tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:59:44 +0000I yam what I yam...<br><br> tormented and tired from being in the shadows of the yam, the sweet potato decisively revolted and took control of its identity.http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/info@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)Blogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6714106153784491526Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:28:00 +00002008-11-12T22:59:44.987-08:00Come y Calla Last night we celebrated Rob Bailey's 50th birthday at a private and intimate gathering of twenty-something at Tuscany's on Bowen Island. You can view all the gory details on Rob's blog, where he documents his family's seven month journey from Canada to India in search of real Indian food. While we envy their impending gastronomic adventure, we're going to dearly miss sharing our joint http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/11/old-farts.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6728479862194354301Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:16:00 +00002008-11-11T08:22:11.101-08:00Izzy and Buds Be there or be square...this Saturday at the Creative Finds Marketplace located at Sullivan Hall in Surrey.http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/11/creative-finds.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-7175936405368360434Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:59:00 +00002008-10-30T17:06:08.187-07:00Izzy and BudsArts/Film/MusicFashion/Health/BeautyIn just a few days, we'll be flying up to Northern BC for the 32nd annual Studio Fair 2008, presented by the Prince George Community Arts Council. It kicks-off on October 31st where we will spend three whole days living and breathing this marketplace with over 75 artisans from across Canada. The weather promises to be COLD with light snow, so I've dug out my vintage fur coat to help keep my http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/10/pg-31.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-9044437124975089019Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:24:00 +00002008-10-25T23:58:41.963-07:00Izzy and BudsFashion/Health/Beauty Next Door Style is a new online shop that promotes Vancouver talent exclusively. Izzy and Buds is proud to be one of the participating designers in what promises to be an exciting marketing venture. As the value of our Canadian dollar declines, supporting your local designers makes so much more cents.http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/10/next-door-style.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-4398429721278518746Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:21:00 +00002008-10-03T13:26:57.839-07:00Izzy and BudsI'm a sucker for sap. A rainy Saturday afternoon in bed watching back to back chick flicks on the W Network is my guilty pleasure. I never tire of Pretty Woman, Breakfast at Tiffany's or Hugh Grant, but my all time favourite would be Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth...oh lord! It's rather ballsy of us to admit, given that a large number of our clients are brides, BUT we're really not into http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/10/sweet-and-sticky.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-3204086176172948571Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:23:00 +00002008-09-22T20:31:44.197-07:00Randomness Some random thoughts from my commute in this morning... crisp, windy ride on the first day of Fall ears saved by an Annie Lennox remix inspiration strikes; time for suits and androgyny alternative look does not equal alternative lifestyle I'm not a lipstick...just edgy summer is over, resistance is futile http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/09/just-edgy.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-4284577672730890251Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:26:00 +00002008-09-04T20:33:40.837-07:00Izzy and BudsIt was an impulsive moment, a random act of kindness - it felt good then, but it feels even better now... Hi Jesee & Koko, I was on Bowen Island last Sunday at the fair near the docks. Jesee saw my earrings (the spiralling wire ones) and saw that something was missing. I was very touched by the friendliness of both of you, that you would would add the black beads free of charge. I gratefullyhttp://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/09/just-butter-us-up.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-7404859515825092691Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:29:00 +00002008-08-27T14:03:13.024-07:00Come y CallaLast night we were dining with a group of our friends at one of our favourite restaurants, the Salade de Fruits Cafe Bistro, when we came across an item on the menu that needed clarification - Noix de St. Jacques. Literally translated, it means St. Jack's Nuts...which begs the question, "How large is the serving?"http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/08/lost-in-translation.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-7272032948915719826Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:53:00 +00002008-08-11T22:07:13.872-07:00C'est la Vie There were some very mixed reactions around our dinner table tonight when we discussed today's hot topic - a photo of Spain's Olympic basketball team posing with "slanted-eyes" for an advert that was run in Marca, a Spanish daily sports newspaper. It appears that the media has done their best to get tongues wagging and turn what was meant to be an endearing gesture into a controversial issue...http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/08/peking-muck.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-2955139531815267232Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:08:00 +00002008-08-08T08:08:11.541-07:00RandomnessConfucius says, "Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night." So the question is - if one gets married on this auspicious day, 08/08/08...will it always be a bed of roses?http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/08/you-feel-lucky.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-2443944403774983504Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:55:00 +00002008-08-05T21:41:40.982-07:00Izzy and BudsC'est la VieWhy are long weekends never long enough? With hardly a moment to breathe, we travelled from the Bowen Market to the Pride Festival and right up to Harrison Hot Springs for some much needed reprieve - found at the bottom of an ice cold Heineken. It was BUSY everywhere we went - ferries, roads and highways clogged with people who just wanted to get the hell out of dodge. We couldn't drive fast http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/08/whew.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6705877040468105336Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +00002008-09-22T19:47:56.642-07:00Izzy and BudsArts/Film/MusicCome out and join us at Vancouver's 30th annual Pride Day Festival on Sunday, August 3rd down at Sunset Beach between 12 pm and 6 pm. In addition to our usual glittery treasures, we'll have an assortment of RAINBOW jewelry for you to adorn and show your support for the GLBT community. Personally, I cannot wait to hear Simone Denny perform on the Vancity Mainstage - you may recognize her vocal http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/07/with-pride.