Subscription Box Sunday - Gluten Free London Fog Cake from the White Willow Box

Dear Vancity Girlfriends,

Now when we opened April's White Willow Box, there were ingredients for a Gluten-Free London Fog Cake and so I have tried it.  It was quite easy to make with the Nextjen Gluten-free Vanilla Cake Mix and it only used half a package so I can make another London Fog Cake with blueberries another day.  I was surprised that a gluten free cake could have so much flavour but it did and it was moist.  I had debated bringing the cake the work for my colleagues but after tasting a slice or two, my tummy made the decision for me.  I couldn't bring a half eaten cake.  It wasn't long before this cake was devoured.  

I don't even think my husband ever knew it was gluten free.  That's how good it was!  I can't wait to make the next one.  

Vancity Girlfriend's Unboxing of White Willow Box:  

Vancouver Restaurant: The Parker Vegetarian Restaurant

Dear Vancity Girlfriends,

Throwback Thursday.  Moments in time need to be cherished because with the plethora of restaurants, cafes, and diners in Vancouver, you never know when one will be closed.  Today I wanted to remember a special place called The Parker Restaurant in Chinatown.  Chinatown's landscape is changing but not everyone can last in the restaurant world, after my evening at The Parker, I had no idea that it would close and it would be the end for that vegetarian, vegan restaurant that used local ingredients.  I guess I'm lucky I had the opportunity to experience their 8 course vegetarian special menu with a couple of girlfriends.   It was a hot night and we enjoyed the evening and menu on the patio outside.  The food was elegant, fresh, and creatively designed.  I was amazed at the culinary creativity of The Parker.   Enjoy!

Chilled Soup

Fresh Local Salad

Beet Tartar

Brocolli Peas Gnocchi

Grilled Asaragus

Gyoza

Chocolate Mousse

Cheesecake