Mimi’s experience having afternoon tea in Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s display window. A truly unique culinary experience that’s part performance art.
Picnic Afternoon Tea at Trump Hotel Vancouver
This afternoon I had the pleasure of being invited to a sneak peak of the new summer picnic-themed afternoon tea set at the Trump Hotel Vancouver. The new tea set is served on a custom-built picnic table display and features sweet and savoury treats that perfectly captures the essence of summer. If you have been […]
30-Layer Rainbow Mille Crepe Cake
A stunning rainbow colored mille crepe cake comprised of 30 ultra-thin melt-in-your-mouth crepes. Two options for fillings are provided: Classic Vanilla or Almond Coconut Cream. Tips and tricks included for successfully making the paper-thin crepes.
The Best French Macaron Recipe (with Video & Template)
Mimi’s best macaron recipe, used by countless other bakers for making non-hollow macarons successfully at home or in a commercial kitchen. It covers proper macaronage techniques, aging the egg whites, making the meringue, the figure-8 test, resting the shells and more. Video and template is provided.
How to Make a Great Crepe Cake
To be good mille crepe cakes need to be made with crepes that are ultra-thin. Here are some tips on how to make a great crepe cake. How to cook the crepe and assemble the cake will be covered.
Afternoon Tea at Van Dusen Gardens
Mimi’s afternoon tea experience at Van Dusen Garden’s Truffles Fine Foods Cafe & Catering. The tea set is set apart by its casual and informal format
Carnival Afternoon Tea at Trump Hotel Vancouver
Mimi’s afternoon tea experience with Trump Hotel Vancouver’s new Carnival themed afternoon tea set. The ferris wheel display has the wow factor that your Instagram feed will love.
Freezing Macarons and Making them in Advance
Making macarons in advance for a special event or special order can save time and eliminate stress. Learn the different ways to prepare macarons ahead of time.
GIVEAWAY Chinese New Years Afternoon Tea at Audrey Moment
This afternoon, I was invited to experience the Chinese New Years inspired afternoon tea set at Audrey Moment in Burnaby (read original Audrey Moment visit here). As of this writing, I believe it is still the only spot in Burnaby to offer a complete tea set in a tea salon that is dedicated to serving […]
Beauty and the Beast Themed Afternoon Tea at Trump Vancouver
Today I was invited to a sneak peek of the brand new Beauty and the Beast themed afternoon tea for the spring season at Trump Hotel Vancouver. This season’s “A Tale As Old As Time Afternoon Tea” features treats shaped into the beloved characters and symbols from the enchanted fairy tale. Although the hotel has […]
