Posted in Adventure Saturday, Restaurant Reviews, Vancouver, wedding on Apr 15th, 2009
When it’s all sun and cherry blossoms in Vancouver, it’s hard to imagine that a short 1.5 hour drive away you could be faced with snow - and lots of it. All over the trail and in your way while you’re trying to be active so you can justify drinking more champagne. That’s why in the pictures below [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, Restaurant Reviews, Vancouver on Apr 1st, 2009
Celebrated Champagne Wedesday a bit early last night with Rich and Erin at Zefferelli’s and then Le Crocodile for dessert (both the solid and liquid varieties). My creme brule was a bit disappointing, especially from one of Vancouver’s most famous French restaurants, but the champagne was perfect, crisp and sparkling. We had a good laugh [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays on Dec 17th, 2008
I have been quoted in the last four weeks saying things like: “Otra de la mismo!” (This means “same again, please” and can be used in reference to margaritas, mimosas, kisses) “Do you think we’ve lost the ability to hold up our own heads?” (17 days poolside at an all-inclusive will do that to you) [...]
Posted in Adventure Saturday, Restaurant Reviews, Vancouver on Oct 14th, 2008
My mom’s Thanksgiving table, lit by the backyard sun. Flowers from my Grandpa. Brunch at the Irish Heather. My new, old favourite Gastown haunt. Stools leading to the Shebeen Whiskey House. A study of light and absence. Abundance.
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays on Oct 9th, 2008
The great thing about having a regular event like champagne wednesdays in our life is that sometimes people want to share it with us. People like the Crooks (Christina, I stole this picture from your blog). Michael and Christina - a creative, smart, engaged couple we like spending time with - had us over last night for dinner. They even [...]
Posted in At Home, Champagne Wednesdays on Aug 8th, 2008
It did, love. See? Whatever makes your garden grow. Please don’t leave. Bedside companion. Dulce de Me. Have a good weekend.
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, Restaurant Reviews, Vancouver on Apr 16th, 2008
Champagne belongs with pulpy orange juice and sunshine the way that Trevor Linden belongs with the Canucks and Mondays should belong to weekends. I think you will agree. These particular mimosas were consumed on Saturday, at the perfect place to indulge dreams of consistent patio weather and French cafe life. I am talking about here: [...]
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