Author: Brenda

Pistachio, in Chinese (開心果), directly translates as "happy fruit" and it metaphorically describes someone as a happy and bubbly person. Pistachiopicks was created in May 2016 with the purpose of showcasing international food and cuisines that brings happiness to others as well as behind the scenes stories and inspiration of local brands, restaurants and their products. I hope to tell you more about my travels, food finds soon! Eat Happy, Stay Happy!

The best and lightweight food to bring camping

Wok Fresh is a dried, (super lightweight), asian flavoured fried rice! It takes 15 minutes to cook a mess free meal for two people. Here is why you need to take this on your next camping trip. 1. Fried Rice without Utensils For Asian food lovers, Wok Fresh has four flavours that can satisfy your…

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Palate Kitchen is Vancouver’s newest brunch place to visit in 2020

Palate Kitchen is Pallet Coffee’s coffee bar meets restaurant creation. They serve innovate brunch dishes inside the vintage Jameson Building on 848 W Hastings St. It is a must visit in 2020! French Toast Don’t let the look fool you. This french toast is coated in a beautiful crystallized caramel coating and the cinnamon toast…

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Potluck Hawker Eatery: Malaysian street food on Main st., Vancouver

Potluck Hawker Eatery opened on Main st. serving vibrant and modernized Malaysian street food. I tried their Happy Hour menu and their chicken wings may be the best in Vancouver! Line up early because they don’t take reservations Potluck Fried Chicken Wings ($13) Best chicken wings in Vancouver! The chicken wings are coated in a…

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Swiss’s Laderach brings the best chocolates to Toronto and New York

Läderach has brought the best chocolate made in Switzerland to storefronts in Toronto and New York and through their e-commerce platform! I highly recommend their FrischSchoggi™ and Masters Bonbon Mandarine. FrischSchoggi™ Fresh shards of chocolate bark are Laderach’s signature chocolates! I absolutely loved the white chocolate Raspberry-Blackberry bark because the white chocolate was not overly…

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Earthling Foods brings Korean Dacquoise Cookies to Vancouver

Earthling Foods is baking Seoul’s trendiest dacquoise cookies in Vancouver! Catering to gluten free diets, the dacquoise is made with rice flour and filled with seasonal flavours. What is Dacqouise? Dacquoise, macaron’s cousin, is an airy, lightly crisped almond meringue cookie filled with buttercream. Using similar ingredients as macarons, the dacquoise is way easier to…

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Shin Ka Gyuu AYCE Sukiyaki Experience Stands Out in Vancouver

Shin Ka Gyuu serves an elevated AYCE sukiyaki experience in Vancouver. Choose between a $58 or $78 set with quality meats, sashimi, sushi, side dishes and dessert offerings. What is Sukiyaki? Sukiyaki is the art of cooking meats, vegetables and starches into a boiling pot of distinctive sweet and salty soy sauce broth. Similar to…

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Reusable BBT Cup launches Collapsible Bubble Tea Straws

Saving the planet with their reusable bubble tea cups and straws, Reusable BBT Cup has launched convenient and portable Collapsible Bubble Tea Straws. The straw comes with a small brush cleaner and a case with a keychain loop. For those who carry a small bag or purse, the compatibility and weight of the straw made…

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bb.Q Chicken is Coquitlam’s newest Korean fried chicken franchise

Originating from Seoul, South Korea, bb.q Chicken is the latest Korean fried chicken restaurant in Coquitlam. Their brand’s appearance on Crashing Landing on You has created a large following causing 1 hour take out wait times. They also have outlets in select HMART locations that mainly serve fried chicken. Secret Sauced Chicken This chicken was…

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