Bread Pudding

Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding.  Toronto, CA

Mmmmmm.....just the thought of it makes me smile! There's something about the creamy, rich, thick consistency that is over the top for me. I can USUALLY pass on dessert, but you can bet that if Bread Pudding is on the list I'm in. Some of my fav's below :)  You might not know it, but I don't cook; however, I have to say, I make a mean bread pudding.  White Chocolate Cranberry made with croissant....yummy!!!!!!



White Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk.  Woodbridge CT



Bourbon Pecan.  NOLA



So far, my #1 fav.  Blueberry Bourbon.  Albuquerque



Bailey's Caramel.  Waterfront Grill, Seattle



White Chocolate.  Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro, NOLA



The BEST Doughnuts. Maybe EVER- Niagara Falls, Ontario

When I was a little girl, I used to love going to Mr. Doughnut (not to be confused with Dunkin' Doughnuts, which moved into our town when I was about 10 and took over, sadness prevails) They had these cake doughnuts on a stick with crazy colored icing that left your teeth feeling like wax.  Man, they were the bomb.  Until I met Tim Horton's, no other doughnut even came close to the feeling those doughnuts gave me (euphoria might be close).  My first trip to Canada this past year took me to Dryden (don't blink) and my first Tim Horton's experience.  Now every time I get the chance to go, I grab myself one, oh okay, two, of these amazing creations.  The French Cruller melts in your mouth with a sweet, sticky, crispy outside.  REALLY?  How do you do that, Tim?

And the maple...well, it is Canada.  To finish it off, a Diet Pepsi.  The perfect combination! Is it time to book my next ticket????

Seasons 52, Phoenix

Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread with grilled pineapple and green chiles!

Grilled Vegetable Plate with Tabbouleh

Can I just say I love my life?  One of my coworkers and I went to lunch today at Seasons 52. Fantastic Food and it's all under 475 calories.  Such an enjoyable way to spend some time with some amazing food and conversation.
Off on an adventure this coming week.  Should be a good one!

Al Porto Restaurant, Vancouver

 

Dinner with the co-workers last night for our last night of Convention in Vancouver and it was fantastic.  Food was great, service was spot on and the company couldn't have been better.  Pork Pate was amazing, creamy and rich.  Halibut was crispy on the outside, but nice and moist (I can't believe I just used that word) on the inside.  Finished the night with a couple cocktails at the pub! 

Miku: Sushi in Vancouver, BC

So here I am in the beautiful city of Vancouver, with co-workers/friends, and we went out for sushi.  Miku near the waterfront seemed like the logical choice and we were not disappointed.  This very cool restaurant is trendy, and while a bit loud, by the time we had a few Sapporo's I don't think that mattered much.
We started with the obligatory Edamame, and quickly moved into the good stuff...the Scallop Rolls were good, I'm told the Soft Shell Crab was good, the Sashimi was a fantastic Bichon Toro (White Tuna Belly), Sashimi salad, BBQ Eel Roll, Chef's Selection plate and finishing with Wasabi and Ginger Ice Cream and a Green Tea Opera Cake with Green Tea Ice Cream. 
If you're ever in this amazing city looking for sushi, I highly recommend this place!