:00.000-07:002023-05-11T17:25:00.632-07:00Festa Della Polenta 2023 at Di Beppe Gastown<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK30_eSQHVPGFIwtYXitVrdQfJshyOR32_qW3Toa3CiUSH2kushkTXfwkMsGH7HOO-ThH6W58JbI0Acpd9FwLiN3YGm3pjt-67rpDox5oRbaOCsDzZ7FIggiLaXEyXvOVpFb49-lGcglJdNkCd8sLtV6e8zezpCtgG-iOVAWd3Jz6hHTiYJeK7eAMFw/s2000/20230316-Polenta-0004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="2000" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK30_eSQHVPGFIwtYXitVrdQfJshyOR32_qW3Toa3CiUSH2kushkTXfwkMsGH7HOO-ThH6W58JbI0Acpd9FwLiN3YGm3pjt-67rpDox5oRbaOCsDzZ7FIggiLaXEyXvOVpFb49-lGcglJdNkCd8sLtV6e8zezpCtgG-iOVAWd3Jz6hHTiYJeK7eAMFw/w640-h458/20230316-Polenta-0004.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Italy is not going to happen for me anytime soon because European travel is not cheap! Flights, hotels and spending add up quick, so I have to live out my Italian food dreams in Vancouver. I already love dining at <a href="https://www.dibeppe.com/" target="_blank">Di Beppe</a> and constantly think about their carbonara with spaghetti because it is so good! This year, I thought I would check out their annual Festa della Polenta. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Prior to this, I never paid much attention to polenta. Originating from Northern Italy, polenta is typically a coarsely ground cornmeal. Festa della Polenta dates back more than 400 years and continues to be celebrated across Italy each year! Polenta was offered by nobility to hungry townspeople during the famine and has become an annual event across Italy for friends and families come together around the table</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To encourage conversation with other diners, Festa della Polenta at Di Beppe is served family style. My friend and I were seated with two other couples with whom we shared fabulous laughs and conversations a plenty all evening long. It was a refreshing change because it is no secret that Vancouverites are not the most approachable of people. In fact, it is a well known fact that making friends in Vancouver is TOUGH. Perhaps Vancouverites need to be pushed out of their comfort zone more and sadly we might need restaurant businesses facilitate it for us by doing communal table dinner services. <span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I also loved my outfit from the night. I wore high-waisted black denim with black loafers, brown belt, green & white striped sweater and a lilac-coloured coat. Pulled half my hair back in a claw clip. Simple, easy and comfortable. </span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The multi-course meal began with a cocktail of your choice. My preferred cocktail is a sour, preferably with an egg white foam; however, Di Beppe and most Italian restaurants in Vancouver focus on more traditional Italian cocktails and wine lists. The Aperol Spritz is the sweetest cocktail on offer, but it will never compare to a sour for me!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">SPUNTINI | snack</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A crispy polenta medallion served two ways. Salty thinly sliced prosciutto, pear and whipped gorgonzola was a lovely play of sweet and salty, but my favourite was the second combination. Spinach pesto, ricotta and Parmigiano shavings was creamy and earthy. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ANTIPASTI | Appetizer</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fresh Carne Cruda was paired with polenta chips. You give me chips and dip and it will always be a guaranteed win in my books. However, when put up against a ball of Burrata cheese, I have to give the win to the cream and cheese stuffed Burrata. The Burrata was served with warm asparagus, dill, and crispy hazelnut polenta. </span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: helvetica;"><span face="Clarkson, Helvetica, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 16px;">POLENTA SULLA SPIANATOIA | Table Top Polenta Pour</span></b></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The main event of the evening was the Polenta Sulla Spianatoia aka the tabletop polenta pour! The Chef poured hot cheesy polenta from the pot directly onto the wooden board in the middle of the table. Let me tell you, there is nothing more beautiful than watching luscious ribbons of hot polenta being streamed onto a table in front of you. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Plain polenta has a fairly neutral flavour, aside from the cheesiness from the added cheese, so it is served with accompaniments. There were three dishes: Ossobuco, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Winter Vegetables. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am not a big red meat eater; however, I needed a sampling of the Ossobuco bone marrow stew. It had a deep rich meaty flavour that can only be achieved from cooking a dish slowly for hours. The Roasted Winter Vegetables were seasoned with parmesan and included carrots, zucchini and squash. The Roasted Chicken was served in a lemon cream sauce and sliced almonds. Tasted great, but the beige roasted chicken in a beige cream sauce with more beige sliced almonds made for one visually neutral-toned pale unexciting beige dish. It desperately needed colour! Perhaps some fresh herbs and lemon wheels laid overtop the chicken and freshly cracked black pepper for some visual excitement. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The team offered a second pouring of freshly cooked polenta which our table happily accepted. We had already polished off the three accompanying dishes and plain polenta on its own is boring in flavour. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">DOLCE | Dessert</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A raspberry sauce drizzled polenta cake rounded out the meal. The polenta gave the cake a wonderful crisp texture and was a great vessel for the bright bold raspberry sauce. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Digestivos & Conviviality</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To conclude the night, diners were invited into the café section of Di Beppe. Everyone was presented several bottles of Digestivos. In Italy, Digestivos are after dinner drinks to kick-start digestion after a rich filling meal. These Digestivos are STRONG and let me tell you, they burn from the second they touch your lips, all the way down to your stomach. But it is wild how a small shot of a digestivo can completely alleviate the feeling of being too full to move. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I googled Conviviality and it is defined as being friendly and lively. In this instance, Di Beppe wanted to continue the fun evening of meeting new people and to continue the conversation post dinner. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Before we departed, all guests were given a small pouch of raw polenta. I love presents so yes please!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Festa della Polenta at Di Beppe was $95 plus gratuity of 18% and tax 5% which came out to a total of $116.85 per person. Set menu events are generally have a higher price point, but it is supposed to be an experience. However, I walked away from this meal still hungry! They offered all the tables a second polenta pour which we all happily accepted, but there were no more accompaniments left and the polenta on it own was not really my thing. We needed a second round of that Ossobuco, vegetables and chicken with the polenta! I left feeling wanting more and for that I will have to say the Festa della Polenta at Di Beppe missed the mark at the high price point. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FH0h6yaNyvuaoXMW1io6ywUjFm-bgLS37a7mpqA2i1zCUVlqasuj1qt8Y-IJt6VEKKmTggO48wFoPas-vBGGp9rDneMKIGGaK-C29qMuo1doel1UlfT4D-WadlAfVbeKL0w1HGpg-YV_SnxGwmmdvB4eeOano6_LoAr-j03Rcm4GQ4-Ft9bVpXxBQA/s2000/20230316-Polenta-0003.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="2000" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FH0h6yaNyvuaoXMW1io6ywUjFm-bgLS37a7mpqA2i1zCUVlqasuj1qt8Y-IJt6VEKKmTggO48wFoPas-vBGGp9rDneMKIGGaK-C29qMuo1doel1UlfT4D-WadlAfVbeKL0w1HGpg-YV_SnxGwmmdvB4eeOano6_LoAr-j03Rcm4GQ4-Ft9bVpXxBQA/w640-h458/20230316-Polenta-0003.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjqA7ydIPx53xenWhY8wG_tmUC5Yk1uPZzjxnaML3Oan9K_jdc23byULIEOXePOZ0Grvgqgqd7F9Kjt1ltyPPYQNvO_zR1psTXqGxr200G1ztj0dwnw_OFQWelKNdEUQ7My8ZpuC7vHg0HYQgMx9duuXjoKP17hRNuAQZPzUa1obNP0hpvC8mMKUjfw/s2000/20230316-Polenta-0010.jpg" style="clear: left; 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color: #2b2b2b;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-72488217115147838582023-04-07T14:33:00.010-07:002023-04-07T14:35:06.236-07:00The Body Shop Metrotown Changemakers' Workshop <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrgfkQbDZX8LrqXsPnHceAo9NDjeYXF8ClnkcVHjLUUnT5KP5Y6_FPtQD5Pfztzg9mHt50qnwA4K_eUuzqYpNv-F0hVeeCqF2a7SONllgR7zNChnjNB48aFYJ2zvgO5cEMcsuDfPdnXyMWMuoVOxryXMbYap0jWo0cRg7kZ5ETMPrgti9NGNYei_1lg/s2500/20230401-The%20Body%20Shop-0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrgfkQbDZX8LrqXsPnHceAo9NDjeYXF8ClnkcVHjLUUnT5KP5Y6_FPtQD5Pfztzg9mHt50qnwA4K_eUuzqYpNv-F0hVeeCqF2a7SONllgR7zNChnjNB48aFYJ2zvgO5cEMcsuDfPdnXyMWMuoVOxryXMbYap0jWo0cRg7kZ5ETMPrgti9NGNYei_1lg/w512-h640/20230401-The%20Body%20Shop-0010.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> is leading the conversation of sustainability, ethically sourced ingredients and waste reduction with its Changemakers' Workshop concept stores. The Metrotown Burnaby location has recently reopened as the newest Changemakers' Workshop concept shop. I had the opportunity for a 1 on 1 tour to learn more about the space and its products. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I had no idea what a "Concept Store" was, so I turned to Google for answers: a selection of products, services and experiences encompassing a concept. My guess was a model store for what future retail spaces would look like, but eh, this is why we have Google! The Changemakers' Workshop concept stores are a space to foster a relationship with the community it serves in addition to continuing to educate consumers on sustainability. The Body Shop Burnaby team partnered with local eco-organization, PECO and together created an original piece of art from collected trash and empty product containers. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Materials that were destined for the landfill were reclaimed and used for the store fixtures like wooden countertops to aluminum shelving brackets and units. A large sink basin with three copper taps invites guests to interact with the product. For me, sinks are such a must in beauty stores because while most are drawn to scents and packaging, I want to actually feel, touch and use the products. Also, I hate trying multiple products on my hand without rinsing in between because you are mixing up the formulas! Needless to say, YES to the large focal sink! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Throughout my preteen years, I was obsessed with The Body Shop Shea Body Butter. I have since discovered The Body Shop has so many more incredible products. Their makeup line includes refillable lipsticks of which the components can be completely recycled. In 2021, The Body Shop launched its refill stations at which the recyclable aluminum bottles can be filled with shampoo and conditioner as well as shower gels and hand washes. I adore the Ginger haircare line and the Almond Milk & Honey and Pink Grapefruit shower gel! Refills range from $12 to $14 and $3 for the reusable bottle. My favourite part about the refill station is the cute stickers you can use to decorate your aluminum bottles. Badass Booty sticker anyone? </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I picked up several products to test out including lipstick, perfume, hand cream, body wash and breathe balm. I was also gifted a limited edition tote bag featuring a beautiful poem by body positivity influencer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenziebrenna/" target="_blank">Kenzie Breanna</a>. I also love that The Body Shop connected with another local maker, <a href="https://themarketbags.ca" target="_blank">The Market Bags</a>. The company stitches and screen print their bags in Okanogan, BC! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGWK4t6A4EECEO1X6q4MxjRcHyVjY8mmZRWSKM_n_UG_4taASm67q1Le-zfy5FuvgbmIHEc_zcO68ibvxw9ach2U10b0bYC3_gwH7fvXYwDEgohfxGZP1Evh1RmqWnddU0sbIlxfwzqlcOJ4BnzxY0PpDyHX0i3G-4t1tg_FwXQQvAKyr0AHZY2fuLw/s2027/20230401-The%20Body%20Shop-0005.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2027" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGWK4t6A4EECEO1X6q4MxjRcHyVjY8mmZRWSKM_n_UG_4taASm67q1Le-zfy5FuvgbmIHEc_zcO68ibvxw9ach2U10b0bYC3_gwH7fvXYwDEgohfxGZP1Evh1RmqWnddU0sbIlxfwzqlcOJ4BnzxY0PpDyHX0i3G-4t1tg_FwXQQvAKyr0AHZY2fuLw/w400-h400/20230401-The%20Body%20Shop-0005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I loved discovering The Body Shop's skincare and sustainability initiatives, but the best part of the evening was learning Michelle aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipower/" target="_blank">@bodyposipower</a>, recently purchased one of my suncatchers! I have always said my favourite part about being a blogger - and now a tiny business owner - is connecting with the community. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In a funny way, this has come full circle because The Body Shop Concept Store doing just that too!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On a side note, I am so frustrated with the Google Blogger platform. No matter what I do, Google Blogger is compressing them turning a beautiful picture into a blurry mess. Google Blogger never had this issue until a few months ago. I am currently in the process of learning about WordPress and how I can switch my content from Google Blogger to WordPress. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbdhUVZzeqNvMAEld3ie8o_5a_qJKRiTa1v5zgDEFRU2oOEL26s7dwUmGjuYrGaSBAXAkJYXdLc2xW0wMZt_k9ysxHknGcxgyxhk_K1ID7xI_WdBGOYDtq5hr0u1EJUylYTvC4-qeQHMzRi-H1MpFdXjVXwH0dBqgYSp06ZxkpNeZHzuoxRW-xCuaxQ/s700/20230401-700-0001.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbdhUVZzeqNvMAEld3ie8o_5a_qJKRiTa1v5zgDEFRU2oOEL26s7dwUmGjuYrGaSBAXAkJYXdLc2xW0wMZt_k9ysxHknGcxgyxhk_K1ID7xI_WdBGOYDtq5hr0u1EJUylYTvC4-qeQHMzRi-H1MpFdXjVXwH0dBqgYSp06ZxkpNeZHzuoxRW-xCuaxQ/s16000/20230401-700-0001.jpg" /></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="2500" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYHNnUIF5A48FmxgHHcH54TILnBs-u9yPwOpatqqaZGjCk6dlnL7_FslqCxpFpBNVWP9mD0fbBos8racN0OtntXqFVnp2mOhlQ3gJmp0PFvibYG6I5k1k2BqxyekOxeDI3E5LKFf7qFPb4qzSfCoz8lw7r_ESBypGjWknnDJstAhfiRo18XUFtzFigg/w640-h474/20221210-Meanam-0002.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">With an ingredient driven menu featuring the freshest ingredients, <a href="https://maenam.ca" target="_blank"><b>Maenam</b></a> never fails to bring the flavour with Thai food. Maenam has mastered traditional favourites like Pad Thai, various curries and roti. Opening in 2009, Maenam had been a dinner focused restaurant, but has recently expanded their meal service to lunch. The team always goes above and beyond to create memorable moments for their patrons and have collected numerous awards, accolades and most recently the Bib Gourmand Award from the Michelin Guide. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If it were up to me, I would have Maenam's Pad Thai daily because I love the sweet, tangy, savoury flavour combination. I can devote an entire blogpost to their Pad Thai, but it would be remiss of me to not mention their other food offerings as well as their stellar cocktail program. