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School of Magic Afternoon Tea at Trump Hotel Vancouver

Harry Potter Inspired Afternoon Tea Set Today I had the pleasure of being invited to experience the new “School of Magic Afternoon Tea” which launches tomorrow at Trump Hotel Vancouver. It’s a Harry Potter inspired fall-themed tea set that exhibit the high quality standard set by this hotel which was recently named by Forbes Magazine […]

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To-Go Afternoon Tea at Laurence and Chico Cafe

I heard a lot of buzz recently about an interesting afternoon tea set that was being offered at the new Laurence and Chico cafe in downtown Vancouver so I quickly made my way down with bestie in tow. The cafe is a new venture for Canadian designer duo, Laurence and Chico, best known for their […]

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Laduree Vancouver’s New Dessert and Pastry Offerings for Afternoon Tea

New Laduree Pastries and Desserts I was invited to celebrate Bastille Day this weekend at Laduree on Robson Street to sample their brand new pasty offerings. I absolutely adore the world of Laduree so I was especially excited to learn more about their new offerings. I had the opportunity to hear Laduree Executive Pastry Chef, […]

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Afternoon Tea at The Little White House in Fort Langley

I finally had a chance to make my way down to the only tea house in Fort Langley, a township that’s one hour away from Vancouver by car. The Little White House is the name of this dining establishment and it is indeed set inside a beautiful little white heritage house. The owners have made […]

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Afternoon Tea at Yandoux Patisserie in the Olympic Village

As you know from my previous afternoon tea experience at the Hy Tea Lounge, I had my heart set on visiting another newly opened tea lounge/dessert shop also situated along False Creek. Yandoux Patisserie is a half-year new dessert shop located in the former LuvCravings Cakes and Tea House in the Olympic Village. The space has […]

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Chilliwack Tulips of the Valley Festival – The Prettiest Sight I Ever Did See

Last weekend, I saw with my own eyes one of the prettiest sights I ever did see – the tulip fields of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival. It’s a Springtime attraction near Vancouver that you cannot miss, especially if you love flowers and photography. The festival takes place over a 3-5-week period, usually in April, sometimes into […]

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Afternoon Tea at Hy Tea Lounge by Granville Island in Vancouver

Afternoon Tea Near Granville Island and Olympic Village Recently, it seems that there are abundantly more afternoon tea services popping up around the city. New choices in town include downtown newcomers like H Tasting Lounge  and Honey Salt Vancouver. On the outskirts of the city, there’s Audrey Moment in Burnaby and Little White House in Langley. […]

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Eastern Afternoon Tea Set at H Tasting Lounge in the Westin Bayshore

Eastern Afternoon Tea Set A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to experience the new Eastern afternoon tea set at the H Tasting Lounge in the Westin Bayshore. Does it seem like déjà vu to you? It’s probably because the last afternoon tea experience I shared with all of you was also […]

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Macaron Candle Making Class at Soigne Atelier in East Vancouver

Girl’s Day Out My Vancouver BFF arranged for us to do something fun together yesterday with just the two of us, which I really appreciated since life for her as a new mom is always hectic. For those of us who don’t have children, it means so much to be remembered by our friends who […]

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Afternoon Tea at H Tasting Lounge in the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver

Coal Habour’s Newest Afternoon Tea Spot I was on twitter one day when I noticed a tweet from H Tasting Lounge promoting their new afternoon tea service. A real sense of excitement came over me as I LOVE discovering new afternoon tea spots. Actually, the week before, I had checked if the newly revamped Westin […]

Tiffany Blue Rikuma Bear Macarons Using All-Batter w/ Template

Tonight, I will be releasing the video tutorial to these super adorable Tiffany Blue Rikuma Bear Macarons. It builds upon the skills that I have taught you in my previous YouTube videos so it will be a fun tutorial for those of you who have been following my channel. The design of these bears utilize the all-batter technique […]

Lemon Macarons Made with a Sturdy “Macaron-Friendly” Lemon Curd Center

    Cutting Macaron Sweetness One of the most common complaints about macarons is that they are “too sweet”, I am from the camp that you should take macarons as they are. Either you like them or you don’t and forgo manipulating the sugar level in the shells to make it less sweet. Sugar is […]

On the Radio & This Year’s Christmas Bear Macarons

Over the long weekend holiday, I had the pleasure of being on Ms. Deborah Moore’s radio show along with my dear friend Jo from White Roses and Coffee. During the hour-long segment, Deborah shared her recent Japan trip highlights with her viewers and talked to us about why and how we use social media. One […]

Take-Away Afternoon Tea at The Secret Garden in Kerrisdale

The Secret Garden in Kerrisdale is now offering Take-Away afternoon tea sets for $36/set. It’s a great way to enjoy afternoon tea at home, on a picnic blanket at the park, a home baby or bridal shower and just about anywhere else you can think of!