We first encountered French Made Baking at the Vancouver Baker’s Market late last year. Initially selling their creations at markets and through their website, French couple David & Catherine opened an official bakery on Kingsway near Main Street at the beginning of this year. We were inviting to French Made Baking’s media event and had the [...]
Faubourg Macarons Now Available! [Review]
on April 9, 2012 in Coffee Shops, Dessert, French, Kerrisdale
We stopped by one of our favourite French bakeries in Vancouver last week – Faubourg in Kerrisdale – for some coffee and Viennoiserie. When we walked in, the first thing we noticed is that Faubourg now bakes Parisian macarons! Finally! (They had been selling them for a few weeks when we visited.) If you know [...]
Soirette Macarons & Tea Review
on February 2, 2012 in Downtown, French, Tea House
In a French macaron-crazed city like Vancouver, Soirette Macarons & Tea has made a welcomed addition to the current dessert scene. The beautiful shop recently opened its doors in a prime downtown location, perfectly situated on West Pender Street in dazzling Coal Harbour. Stylish and sophisticated, the space is impeccably decorated with calming soft blue [...]
Parisian Macarons On Granville Island
on December 19, 2011 in Dessert, Fairview
Canada’s largest culinary tourism and locavore retail company is undoubtedly Edible Canada. “Sightseeing for your taste buds”, Edible Canada is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality culinary products from coast to coast for their loyal customers. Formerly called Edible British Columbia, Edible Canada is a six year-old business headquartered at Vancouver’s famous Granville Island Public [...]
Bel Cafe Review – Rosewood Hotel Georgia
on November 21, 2011 in Cafe, Coffee Shops, Downtown, Hotel
First opened in 1927, the recently renovated Rosewood Hotel Georgia is the city’s most historic retreat. While walking through this luxury boutique hotel, I marveled at its beautifully designed and gorgeously styled lobby. Located inside the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is the equally sleek and sophisticated Bel Cafe. Situated in the perfect downtown Vancouver location, the [...]
Baker’s Market Vancouver Review
on November 10, 2011 in Dessert, East Vancouver
Located on Saturdays at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, the “sweetest event is Vancouver” is the Baker’s Market! There were quite a few vendors in attendance when we visited on Saturday (October, 29th). We were very impressed with the quality and selection of baked goods — these were serious artisans and professional bakers all showcasing [...]
Kawaii Eats Review – Japanese Macarons & Spicy “Spook-a-rons”
on November 1, 2011 in Dessert
Kawaii Eats’ Melany Yeap is a pastry chef and all-around culinary explorer. She founded Kawaii Eats to combine her love of baking with cute and quirky creations from Japan – like her adorable “Hello Kitty” macarons. Kawaii Eats was at the Baker’s Market on Saturday where we sampled some of Melany’s tasty and uniquely flavoured [...]
French Made Baking
on November 1, 2011 in Dessert, French
We had heard of French Made Baking through word-of-mouth and happened upon them at the Baker’s Market Vancouver this past Saturday: French Made Baking is a French-from-France couple, David and Catherine, both passionate about food and even more passionate about sharing it with family, friends, strangers: …anybody really as long as you have a sweet [...]
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