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">All of the lunch specials are accompanied by steamed rice, a daily soup and salad. On the day I went, there was a lovely clear broth daikon soup and a fresh green mango salad. The Red Gati Duck Leg was ordered by my friend. The confit duck leg was simmered in an aromatic red coconut curry with sweet peppers, Thai eggplant and holy basil. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I had the Hat Yai Fried Chicken which is a marinated fried chicken with coriander salt and fried shallots. It was served with roti and nahm jim gai sweet chili sauce. The chicken was delicious, but I wish it had a curry sauce because eating fried chicken with plain steamed rice felt incomplete. My friend had the lovely red coconut curry and I was a bit jealous because I wanted some sort of sauce or curry. Everything just tastes better with curry and that is a universal fact!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Maenam has an incredible cocktail program which includes several mocktails. The mocktail scene has been exploding in popularity across North America and it is high time acohol-free beverages recieve the same care and treatement as their alcoholic counterparts. I wish I could remember the names of the cocktails and to my utter frustration, the cocktail menu is not online, so I am going to simply describe the flavours. There was a Virgin Mango Thai & Ginger which had the sweetness from pureed mango and with the fizziness and spice from the ginger beer. The Passionfruit drink was delicious and had chilli powder in it giving it a kick. The Lychee Lemonade is always a win with me because Lychee fruit has such a lovely soft floral almost rose sweetness to it and pairs beautifully with citrus. Lastly, we had to to do Maenam's Thai Iced Tea which is made from their strong house-brewed Thai tea, palm sugar and milk. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My pictures are a few months old. Maenam has recently renovated their dining room which I need to go and see for myself. From what I have seen online, the wooden tables have been replaced with olive-green tone tables and flanking one of the walls is a large fuschia pink-hued painting. The shades of pink and green that Maenam has chosen go well together. We love a bold bright dining room!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hoping to get my fix of Maenam's Pad Thai and cocktails soon!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0PUCXOcbJTEl6mU7mIQE5dnNROkh0vMCANmbhXWCEdFA3W7XQJjKQo-Anv0UVE-SufVuLm8JCXtHeol5bHwsueFqy9JZfRKvnJ-xCUHlKN_6cb1Guu7PC29Vvp5sAFTQeNclAU3sriLv2lzU0ecwKuZwUW46NcOb5fDTNZONxDmOW_uxc0oXdgNLmQ/s2500/20221210-Meanam-0009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1531" data-original-width="2500" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0PUCXOcbJTEl6mU7mIQE5dnNROkh0vMCANmbhXWCEdFA3W7XQJjKQo-Anv0UVE-SufVuLm8JCXtHeol5bHwsueFqy9JZfRKvnJ-xCUHlKN_6cb1Guu7PC29Vvp5sAFTQeNclAU3sriLv2lzU0ecwKuZwUW46NcOb5fDTNZONxDmOW_uxc0oXdgNLmQ/w640-h392/20221210-Meanam-0009.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It has been months of gloomy wet grey days in Vancouver, so I speak for everyone when I say I want sunshine! I am starved for sunshine. It is downright cruel that Vancouver teased us with a handful of sunny days only to turn our weekend icy and cold. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I struggle with anxiety and cold grey days exponentially worsen how I feel. Sunshine instantly lifts my mood and gives me a boost in energy to be productive. Considering my full-time job involves working indoors in a windowless negative pressure lab, I look forward to getting outdoors on my weekends. It has been a long cold and grey winter, so is it really too much to ask for sunshine in April? The Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off in Vancouver today, but now the delicate sakura petals are going to be destroyed by the harsh icy hail. We all look forward to the Cherry Blossoms turning Vancouver pink, but nobody wants to walk the cherry blossom tree-lined streets while getting soaked by heavy rain and ice. I did not realize just how angry and upset I am until I began typing out this post because my plans to picnic underneath a Sakura tree is officially cancelled because of the horrible weather. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If I had the funds, I would most definitely catch the next flight out of Vancouver to a sunny tropical destination. Did you know I have never been to Hawaii or Mexico? Sounds like an April Fools' joke, but jokes on me because it is me who is missing out on the warm sunshine, sandy beaches and phenomenal food. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here's to hoping that weekend #2 in April is sunny and warm. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-46777939645620252972023-02-16T17:16:00.004-08:002023-02-16T17:16:32.368-08:00Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival 2023<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVHOs2ipACWbh0319ik41hA5zed6GWHYqMQSmXcVW9rFue0oGzFmTfOQCutHy6Khw_YLyEu7q8wNSdXVFuC9V5a9Eoqdz_vyMie-Nrb09OkiTaW7n6rH6LvfOfsKAxUbnqUl7Wb4uDraUYxHMRN3-WhVqT7AFWYWSTLXXze4nB5elRHNpU-zzEW0Low/s2500/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVHOs2ipACWbh0319ik41hA5zed6GWHYqMQSmXcVW9rFue0oGzFmTfOQCutHy6Khw_YLyEu7q8wNSdXVFuC9V5a9Eoqdz_vyMie-Nrb09OkiTaW7n6rH6LvfOfsKAxUbnqUl7Wb4uDraUYxHMRN3-WhVqT7AFWYWSTLXXze4nB5elRHNpU-zzEW0Low/w640-h640/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: left;">Vancouver may be devoid of all things fun - ahem cancelled New Year's fireworks - but we do make up for it with our food festivities. As 2023 starts to unfold, so begins the 13th annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival boasting 65 establishments collectively pouring up 145 unique hot chocolates! </div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Hot Chocolate Festival used to have a small number of participating restaurants making it feasible for me to try nearly all of the hot chocolate creations. As the years have gone on, the Hot Chocolate Festival has grown exponentially and now include several of my personal favourite establishments that I like to frequent year round. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Another factor restricting me from trying more is the pricing for the hot chocolates. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I want to try as many as I can, but the exorbitant pricing for a single hot chocolate has me and others rethinking it. Normally in Vancouver, hot drinks like hot chocolates, lattes, mochas etc would never be more than $7 and that is on the expensive end. For the festival, I found the average pricing was in the $12 range with some going up to $16! That is madness! Sure you can argue that the are served with a treat, but a single small chocolate or tiny donut hole or miniature cupcake is still a major stretch. The insane pricing has been voiced by many Vancouverites this year and I do hope that in the future, participants will reconsider and not price gouge us. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There were so many hot chocolates I wanted to try, but sadly I was only able to make it to three. I tried The Federal Store, 49th Parallel and Fufu Cafe. I wish I got to visit Whisk as they had a wonderful matcha hot chocolate because we all know I love matcha! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Federal Store | The Sasha Velour </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tucked within a Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, the Federal Store has become a café that has won my heart with its incredible bakery case, particularly the cupcakes! I even celebrated my 29th birthday with their Roasted Strawberry Cake. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As soon as I heard the name for this hot chocolate, I instantly knew it would be rose flavoured.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Sasha Velour is a direct nod to the iconic moment from Rupaul's Drag Race in which Sasha Velour sent viewers screaming as she pulled off her wig to reveal a cascade of red rose petals. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The 66% Valrhona Caraibe Hot Chocolate is infused with cardamom pods and the delicate flavour of rose. The hot chocolate is served with a cardamom sugar rim and a massive cube of pink-hued rose petal marshmallow. Accompanying the Sasha Velour is miniature rose milk chocolate cupcake. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rose is a strong flavour and the Federal Store team did not shy in their use, but I love rose water, so I was happy to warm up with the floral spiced hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was not overtly sweeet which can be tricky when using white or milk chocolate. I personally love a rich deep dark chocolate, but in this case, the Federal Store </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">could not have gone with a darker chocolate as it would have masked the delicate undertones of rose. Hard to wrong with a homemade marshmallow and it only made the drink creamier as it melted. I have always loved their cupcakes and the rose chocolate is one of their regular flavours that I have enjoyed on many occasions. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>49th Parallel | Florals and Spice</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Many people do not know that you can get amazing hot chocolate from 49th Parallel year round. The Main Street location of 49th Parallel has a special device that warms and stirs melted chocolate keeping it at the ready for when someone wants a glass of hot chocolate. The Florals and Spice is made using melted dark chocolate and infused with cardamom and rose petals. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I did not get the florals or spice. The dark chocolate was strong and most likely masked the subtle delicate flavours of rose and cardamom. Served with the hot chocolate was a fluffy mini brioche doughnut filled with a spiced chocolate custard and topped with an orange blossom glaze, chopped pistachios and rose petals. As always, their doughnut dough is beautifully fluffy and airy. The glaze was too sweet for me, but the chocolate custard was great. The Peanut Butter & Jelly continues to remain my favourite doughnut at Lucky's! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Fufu Cafe | Two to Mango</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am a mango girl through and through, and it is not everyday that you see a mango hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is made with a base of Valrhona 55% Itakuja dark chocolate and fresh mango puree and a roasted kuro goma (black sesame) puree. A dollop of sweet mango whipped cream and lemon zest finish the hot chocolate. The mango flavour was fruity and the whip was divine! I have never been big on black sesame, but it brought a wonderful rich savoury undertones to the otherwise sweet mango hot chocolate. Accompanying the hot chocolate was a duo black and white sable cookie (crumble style) with a sweet mango filling. I love mango, and pure mango puree filling is yummy to me. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Their second hot chocolate was a miso cheese flavoured one which I decided to pass on. I just draw the line at salty miso and cheese in my hot chocolate. It might have been the best hot chocolate ever created. I guess I will never know and I am okay with that! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgOQr5B58b3pOqIpT-k0sZFQFGDFcnNtc8K9mygULWyFl4HyOnMtdFz2HemNl-0F7-UPmqsFxpV_DkhAoSSp4BPseA506GZQXjjazuYe_TSH-_u_TEWyUr4riqixsG3wSzKXRpmHT8S0wJlbCiEpudkldGm6KAFXK4bJc2gpiHEzJ2W3Vr9jJtPXSKw/s2500/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0003.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgOQr5B58b3pOqIpT-k0sZFQFGDFcnNtc8K9mygULWyFl4HyOnMtdFz2HemNl-0F7-UPmqsFxpV_DkhAoSSp4BPseA506GZQXjjazuYe_TSH-_u_TEWyUr4riqixsG3wSzKXRpmHT8S0wJlbCiEpudkldGm6KAFXK4bJc2gpiHEzJ2W3Vr9jJtPXSKw/w640-h428/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0003.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvOfWkbqw9b-deywBZC_DJ6mlucLtOIl_4X_s9rSbI1juRTo5cnBSFmGQkbdSKekDR7U0WrBXne-Jo5-vzD-WkueDhrFXCjebQojwcL383Ys4umi5pju15-Mw56dJAExUx6MA4BqMMKjJ9-htoZQcaNgBX9dIbn80p9AlwgdQgqJk-_H72LZv1tu7yQ/s2500/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0004.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvOfWkbqw9b-deywBZC_DJ6mlucLtOIl_4X_s9rSbI1juRTo5cnBSFmGQkbdSKekDR7U0WrBXne-Jo5-vzD-WkueDhrFXCjebQojwcL383Ys4umi5pju15-Mw56dJAExUx6MA4BqMMKjJ9-htoZQcaNgBX9dIbn80p9AlwgdQgqJk-_H72LZv1tu7yQ/w640-h640/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0004.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZirIfUlHNRXx4wYFIEt4FLRUTT6y0ORzsmwiV7ECZXg4_KbbECGcchSwoU0f570DLILPF6zZRd8PmtNw67_Cc_vCbTEHmXA7DbzkzqwYjg2gxdHOT0CFnRDJOpOpLDEsbKnS7PFDyhMJz0nv4YJrSVd1L8t85LkmvREBqDbKacHPssiGkXmcs6UEy9w/s2500/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0002.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZirIfUlHNRXx4wYFIEt4FLRUTT6y0ORzsmwiV7ECZXg4_KbbECGcchSwoU0f570DLILPF6zZRd8PmtNw67_Cc_vCbTEHmXA7DbzkzqwYjg2gxdHOT0CFnRDJOpOpLDEsbKnS7PFDyhMJz0nv4YJrSVd1L8t85LkmvREBqDbKacHPssiGkXmcs6UEy9w/w640-h640/20230122-Hot%20Chocolate-0002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Gurleen http://www.blogger.com/profile/15604158302101195007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-9602302004498867982023-02-09T00:04:00.003-08:002023-02-09T00:04:35.305-08:00Maria Ida Designs Vancouver Glass Blowing Artist<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2eluw8F3D0FApcj6frKdG5j3Em1V2LspoSpxchNVUgUwp8pvkTXafhLb_lpqQJl9nfm2yogrK_yUUOGYuo_iV6kDGNnODZWxIdULMGX5RcR3m3a4j7HtpzIkrXSgD-ZuMJjgNLam0oeD3H8Z6i-UytH4v8J2bY3orl1Liw-BEtj4wisz2vBDJe0k8w/s2500/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2eluw8F3D0FApcj6frKdG5j3Em1V2LspoSpxchNVUgUwp8pvkTXafhLb_lpqQJl9nfm2yogrK_yUUOGYuo_iV6kDGNnODZWxIdULMGX5RcR3m3a4j7HtpzIkrXSgD-ZuMJjgNLam0oeD3H8Z6i-UytH4v8J2bY3orl1Liw-BEtj4wisz2vBDJe0k8w/w640-h428/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0014.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There are few art mediums as captivating as glass so I was excited to connect with Vancouver glass artist, <a href="https://www.mariaidadesigns.com" target="_blank">Maria Ida Designs</a> and see her in action firsthand! Working out of the Terminal City Glass Co-op, Maria creates colourful home objects ranging from bud vases to glasses. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I came across Maria Ida Designs pieces at the Little Mountain Shop Holiday Pop-Up 2022 where I fell in love with her miniature bud vases. She also makes bubble bowls, glasses and vases in vibrant colours. Since each piece is made by hand, no two are alike. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So how does glass blowing work? <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Using a hollow steel pipe, Maria gathers molten hot clear glass from a furnace (1500ºC to 1700ºC) and shapes it using various tools. To achieve her spectacular colour patterns, the clear glass on the pipe is dipped into fritz - small pieces of coloured glass. Maria uses her breath to literally blow the glass at the end of the pipe into a bubble which she continues to shape. Maria made it look so easy, but it is challenging tough work. The heat from the furnace is uncomfortable and the steel pipe is heavy and once there is glass on it, you need to continue rotating the pipe to keep the piece symmetrical. She also continuously montinors the temperature of the piece, continually rewarming it in another hot oven so she can continue to shape the piece. Once happy, the glass piece is literally knocked off the pipe, and blasted with a torch to melt the rim before being rushed into an annealer/hot box where the glass is slowly cooled to prevent cracking and shattering. