The Baker Box: baked goods made by local Vancouver bakers

The Baker Box brings a refreshing take on desserts by offering 6 delicious pastries baked by local Vancouver bakers. They recently launched and I got to try their Mother’s Day themed box. Sakura Mochi Brownie Baked by Leanne Unlike the American fudgy style, this mochi brownie is made with rice flour and chickpeas which gives…

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Brownie Bakers

Brownie Bakers is a new local online brownie shop turning frowns upside down with their delicious, pave like brownies in Vancouver. Current Menu They offer three flavours: Classic Walnut, Salted Caramel Pecan and Peppermint The Classic Studded with a generous amount of walnuts, The Classic is the perfect afternoon snack. It has a rich, espresso…

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Belgium Liege Waffles with a Twist by Wonderffle

Wonderffle is a new Belgium Liege waffle dessert shop based in Coquitlam. They offer creatively topped liege waffles that are visually stunning and delicious! From my previous post about liege waffles, they are characterized by its small, round shape with iconic pearl sugar tucked into its yeasty layers and a caramelized sugary exterior. Current Menu…

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Beautiful Asian- French Pastries by Remi Patisserie

Remi has taken Vancouver’s dessert scene by storm with his Asian fused French pastries! Due to COVID-19, you will need to pre-order. His full menu can be found on his Instagram stories. Matcha Mochi Eclair I’m normally not a choux pastry type of gal but I fell in love with this Matcha Mochi Éclair. What…

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2 Fast and Easy Ways to Make Tiramisu

Calling all tiramisu lovers! If you miss going out to cafes, get your tiramisu fix with the classic or Korean cafe style version. Classic Tiramisu From my previous recipe post, you can make 2 medium sized servings of tiramisu in under 10 minutes. (feeds 4 people) Ingredients 16 Store Bought Lady Fingers200g Warm Brewed Coffee30g…

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Make Singaporean Kaya Toast and Kopi for your Next Staycation Breakfast

My trip to Singapore has been cancelled due to COVID-19. On the positive note, I gave myself a staycation by making a popular Singaporean Breakfast of kaya toast, soft boiled eggs and kopi found at kopitiams. Kaya Toast Kaya Toast is a simple but charismatic dish. At kopitiams, the bread is grilled and not toasted….

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Pho Thai Hang 2: Best Traditional Vietnamese Food in Vancouver

Pho Thai Hang 2 serves a variety of Vietnamese dishes you normally don’t see at Vietnamese restaurants catered to Westerners. Located on the corner of Kingsway and Victoria Drive, they have delicious rice cakes, soups and salads to go with your pho! (Due to Covid-19, please call for take out and support local restaurants) Exact…

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5 Best Desserts to Make during Covid-19

Thai Tea Creme Brulee Ingredients3 egg yolks250 ml cream1 1/2 TBSP Chatramue Thai Tea Leaves2 TBSP Sugar+2 TBSP Sugar(for caramelizing) Instructions Preheat oven at 300F Heat 1 cup of cream on low-med heat until you see the edges slightly bubble Take the cream off the heat and add the tea leaves. Steep for 5 mins…

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Hawaiian Plate Lunches by The Poke Guy 2020

The Poke Guy recently launched Plate Lunches to give people the taste of Hawaii! With travel out of the question, their Huli Huli Chicken, Kulua Pork, Loco Moco, Island huli Ribs will have you saying Aloha instead! Huli Huli Chicken My Thoughts The chicken was very tender with a delicious, brown sugar, ginger and soy…

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