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6574540581949889810Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:26:00 +00002008-09-22T19:49:00.493-07:00Randomnesshttp://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/07/shits-and-giggles.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6323226969414724107Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +00002008-09-22T19:50:24.706-07:00RandomnessC'est la VieWe will be in the midst of changing web hosts in the days to come. As a result our site and emails may be down for up to thirty-six hours, so please be patient and check back with us soon. In the meantime we celebrate Jesee's birthday which also happens to be el encierro at the festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain. http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/07/houston-we-have-problem.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-7306830127207767038Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:43:00 +00002008-07-06T22:16:07.008-07:00RandomnessLive to RideSpain is HOTTER than ever! Once again, we were occupied with the Bowen Summer Market and didn't have a chance to watch the match live, but caught a glimpse of what we missed. T'estim Rafa! Larga vida al rey! What's next? Le Tour?http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/07/not-to-gloat-but.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-1204707190235795571Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:35:00 +00002008-07-02T21:43:43.948-07:00RandomnessC'est la VieSpain's Euro 2008 victory on Sunday was somewhat anti-climactic for us - being that it was the official start of the Bowen Summer Market we were unable to watch the game in its entirety on The Drive (the ONLY place to watch a football match involving a Mediterranean team). Nonetheless, we are elated and accept all the congratulatory messages we have been receiving. We're sure that our http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/07/canada.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-4448823574845742923Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:40:00 +00002008-06-18T07:20:30.217-07:00Izzy and BudsArts/Film/MusicThis year we've been invited to participate in an interactive arts exhibit at the annual Greek Day event on West Broadway. Our table will be located in the Artisan Display Booth on the south side of Broadway at Balaclava Street. click image to enlarge Jesee will be demonstrating the basic techniques of wire wrapping and giving customers an opportunity to sit down and help design their own http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/06/izzy-and-buds-at-greek-day-2008.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-796899090916312500Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:12:00 +00002008-07-02T06:08:21.992-07:00RandomnessArts/Film/MusicAn outdoor summer market featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, woodwork, gourmet food items and unique gifts. Located beside the Bowen Island boardwalk, overlooking the Cypress Mountains and Howe Sound. The Bowen Summer Market has maintained a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that is attended by both locals and tourists. It's a place to gather, renew friendships and find unique treasures to take home.http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/06/bowen-market-2008-call-for-artists.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-1870962459073840718Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:37:00 +00002008-06-07T23:15:10.979-07:00C'est la VieCome y CallaThis morning I was flipping through drooling over a Mallorcan cookbook that we had brought back from Spain when I came across the recipe for sardines frites. Luckily, today was the annual Hats Off Day celebration in Burnaby Heights and once again, the Fortuna Bakery was cooking up grilled sardines - a Portuguese specialty. Everywhere you turned, there was food and music for everyone. This http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/06/i-was-flipping-through-drooling-over.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-3911309564918046279Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:48:00 +00002008-09-22T19:52:16.801-07:00Fashion/Health/BeautyOne of my colleagues overheard my frustration while trying to make an appointment for a pedicure and thought I might appreciate this... "I tell no lie", this pretty much sums up the experience of a no frills nail salon. Worth the effort if your patience can tolerate it and you take it with a grain of salt :)http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/06/you-look-so-pretty.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-5767970041523786284Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:41:00 +00002008-06-02T15:06:25.747-07:00Izzy and BudsC'est la VieCome y CallaYesterday, we did a home party for a customer that we met at the VGH Craft Market last month. Magnanimous Maggie invited her fellow Singaporean friends, family and neighbours to her spacious home on the hill for an afternoon of tea and shopping...lots of shopping. Both her very lovely mother and mother-in-law were busy making fresh, tasty sweets in the kitchen all afternoon, while the laughter http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/06/joy-luck-club.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-118019838835114987Mon, 26 May 2008 23:17:00 +00002008-05-26T21:34:39.577-07:00Izzy and BudsFashion/Health/BeautyIzzy and Buds will soon be available at the Urban Phoenix Wellness Spa located in the historic Galbraith House in New Westminster, BC. This intimate and ethereal spa setting is the perfect compliment to showcase our goddess jewelry for women with discriminating appetites. Hey guys, in case you had any doubt, the spa isn't just for the ladies. Manscaping services are also available at the http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/05/spa-of-moment.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-3768448824752034139Tue, 20 May 2008 02:34:00 +00002008-05-19T19:59:58.961-07:00Randomness les fleurs du coeur…sont simplement le meilleurhttp://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/05/pure.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-6149413093487959191Tue, 13 May 2008 00:37:00 +00002008-05-13T21:10:34.854-07:00Arts/Film/MusicLive to RideI LOVE shoes, but can only appreciate Manolos from a distance. Fine food and wine can put me in a state of bliss, but I can only afford so many calories a day. The freedom of riding (especially on the trails) can make me giddy with pleasure - it's euphoric, cost effective AND burns calories! If I can't get on my bike, there is always a good film to fuel the passion... Watch this film in http://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/05/what-turns-my-crank.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11601379.post-7581151210452058286Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-05-05T09:00:02.904-07:00Izzy and BudsArts/Film/MusicCome out and support the 12th annual VGH Spring Craft Market featuring fifteen BC artisans and craftspeople. Shoppers will find everything from pottery, jewelry, unique fashion accessories, greeting cards, home décor, handmade natural bath products, delicious jams & preserves and so much more! Partial proceeds benefit the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to help fund the latest, most sophisticatedhttp://www.izzyandbuds.com/sweetpotatoes/2008/05/vgh-spring-2008-craft-market.htmlinfo@izzyandbuds.com (Tapas and Dim Sum)