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Nest Bowls in Maria's collection require a few more steps that I did not expect. The coloured fritz on glass is encased with a second layer of molten clear glass, melting the coloured fritz into larger blobs of colour. To turn the blown glass sphere into a concave nest bowl, Maria breaths in, collapsing the sphere to make an indent! It happened so fast that I needed Maria to do a second bowl so I could see the bowl take shape. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gjZjdz0YI6jkv-LeA3CZ4L_4z5uPMk2oZkGyWiaK8UdPMGrQEvlizE-B9-_PMz5_Uw36AadUi2VW24bAP0OCXMWiRj644771YGtwKRNncZniW_zjNTh-rzUcsI6abb9674MiEgHykjhg4yMd8NbLzs1TEhZLsl9StGY6O47KWnZlKKRlJlsIK5SJpA/s2500/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="2500" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gjZjdz0YI6jkv-LeA3CZ4L_4z5uPMk2oZkGyWiaK8UdPMGrQEvlizE-B9-_PMz5_Uw36AadUi2VW24bAP0OCXMWiRj644771YGtwKRNncZniW_zjNTh-rzUcsI6abb9674MiEgHykjhg4yMd8NbLzs1TEhZLsl9StGY6O47KWnZlKKRlJlsIK5SJpA/w640-h390/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0016.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I once did a quick 1 hour glass shaping session and it was tough! The hot glass looks like it would be easily pliable, but instead it is thick and viscous and impossibly tough to stretch, pull or shape. The heat that radiates from the glass is intense not to mention how heavy the pipe and tools are. You really need to be physically strong and resiliant to the high temperatures when working with glass. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Maria took her first glass blowing class at this very workshop in 2012 and after honing her glass blowing skills, she transitioned into a fulltime glass blowing artisan in 2020. Her current collection of mini vases, nest bowls and glasses come in gorgeous hues of colours. Many of her pieces start at $50 making them something everyone can enjoy and add to their home! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I do not know the last time I had this much fun taking pictures. Glass is so much fun to photograph and I was able to capture some spectacular moments from steam rising to water dripping, to the glowing hot glass! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did photographing Maria blowing glass. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorIHMo7_tMnBP2uSEMJmCyflipc7wxqsoz52pdn6v7wrxMdQ3apXhxySQt0PLcDQEoXlhI6Xt5bcATZUOlOkRAFucH2mZ5fuJtlJGUFqnAWoYUVcBaJ1KFLraVrzj7G73PugoLzQcLMmCQEZGWvT2SHDnn6gmoVs2_Ga2Vqm_Jmr3zf8G2-8lUx5ZOg/s2500/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0018.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1839" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorIHMo7_tMnBP2uSEMJmCyflipc7wxqsoz52pdn6v7wrxMdQ3apXhxySQt0PLcDQEoXlhI6Xt5bcATZUOlOkRAFucH2mZ5fuJtlJGUFqnAWoYUVcBaJ1KFLraVrzj7G73PugoLzQcLMmCQEZGWvT2SHDnn6gmoVs2_Ga2Vqm_Jmr3zf8G2-8lUx5ZOg/w294-h400/20230123-Maria%20Ida%20Designs-0018.jpg" width="294" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpc0CSAPTqfhSfD8CGBqeo9iAfOiKzDOwNEq0Fli5jPRQEf6SVKTNT5Nh4T5EWG6TX_TFuzGFwEetVTS-ErSq2gogowkFC_GwgJezHNtQcfk4Z4JnZy1VrYWnKwBDaxIh2TdHBk9kQ9QBqG2jnkI1ORB4BM9d5yswzwfbfWJ9-FeGuhLrQZd4MEvsG6A/w640-h428/20221119-Little%20Mountain%20Shop%20Holiday%20PopUp-0013.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Suncatcher Rainbow Decals are a part of <a href="https://thepolygon.ca" target="_blank">The Little Mountain Shop Holiday Pop-Up</a> inside North Vancouver's The Polygon Gallery! I am bouncing with joy because The Little Mountain Shop selects which brands to include, so it is an honour to have been asked to be a part of the Holiday Shop. The Little Mountain Shop Holiday Pop-Up has an all-all Canadian lineup of mostly local, women-led, BIPOC makers and creatives which includes me!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Suncatcher Rainbow Decals look pretty alongside Vancouver's most coveted lifestyle brands like <a href="http://www.east29th.com">East 29th</a> (phenomenal facial serum!), <a href="http://www.shopflaxhome.com" target="_blank">Flax Home</a>, <a href="http://www.mumgry.com" target="_blank">Mumgry</a>, <a href="http://www.zimtchocolates.com" target="_blank">Zimt Chocolates</a>, and <a href="http://www.homecomingcandles.com" target="_blank">Homecoming Candles</a>. Many of the brands are Vancouver-based, female-owned and BIPOC. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Little Mountain Shop is curated by the talented Natasha Neale. She is an amazing human being with a gentle soul and a killer sense of style. She has an eye for detail and design hence why the Polygon Gallery Shop has Natasha merchandising their shop space too! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I would have never thought to display the Suncatcher Rainbow Decals in a crystal-sectioned tray, but that is exactly what Natasha did! Maybe I can take the beautiful platter with me once the pop-up has come to an end because it is such a cute way to merchandise the Suncatchers. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Vancouver is brimming with talented individuals and I discovered several of them at this year's Little Mountain Shop. My newest obsession is <a href="http://www.mariaidadesigns.com" target="_blank">Maria Ida Designs</a>' blown glasswork! Maria blows all her pieces from her East Vancouver studio to create organic-shaped vessels in the most joyous colour palettes. I have already purchased a few of her tiny vases as they perfectly complement my Suncatcher Rainbow Decals, so I plan to use them in future product photographs. In the New Year, I will also be popping into Maria's studio to capture her in action and grab more beautiful glass pieces. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other products I need in my life is the artwork by <a href="http://www.paigejung.com" target="_blank">Paige Jung</a>. I love the use of bold shapes and colours. The current lineup of holiday scents by <a href="http://www.homecomingcandles.com" target="_blank">Homecoming Candles</a> are heavenly - Wintermint Vanilla Bean! The Seoul Tie Pullover with a waist tie cord from <a href="http://www.paperlabel.ca" target="_blank">Paper Label</a> is so cute and you know I love a good sweatshirt to lounge in. In addition to lifestyle products, there are delicious eats like the <a href="https://www.theacornmarket.ca/acorn-food-at-the-market/p/syrup" target="_blank">Wild Harvest Syrup</a>, a wild berries-infused maple syrup made by Vancouver's beloved vegetarian restaurant, <a href="http://www.theacornrestaurant.ca">The Acorn</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Suncatcher Rainbow Decals will be at the Little Mountain Shop Holiday Pop-Up until its final day, Saturday, December 24, 2022! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpo3CA4TUBC0NCJpFb7NNlKHwuMM2K49tMH2sYQwUYdNlB7M_0sWa5nflQdx4NRn_ZsoxbW0yhccgZFBkDP4FEu9RoSn05ewx8We29qnCXkBC3r54bau4iEBGbNbGqunIxPFC9-LnJdRqZH_j622Tm-fBx6QM_g_GeLa0nuPx5u3si89vey9tOkei3Q/s2500/20221119-Little%20Mountain%20Shop%20Holiday%20PopUp-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1669" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEh43nYp57Z71RA5OyzYi4we-vnMAyLAYXuvWCOo7XyJDQIqQKcH2LqdQdNxhxo19BW_m4xKhKlw4CQwayYasU8qkqXtnk6WqmtMw4Jv3JNWfFEq9Kf-pjIdlvZaRJxjYC_Y7twx99lHI1SMhkSUDCzW4c5uzfporyCM5Gj3EQQKVFrW7PC6Ksh6GI-g/w428-h640/20220917-Safe%20Sweat-0008.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Over the past decade, workout facilities have been seeing significant revitalizations with spin rooms, boxing bags and even treadmill group classes. Long gone are the days of the big warehouse-like spaces filled with subpar workout equipment. Safe Sweat is redefining what a gym facility should look like with its "Fitsuites."</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The 2,700 square foot space has been divided into 8 pods dubbed "FITsuites," which are outfitted with what I affectionately call the Rolls Royce of gym equipment. Each pod is equipped with cardio, squat rack, multi-functional bench, dumbbells, kettlebells, focus & recovery devices, fitness accessories and a massive TV fully stocked with streaming, music and workouts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b></b></span></p><blockquote style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">No detail was missed by co-owners Emre Ozgur and Andrea Kloegman in designing the FITsuites. Together, they have</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">50 years of experience in the fitness industry. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></b></blockquote><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>I was worried the pods might feel small from the pictures I had seen, but in person, each FITsuite has ample space to get in a great workout. The FITsuites do have slight variations in equipment such as cardio. Distributed amongst the FITsuites are </span>Air Bike, Rowing Ergs, Spin Bikes and my favourite, the Woodway Treadmills, and you can book a specific FITsuite based on your cardio preference. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You would be hard-pressed to find a Woodway Treadmill at a typical gym as these are the Hummers of treadmills with a track reminiscent of what you would find on a military tank. Needless to say, these treadmills do not stall and slip when you are running full force on them!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While I was there, it would have been silly not to get a workout in, so I was matched with one of Safe Sweat's personal trainers who made sure to have me flushed and dripping with sweat at the hour mark. Thankfully each FITsuite is a closed space, so no one could hear me madly grunting as I struggled to complete the high-intensity training sets.</span></p><p></p><blockquote style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I also want to mention that in addition to the trainer, my friend also joined in on the workout. There was ample space for two individuals to be working out simultaneously plus a trainer also in the space. </span></b></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most gyms have the odd foam roller and padded mat for post-recovery but at Safe Sweat, each FITsuite is equipped with the Hyperice Massage Gun. I finally understand why people will spend several hundreds of dollars because the Amazon version I own is literal trash. Needless to say, I am going to purchase a Hyperice. There are also foam rollers and a meditation device that walks you through mindful breathing. I chose to maximize my time with the Hyperice as it was magical. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Gyms are traditionally open-floor space plans with rows upon rows of cardio equipment and weights. I am a self-conscious individual and tend to become hyperaware of my surroundings when I go to the gym. Even though I know nobody is paying attention to me, I cannot help but feel like someone is judging me for doing something wrong or looking silly. These thoughts plague many average gymgoers. The FITsuites at Safe Sweat completely remove all those negative thoughts because you are in a private space. The Safe Sweat time does do a wellness safety check with all FITsuite users throughout the workout block, but aside from that, there will be no one else peeking in. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Everything is sprayed down and the room goes through a dehumidification cycle between each user. We love a good clean workout space because there is nothing worse than hopping onto a bike only to find the seat and handles warm and slick from perspiration. Been there, done that and hate it. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Safe Sweat is located in South Surrey and has plans to open more of its luxury boutique workout facilities in Metro Vancouver. I 100% see a demand for this style of a workout facility. However, with all things nice there is a higher cost. Down the road when Safe Sweat opens locations closer to me, I definitely see myself joining. I would use it with a partner as it keeps me motivated and the FITsuites have the space for the two of us to get in a solid workout together. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1AgEqpIxAqxY5ywiSGFN1eIHS-B8DSwBoS-rEUYBJq4IRWnVZ23S3fgtJpREUfkxwSKfvHU_dwH5zCdwardMGn77awY8uegEXczkGmdzRd_mUacJCz04SUW31hp8UJO--onAKXj943A877F3dznw6JQ5vW9Zsygtm5mYcdt9jQH4oJj4ebbpiQ_z0A/s2500/20220917-Safe%20Sweat-0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2500" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1AgEqpIxAqxY5ywiSGFN1eIHS-B8DSwBoS-rEUYBJq4IRWnVZ23S3fgtJpREUfkxwSKfvHU_dwH5zCdwardMGn77awY8uegEXczkGmdzRd_mUacJCz04SUW31hp8UJO--onAKXj943A877F3dznw6JQ5vW9Zsygtm5mYcdt9jQH4oJj4ebbpiQ_z0A/w640-h404/20220917-Safe%20Sweat-0002.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-1Yu6c7PHsBLlgRPC7vCMajfJO6Nw33jV61Bd-imtiHhWx4N0FqJUI-DrdJi4hAgX9hqnXwmgrw0tnLs5SxXDke_wqvkiFKzJqgLsZPbPx6DWcxcYrt7lHLXISwNEyv96gUSnriMm3WaP_yRfWah7WoAr5wzhKmN4EzI9a6zoBTetAGlWQ6M_eHPBA/s2500/20220917-Safe%20Sweat-0003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1ObreoylMcIMnsv51IVjbh7NUhFTb4gABwNkBQ_2fOEsmbkcnCIfZP-PArArfOs8GKNuiYqTS7dXSqLCXxcztFZQGYiPHCtcWIzDHz7TArHSlffgNtj6J6c4-kjTHE_ftRKs7ZgKrjshHJWK_Y1TOD1O-AsrvFwRs4zFK11pNagIT31LF29Y64OdiA/s2500/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="2500" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1ObreoylMcIMnsv51IVjbh7NUhFTb4gABwNkBQ_2fOEsmbkcnCIfZP-PArArfOs8GKNuiYqTS7dXSqLCXxcztFZQGYiPHCtcWIzDHz7TArHSlffgNtj6J6c4-kjTHE_ftRKs7ZgKrjshHJWK_Y1TOD1O-AsrvFwRs4zFK11pNagIT31LF29Y64OdiA/w640-h570/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0004.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The internet has been going mad for the McDonal's Boo Buckets and it was not until I was gifted the McBoo for my birthday did I suddenly develop the urge to acquire all three and complete my collection! The Boo Buckets have been released around Halloween on a number of occasions, with 1986 being their debut year. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After many years of reiterations, some great, others downright awful, the Boo Buckets have officially returned in 2022 since their last release in 2016! Maybe McDonalds needed the 6 year break because they have completely revamped the buckets and drawn inspiration from the amazing designs from the 80s and early 90s before everything became commercialized and cringe. </span></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The 1986 Halloween Pails were orange with three jack-o-lantern face variations and also came with a lid. In 1989, the pails were given a makeover and this time, there was a green and white pail dubbed McWitch and McGhost. The 1990 McGhost glowed in the dark which is EPIC and needs to make a return. 