Friday Feast: Carb Overload in Vancouver BC with Sushi, Ramen, Roti, Pasta, Breads, and more

Posted by Melody Fury on Oct 7, 2011 | 5 comments

Friday Feast: where I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the previous week(s). Strictly mobile photos. No fancy shmancy DSLR action.

So much for fitting in that wedding dress in 35 days.

September 8 – October 7

Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki in Paris, France

Posted by Melody Fury on Jul 14, 2011 | 15 comments

How DO Parisians stay so thin? It’s near impossible to find vegetables that aren’t smothered in butter at restaurants. Croissants and baguettes are diet staples, and purchasing fine, yet affordable wines is way too easy.

Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Jul 9, 2011 | 0 comments

… or rather, another non-recipe. Preparing dessert for dinner parties is my sore weakness. I have no problem throwing six savoury courses together

Bubo Pasteleria and Chocolatier in Barcelona, Spain

Posted by Melody Fury on Jul 4, 2011 | 7 comments

It was a dreary day in Barcelona, Spain. The drizzly, grey, and chilly weather dampened my mood much like the Pacific Northwest’s. Insistent on exploring solely by foot, I walked alone from my hostel near MACBA to the Museu Picasso.

Moroccan Orange Blossom Yogurt Mousse Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 23, 2011 | 3 comments

When was the last time you were so smitten by a dish at a restaurant that you unabashedly asked the chef for the recipe? That’s exactly what happened last week when I experienced the pop-up Moroccan menu at Bistro Pastis.

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart afternoon tea gets juices flowing

Posted by Melody Fury on Feb 11, 2011 | 3 comments

Ah, Valentine’s Day. Love it or loathe it, you simply cannot avoid it. Ever since my recent engagement, my outlook on Cupid’s day has changed. I look back at last year’s post