15
Jan
2010
I’m Baaaack!
Well I have some bruises, a sprained thumb & a broken tailbone but I also have a lot of great memories.
This little Aussie has just spent nearly a month in Canada & America (& I have the cellulite to prove it!) I saw some amazing things like a semi naked man lady in L.A. Did some things I never thought I would do in my life, like shoot a Beretta assault rifle at the Gun Shop in Vegas & ride a segway in Santa Monica. I ate some things I never thought I would eat, like Hooters deep fried pickles.
I have begrudgingly now resumed my ordinary life as a receptionist/undercover baker/floral design student/blogger/wingnut
Always the optimist though (HA!) I have decided my travels will make me a much better foodie/blogger & indeed human being. Coming next week will be my nod to Canada & North America in some kind of splendorific foodie way. I brought back maple syrup guys & I am making my own BBQ sauce (not WITH the maple syrup…duh!)
For now, here are a few happy snaps. I am glad to be back guys, I missed you too much.
A frightfully good piece of halibut I had for my 25th birthday. Thank you to Diva @ the Met hotel Vancouver
Me & my birthday cake
Diva @ The Met made me a divine chocolate mousse & pear cake
The best breakfast I have ever eaten. Vanilla bean french toast & bacon. (are you beginning to see what I spent most my time doing on my vacation?)
Granville Island Farmers Market. I would kill for a market like this at home
Our concierge @ the Vancouver Hyatt got us tickets to the sold out Canuks game. I had never seen ice hockey before & it was wicked good.
From our balcony & Whistler where we spent a merry little Christmas
The view from our room @ the Paris casino Las Vegas where we spent NYE
They let us eat cake in Paris
The Disneyland "Love O Meter" told Mr Bake & Bloom how it really is
Remember that cellulite I was telling you about?
I dub these pickles...DELICIOUS!
Could this fella be any cuter? *swoon*
We shopped @ Johnny Cupcakes L.A which was total radness
& ended the trip with a segway tour of Santa Monica & Venice Beach on a perfect sunny Californian day
The end.
Welcome back! Your trip looks like it was so much fun! Very happy for you yet jealous at the same time! Glad you had so much fun, looking forward to see your new US inspired recipes!
So glad you had a good time! Can’t wait to read about all your recipes and experiences!
Welcome back!
Oh my gosh Shannon! You made me super jealous. I’ve always wanted to go to Johnny cupcakes. The food looks soooo delish too. Oh my goodies, I just want to have a bite of those desserts. They are divine.
PS: You look gorgeous as well.
Just found your blog! Sounds like you had a great trip. I live in Victoria, BC, and you were quite close being in Vancouver! You missed a great spot.
Hi Alison, I really wish I could have spent longer in Canada. I loved it. Hopefully I will be able to go back in the next few years for a bit longer. (I am thinking of maybe taking a year off to travel & work overseas) Thanks for stopping by