1992 had another major redesign and this time the lids doubled as a cookie cutter. I am not a fan of the faces from this collection as they did not look as cute. 1994 had the weirdest Halloween Pails with the McWitch turning purple, and the other two looking like a sloppy mess. The pails went on a hiatus returning in 1999, but this time only two pails with the McDonald's iconic characters in wrap-around scenes. If 1994 was bad, 1999 was a dumpster fire. The pails continued to return throughout the 2000s with various popular cartoons as their themes like Scooby-Doo and Monster High and obviously a Minions version because Minions basically brainwashed all children. The final Boo Buckets were the Peanuts-themed ones in 2016 after which McDonalds stopped releasing them until this year! If you want to see more pictures and details, check out <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/article/mcdonalds-boo-buckets-2022-return/" target="_blank">All Recipes</a> - weirdly enough they did a fantastic timeline breakdown of the Halloween Pails. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The USA released the pumpkins a week prior to Canada, but I remained patient and optimistic and was able to pick up the remaining two designs on the morning of the release. My friend was far more dedicated to the cause and had raced across the border to acquire the McBoo for himself and his friends.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The McPunk'n is the orange jack-o-lantern; McBoo is white with round ghostly expressions; and McGoblin is green complete with a witch's hat and hair. Unlike the old vintage releases of the 80's and 90's which had physical lids, the 2022 Halloween pails have a plastic piece attached to the handle to give an illusion of a lid. Each pail has three facial expressions wrapped around the belly of the bucket. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It is hard to pick a favourite because all three of them are cute! I thought I would gravitate towards one of them, but I genuinely like all three. I am definitely keeping them for years to come and are now a part of my Halloween decorations. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you get all three? Which is your favourite: McPunk'n, McBoo or McGoblin?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitObW5sX5W3GMReIcO00_7eUdI4osBuffT9hoU-kfwIcVaY6ME7Z8wHnSq-GQ7KjZQMPfPEP1Ke26z3ft0yViPbJSns0uOjOiXQxqHpbat8VdZnMk3EO6pL4DY68HNYEoTkt2aVCjZRjBjrEbw2i8DoVz7rW_yeImOZ_w-322rk_0j67EnoXyd3Rv7ZQ/s2500/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1786" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitObW5sX5W3GMReIcO00_7eUdI4osBuffT9hoU-kfwIcVaY6ME7Z8wHnSq-GQ7KjZQMPfPEP1Ke26z3ft0yViPbJSns0uOjOiXQxqHpbat8VdZnMk3EO6pL4DY68HNYEoTkt2aVCjZRjBjrEbw2i8DoVz7rW_yeImOZ_w-322rk_0j67EnoXyd3Rv7ZQ/w458-h640/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0003.jpg" width="458" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSUVXztxDvMizbSCS-A3hFOrUVSG78vMmEn-6eYcD7UqaIY14fjidDDE9jBjVH48Nc74rRjmNCPGdZvZRYke2fjNifAZraN0dRFF0uWG2DJvRptjnbhddQxRGR1lWwX-kyojXdfCaNWm2EXjc3fSj_KL0tJzfqW1wpz_E7GjFDbMMBh5FSjKArZTfdg/s2500/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSUVXztxDvMizbSCS-A3hFOrUVSG78vMmEn-6eYcD7UqaIY14fjidDDE9jBjVH48Nc74rRjmNCPGdZvZRYke2fjNifAZraN0dRFF0uWG2DJvRptjnbhddQxRGR1lWwX-kyojXdfCaNWm2EXjc3fSj_KL0tJzfqW1wpz_E7GjFDbMMBh5FSjKArZTfdg/w640-h640/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0001.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwCFRAWNETLG09v_JZFYVIQxmXNDkzgyeqCEc-Jx3DkvQA0nSldU6ZFt5HqGaxJmKQ3aEpTTgqzPRrUz11ydK01n8ed11oQvQrxX72pjyi2_S-PP6HnaOcbqCM97rNi-y2XNHPdQgTj_IXImgBuxug07ARmGP-tSjLiBeNP0qir7q8UpGV8nOaiPO7A/s2500/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwCFRAWNETLG09v_JZFYVIQxmXNDkzgyeqCEc-Jx3DkvQA0nSldU6ZFt5HqGaxJmKQ3aEpTTgqzPRrUz11ydK01n8ed11oQvQrxX72pjyi2_S-PP6HnaOcbqCM97rNi-y2XNHPdQgTj_IXImgBuxug07ARmGP-tSjLiBeNP0qir7q8UpGV8nOaiPO7A/w640-h640/20221028-McBoo%20Buckets-0002.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-30793111879788398662022-10-29T22:21:00.000-07:002022-10-29T22:21:10.175-07:00Capilano Suspension Canyon Frights <p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALa2SCeG4EbAuliVlTebzvn-q3AVWhuwvr74SyEszH5zhZ_lm5VYI5ebSsOKejZKZOVtKCSvG44ck-GFdh8BdHGsVVgaFdFVg-wNYxY4W0sOctaDwKPSOIWwqWdmR5BJt6M2MFRTtQTch1sSJMGDTFrZNISWC79OjRWbkUlzbPsEd7tA9j_TGOToCNQ/s2500/20221025-Capilano%20Frights-0011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALa2SCeG4EbAuliVlTebzvn-q3AVWhuwvr74SyEszH5zhZ_lm5VYI5ebSsOKejZKZOVtKCSvG44ck-GFdh8BdHGsVVgaFdFVg-wNYxY4W0sOctaDwKPSOIWwqWdmR5BJt6M2MFRTtQTch1sSJMGDTFrZNISWC79OjRWbkUlzbPsEd7tA9j_TGOToCNQ/w640-h428/20221025-Capilano%20Frights-0011.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.capbridge.com" target="_blank">Capilano Suspension Bridge Park</a> has been taken over by skeletons for their annual Canyon Frights! The iconic bridge was looking extra scary in the morning fog. On either side of the bridge, there are loads of pumpkins and Halloween decorations. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I happened to have picked the morning of Vancouver's first fall rain and wind storm, so I was up against the elements too. Not one to let the rain deter me, I pressed on and made the most of my time at Capilano Suspension Bridge. I always go to the park's opening because I get to have the bridge all to myself. There is no other way to do it!<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Across the suspension to the side that has the Tree Tops Adventure, there are skeletons hidden amongst the coastal rainforest's magnificent cedars. The skeletons were arranged in amusing positions all looking quite mischievous and up to no good. There were also massive skeletons that must have been 10 feet tall. Two of them were dressed like loggers with one scaling up a massive century-old douglas fir. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Raptors Ridge had two special feathered guests on site. A falcon and a hawk. Both birds work in agriculture to scare away birds like swallows, pigeons, seagulls, or crows which are responsible for millions of dollars of crop damage. The handlers were wonderful and shared the most incredible stories and information about the two birds. All I know is that I do not want to be on the wrong side of those talons as they are strong enough to crush a human's hand. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I love pumpkins and the Capilano Suspension Bridge team curated an excellent selection. The massive orange pumpkins and other ornate decorative pumpkins in various shades of orange lined the paths. My dream is to someday own a Vancouver character home and you bet that come Fall, I will be inundating my front yard with pumpkins. In fact, when it comes to Halloween, pumpkins are my favourite! Plus, pumpkin pie! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEdg4jgmkzBkOcovtfUZvqWsk44Hh9gT0f2nVAMD4QbgugNWcWUl5_q3TRmpFYJY1zk9VD17N0gBoiMgarw4vb2urEl_eGj6dGazNPn_LRgSXh-6cMdMeBFWdBwl6AJBhxabv_eq8ZgJKvEtTXYEKGln8enyj1KsUXHrTYCTIMGoXaLD4GTRkxLJJ9A/s2500/20221025-Capilano%20Frights-0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1786" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEdg4jgmkzBkOcovtfUZvqWsk44Hh9gT0f2nVAMD4QbgugNWcWUl5_q3TRmpFYJY1zk9VD17N0gBoiMgarw4vb2urEl_eGj6dGazNPn_LRgSXh-6cMdMeBFWdBwl6AJBhxabv_eq8ZgJKvEtTXYEKGln8enyj1KsUXHrTYCTIMGoXaLD4GTRkxLJJ9A/w286-h400/20221025-Capilano%20Frights-0002.jpg" width="286" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcsmrtPrI3hXFL5GambqI0EXO-6IVEn4_cORIitUedv4uf2_OoaPgOh6b2PJk5QBakOdn2NBGm707Qh5xt66O551d0LNNWbbWinOxckY-GyRCzMdReUdgaOO6KBn13dHB-vXLgx5oJdauPLMMiAvLnbbnJp2uZDDaEHsayrjEKbOOwE7vZzK3sW1Ifg/s2500/20221025-Capilano%20Frights-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzubVM1vCjoAVz3SsYC44X60Qxt0ERpuQGqIPpe75HAFFYuZo2Djy9vSsyYUPlAXrKWotHFYqpLD9ZO6qR-3yk42vtqm9J4l0UbBIpGvzIu7j2FwzEoG4MKKeWZwTb3FwIjLngXkuv2Vv0gxqOVX7Y7AWMexQv4orhrprRHSFWTVA44WhHK-0smnawzQ/s3016/20220720_180709.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2887" data-original-width="3016" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzubVM1vCjoAVz3SsYC44X60Qxt0ERpuQGqIPpe75HAFFYuZo2Djy9vSsyYUPlAXrKWotHFYqpLD9ZO6qR-3yk42vtqm9J4l0UbBIpGvzIu7j2FwzEoG4MKKeWZwTb3FwIjLngXkuv2Vv0gxqOVX7Y7AWMexQv4orhrprRHSFWTVA44WhHK-0smnawzQ/w640-h612/20220720_180709.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kissa Tanto - 1 Michelin Star</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After months of careful delegation by a team of anonymous Michelin Guide inspectors, eight Vancouver restaurants have been awarded 1 Michelin Star each. In addition to the eight Michelin Stars, 12 restaurants were given the Bib Gourmand and a list of recommended restaurants in Vancouver was also released. Really is about time that Michelin Guide came to Canada, so it is a big deal that Vancouver has received its very first ever Michelin Stars. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A few of my predictions matched Michelin Guide, so you could say I am pretty much now qualified to join the elite individuals tasked with selecting which restaurant deserves a Michelin star. My personal favourite is Kissa Tanto which is now officially a 1 Michelin Star restaurant! If The Four Seasons Vancouver had not closed, I strongly believe The Yew would have been a strong contender for a Michelin Star. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>1 Michelin Star:</b> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"very good in its category" having a quality menu and prepares cuisine to a consistently high standard</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2 Michelin Stars:</b> excellent cuisine delivered in a unique way, and has something exceptional to offer - it is "worth a detour" to visit while travelling. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>3 Michelin Stars: </b>exceptional cuisine and "worth a special journey". The restaurant is the destination and deserves its own trip. Serves distinct dishes are that executed to perfection. </span></div></blockquote><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It feels like a validation of Vancouver's culinary scene which in recent ten years has significantly ramped up its quality, sophistication and creativity. For many chefs and restauranteurs, achieving a Michelin star is the ultimate life goal. Give Bradley Cooper's movie <i>Burnt</i> a watch as it captures the intensity and drive that consumes many in the fine dining world. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Michelin Guide has been hailed as the ultimate handbook for excellent eats since 1926, so you must be wondering where the Michelin Tire Man fits in? The tire company created the handbook to boost tire sales by encouraging people to make the drive for amazing food. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Michelin inspectors make their judgement based on 5 universal criteria to ensure fairness and equity:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1. Quality Products</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2. The Harmony of Flavours</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">3. The Mastery of Cooking Techniques</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4. The Personality of the Chef in the Cuisine</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">5. Consistency Between Each Visit </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each establishment is visited by multiple inspectors to corroborate the decision of awarding a star. Needless to say, Michelin Stars are not given out easily! I am shocked that eight restaurants in Vancouver achieved one since we are a fairly small city. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.vanmag.com/taste/food-news/what-its-like-to-be-an-anonymous-michelin-guide-inspector/" target="_blank">Vancouver Magazine</a> got the opportunity to interview the Chief Inspector in Vancouver's Michelin star faith - I am jealous! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They are serious about the anonymity of their role that he could not even divulge his name. It was nice to know that Michelin takes a "boots on the ground" approach to deciding which restaurants to evaluate. There is an initial draft of restaurants, but many restaurants are added after landing in Vancouver and striking up conversations with locals but still being careful to never reveal why they are interested in discovering the best places to eat in Vancouver. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A number of restaurants I frequent were part of the 12 Bib Gourmand which are restaurants recognized for offering good food for good value. Anh and Chi is where I had my birthday dinner at three nights prior. Also on the list that I have dined at is Oca Pastificio (I am OBSESSED with this place), Lunch Lady, Chupito, Little Bird Dim Sum, Phnom Penh, Vij's, Say Mercy, and Fable Kitchen. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Interestingly, a few restaurants in Vancouver that tend to define themselves as upscale fine dining failed to snag a precious star or a place on the Bib Gourmand. Not to be harsh, but I have personally felt these restaurants' bloated reputations were unwarranted. Nightingale, Hawksworth, Cioppino's, Tojo's, Botanist and Boulevard are the ones that come to my mind. However, Botanist's cocktail program is phenomenal, so Botanist took home Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am fearful that the restaurants I enjoy dining at might raise their prices after receiving a Michelin star. Dining out is already financially tough and great food should not be reserved for the rich. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Michelin Guide assesses its decision on an annual basis, so the true test of these Vancouver restaurants is to come next year. Curious to see who in 2023 retains their star and which restaurants might be added. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For now, I am going to make my way through Vancouver's Michelin Guide list. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Vancouver Michelin Guide restaurant rankings 2022</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One Michelin Star:</span></b></div><div><ul style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><li style="text-align: left;">AnnaLena </li><li style="text-align: left;">Barbara</li><li style="text-align: left;">Burdock & Co.</li><li style="text-align: left;">iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House</li><li style="text-align: left;">Kissa Tanto</li><li style="text-align: left;">Masayoshi</li><li style="text-align: left;">Published on Main</li><li style="text-align: left;">St. Lawrence</li></ul><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryoWHApowLx9RaHzCUa9tkAbHOsiG18HBeAkCPqMK26phXEEM9IfXkBogrwglif6Y3E-j3stz5SnCXAw0ZdwLDg7rjtfS3Y185ic50o0ADbyPgpKesrHtJuJsm6GdRr9xYN2gWS5ySdHtvMBhnmngkNtv7Vi8CoIf-gvHbLHAG4RUIbofF0bi6X40iA/s960/stars_and_bibs.jpg;w=960.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="960" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryoWHApowLx9RaHzCUa9tkAbHOsiG18HBeAkCPqMK26phXEEM9IfXkBogrwglif6Y3E-j3stz5SnCXAw0ZdwLDg7rjtfS3Y185ic50o0ADbyPgpKesrHtJuJsm6GdRr9xYN2gWS5ySdHtvMBhnmngkNtv7Vi8CoIf-gvHbLHAG4RUIbofF0bi6X40iA/w640-h260/stars_and_bibs.jpg;w=960.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXU-HJG6210DdMHp06xmmRmpq8B8w1t0VUauKBAhQqaFyi5g2BsmQxZQW-kNnkPZMdmhaq2Stx6X2S08A6IpU5xRBXOHRPZZafRSPkUoAlS0wV1Twcgmkfd6uaZfO1pAg3uukjB1nXKZ5ktNIrzyo8qb_BGmFcQlZMIjB7NJncTRB5gqd2fd6PKfLJuA/s960/special_awards_2.jpg;w=960.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguIxFUNBykIl4pAIQWpGqzk6hQtB5hrPkEdAOc8yJoTjnqLIli1eS-3D67e0Yn6k5Gn5ydwK0gtEz1iTH734rlGYmyzi2DUODH6piLxUotMQIOdI39BEcmm3yi7we925iirydj9cLz__j2TGPvdmPzThqvDucgygG5KLpDcp6YoO2qWhNQk7mEdjM0Q/w640-h428/20221020-Pumpkins%20after%20dark-0013.