As should be well known by all readers of this blog by now, I am extremely dedicated to my (self-titled) job as an ice cream aficionado. I constantly have my eyes open for any new gelaterias or ice cream parlours in Vancouver, or perhaps any ice cream related events- and luckily enough, I was alerted via the good folks over at Scout Magazine to BETA5's Ice Cream Social! I'm no stranger to BETA5- I've tried many of their desserts before and while I hadn't been there in a year or two, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. When I...

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Here's a little known fact that only a select few of my friends are aware of: crème brûlée is- save for ice cream- my favourite dessert. This has been the case ever since I first watched Amélie on a flight to Paris about 9 years ago. Really, what's not to love? I wish I could describe the first ~magical~ moment I ever had crème brûlée, but sadly, the memory escapes me. However, I can tell you I've been hooked ever since- but unfortunately, I never know where to get any in Vancouver. More often than not, I can...

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