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Adventures in Hot Chocolate

October 20, 2012 //
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The rain-filled gutters were overflowing along Fort Street yesterday soaking all who dared to go about their business. Such a contrast from a few days ago as summer held on refusing to take her rest. While we waited for the amazing folks at Goo Goo Goggles to repair my specks, we cozied up at Street Level Espresso and warmed ourselves right down to our toes with their exquisite hot chocolate. Straight up, no frills, but the best deep flavour: sweet to start then a lovely bitter finish, creamy and frothy. Just what we needed. They use a chocolate by Michel Cluizel called Vila Gracinda. We will enjoy this one again and again.

Thanks Street Level Espresso for your passion for your craft.

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Autumn Colour

October 19, 2012 //
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Here are a few random shots of the autumn colour around Beacon Hill Park.

View of Saint Ann’s Academy from Southgate.

Rusty tree gate.

Small burst of red.

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Artist Profile: Joe Coffey

October 19, 2012 //
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Last Saturday we attended the opening of the marvelous Joe Coffey at Winchester Gallery in Oak Bay. It was very crowded so I wasn’t able to take many photos. Another amazing body of work, beautifully presented. I would encourage everyone who lives in this area to go have a browse. And we send Joe our congratulations on the great success of this show!

This show runs until October 27.

I loved the variety of subject in this collection.

Beautiful equestrian pieces and gallery refreshments.

The artist engaged with friends and clients.

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Adventures in Hot Chocolate

October 12, 2012 //
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Many Hot Chocolate offerings are available at Bubby’s Kitchen in Cook Street Village. The basic is made with melted Belgian chocolate. The Chocolate Chai, spicy tea steeping in rich hot chocolate. Naked Cocoa with no sugar and Spicy Cocoa, a bit sweet with a nice hit of chili. (The pumpkin pie was also divine.)

Chocolate Chai on the left and Spicy Cocoa on the right.

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Adventures in Hot Chocolate

October 10, 2012 //
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This cool and foggy morning would be the perfect time for this delicious beverage. My third hot chocolate offering is my long-time favourite: Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Bean Around the World on lower Fisgard Street. Made with Silk Road Westcoast Peppermint tea instead of syrup, the flavour is bright with a good balance of chocolate and mint; not too intense, comforting and creamy.

Very artful beverages: two large Peppermint Hot Chocolates and a regular Mocha (another fine chocolaty treat!).

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First autumn foggy day

October 10, 2012 //
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Woke up to the most beautiful foggy morning, so went for a walk to the harbour. The air was so delicious and everything was enveloped in grey.

Looking out across the harbour towards James Bay on the left and Songhees on the right, Victoria BC.

Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.

The Legislative Buildings and the lower causeway, Victoria BC.

The Empress Hotel, Victoria BC.

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More Thanksgiving fun

October 9, 2012 //
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By the time we arrived at Jennifer and Michael’s for dinner yesterday afternoon, the feast was well underway. Twenty-plus people had provided an amazing potluck spread. So instead of taking pictures of the food, we tucked in. Michael spared us the overindulgent second helping by giving us a tour. Then we spent some time in their beautiful garden. It felt so rural, yet is only 10 minutes from town by bus. Thanks M and J for a lovely Thanksgiving!

A few happy chickens. I love chickens!

Apple tree and chicken coop.

Bees!

Recent rock wall work.

Pumpkins ready for pie or spooky faces.

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Adventures in Hot Chocolate

October 9, 2012 //
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My second seasonal hot chocolate was enjoyed at one of our usual breakfast (lunch, dinner, dessert) haunts, Clay Pigeon. I plan to drop a hint that they should invent an amazing boozy hot chocolate for their winter menu. Will keep you posted.

Sweet and creamy.

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Adventures in Hot Chocolate

October 6, 2012 //
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My favourite chocolate delivery method has always been in hot, milky, rich, drinking form. Through this autumn and winter, we will be sampling as many different purveyors of this heavenly liquid, locally and where we travel, and reporting our findings.

Our first offering: Caffé Fantastico Tré at The Parkside on Humboldt Street in Victoria.

Yummy cookies and GJ’s Americano accompany my hot chocolate: not too sweet, subtle and creamy.

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October, My Favourite Month

October 1, 2012 //
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October 1 and another sunny autumn day begins. We’re having the most beautiful weather. Yesterday we went to Ross Bay Cemetery for a guided walking tour. The Old Cemeteries Society hosts tours every Sunday, usually at Ross Bay, but sometimes at other historic graveyards like Pioneer Square downtown. Yesterday’s tour coincided with the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Victoria Symposium. Several actors in period dress portrayed people of importance from 1862 who are buried at Ross Bay. The Society uses the funds it raises from memberships and tours for materials to upkeep the historic graveyards. This year, we were told, they were able to repaint all the wrought iron at the Ross Bay Cemetery. Their volunteers also do research, gravesite cataloguing and tombstone cleaning.

Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria BC; a beautiful and peaceful place.

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