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Finnish Rhubarb Cake (Raparperipiirakka)
Here’s an easy-to-prepare recipe to highlight those tart blushing rhubarbs. The toasted almonds in the batter delivers the most scrumptious cake. Served warm, it pairs well with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream. This recipe was adapted from a Finnish Rhubarb Tart recipe published in an issue of Endless Vacation magazine.
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CNY Duck and Dim Sum at iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House
iDen & Quanjude may be on the pricier side, but it consistently delivers when it comes to ambiance, presentation, and flavour. Every meal I’ve enjoyed there has been exquisite—and my first experience trying their dim sum recently was no exception. From the silky congee to the perfectly prepared noodles (thin and al dente —…
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Latte & Canelé
Afternoon coffee and canelé sound about perfect to me. This might have been our last sip of coffee and bite of pastry at Fol Epi on Yates during a quick trip to Victoria, BC during the pandemic. We loved that place and we always looked forward to going there. Thankfully, they still have their…
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Techo Weeks Leather Cover
After many years, I’m back to a pocket-sized planner: the Hobonichi Techo Weeks. This size had always been my preference since university, because it’s easy to bring anywhere. Finding a good one wasn’t easy, and when I did…ooof, it was pricey. Hard cover, slim, lightweight, and holds the whisper thin Tomoe River paper that…
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Lunchtime Hydrangeas
It’s a special treat when I can squeeze in a quick watercolour sketching session in the middle of the day. This is my half hour.