黛黛走跳 - 『2013 聶撼人心的武陵美』

位於Taiwan, 宜蘭和台中之間的武陵農場, 這一兩年因為滿地遍野的櫻花盛開到不行而瘋狂走紅, 大家一窩蜂的湧入此荒山野嶺的地方, 拍照留念.. (喀嚓喀嚓)

今年國光客運跟7-11 iBON聯合推出一個『武陵國光假期』,讓想帶著全家大小或跟曖昧對象一起到郊外走走踏青的捧油們, 有這個不必自己開車, 又能舒舒服服搭遊覽車上來安心玩就好的機會喔!!

所以, 黛黛也不落人後的, 搭遊覽車上去湊湊熱鬧惹...

(圖多, 請在小腿上綑綁鉛球直到無法順利的離開電腦桌把這篇看完 XD)

Nuit Blanche at The Old Port Market /魁北克老港市場

This past December 27th was the premiere of Nuit Blanche (All-nighter) in Quebec, a special night where stores were open late and activities were planned throughout the city. Coincidentally, it was also one of the biggest snow storms of the year. The event took place at the Marché du Vieux Port (Old Port Market), Place Royale and the Quartier Petit-Champlain. Due to the storm, we had to leave the car at home, so we decided to just take the bus to one location, which, of course, had to be one of my favorites: The Old Port Market! (or should I say, it's more like we choose to go there because it's indoors! XD)

Since we didn't go to the other two locations, I can't really say what they were like; I only know that there was supposed to be some ice sculptures shown, a DJ, some live performances, and late-night boutiques until 2h. At the market where we went, they featured a live gospel choir that sang until about 22h30. Besides that, it was also a great oppotunity to explore some boutiques and food vendors in the late hours (since the market usually closes at 17h).

Smoked duck (on the left) and deer truffle (on the right)

The minute we walked in, people came over to offer us some hors d'oeuvres right away. Since this event was free, we did not expect to get any delicate hors d'oeuvres like these. 

 

上圖從左到右為: 燻鴨肉、鹿肉

一入會場，馬上就有工作人員很友善的招待我們一些一口塞小點心，由於這個活動是免費的，我們壓根兒沒想到可以吃到這樣精緻的食物，對於蕭貪的我簡直樂翻天了！

(閱讀中文請看續文)

Bûche de Noël (Christmas Log/樹幹年輪蛋糕)

This is my last post for 2012, so I want to introduce to you a traditional French holiday dessert that they have here in Quebec: bûche de Noël (Christmas log). My friend, who's a local, told me that he and his family have it every Christmas, and that it's an old French tradition. If you walk around Quebec, you'll see that all the bakeries and supermarkets offer them during this time of the year. 

We were in the Vieux Quebec (Old City) a few days ago and saw many different kinds of bûche de Noël in this bakery and café. 

 

聖誕節前夕在城裡閒逛，正好看到這家咖啡廳販賣很多種的樹幹年輪蛋糕

(閱讀中文請看續文)

Marché Jean-Talon (Jean-Talon Market) 2: 10.20.12

 

If you read my earlier post, you would probably remember that the first time I went to Marché Jean Talon was during the early spring this year. It was still cold at the time, but they just started to have some spring produce coming in. However, it was quite different this time. 

 

 

黛黛走跳 - 『BAILEYS貝里詩奶酒品酒會』

由於平常就有在酒國裡走跳著，即便是再細再渺小的酒類活動也逃不過黛黛的火眼金
星，所以，在得知最愛的奶酒之一 - 「貝里詩」，正在舉辦品酒會，馬上三步做兩步，
要多快就有多快的"咻幾嘞"便抵達了會場。(請想像以前的武俠片，主角趕場時，只須稍稍
的往上一躍，腳根兒都沒離地喔.................就抵達下一個場景惹!!)黛黛也是用了同一招，幸
好阿嬤有傳承給我齁哩嘎在。

貝禮詩架了個大型室外帳篷在台北市政府捷運站的2樓廣場，可能因為前一天才結束開幕
典禮，所以人潮湧退許多，但那不是重點!! 只要場內酒存量夠我喝..咳! 夠我淺嚐.. 我就滿
足惹!!(騙消A)

Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon)

 

If you're a marché person like me, you'll have to pay a visit to the Marché Jean-Talon when you go to Montréal. This farmer's market is located in the distrct of Little Italy. It opens year-round, like the Marché du Vieux Port in Québec City. It was hard for us to resist the delicate Lebanese pastries, the fresh baked breads, the colorful spring produce, the aroma of the smoked meat and sausages. We were told that you can find the best cheeses there. To avoid the crowd, my best advice is try to visit during the week if you can.

 

Cabane à sucre (Sugar Shack)

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One of kids' favorite seasons in Québec is this time of the year, from March to the end of April. Actually, I should correct myself and say for both children and adults. It's maple syrup season!!! I don't know any locals who don't like maple syrup. I can't express to you how much I love maple syrup! When I first learned that my husband got a job in Canada, my first thought was, "Great! They have the best maple syrup there!" (Is that really more important than my husband's work?) I add it to my oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, when baking, etc...to just about anything that needs to be sweetened!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of person who eats sicky-sweet kinds of things. In fact, I'm not even a big fan of desserts, but the taste and the smell of maple syrup is somehow irresistible to me.