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pumpkins After Dark is new to Vancouver, so I was unsure what to expect. I have always appreciated the talent and creativity of professional pumpkin carvers, but Pumpkins After Dark took it a step further by creating massive lifesize displays out of pumpkins. I ended up spending two hours there and it is well worth the price for those looking for outdoor Halloween activities. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You enter from Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, but the majority of what is to come is hidden from sight in the adjoining forest. I am not one to buy event merchandise, but I could not help myself when I saw the light accessory tent. The light-up Jack-O-Lantern necklace was $10 and in my opinion my impulse purchase was well worth the price! Little did I know I was about to get my mind blown by the lit up real carved pumpkins. <span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Along the track you can watch two professional pumpkin carvers at work, a few food trucks and sponsors. My favourite was the tent with intricately carved single pumpkins. These pumpkins were gorgeous and I could easily spend hours studying all the details. There was the Mona Lisa with her much debated smile, the 7 dwarfs from Snow White, several sugar skulls, and iconic horror characters. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The real experience is the forest walk through which is accessible at the end of Swangard Stadium's track. The walk-through experience is comprised of 8,000+ hand carved pumpkins! Each piece is comprised of several pumpkins which are all carved to create one giant lifesize piece of carved pumpkin art. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The pathway winds through the park and at every turn there is a new theme of pumpkin sculptures. They range from animals, to Halloween horror to movie and pop culture icons. The breadth of work was astounding, so there is something for everyone to love. I was not expecting all 12 zodiac signs, anime characters, Greek mythology, American hippies, and several other themes to be presented through the medium of pumpkin carving, but Pumpkins After Dark did just that!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The majority of the displays were carved to be lifesize which made it all the more striking. I do not think it would have had the same effect if the characters and animals were small. There were also effects like sound and mist machines to add to the ambience. Coloured lights were used to give more depth to the displays like making Shrek his iconic green and using various bright colours in the sugar skull. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Everytime I thought we were getting to the end of the experience, more pumpkin sculptures would appear. Dress warm because it is chilly in the forest and you are going to be wandering through it for at least an hour. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you are looking for something to do in the days leading up to Halloween, go to Pumpkins After Dark in Burnaby! Tickets need to be purchased prior to by time slot. 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAKZSQwoNFEDGs_5i5pQjdtuv5VqRo_gB8KXW3LxVupeVIsgQlhZViAiii15ZIzVXrAsLtcAPHQG86aXVpvq3lBxuBx0tVW-UHMpJ7dN3-pBS5moe4nikbpdpxNx-DFPoH_skvET6e_E8ck5b8iwa4A6S5dpPUj0vjA27w2eYcCLFDqoT7rvAyXLOhg/w640-h429/20221020-Pumpkins%20after%20dark-0015.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-30123658969754817682022-10-21T00:29:00.008-07:002022-10-21T00:31:45.233-07:00Birthday Wishlist Fall 2022<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rrF7TRvCCXd6C7HMJZRl1y2nK1cbIKmYAgcLJpf3sHFqslWhfsGgEbFGfe26pYmSjblNVnNVRE376p5YRjWMujYf-B5aCn1rtWmFMoIC_kF9ayjb7fe_k9L2X4jDAjc4HwYJEC5N9RdYOLv34EW7SmLLOyLJCKQgRg9eZ7nNuQ4BQDhJh4LEyMnPJA/s1200/Untitled%20design.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rrF7TRvCCXd6C7HMJZRl1y2nK1cbIKmYAgcLJpf3sHFqslWhfsGgEbFGfe26pYmSjblNVnNVRE376p5YRjWMujYf-B5aCn1rtWmFMoIC_kF9ayjb7fe_k9L2X4jDAjc4HwYJEC5N9RdYOLv34EW7SmLLOyLJCKQgRg9eZ7nNuQ4BQDhJh4LEyMnPJA/w427-h640/Untitled%20design.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">October is my birthday month and with the big day a few weeks away, I have been thinking what would I want as a birthday present? With each passing year, there is less and less that I want as I already have so much, but I am not about to turn down a birthday present!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I want cake! A chocolate chiffon cake enveloped in roasted strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream from The Federal Store. For candles, the long skinny Meri Meri ones. A wonderful flower arrangement from Garden Party Flowers in peachy pink and white tones. Hopefully, they have my favourite avalanche white roses, wax flowers, lisianthus, and dahlias! Finally, I want to share blow out the candles and share my birthday cake with my wonderful friends. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cake, flowers and friends are what I want every year as a present and truth be told I am happy with just that! Now if people insist on getting me something more for my birthday, there are a couple of things I would be thrilled to receive. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b></b></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Do NOT get me a Gift Card</b></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hate gift cards because I am a gift card hoarder. I have amassed a diverse collection of gift cards from so many stores and restaurants, some probably go back several years. I do not know what is wrong with me and why I cannot bring myself to use them. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shop.ca.fourseasons.com/collections/pillows-collection/products/down-and-feather-pillow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Four Seasons Resort Down & Feather Pillow</b></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Do not laugh, I know it is weird, but talk to me after you spend a night at the Four Seasons Resort because their pillows are magical. The pillows are a blend of 25% white down and 75% feather making them hypoallergenic. The pillows are designed for support and comfort. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I would also take a stay at the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, so feel free to send me on a birthday getaway! This is the ONLY type of "gift card" that I want to receive because I love traveling, plus I have been trying to find an excuse to go stay a couple nights at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Shacket</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The shirt and jacket hybrid has steadily gained popularity.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> I am particular about fabrics and want one that is made of a heavy wool weave. Aritzia has so many colours, cuts and lengths to choose from, but the reviews have been saying the Aritzia shacket quality has significantly decreased compared to last year's release. It makes me lean towards </span><b style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://anianmfg.com/collections/womens-collection " target="_blank">Anian</a> </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">which is another Vancouver-based company. Anian is disrupting the fashion industry by being a circular fashion house using salvaged textiles. Anian does not make a "shacket" but their signature shirt is what the shacket was derived from. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Anian's Modern Melton Wool Shirt in Everglade is a deep blue-green that is rich and reminds more of the forests of the North Pacific West Coast aka British Columbia's iconic lush old growth forests. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://www.nordstrom.ca/s/ray-ban-ray-ban-icons-50mm-round-metal-sunglasses/3740263?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=700" target="_blank">Ray-Ban Round Metal Classic Polarized</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My Ray-Ban Wayferer are from first year university and are my sole pair of sunglasses. I have worn them religiously on every sunny day and they have travelled with me to countless countries and cities. I am not disposing my current Ray-Bans, but I would love to change things up with a new frame. The Round Metal Classic in gold with green tinted Polarized lenses paired with an eyeglass chain. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Leather Jacket</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A few years back, I wanted the Mackage leather jacket from Aritzia, but refrained from getting it because Aritzia has a way of ruining cute clothes by saturating the market. Aritzia will release the same style and cut, year after year in every colour imaginable until everyone in Vancouver owns it. I still want a leather jacket, but I think I want to go with one from All Saints. They do great leather and not everyone will own it. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://montroseandgeorge.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/cerealcandle " target="_blank">Mala Cereal Candle</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hate when people gift me candles because to me it is like an add on to a gift, not the entire gift itself! So this better not be my primary gift, otherwise, we are going to have a problem. Everyone is talking about the cereal scented candles, but the one I like in particular is Mala's cereal candle. It reminds me of my favourite childhood cereal, Fruit Loops. Montrose + George in Abbotsford as well as several other boutiques across the Lower Mainland stock the popular local candle brand, Mala.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.wofwoodward.com/products/coh-franki-sweatshirt-heather-grey" target="_blank"><b>Citizens of Humanity Sweater</b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cooler days are ahead and I love a good sweater. I am obsessing over the Citizens of Humanity Franki Sweatshirt in Heather Grey. I have been trying my hardest to add more unique pieces to my wardrobe and this sweatshirt has a window cutout detail in the chest. West of Woodward in Yaletown is where I fell in love with the sweater and fingers crossed it does not sell out. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://www.lecreuset.ca/en_CA/round-french-oven/CA-21177.html" target="_blank">Le Creuset Round French Oven in Chambray </a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I want a cast iron enamel French oven and Le Creuset makes some of the best! The brand is synonymous with French oven cookware. The 4.2 Litre round French Oven in the Chambray colour is a lovely gradient of soft blue to dark and comes with a brass metal knob. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Azmaya Porcelain Juicer</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I cannot get over how cute the porcelain citrus juicer from <a href="https://itsumo.ca/product/azmaya-ceramic-citrus-juicer/" target="_blank"><b>ITSUMO</b></a> and <a href="https://www.oldfaithfulshop.com/products/azmaya-porcelain-juicer?_pos=1&_sid=532ef3702&_ss=r" target="_blank"><b>The Faithful Shop</b></a>. The citrus juicer fits onto a teapot making for a beautiful presentation. The piece is handcrafted in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Japan. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cowboy Boots</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have wanted a pair of cowboy boots for years and they are finally getting the nod of approval from the fashion world. Ganni has released a pair of brown boots with white detailing, but I want a pair of cowboy boots from a company that has been crafting them for years! <a href="https://okbootcorral.com" target="_blank"><b>OK Boot Corral</b></a> in Gastown is the place to go for handcrafted quality leather cowboy boots with authentic designs and silhouettes and is where I want to get mine from. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://thecrossdesign.com/pink-cake-plate/" target="_blank"><b>Pink Cake Plate</b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have two Mosser Cake plates: jade green and white milk glass. I want to add the pink cake plate to my collection. I want the 6 inch for smaller cakes and pastries. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://www.prada.com/ww/en/women/shoes/loafers/products.Satin_loafers_with_crystals.1D752M_2AWL_F0T7O_F_B050.html" target="_blank">Prada Satin Loafers with Crystals</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Can we take a moment to admire the Prada Satin Loafers with Crystals. They have a thick chunky sole and the silhouette of a classic Penny loafer. The full crystal coverage is what really drew me to them. The crystals have lots of facets so they sparkle and glint whenever they catch light. Prada has also covered other accessories and clothing in these crystals. I am totally eyeing the thin headband because when I tried it on, it reminded me of a tiara! My childhood self approves. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://parliamentinteriors.com/collections/living-room/products/colin-ii-chair" target="_blank"><b>Parliament Interiors Colin 2 Chair</b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have been searching for the perfect midcentury modern lounge chair and I believe I have found just the one. Parliament Interiors in Mount Pleasant is where I found the Colin 2 Chair. The legs and arms are made of solid black American walnut wood - my favourite type of wood! It is upholstered in a wonderful textured natural toned fabric. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My eyes are barely staying open so I am going to revisit and complete this post tomorrow. Missing items from picture are:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- <b>Impala</b> Retro Roller Skates</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- <b>Cadine</b> Jewelry also has the knit your own toque</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- <b>Pretty Day</b> Vancouver Partyware store </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Flower Garden Giant Garland from Meri Meri</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-24766583491986593702022-10-17T22:24:00.003-07:002022-10-17T22:24:37.619-07:00Pumpkin Carving Inspiration from 2021 Designs<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrUpx4GpRCLBj6ke2ApSvZKYJLCFEsGaU9R7o9U9rXtAelkIjvrKJNmUKCngjEFDbAj4TzSOZQ6LfSE_QHaH0fgz_QWnTcdyUFSoEYt047keBXz5wjS4ylCZbIKw28KHXmaB6qhi7ZvefWXHzOCRJBdCghSQFFoJCMGsoJinNMeklC6-GUIZPjZ7xng/s4700/20211002-Krause%20Pumpkin%20Carving-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3137" data-original-width="4700" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrUpx4GpRCLBj6ke2ApSvZKYJLCFEsGaU9R7o9U9rXtAelkIjvrKJNmUKCngjEFDbAj4TzSOZQ6LfSE_QHaH0fgz_QWnTcdyUFSoEYt047keBXz5wjS4ylCZbIKw28KHXmaB6qhi7ZvefWXHzOCRJBdCghSQFFoJCMGsoJinNMeklC6-GUIZPjZ7xng/w640-h428/20211002-Krause%20Pumpkin%20Carving-0001.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am excited to carve the pumpkins, but I am holding off until closer to Hallowe'en as it is abnormally warm in Vancouver. I do not want my beautiful creations to turn soft and mouldy prematurely before the big night. