Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

The hunt is over. This is what the fuss is all about. I love Tims and keep the app on my phone primarily to track their new featured items. Today started with a simple craving for a blueberry muffin with my lunch, so I checked the "Seasonal" section of the menu. Nothing new. Since it’s Cinco de Mayo, we had tacos for dinner, but afterwards, I really wanted a sweet drink. We ended up at Tims again, and when I opened the app to check the menu, there it was: the Lemon Blueberry Tart ($2.69 CAD) sitting right at the top of the list. Mind-blown.🤯 We actually had to go to two different Tim Hortons locations to find it, but we finally hit the jackpot at the second stop. Hitting the jackpot at store number two. The sign confirms the cruci...

The ultimate treat spread at Small Victory on 6th and Yukon. Since I fasted overnight for my visit to LifeLabs, all I wanted afterwards was a bit of sugar. I really didn't want to head straight home, especially since I had been holed up inside all day yesterday. We walked over to Small Victory at their 6th Ave and Yukon location for some treats. I, of course, ordered my usual unsweetened matcha latte, while hubby went for the mocha. Both were excellent, but let’s be honest: you really come here for the baked goods, both sweet and savoury. Latte art hearts: A much-needed mocha and unsweetened matcha latte. Hubby chose a scone, I went for the chicken roll, and at the very last minute, I couldn't resist adding the pistachio croissant doughnut to our tray. The Savo...

Happy Friday! I survived. After a stressful week, I took Thursday and Friday as personal leave to recover. I needed to have some labs done, so I headed to LifeLabs first thing this morning. After fasting for 15 hours, all I wanted was a comforting, healthy meal at a spot we had not tried yet. We walked to the corner and finally ended up at K Cafe . We have been wanting to try this place forever, but they are usually closed on Sundays, which makes it a bit harder to time a visit. I really wanted the ramyun because Korean ramen is a major weakness of mine. However, I knew I should choose the healthier option of bibimbab. Thankfully, my husband is wonderful; he ordered the ramyun so I could still have a bite! Bibimbab ($11.95) — A vibrant rice bowl topped with bean sprouts, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, zucchin...

In my earlier posts, I shared a little bit about my ER adventure this week and how my energy level is terrible today. It has been so low that I simply did not want to cook dinner. We decided to head to Loblaws and picked up three sushi rolls, but unfortunately, they were not good at all, which only made me feel worse. We tried the TC Maki ($4.99) , the Mango Salsa California Roll ($6) , which was far too tarty, and the Mango California Roll with Spicy Crab ($8) . Sadly, they were all quite terrible. The rice lacked that fresh texture and the savoury balance I was hoping for. The simplest of the bunch, but the T.C. Maki ($4.99) was still a miss. ...

I am a workaholic and I mean that as a negative trait. I was in the Emergency Room at St. Paul’s Sunday and Monday evening and ended up having a minor procedure. Yet, here I am on Wednesday, back in the office. My energy level is sitting at a 5. To lift my mood a bit, I decided to stop by Ciclo Espresso for an unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk and a little amaretti treat. A soothing, unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk ($8.50 total). Quality Matcha in the Heart of Downtown My colleague mentioned that they do not have the best coffee, but I think they have exceptionally high quality matcha. I thoroughly enjoyed my hot latte. It was vibrant , smooth , and exactly the pick-me-up I needed. Should I dare say they have the best matcha in Downtown Vancouver? Possibly. It is a bo...