Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger
  • ~ Home ~
  • ~ What I Think ~
  • ~ What I See ~
    • Events
    • Food
    • People
    • Places
  • ~ What I Make ~
  • Blog Series
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimer

Out & About #577 | Weekly Roundup: Afternoon Snacking + The Night Baker

8/17/2019

0 Comments

 
​It's pouring outside in the nastiest way right now. You know, that on-and-off madness where you're considering cancelling plans in favour of compiling paperwork in the company of hot tea and mellow playlists.

But perhaps I oughtn't to complain, because West Coasters endure far greater amounts of precipitation, suffering darker, gloomier days. Moreover, the entire week has been (mostly) mild with blue skies welcoming me into every weekday morning.
Picture
Picture
​1) A lunchtime stroll thrust a complimentary can of White Ale into my hands. Enjoyed responsibly at home, the Niagara brewery's patio-perfect product was summer-ready with a refreshing, clean finish.

​2) Double the Uncle Tetsu, double the fun.
3) More Percy Pigs grace this week's snacking roundup.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​4) Palgong (Distillery District)

With the exception of the Grapefruit Green Tea and their lack of a functioning faucet, Palgong - or rather, Two Nine - has never disappointed. The act of extending operations into the Distillery District came as an odd discovery me; nonetheless, I was determined to see the store for myself.
Picture
The journey felt longer than anticipated, and unbelievably hot despite the waterfront breeze. Instead of biting the bullet, I hopped onto the first TTC bus I spotted, which ultimately took me to George Brown's waterfront campus instead of my desired destination. I trekked the remainder of the way, making my arrival with prominent sweat droplets lining my forehead.
Picture
Picture
​For the sake of sheer comparison, I took to an Original Milk Tea via Ritual. And as the system was devoid of a "less sugar" option, I promptly selected "No Sugar". Minutes later, I learned the direness of this decision. A plastic cup under my name was plopped onto the counter, within it containing a tacky, repulsive substance that I'd be perfectly fine with never tasting ever again. I searched for a wastebin, where it rightfully belonged, however those thoughts were dismissed as my wallet wailed in outright disagreement. I also couldn't stand the thought of wasting food.
To further escalate my displeasure, the $3.49 price tag had come exclusive of tapioca. I only later learned that the business was holding a 50% off promotion for in-store orders.
Picture
​5) "It's said that if you are able to look up at the sky three times a day, You Are happy."
Picture
​6) Royal Bank Plaza Farmers' MRKT

A happening that is slowly winding down before the academic year, it took me quite some time to find out about weekly pop-up. It all started because of - you guessed it - The Night Baker.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​A small but sturdy collection of vendors assimilated early on Thursday morning, amongst them local bakeries, a produce stand, and even a few accessory shops. Vegan treats from Bloomer's, Thai Tea from Nam Wan, "artisinal products" were spotted while perusing the market over lunch hour.
Picture
Picture
​We made a beeline for The Night Baker, who was retailing gourmet cookies at $2.75 apiece or $15 by the half dozen; the same in-store prices applied, but the Cookie Rewards sadly did not come into effect.
All but Ooh Bae were chosen for our total order of 18 (Yes, eighteen!!) cookies, simply due to the fact that we had visited in the fine shred of time before their inventory restock arrived.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​The dense, buttery morsels were as deliriously delicious as I recalled, albeit in absence of the warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven aura achieved previously. My findings towards the Mistachio were consistent; the only note I'd like to append would be a distinct matcha deficiency. There was no bitterness to be found here.
Campfire Smores, Milk-n-Oreos, and Beggos were more or less the same in texture profile: chewy and a tad coarse - the preferred consistency if you ask me. The Classic regained reputation with a heavy handful of walnuts and decadent chocolate chips. It was a timeless piece I couldn't help reverting to after too many bites of Oreo.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​Cookies were consumed in a gradual manner this time around, enabling cross sections to be captured. Once again, the contents of the box didn't last long. Even with its lid firmly secured, the allure was too forceful to resist!​
Picture
Picture
7) More blue skies are always welcome.
8) Second Cup's Flash Cold Brew Fridays resulted in a White Hot Chocolate (not mine) and a Medium Cold Brew (that I was wrongfully overcharged for, despite stating my desire to spend two-fifty and two-fifty only).
Picture
Picture
The drink was incredibly potent, though not particularly delicious.
Picture
Picture
Bonus: 왕개박개 action on GOT2Day! These two are truly my favourite duo within the group.
Picture
​I'm still on the hunt for a Jinyoung doll, so please send any reasonable Canadian shipping options my way!
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Who Am I?

    Formerly an avid owner of several interest-based portals, Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger presents precisely the elements expected. From experiments in the kitchen to miscellaneous musings, from IGOT7 reflections to developments in transportation infrastructure, it's all consolidated here. Welcome to the raw, unfiltered side of Quirky Aesthetics.



    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013


    Categories

    All
    Ahgabond Adventures
    Ahgase
    Arctic Aquarium
    Atlantic Canada 2018
    Barrie
    Beauty
    Birthday Buddy
    Calgary 2023
    Chinese New Year
    Conquering COVID 19
    Daily Randoms
    Eyes On You World Tour 2018
    Food
    Friends
    Hallyucon
    Hamilton
    Hong Kong
    Iron Ring
    J Movie
    K Drama
    K-Drama
    Korean Beauty
    K Pop
    Los Angeles 2017
    Macau
    New York 2018
    Ottawa 2019
    Pilates
    Random Rant
    Restaurant Review
    Seoul
    Shopping
    SSMC
    Taiwan
    Vacation
    Vancouver 2013
    Vancouver 2014
    Vancouver 2015
    Vancouver 2016
    Vancouver 2020
    Vancouver 2022


    trazy.com

    RSS Feed


WHAT DOES "QUIRKY AESTHETICS" MEAN?

Quirky =  a term that commonly refers to something/someone distinctly different and unique
Aesthetics = the visual aspect of things



Together, Quirky Aesthetics refers to the things, events, and happenings seen and perceived by this blog's creator - quirky perspectives in a visual form.

Contact ME

​Subscribe

Join our mailing list today!
Join Now
© Quirky Aesthetics. All rights reserved. Last modified: August 10, 2015.