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I found some pictures of the pumpkins I carved last year. I also stumbled across pictures from Krause Berry Farms. They had a professional pumpkin carver working on site. The pumpkins he carved were expressive and I loved how he used fun shaped gourds and ears of corn for the noses! I also love when they use the stem of the pumpkin for the nose too! The carvers use a variety of tools like graters, wood and clay carving tools, and massive knives.<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My dad and I carve a half dozen pumpkins each year as one of our annual traditions. I like doing more detailed designs and he tends to stick to more abstract patterns with easy shapes. Last year we had a big brain moment and realized we could use a drill to make perfect circles easily. Only took us 28 years, but at least we have finally figured it out and can level up our pumpkins for this year!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Last year I did three pumpkins of various themes - bats and stars, skulls and the Nightmare Before Christmas. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I tend to do my designs free handed so it is not surprising that the proportions turn out wonky. The skulls I did were a bit odd, but I thought the skeleton hand and dancing skeletons looked great. I love sugar skulls, but I failed to capture their beauty. I should really start sketching my designs on the pumpkins first. I did a horrid job at Jack Skellington's smile and bowtie. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thankfully not all is bad! Oogie Boogie and Zero turned out great! My favourite pumpkin was the bats and stars. Simple and easy to do. I did the pattern over the entire pumpkin and with the candle light shining through, it was perfection! Reminded me of those candle holders you you can buy that cast a pattern onto the table and walls when you place a lit candle in them. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am going to be boring and do a repeat of the bats and stars this year. In fact, I loved the design so much that it inspired one of my upcoming Rainbow Suncatcher Decals for launch number two. I have not given much thought to what I want to do for the other pumpkins. Defintiely something spooky. Maybe some witches or I could do a lace pattern. I guess you will have to wait and see!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirYIIZNio3i6prjZlaQLMGkQNtasEGfNDWhE38ZsYAX3-2fgOI4qd7AC3S0x81Z4DIFzcVdX2fXGfchXggjtnuozn1AM4NJ74F4-WZ_VSpXuUAJahavvUfTn__ricazmE8Cr96Ez2qpiaYI7eMRGX3Rnq4084ct-j8-t7F06XfC71krGzwcn9VVxGbQ/s4029/20211002-Krause%20Pumpkin%20Carving-0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="4029" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirYIIZNio3i6prjZlaQLMGkQNtasEGfNDWhE38ZsYAX3-2fgOI4qd7AC3S0x81Z4DIFzcVdX2fXGfchXggjtnuozn1AM4NJ74F4-WZ_VSpXuUAJahavvUfTn__ricazmE8Cr96Ez2qpiaYI7eMRGX3Rnq4084ct-j8-t7F06XfC71krGzwcn9VVxGbQ/w640-h428/20211002-Krause%20Pumpkin%20Carving-0004.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HCxVUsnee-Tb6nqnBnNdiIVznacaazr4Wcz0e24oBr9TAlTZf8OuxIlblHukZmMazZKH5QLOUE1rt01v0UWJbaMW_cju258IOqBbIv_v8g_iF-dYQOj-meiUVfHRARro37pYaKHRSgNGHcl7eSFNRfPOcubFirlCboHY0oWgVkkmJIbQDvJ-812Pgg/s1920/cheater.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HCxVUsnee-Tb6nqnBnNdiIVznacaazr4Wcz0e24oBr9TAlTZf8OuxIlblHukZmMazZKH5QLOUE1rt01v0UWJbaMW_cju258IOqBbIv_v8g_iF-dYQOj-meiUVfHRARro37pYaKHRSgNGHcl7eSFNRfPOcubFirlCboHY0oWgVkkmJIbQDvJ-812Pgg/w640-h360/cheater.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Blogtober feels incomplete if I did not address the most shocking scandal on the internet. The Try Guys have fired Ned Fulmer from the company because he and Alexandria Herring from The Food Babies, could not keep their hands off of one another. The internet has been left bewildered and confused because Ned Fulmer was the "My Wife" guy!</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b></b></span></p><blockquote style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>The internet scandal has caught the attention of major news outlets like CNN and even A-list celebrities like Seth Rogen who tweeted "what is a Try Guy?" </b></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most millennials my age are familiar with the Try Guys and have watched the group get into hilarious situations for years!</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> I even went to the Try Guys live show back in October 2019! The Try Guys were comprised of four individuals: Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, Eugene Lee Yang and Ned Fulmer. The Try Guys have always been wholesome and the last people to ever find themselves at the center of a scandal. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd162H1Cpnket1mpKludbxgXZCPA8eMaOdRfp6iZLJNya3RvmI1fqvOT55wMdoGgMNTijA6UL87MvZUvV-liYCtUJyBrtdAGWokayMUb9GbjWRoDrPYN6UQIOo3K88DnkKvbDGboZUZyOk2-8de8sJR5j65ZKLUlxj0XE9IK2C8rCOh7r_Wxdrf5-PEA/s6016/20191016-Try%20Guys%20Show-0001.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd162H1Cpnket1mpKludbxgXZCPA8eMaOdRfp6iZLJNya3RvmI1fqvOT55wMdoGgMNTijA6UL87MvZUvV-liYCtUJyBrtdAGWokayMUb9GbjWRoDrPYN6UQIOo3K88DnkKvbDGboZUZyOk2-8de8sJR5j65ZKLUlxj0XE9IK2C8rCOh7r_Wxdrf5-PEA/w640-h428/20191016-Try%20Guys%20Show-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They made their debut on Youtube back in 2014 under Buzzfeed and made videos of them trying random activities as a group which often resulted in comical outcomes. In 2019, the four of them left Buzzfeed and together formed their independent production company, 2nd Try LLC. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Before I dive into the mess that Ned has created for The Try Guys, I want to make it clear that Ned Fulmer was fired from 2nd Try LLC effective Friday, September 16, 2022, because Ned Fulmer as a partner and owner of the company, having relations with an employee is a workplace violation and subsequently jeopardized the company's future. If Ned had an affair with anyone, but his employee, then that would be his personal life and not related to the company. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The fact Ned built his entire brand around being married to his wife Ariel of 10 years and ends up cheating is insane! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There are numerous compilations of Ned saying "my wife" on Youtube because he says it that often! Then there is Alexandria, who was engaged to her boyfriend of 11 years. Downright ludicrous that Ned and Alexandria threw away their relationships of a decade each to have a fling with each other. The internet has been bashing Alexandria for breaking up the Fulmer family and the Try Guys family. Both Ned and Alexandria are equally at fault. They are adults </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The two managed to keep the affair a secret for nearly a year, but clearly, they got sloppy because Try Guys fans spotted Ned and Alex kissing at a club in New York City over Labour Day weekend. Earlier in the day, they</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> went to a Harry Styles concert together which is where more fans recognized Ned and asked for pictures. That is also when the Reddit thread began which took on a life of its own and is also when the other three owners - Keith, Zach and Eugene - found out about the affair. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On September 27th, The Try Guys made the official statement that Ned Fulmer has been fired! The best was yet to come which was the October 3rd, Youtube video titled "What Happened" in which Keith, Zach and Eugene discuss things frankly. I believe the three had ZERO ideas that the affair was going on. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtBNUfBb-X3Oebv7G-Lc0w3AXJ4HgAZRnAPaaYBMZ-_zE6kdk5ldO6NYLS4JpZWUI_R8-Podmif-ATuom0eanSMdX99l8dYt-krFhjO51UsK6fysXSRNhqvqCaEKAttrxBBjjR3e1wCBqPIyKpDSRTb55rFokH5ZkZ74cPmfx95INNF2tdren1xrFrQ/s1270/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%209.34.43%20PM.png" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1270" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtBNUfBb-X3Oebv7G-Lc0w3AXJ4HgAZRnAPaaYBMZ-_zE6kdk5ldO6NYLS4JpZWUI_R8-Podmif-ATuom0eanSMdX99l8dYt-krFhjO51UsK6fysXSRNhqvqCaEKAttrxBBjjR3e1wCBqPIyKpDSRTb55rFokH5ZkZ74cPmfx95INNF2tdren1xrFrQ/w400-h223/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%209.34.43%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Eugene was in pure rage. His anger was radiating through the computer screen. I thought I was going to get punched by Eugene through the screen. That was pure rage because Eugene and the others had been betrayed by their friend of 8 years with whom they built a company with. Zach was choking back tears and Keith was uncomfortable. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The statement Eugene, Keith and Zach released was done very well. It was professional, and mature and addressed Ned's dismissal head on. Other Youtubers need to take notes because this is the gold standard on how a scandal should be dealt with. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Zach and Keith shared a couple more details during their podcast. The two of them clarified that their statement on Instagram was NOT coordinated with Ned. He posted his statement on Instagram within the hours of The Try Guys and even used the same format and font as the Try Guys to give the illusion that he was still in good standing with the rest of the group. We have to admit, Ned is one smart and incredibly shady man for doing that! I will be honest, I thought they coordinated the statement, so Ned fooled me!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuHhBrYUf1AhQb19LUHbhexnuqraPThc676PQxT3H5kK17aWInJr0pZWYbRg5EtSpiLvcUmsejGOCu37dq_czTxPvs8uMGpBEaRKf82UGDxkJYwqVe9q6Dxsn4ULjRxJ_f3FxjXP3V9oXDWKzLIPZYfH1uQabKvCotzqYYYe-6ijf0E024ARD1thmWQ/s1144/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%2010.00.43%20PM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPf6DPT98yU38cbI6IqXxR6fqFEykkZwJp9JgIIsQ62p6G5TpQhIULQQiQnSanKaBWdFMPAEwmRLN9MB-ait8URUv_CHah1B0VbbiPlpUHAfCC-xxscYz-mru9wTsNIbx6KCSi1TeFF44II5D5_QjknJNC3bQJDo0JBAK334FWnIp6unFsiAWviuOQQ/s1174/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%2010.01.20%20PM.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="814" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPf6DPT98yU38cbI6IqXxR6fqFEykkZwJp9JgIIsQ62p6G5TpQhIULQQiQnSanKaBWdFMPAEwmRLN9MB-ait8URUv_CHah1B0VbbiPlpUHAfCC-xxscYz-mru9wTsNIbx6KCSi1TeFF44II5D5_QjknJNC3bQJDo0JBAK334FWnIp6unFsiAWviuOQQ/w278-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%2010.01.20%20PM.png" width="278" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuHhBrYUf1AhQb19LUHbhexnuqraPThc676PQxT3H5kK17aWInJr0pZWYbRg5EtSpiLvcUmsejGOCu37dq_czTxPvs8uMGpBEaRKf82UGDxkJYwqVe9q6Dxsn4ULjRxJ_f3FxjXP3V9oXDWKzLIPZYfH1uQabKvCotzqYYYe-6ijf0E024ARD1thmWQ/w271-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%2010.00.43%20PM.png" width="271" /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It is worth noting that the statement Ned released on Instagram had carefully chosen words. "consensual workplace relationship" - first off, this relationship was an affair! Seems that Ned knows there are legal ramifications to dating his employee and felt it was important to clarify that he and Alex were both consenting adults and mutually made the decision to cheat together. Power Imbalance in a workplace relationship leads to serious trouble and Ned is experiencing it first hand. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Everyone is frustrated that Alexandria is still employed at the Try Guys because Ned has been fired for his indiscretions, so why not Alex? Though she too was part of the affair, if the Try Guys tried to remove her, she could sue them for not protecting her from Ned. However, does Alex really want to return to a job where basically everyone hates her! The Try Guys team has made it abundantly clear that they are standing behind Ariel! Several Try Guys employees have unfollowed Alexandria and Ned on social media which is essentially publically announcing that they no longer wish to associate themselves with this duo of cheaters. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What is sad and pathetic are ex-employees of Buzzfeed coming out and saying that they are not surprised that Ned was shady. If they knew that, why did they never say anything to Ariel who has been in numerous Buzzfeed videos? Just petty and my guess is these ex-employees are just trying to find a way to stay relevant by using Ned's scandal to their advantage. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The internet being the internet, once an infatuation begins with a subject matter, the internet needs to uncover every single detail. SNL has only refuelled the situation with their awful skit. It is the definition of cringe. Turns out, Ned is close friends with a writer at SNL, so now everyone thinks that is why SNL never mentions Ned and attempts to make the other three seem like whiny adults. SNL really missed the mark. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7WkjDgfma1eOvwccrsnFClA4aByHx8T_WVFQyrlw1PGSLQ2jCoMZ6JZEs4vYkmohbIPy6ht1VwxlBWScy55wAW9EOcOe1CXrjoxssW2PFo8AfoMiiQOAl9Qn5j1-hCwPy5Titn2IGMTsUozYz3CH3CZzp21qMuMOBwGilmCTwK3NbvhgSdxpVLfCYA/s2054/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%209.36.38%20PM.png" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="2054" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7WkjDgfma1eOvwccrsnFClA4aByHx8T_WVFQyrlw1PGSLQ2jCoMZ6JZEs4vYkmohbIPy6ht1VwxlBWScy55wAW9EOcOe1CXrjoxssW2PFo8AfoMiiQOAl9Qn5j1-hCwPy5Titn2IGMTsUozYz3CH3CZzp21qMuMOBwGilmCTwK3NbvhgSdxpVLfCYA/w640-h182/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-16%20at%209.36.38%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Try Guys have had to take down several videos which I can only guess is because sponsors no longer want to be associated with their brand. They are trying to edit Ned out of future videos and several videos they will never be able to even show. Needless to say, The Try Guys have lost a lot of money because of Ned's actions. Zach mentioned all their new merchandise is going straight to donation centers, so that sucks. The team is working on removing Ned from all branding. If you head over to the <a href="https://tryguys.com" target="_blank">Try Guys</a> website, Ned has been removed from promotional material and Ned only branded merchandise is no longer there. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I strongly believe the Try Guys are going to recover because so many more have now discovered their content. My favourite Try Guy is Keith and I will watch the Try Guys until the day he leaves. He is comical! Check out his Eat the Menu series! You will also catch the now-hated Food Babies making regular appearances on the show. I adore YB and it really sucks she is getting backlash because people are confusing her with Alexandria. We will always love you YB because you are the spice queen!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Changes are inevitable considering they have always been a quartet. Keith and Zach have already announced that Eugene will no longer be doing podcasts as it is something that Eugene has never enjoyed doing. At this time, the team has decided to not find a replacement for Ned and I agree with that decision. The three of them are fabulous and instead, the Try Guys will be having more frequent guests as the fourth Try person. I am hoping to see more of Kwesi in upcoming videos because he works so well within the group dynamic. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Are you a Try Guys fan? What are your thoughts on Ned cheating with Alexandria?