Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

We recently moved near Main Street, which is a perfect excuse to visit Goldilocks. Unfortunately, they are closing by March 15, 2026, which means my primary source of Filipino goodies will soon just be the nearby Pamilya Delights. As a final farewell meal a month before their closing, we decided to have a hearty brunch here after attending Mass at St. Patrick’s. I originally wanted spicy Laing and charred Pork BBQ, but they did not have the latter. I "settled" for their Kare-Kare and paired it with steamed rice. Was it good? Not really. The peanut sauce was a bit watered down, but the salty bagoong served with it made everything better. Kare-Kare  and Palabok from Goldilocks Hubby chose the Palabok, which was delicious when squeezed with sour calamansi. Before leaving, we also grabbed some crumbly polvoron, fluffy Mocha mamon, and vibrant ube mamon to go. On our brisk...

Happy Saturday! I worked extra overtime this morning for about five hours before hubby knocked on the door to see if I was finished. After work, we walked to Chinatown to buy necessary items for an upcoming company event. It felt like work had completely taken over my precious weekend! Ginger Chai  from Chai Wagon To take some well-deserved time back for myself, we decided to hang out at the nearby Chai Wagon. I remember seeing their original cart in front of the Save-on-Foods on Cambie, but we never gave it a real shot. Their new location at the corner of East 2nd and Main Street is so close to our new home that it would be a shame not to support them. Chicken Tikka Kathi Roll  from Chai Wagon I finished more than ten blog posts while sitting here and happily enjoying my half-sweet Ginger Chai. There wa...

Happy Friday! I am feeling quite stressed because I have to work overtime this weekend. This is a rare request from our workplace, but it is totally valid since we are currently drowning in work. Veggies Delight Tofu from Thai Chili Wasabi Vegan, vegetarian favourite & gluten free friendly tofu stir-fry with mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, green bean, snow pea, bean sprouts, and white onion) gluten free Thai garlic ginger suace After work today, hubby and I walked to Staples on West Broadway to pick up a small package. Afterward, we were planning to try Saiko Sushi, but it was packed with people. We decided to cross the street instead and enjoyed a quiet and lovely dinner at Thai Chili Wasabi. There was an Indian spot in this location before that we never got to try, so I am pleased to finally be here for a relaxing dinner. ...

I finally remembered to take a clear photo of my team lunch! Since I started disciplined dieting, I keep forgetting to take photos of the tasty Vietnamese dishes and other diverse cuisines we have tried so far. However, I managed to capture a shot of my healthy poke bowl today. My Poke Bowl  from Pokerrito  Mixed greens, salmon, fresh tuna, green onion, cilantro, Kale, romaine lettuce, classic shoyu, tomato, edamame, radish coin, ginger, sweet corn, and tamago Gemini suggested specific ingredients that would be best for my nutritional diet. My bowl from Pokerrito was a vibrant mix of crispy mixed greens, fresh salmon, and silky tuna. I topped it with sharp green onions, fragrant cilantro, hearty kale, and crunchy romaine lettuce. For flavor, I added classic shoyu, juicy tomatoes, tender edamame, peppery radish coins, zingy ginger, sweet corn, and soft tamago. ...

After Tims, we went back to our first home as a married couple. Our cozy rental studio, located just a block away from Granville Street, was our home for eight years. Returning the keys today and saying a final goodbye made me feel quite emotional. Ham & Cheese Croissant from Lumiera Cafe Afterward, I walked to Suki to get my annual haircut while hubby went back to church for a meeting. Once I was finished, I decided to walk to Lumiere Cafe to wait for him. While waiting, I enjoyed a warm cup of refreshing peppermint tea and a savory ham and cheese croissant. They were both perfect for this typical rainy Vancouver day. Peppermint Tea  from Lumiere Cafe I have been disciplined with my dieting for a full month now. While I know I can technically eat whatever I want, sometimes it just feels simpler to go ...