You know what I love about summer? It’s not the endless days, the sun, the vegetables growing in my garden—though those are all wonderful things. No, what I love most about summer is the smell of it. It comes in my bedroom window in the morning, a round warmth that...
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Peanut butter and chocolate
I apologize to everyone who is allergic to peanuts. Partly because this post is all about peanut butter, but mostly because it’s just so damn delicious. Every year for the past three years, I have made a peanut butter banana chocolate pie on March 14. For you folks who aren’t...
Summer in the city
It’s hot and all my chocolate is in the fridge. I wish I were in the fridge. Chocolate ice cream, that’s where it’s at....
Robin Chocolates mint chocolate chip truffle
We’re coming off a gorgeous weekend in Vancouver, and it’s almost warm enough to be summer. My favourite thing about summer – aside from being outside, barbecues, beach, sundresses and painted toenails – is mint chocolate chip ice cream from Baskin Robbins. It reminds me of being a kid, bouncing...
Frasca: food, wine, and chocolate
“I always pick the second least expensive wine on the menu.” I went with my friend Mark to Frasca, and he picked the bottle of wine. As you can see, Mark is a very discerning wine drinker. Lest you he’s a total plebe, he picked a lovely Cotes du Rhone...