What Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver is Really Like
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What Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver is Really Like

April showers bring Vancouver cherry blossoms, and let me tell you, I’m quite literally here for it. Of course I’m still a Summer girl through and through, but I do appreciate the rain and all the beauty that exists because of it. However, all too often the down pours are the talk of the city, leaving less conversation for the blooms. With that said, I figured I’d dedicate this post to what cherry blossom season in Vancouver is really like, including some interesting facts . . .

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Vanilla (Daisy) Glazed Bundt Cake
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Vanilla (Daisy) Glazed Bundt Cake

Does anyone else find themselves developing new recipes as the colder seasons begin to develop? To be honest, the most difficult part about adjusting to the cold (for me) is the initial transition from Summer to Autumn. Warm cake seems to help with the adjustment though. I mean, what doesn’t cake help with? . . .

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How to Turn Summer Flowers into Dried Autumn Bouquet(s)
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How to Turn Summer Flowers into Dried Autumn Bouquet(s)

Photographed above is the last bouquet I bought from Organic Acres market before Summer came to an end. For as long as I can remember, I‘ve tried to preserve my bouquets as long as I could, until they eventually withered beyond repair, to which I would then compost whatever was left over. Through several trial and errors, just last year, I was able to keep my florals looking fresh for over two weeks (which is a lot for me). However, this year, I decided to pour out the vase water prior to any major withering in attempt turn my Summer flowers into dried Autumn bouquets . . .

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