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES </span></p>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-367517219215539012022-10-14T11:20:00.004-07:002022-10-14T16:43:35.233-07:00Laity Pumpkin Patch Maple Ridge has a Pumpkin Cannon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhley0BKwRbeADphHDaqSwp9VPrVxA8qyC8-HIOat8TEx8-Bsw2DYsdvQNXyzyCq7EGZVPkz2Q2EGcf97_ZzEx9vQyGWtAYnrAB1z5aeK4fsHN8rEWh9FHLdNX_puBaT9CEOuJ_n7lFTLNbeo8iJFStxYqq5leaE6Bm1OuB_TSy9eHjiBeUc43mQCecrg/s6016/20221010-Laity%20Pumpkinn%20Patch-0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4016" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhley0BKwRbeADphHDaqSwp9VPrVxA8qyC8-HIOat8TEx8-Bsw2DYsdvQNXyzyCq7EGZVPkz2Q2EGcf97_ZzEx9vQyGWtAYnrAB1z5aeK4fsHN8rEWh9FHLdNX_puBaT9CEOuJ_n7lFTLNbeo8iJFStxYqq5leaE6Bm1OuB_TSy9eHjiBeUc43mQCecrg/w429-h640/20221010-Laity%20Pumpkinn%20Patch-0012.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This year I challenged myself to go beyond my favourites and visit new pumpkin patches in the Lower Mainland. <a href="https://laitypumpkinpatch.com" target="_blank">Laity Pumpkin Patch</a> is in the mountains of Maple Ridge and is so massive that they have two farms across the street from one another - North and South! I went to Laity Pumpkin Patch South. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The primary reason I made the drive out to Maple Ridge was to see Laity's Pumpkin Cannon in action. The massive air compressor launches a fresh pumpkin at a stacked pyramid of blue barrels. Watching a pumpkin being launched at high velocity and its guts exploding on impact was awesome. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Laity Pumpkin Canon launches every hour and everyone near and far on the property hurries over to watch the pumpkin go boom. </span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have never been to a busier pumpkin patch.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> So many people and so many pumpkins! Laity grows their pumpkins on-site, so you get to pick your perfect pumpkin straight from the vine. This is not the case for many farms in the Lower Mainland - the ones that have shiny clean pumpkins neatly arranged into rows is a sign that the pumpkins were trucked in and not actually grown at that property. You get the full experience of walking through a muddy field - albeit dry this year due to Vancouver's sunny streak - and tripping over the plants!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Laity Pumpkin Patch South is also where you will find the popular pumpkin village. There is a school, general store, sheriff's office and another building made to look like they are built out of pumpkins. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In addition to the pumpkins, there are several activities for kids like bowling, shuffleboard, connect four and my personal favourite, ping pong ball trick shots. The best was the obstacle course for the kids. Think American Ninja Warriors in terms of difficulty, but built by your dad with zero safety in mind. You do not have to agree with me, but safe playgrounds are boring! The structures were literally swaying side to side as kids piled onto the rope or launched themselves from a platform. I could not get a picture of those areas as it was heavily crowded. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I love animals and Laity Patch South had a variety of farm animals. What baffled me was the number of parents that lacked common sense. I felt stressed for the animals watching parents encourage kids to feed random food to the animals and worse, use long sticks to poke and drag animals closer to the fence. This could have all been avoided if The Laity Farm did not have a pre-teen overseeing the animal enclosures. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Both properties have an entrance fee of $12 each on weekends and $9 on a weekday. To clarify, if you want to visit both farms, you will pay twice because the entrance fee is only for one farm. I went to Laity Pumpkin Patch South as it is recommended for ages 4 and up while their Northern counterpart is better suited for guests under 6 years old. While both farms have a U-Pick pumpkin patch and farm animals, there are additional attractions that set the two apart. Needless to say, the North farm is far more relaxed and the South farm has plenty of entertainment to keep even the most hyperactive member of your family entertained. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In terms of food, Laity had hotdogs and some packaged snacks and that was it. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nSSm3MyLqDO2nMmZr70kLc-GV7PxKQWPgeyvSSsZvIiLUDF16JiOQxgGMMAQJIn4CGqKOtv_5jy7ZSgviuqqCFyKloh8mrLBOl6B_wW7zDuexosv6_SyadI_vV8UBFwujE5xaA6ewoCS0XA6UsvVzSlb79KKYnKrz8xB5Q7mHJamm3y7O0k2_5kKhQ/s5641/20221010-Laity%20Pumpkinn%20Patch-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3766" data-original-width="5641" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nSSm3MyLqDO2nMmZr70kLc-GV7PxKQWPgeyvSSsZvIiLUDF16JiOQxgGMMAQJIn4CGqKOtv_5jy7ZSgviuqqCFyKloh8mrLBOl6B_wW7zDuexosv6_SyadI_vV8UBFwujE5xaA6ewoCS0XA6UsvVzSlb79KKYnKrz8xB5Q7mHJamm3y7O0k2_5kKhQ/w640-h428/20221010-Laity%20Pumpkinn%20Patch-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg47MOn3325YwKtd-TXf0hMeJNpOfXkvHyJZaAItkPpWVCwDBXtv6xSoU864dLeoPykZpCEWT6DxAJezYkNvXk3ZxTX4bx2eaxZ7W2_XJqI_P7H0NvPzrOvHIfvGqSk8GNR4z0xLvLU9xNZurxIajM7ZyY-T4IL2O6Wr9vO9WnLw4O2V-tF8XrnSkLHw/w640-h428/20221009-Eastside%20Flea-0011.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://www.eastsideflea.com" target="_blank">The Eastside Flea</a> is a great community market on the edge of Vancouver's Chinatown. Being my first time visiting, I did not know what to expect. The space was buzzing with energy and laughter because everyone was having a fabulous time. The Eastside Flea has over 40+ vendors, many being vintage and antique sellers. Entry into the market is $4 a person and also gains you access to the cocktail bar. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The crowd at The Eastside Flea definitely draws a huge hipster crowd with its welcoming and carefree atmosphere. A couple of food trucks keep the masses fed and hydrated. There are brightly painted picnic benches and Muskoka chairs to hang out on. The weather was spectacular on Sunday, so everyone was soaking up the warm fall sunshine. Crack On, Ay! Mamacita, Aperitivo and Disco Biscuits were on site on Sunday and it is constantly changing. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I love colour and sparkle, so I was immediately infatuated with the ceiling decor of disco balls, tinsel, fringe and tassels. A few murals filled the walls and lots and lots of fake plants were strategically scattered throughout the warehouse. Hipsters are OBSESSED with green houseplants, so I found the fake plants hilarious. Downright scandalous and goes against the hipster culture wahaha!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The vintage vendors had an incredible selection of retro fashion, edgy homeware and knick knacks. In addition to the preloved items were several talented independent artisans. I saw a lot of pottery, jewelry, tufters - carpet art, and candlemakers. I am loving cowboy boots becoming trendy and was tempted to pick up a tiny cowboy boot pottery piece. I have my own cowboy boot Suncatcher Decal launching in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for that - I have included a picture of the proof below! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have a weak spot for Coca-Cola merchandise. Good Mood flowers had two beautiful metal Coca-Cola coolers to display her flowers. She grows them locally in South Surrey and had two of my favourites that day, dahlias and white cupcake cosmos. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I regret not purchasing the Vernon Drive Grocery East Van tote bag. The building was printed in lime green onto a natural coloured tote with bright red handles. So cute and I have major remorse for passing on it. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I was not expecting to bump into so many friends at the market! Needless to say, all the cool people hang out at The Eastside Flea. The Flea is taking a short break and will be returning for a couple of weekends in December. You can keep up to date on The Eastside Flea's website. Who knows, maybe I will be a vendor with my Rainbow Suncatcher Decals if they accept my application!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtA_okSi9HRJtE2Egix6aoYHIlpPXmzh3LYXXsPR7dmwNrMoJQ1EfXGVh0Kp3MLZpy5vk61GEdQREeECn23wm3yrfbhXvo7IeG2Mli3ZSCCH47dx9vYkVVTx51YkecHIFAQJYwjqlz533afaJbuBPzLbm5pveHd9dZ-x4nftAnGhBf32FSn4t8DPvpQ/s2500/20221009-Eastside%20Flea-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtA_okSi9HRJtE2Egix6aoYHIlpPXmzh3LYXXsPR7dmwNrMoJQ1EfXGVh0Kp3MLZpy5vk61GEdQREeECn23wm3yrfbhXvo7IeG2Mli3ZSCCH47dx9vYkVVTx51YkecHIFAQJYwjqlz533afaJbuBPzLbm5pveHd9dZ-x4nftAnGhBf32FSn4t8DPvpQ/w640-h428/20221009-Eastside%20Flea-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Part of the upcoming drop. I have been working for months drawing, changing, and countless hours of back and forth with friends to get their feedback to create unique and trendy designs. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other designs I am excited about are the floral orca, vampire lips, crystals, bats, and the new reiteration of strawberries and daisies! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fingers crossed I can be a part of The Eastside Flea in December 2022 for everyone to check out the new design drop in person! </span></div></div>Gurleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348644286864425632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697145271061734545.post-17551333354070595632022-10-09T22:43:00.000-07:002022-10-09T22:43:01.593-07:00Family Style Italian at Savio Volpe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhZgOmhQ6TwsVodaTgw9j20TelqhhGWDThYdotimx6J3X-ePl8YebXIbm_T3epYF3fOMsZuO76e5wqw80s7vkOOann7YVc7hPpe3WWyp3w52SppYFqL3BJNFrrZpGKWRFOZUsJJS6gw8P2wJ0Wp-hqVguFx7zAIqVrlCeiWA-J_VbS4sQaDnMTXmBEQ/s2500/20220901-Savio%20Volpe%20-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhZgOmhQ6TwsVodaTgw9j20TelqhhGWDThYdotimx6J3X-ePl8YebXIbm_T3epYF3fOMsZuO76e5wqw80s7vkOOann7YVc7hPpe3WWyp3w52SppYFqL3BJNFrrZpGKWRFOZUsJJS6gw8P2wJ0Wp-hqVguFx7zAIqVrlCeiWA-J_VbS4sQaDnMTXmBEQ/w640-h428/20220901-Savio%20Volpe%20-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I cannot count the number of times I have dined at<a href="http://www.saviovolpe.com" target="_blank"> Savio Volpe</a> and there might already be a blogpost on one of my many pasta-filled dinners there! The menu is continuously updated to incorporate fresh and seasonal ingredients. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My favourite "Per La Tavola" aka For The Table is Savio Volpe's buttery Garlic Knots which come hot from the oven dusted in pecorino romano and black pepper. Always add the hot marinara sauce! These remind me of my time in Los Angeles when I dined at <a href="https://candorestaurants.com" target="_blank">C&O Trattoria</a> which not only serves platters of garlic rolls to all guests but also has singing waiters! <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We skipped the salads and burrata to double up on the carbs. I have never been big on risotto, but Savio Volpe may have just won me over. The Acquerello Risotto had fire-roasted corn, wild chanterelles, guanciale and a mountain of parmigiano. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I cannot remember the exact name, but it was a hand folded pasta stuffed with cheese in a butter sauce, corn and sage. The cheese filling was overwhelming. Shocking for me as Savio always nails the flavours with their fresh pasta. I decided to be good and pretend to be healthy by ordering the grilled zucchini. Fresh green and yellow zucchini grilled over the flame gave it nice charr marks and was tossed in lemon, chilli, fennel and mint. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ending the meal on a sweet note was an olive oil cake with a rich almond filling, whipped cream, beautiful fresh nectarine slices, nectarine preserve and toasted Marcona almonds. This cake was simply wonderful and tasted like a warm fall evening. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Michelin judges are rumoured to be in Vancouver and one of the tests is to see how long it takes the wait staff to notice a dropped utensil. We dropped our fork completely by accident. It took the team a surprisingly long time to notice and provide us with a replacement.... oh oooh! 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTjcNNpHNWu25y2zkoCrYcmDdmMv05g7Fytru3OVcQ3rDuJO1FEBICU6zrA6cGf523rwB7pyEd8Hq9zoSNVdjHpkEsf1Va_AGohq-zT6LnQ75uqGjiTEMC6qXehe1fA-fVKAeH4kFsD00NFm9kmAup_P5oUKaJAb_sF1ngOBTZk6h63ugrqLzO2vOPg/w640-h428/20221004-Arts%20Nursery-0011.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Fraser Valley is filled with pumpkin patches and it is about time someone introduced something new to the Hallowe'en festivities. <a href="https://www.artsnursery.com" target="_blank">Art's Nursery</a> has done just that with its Scarecrow Fest! The best part, the Scarecrow Fest is completely FREE at Art's Nursery. Let me reiterate, Scarecrow Fest is FREE and is a wonderful activity for young families and adults. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The flower and plant nursery is spread out over a massive plot of land and you can tell a great deal of love and care has gone into setting up the property. There are beautiful garden sculptures, fountains, various flowers, fruit trees and basically every plant you could want. For the month of October, scarecrows in every inch of the nursery. These scarecrows are recognizable Hollywood and television characters we have grown up watching and loving particularly from Hallowe'en movies.<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cruella De Vil looked devilishly perfect with her cigarette holder and dalmation dog scarecrows at her feet complete with spotted pumpkins. Where is Waldo was doing his best to hide, but I found him amongst the trees. Ariel from Little Mermaid had Sebastien hanging out with her as well as Ursula. The kids were going wild for the Encanto characters. I also spotted the Hocus Pocus sisters and the Charlie Brown gang with the Great Pumpkin. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My favourite scarecrows were the characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Everyone, but Dr. Finkelstein was present. The Tricker-Treaters were looking sinister and up to no good was Oogie Boogie behind them. Mayor had his angry face and insanely tall top hat. Sally was missing her hand which is a detail I loved that they included! Jack Skellington was looking downright handsome in his pinstriped tux and bowtie and his partner in crime Zero was floating right by him. Santa Claus was there too but Hallowe'en is not his domain. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I asked the staff and they said there are approximately 80 scarecrows this year. All of them are exceptionally detailed from the clothing to the facial expressions and accessories. The Scarecrows are made from burlap sacks stitched together and stuffed with hay. Some scarecrows were dressed in clothing while others had their clothing painted on. The faces were painted on and captured each character! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It would not be Hallowe'en without pumpkins and Art's Nursery does not disappoint with its pop-up pumpkin patch. It is a subtle jab at the other local pumpkin patches. Not to ruin the illusion, but bring in pumpkins by truckloads and pretend the pumpkins were grown on the field you pick them from. I appreciate the cheekiness of Art's Nursery!