Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

🍵 Sunday Matcha Date: Whisk Matcha Cafe x Level V Bakery 📍 Location: Whisk Matcha Cafe x Level V Bakery (Near Mount Pleasant Library) 💚 Festival Special: FIFA Floatie ($12.95) — part of the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival! ☕ Drinks: Premium Matcha Soy Latte ($6.50) & FIFA Floatie 🥐 Savoury Danishes: Sausage & Cheese Danish ($5.50) & Chicken Katsu Danish ($5.50) Happy Sunday! I hope your morning is off to a peaceful start. When my alarm went off at 6:00 AM today, I made a quick decision to turn it right off and reset it for two hours later. Because of that extra bit of cozy morning ...

🥪 The Sandwich Phase Continues: Tractor Foods 📍 Location: Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods (Vancouver) 🥪 Sandwiches Tried: Albacore Tuna ($18.00) & Roasted Chicken ($15.50) 💡 Pro-Tip: Opt for a half size! A full sandwich is massive. Happy Saturday! I finally managed to properly catch up on my sleep today, resulting in an unintentional 17-hour fast simply because I didn't get out of bed until 1:00 PM! To be completely fair, I did technically wake up earlier in the morning, but it was just one of those luxurious days where I chose to stay cozy under the covers until Hubby finally woke me up. We spent the early afternoon slowly cooking, enjoying...

☕ Friday Afternoon Pitstop: Java Express 📍 Location: Java Coffee (675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3) ⏱️ Weekday Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Weekdays only!) ☕ Drinks Ordered: Decaf Hedgehog Mocha ($5.75) & White Chocolate Mocha Frappe ($5.50) 🥪 Food & Treats: Pink Salmon Salad Sandwich ($8.75) & Pecan Chocolate Bar ($3.95) Right while we were right in the middle of our quick lunch over at Milano Coffee , my phone rang. It was Vancouver General Hospital with a last-minute opening for my ultrasound at 1:45 PM today! Of course, I jumped at the chance and said yes. We headed strai...

☕ Mini Friday Escape: Milano Coffee 📍 Location: Milano Coffee (156 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver) ☕ Drinks Ordered: Killer Mocha ($6.50) & Hedgehog Mocha ($6.50) 🥪 Food Ordered: Veggie Egg Bites, Roasted Chicken Sandwich, & Italian Job Sandwich Happy Friday! I had a doctor's appointment this morning, and before heading back home to continue working, I decided to take an early lunch break. Hubby and I quickly stopped by Milano Coffee on 156 West 8th Avenue, and it was such a delightful midday treat. It is such a charming coffee shop nestled right in front of a beautiful, tree-lined street. They even have a patio that overlooks a local park, giving you a...

🌮 Mixed Cravings Fixed: Club Kitchen Dinner Run 📍 Location: Club Kitchen (988 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0G2) 🌮 Food Ordered: Al Pastor Tacos ($22.99 from El Compadre), Turkey & Swiss Sandwich ($11.40 from Trees Organic Coffee), & Peri-Peri Fries ($8.99 from Betty's Burgers) 🍹 Drinks Ordered: Pineapple Fruit Tea ($7.95 from Hui Lau Shan) We had absolutely no idea where to head for dinner this evening, so we finally referred back to our trusty Hubby's checklist ! For those who might remember, it is a running list of food spots in the city that I have already tried but he has not. That is exactly how we ended ...