In Nanaimo, British Columbia (home of the Nanaimo bar), several bakeries and restaurants have put their own spin on the classic bar, creating everything from Nanaimo bar cheesecake to Nanaimo bar martinis. I took a walk (which quickly turned into a waddle) down the "Nanaimo Bar Trail" to document a dozen of the offerings. More
In the run up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver food blogger Melody Fury (Gourmet Fury) is dropping by to guide travelers to the city's hidden gems in a series of Top 10 Local Recommendations. These locations are easily accessible from Downtown (within walking distance or by public transit). The recommendations boast of the unique, international delights that this beautiful sea-to-sky city offers. More
So, why a flatulence reference for such a delicious pastry? There are a few theories. One points to the noise that doughnuts make while being fried. Another explains that a nun farted in a kitchen causing another nun to crack up so hard, she dropped some pastry in hot oil and hey whaddyaknow, it tasted pretty good. More
Unfortunately stuffing isn't that photogenic. [Photographs: Erin Zimmer]... More
The staff at the Vancouver Four Seasons have been known stock VIP suites with chocolate-coated vanilla and smoked Hawaiian sea salt caramels and Earl Grey and blue cornflower bon bons from favorite local chocolatier Thomas Haas (the hotel's former pastry... More