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you want to try making your own scarecrow, <a href="https://www.artsnursery.com" target="_blank">Art's Nursery</a> sells scarecrow kits from which all proceeds go to charity. Get creative! I also forgot to mention there are Tricycle Bikes with baskets that you can ride around the property if you feel the need to be chaotic. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bOlQtLUjEhYgZSCpxnI4LPFfRFaoUNRE1NWfGFUzdAxtDjCTzdoWqiGhvz0V_ZcU_ndaXpTdbYH7cvPMnWTPAdK6oX2J8IB50ia9ltktUVOYWg73epsO7HLCaGVh_xdD9IdUu9uYWnmScj2UEU-xnZF0eOPcpwDZsbAuH_Af3xt5ywB7HPXdTlks6w/s2500/20221004-Arts%20Nursery-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bOlQtLUjEhYgZSCpxnI4LPFfRFaoUNRE1NWfGFUzdAxtDjCTzdoWqiGhvz0V_ZcU_ndaXpTdbYH7cvPMnWTPAdK6oX2J8IB50ia9ltktUVOYWg73epsO7HLCaGVh_xdD9IdUu9uYWnmScj2UEU-xnZF0eOPcpwDZsbAuH_Af3xt5ywB7HPXdTlks6w/w640-h428/20221004-Arts%20Nursery-0001.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBajgY-B-Tp-99XfDAh0uuCT4dNyVwXvgJHVubnslpUNSmh1A3CU603v3hyWZLRnlev-lYuFBreRJuKrcJMdNX_Ns1dN_aI7ro9ewySQXc4av745jWNTEih-PGg-AYiuKIrRE_45GfjBaUCtlasFR2ky8DqQvXoJd0_D91iGloFT54udM1KWZTIxpFg/w640-h428/20221005-Oktober%20Fest-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When in Whistler, you dine at the <a href="https://www.braidwoodtavern.com" target="_blank">Braidwood Tavern</a> the restaurant situated inside the <a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/whistler/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Whistler Resort</a>! Now until October 16th is the Oktober Fest menu and it is everything German beer, meat and potatoes. The team at Bradwood Tavern makes everything from scratch in-house with a modern take. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To start we did the Charcuterie Board, but I would argue it is more of a tower. A three-tiered wooden tower arrived laden with dry cured meats, salami, cold cuts and various accompaniments. Two large Bavarian pretzels still warm from the oven topped the tower. There were two types of grainy mustard to enjoy the pretzels with. To balance the salt from the meats, there were pearl onions, caperberries and those tiny little pickles I love called cornichons. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I was going to stick to the Oktober Fest menu, but the Poblanitas caught my eye and I could not help myself. Fries smothered in a rich poblano pepper tartar sauce, thinly sliced pickled jalapeno and cotija cheese. The sauce was creamy, it was spicy and I have always loved pickled jalapenos and these ones were extra thinly sliced. Literally craving it right now and am tempted to drive up to the Four Seasons Whistler so I can have another cast iron pan of the Pablanitas to myself. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am not the biggest meat eater, but I was not going to stray from the Oktober Fest menu again. I went with the classic Wiener Schnitzel, thinly pounded, breaded and fried veal cutlet served with sauerkraut, cranberry sauce and a warm potato salad. The Schnitzel was well executed, but it was the warm potato salad that stole my heart. The potatoes were sliced thin similar to what you find in a scalloped potato and were dressed in a buttery vinaigrette and grainy mustard. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Schweinshaxe is a smoked pork hock, sauerkraut, German bread dumplings and beer gravy. That was a massive pork hock! The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. Not a fan of the German bread dumplings. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If I had the stomach capacity to eat more, I would have ordered the Spatzle, a German pasta. The Spatzle noodles were coated in a cheese sauce and topped with crispy fried onions, like a German Mac & Cheese!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The night finished on a sweet note of Warm Apple Strudel and Black Forest Cake. The pastry had a nice flaky texture and the apple filling was lovely, but I wish the apples had some more bite to them. The Black Forest cake was rich decadent chocolate counterbalanced by an airy whipped cream and tarte cherries. The gold-dusted chocolate curls were an elegant touch. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The only thing missing from the Oktober Fest experience was a pair of Lederhosen, but there is always next year! I think the Braidwood Tavern needs to keep the warm potato salad and apple strudel on its regular menu. Especially the potato salad because words cannot describe its deliciousness. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It should also go without saying that I paired the meal with a flight of German beers because it would not be very German-approved if there was no beer involved. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiXsVRe8npmdKfGsxvP2ltHCuOM5ehu50osm5nXY8PodEpOPpp_483lgZHqUAUNQ5sVG0OfEA4mXLbLV72a-L6MTcl1EwD3HUjzFWeiERIhoCDvw-iGlYnjePizdWdQm8rII9_wqJ8B0Rsh-9E98-k5fD4Aw3SPZWXBBjGzlF83pjEynqY6rjmVsZZA/s2500/20221005-Oktober%20Fest-0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiXsVRe8npmdKfGsxvP2ltHCuOM5ehu50osm5nXY8PodEpOPpp_483lgZHqUAUNQ5sVG0OfEA4mXLbLV72a-L6MTcl1EwD3HUjzFWeiERIhoCDvw-iGlYnjePizdWdQm8rII9_wqJ8B0Rsh-9E98-k5fD4Aw3SPZWXBBjGzlF83pjEynqY6rjmVsZZA/w640-h428/20221005-Oktober%20Fest-0002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfcmlPMJjRKDC4a8eL9migIE_1SMUCQCz6mMB4GVzed8EEkxqNGOp0QOCPKY93vq9DpdYsB99x8kZJPvhd25qWXWz8v8ix8S8M67ZsS0MAHbLJD4sWoTfEb-z7qYirYBvAkdSiAktnBqcumvU0vr3pHpjC3DMVC9K6-nio6Uf2jgkhU9HLMfcED30GA/s2500/Train%201%20and%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfcmlPMJjRKDC4a8eL9migIE_1SMUCQCz6mMB4GVzed8EEkxqNGOp0QOCPKY93vq9DpdYsB99x8kZJPvhd25qWXWz8v8ix8S8M67ZsS0MAHbLJD4sWoTfEb-z7qYirYBvAkdSiAktnBqcumvU0vr3pHpjC3DMVC9K6-nio6Uf2jgkhU9HLMfcED30GA/w640-h428/Train%201%20and%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">South of Whistler adjacent to the 2010 Olympic Athlete's Village is the unconventional trail - Train Wreck. The short trail takes you directly to the resting place of 7 train cars in the 1956 train derailment and crash. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The trail is easy to access from the Sea to Sky Highway and is worth the stop when heading to or from Whistler. It is a casual 15-minute stroll to the suspension bridge which helps you traverse the roaring </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cheakakmus River to the brightly painted box cars. </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cheakakmus River is aggressive white water crashing up against the stones, so you do not want to fall in. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Five of the box cars are in close proximity to one another, but I could not find the last two. I thought they might have been removed. I was wrong, the last two train cars are a couple minutes south of the bridge. Thank goodness for google or I would have missed them because these two cars are really cool. I numbered them as Train 1 & 2 in the pictures and you can see train 1 is tipped onto its side and squished. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The train track is just a few minutes up from the train wreck. The sign boards say that after the crash happened, the unsalvageable trains were pushed off and into the forest which is where they sit now. Over time, the forest has grown around the massive steel structures. The train track is still in use so do not venture onto it. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">There are so many safety precautions in the city, but out in the forest, there are no rules! You can climb onto the roof of the train, hang from the bars, and crawl through openings to stand inside the train car. Train Car 6 is on a slope at the edge of the cliff with the river below. It is surreal standing inside the train car looking down at the river. Train 5 & 6 are also still attached together too!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I could not get over the crumpled look of some of the train cars. These are made of strong thick steel and they looked like crushed aluminum cans. I got a couple of great shots of the bent and torn metal. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">All of the cars are covered in graffiti. Some had really great artwork while others were simply a mess of colours. There were areas of paint flaking off and the flake was thick meaning lots and lots of layers of paint. Maybe I should bring along some cans of spray paint next time I am in Whistler so I can add to the already impressive collection of work. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">BYES</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIUlLuVC6c70EMFSKue6ZJAVX-ZcLEW729jZuJMCISRIESGQYWAqDn0Hx1hk5gEp9qGWpBk3fYst89WJU9-q_-phDWJSH0j_3hh7dfBD-l9zLXVPhTN61P-xrl1QjlaCTT2NIWsUqJriUt4antG7xxEX_Y3Xnxr6kJGul7qvlyel5wiTPSjz0U_MC9w/s2500/Train%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIUlLuVC6c70EMFSKue6ZJAVX-ZcLEW729jZuJMCISRIESGQYWAqDn0Hx1hk5gEp9qGWpBk3fYst89WJU9-q_-phDWJSH0j_3hh7dfBD-l9zLXVPhTN61P-xrl1QjlaCTT2NIWsUqJriUt4antG7xxEX_Y3Xnxr6kJGul7qvlyel5wiTPSjz0U_MC9w/w640-h428/Train%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uvqkaJbVw-G2FJ795AnozF6uswz_b_fXAuwBV7J0FMteXALMNoglJQyFWd7lH7gHSPmyGtOfB-_Xsq2UBq33y98Et14Q0HlPGER5QEepiN6leWArBsDCcnds7a1m0sTnQ24GWCSMff_pw2z__Z-1kYGxryKNmugo6a-F6nGDs7MZFknS-NOkGOAqJg/s2500/Train%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jpzmR9ZZCEbUDDsePGOSwLJzjZTq9dD5PO-KgAKdB3_FLktn7ekWdlo5v-CcK8grvsUmLhzJtBwJkYLiMMsUcTtxh4FEO2uqswDTTssmT49a4LoTermV41xCjGrfuws0KveQhru1Am42JkhsJZE1oVvh4kj-gkuee_MO1Teu1duLcQQ3Jxqlv6JlgA/w640-h428/20210928-The%20Vermillion%20Room-0016.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">No vacation is complete without a fancy brunch and when in Banff, you head to <a href="https://www.vermillionroom.com" target="_blank">the Vermillion Room Bar & Brasserie</a> inside the <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/" target="_blank">Fairmont Banff Springs</a> - I will be discussing the hotel property in detail in a different blog post! I have stunning pictures of the property to share, but the pictures I took during breakfast are horrid and I regret not being able to retake them. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Vermillion Room is almost like a well-kept secret as it is located at the back of the hotel on the second floor. Guests not staying with the Fairmont Banff Springs tend to not venture past the grand entrance, but I encourage you to head up the massive stairwell and across the second floor as you will be rewarded by the expansive dining hall of the Vermillion Room. Though the Vermillion Room itself is impressive, the unobstructed view of the famed Canadian Rockies Mountainscape is the real reason to brunch here. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What I can only imagine is a recent refurbishment, the Vermillion Room seamlessly incorporates the elegance and glamour of The Fairmont and its original structure with more modern finishings. The space is done up in up in gold tones, white marble, walnut-toned wood and deep indigo blue velvets. No detail was missed from the monogrammed porcelain dishes and the buffet plates with ornate blue patterns. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I could gush about this space for days, but I will not bore you with my obsession with design.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The right side of the The Vermillion Room has large floor-to-ceiling windows and doors leading out onto what I presume is one of several perfectly manicured lawns and gardens on The Fairmont property. Not to be redundant, but you really do get a picture-perfect view of Bow Valley and the Canadian Rockies. I took a quick stroll out onto the grounds and peering down over the balcony I discovered a blue-tiled outdoor pool. In it an elderly man in a speedo blissfully floated in the middle of the heated mineral water pool with bubbles and steam surrounding him - peak retirement goals.I highly recommend walking out onto the grounds because nothing beats the serenity of early mornings at that high elevation and refreshing cool mountain air. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To the left of the dining space is the enormous breakfast bar consisting of several stations. Breads and pastries with every imaginable spread, smear and topping. Platters of perfectly sliced smoked salmon, cured meats, pickles and capers. A long row of burgundy-hued Le Creusets were brimming with lavish breakfast offerings like</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> crepes with hand-whipped cream and fresh berries, classic eggs benedict smothered in luscious hollandaise sauce, all the bacon and sausage you could possibly want, roasted herbed potatoes and the list continues. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In true Fairmont fashion, everything was premier including the fancy yogurt brand that is packaged in a glass jar. For eggs, visit the "Eggs Your Way" which is manned by a chef ready to make your eggs fresh be it an omelette or scramble. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Every dish from the breakfast buffet was perfection. So much to try and so little stomach space. I ate until I could not eat no more and then I ate some more! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Vermillion Room's breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 11 AM. You can either order a la carte or take advantage of the breakfast buffet at $36 an adult.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The pandemic has defintiely taken a toll on Banff's tourism because normally at 7AM The Vermillion Room would be full plus a line of hungry patrons would be snaking out the door. We came at 7:30AM and it was just us and a couple more tables. That is a frightening difference! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most of the diners that morning were decades older than me, and they were adorable. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I wish had a picture of the elderly couple that donned tracksuits, bright pink for the lady and bright green for the gentleman. But it would have been rude of me to infringe on their privacy, so you will just need to picture it in your mind. It was glorious fashion moment and another milestone I am adding to my peak retirement goals. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Vermillion Room Bar & Brasserie is a must-visit in Banff, Alberta. From its gorgeous details to impeccable service and their delicious French x Canadian inspired menu, all of it is remarkable. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BYES</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHqwgPXEORgyymA8M2BD1JKwhFoEYTVoSyVGR-VnmwafhLoA4o-sGQCqznvOWnMsj3n6k0z0ZmgmBEH2stBaM5zViqgLlrFj__0LiOKAthlOz7CVcViAFY-xlCfuqGfNRDHo5BZS_JpvfWPm96m7Ejd97xkCSBvGv3FLaN9JGzm1MXTrYatDvKUr6iQ/s2500/20210928-The%20Vermillion%20Room-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2500" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHqwgPXEORgyymA8M2BD1JKwhFoEYTVoSyVGR-VnmwafhLoA4o-sGQCqznvOWnMsj3n6k0z0ZmgmBEH2stBaM5zViqgLlrFj__0LiOKAthlOz7CVcViAFY-xlCfuqGfNRDHo5BZS_JpvfWPm96m7Ejd97xkCSBvGv3FLaN9JGzm1MXTrYatDvKUr6iQ/w640-h428/20210928-The%20Vermillion%20Room-0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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