January 22nd, 2018 Keep calm and greet the mailman. A few days ago I received a wonderful package in the mail from @scribesbyVS. She sent me these handmade scribes for my royal icing work. I was so touched to see that she even incorporated macaron charms in the design. One is made of clay and […]
The Best Macaron Recipe, Macaron Art & More
A Rare Leisurely Vacation This summer we took a 3-week long vacation which included a road trip and a one-week cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. We started driving from Vancouver down to Los Angeles and then boarded a cruise ship headed to Mexico with stops in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallerta. Once we […]
I wrote this post because I found that there wasn’t much information about how to use your home oven properly when baking macarons. Unlike spacious and sturdy commercial grade ovens with even heat distribution, home ovens can be temperamental and seem to need a lot of coddling. For any home baker, it’s very important […]
Have you ever been to a surprise wedding before? This was my first time baking for one and being the maid of honour at the same time. Two weeks ago, my bestie threw an amazing wedding party which surprised all of the guests in attendance. It was a warm overcast summer day which made it the […]
Fairmont Vancouver’s Easter Afternoon Tea on the Roof In the past I’ve heard about the “special” afternoon tea that’s served way up high on Fairmont Vancouver’s 15th floor and a few days ago I finally had a chance to experience it for myself. Why do I use the term “special”? Usually, the afternoon tea service at […]