Our morning essentials are usually a great cup of coffee, some fruit, yogurt and fresh baked goods from one of the countless bakeries in our area. This is delicious and fulfilling but we are getting tired of carbs much sooner than we thought. Buns, croissants, danishes and cakes are of course amazing – but eating …
We can all agree that Instagram has made the world a smaller place, and it has also resulted in the instant yearning for the beautiful places that people you follow eat at. Now, you all know that my wife and I are avid brunch lovers, and the two food-related things we splurge on while travelling …
This historic hotel in Calgary serves as a perfect backdrop for some good old-fashioned brunch, including Eggs Benedict and Chicken & Waffles. The coffee is hot, the atmosphere is calming, and the overall ambiance is one of relaxed yet refined luxury. This is exactly why we chose this venue for a very special good-bye brunch …
Rich and sweet pieces hand-assembled together with a creamy filling. Probably the classiest desert option of all. A French speciality that has been around for over 500 years. You guessed it; we are talking about macarons, and it seems that everyone cannot stop talking about these delightful and delectable baked goods (including us!). What’s better …
I know that one of our favourite pastime activities is “going for coffee” in some way, shape of form. Personally, while we are known for frequenting Tim Hortons or Starbucks, we always make it a point to support the local shops in Calgary, like Analog on 17th Avenue. Corbeaux supplies their almond croissants (to die for!) and …
The one thing we definitely had time for in Toronto during WMCFW was coffee – on-the-go, in our rooms, with every meal, and as a stand alone meal. The best part was that Toronto was offering the new Starbucks La Boulange collection – pretty pastries and dainty new packaging with a very French feel. Our very own @Mon_Mode decided to take a cue from Boulange and dress the part.
