Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me Guess Where I’ve Been?
Mon, September 10th of 2007
11:06 am
I’m back in Manila for five days before I leave again for my last trip of the year. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to post my feature of the two countries I’ve been in the past two weeks during this time, but I’ll do my darn best.
Anyway, consider these two photos as a preview:
Destination #1: This country is most often associated with maple syrup (as per the photo above). In fact, its flag features a stylized 11-point maple leaf. Hint: if you look closely, you can actually see the flag in the photo.
Destination #2: It’s the city where Starbucks started. Those of you who’ve been to this city will know that the photo above is a dead giveaway.
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Canada & Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington?
Have fond memories of both places.
Welcome back!
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Comment by Guia — September 10, 2007 @ 11:30 am
Oohh Oohh I know! Canada and Seattle! Is it Vancouver, I would think so cos it’s the closest to Seattle. Can’t wait to read more about your trip!
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Comment by Christine — September 10, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
i know i know!
#1 canada
#2 pike place, seattle
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Comment by fran — September 10, 2007 @ 1:57 pm
welcome back lori!!
ohh i see the pike place pig! cutieee
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Comment by fran — September 10, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
Your anti spam word is “love”–how cool is that?
My guess was as the same as the others: Canada and Seattle.
Why oh why is it difficult to find real maple syrup in Manila?
Have a good trip!
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Comment by Risa — September 10, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
Is that Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, Canada?
I’m guessing the second pic is Seattle.
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Comment by Richard — September 11, 2007 @ 10:43 am
Can’t wait for your Seattle travelogue as I am going there on the 21st. I’m so looking forward to this trip.
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Comment by tnm — September 11, 2007 @ 11:47 am
Can’t wait for your Seattle blog entry as I am going there on the 21st. I’m so looking forward to this trip. Welcome back!
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Comment by tnm — September 11, 2007 @ 11:48 am
The clues are a giveaway Lori! I’d be dead curious to know what you’ve been up to in Vancouver and Seattle as I’m going to visit both cities by fall.
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Comment by zeph — September 11, 2007 @ 12:04 pm
O, Canada! We stand on guard for thee….!
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Comment by jennifer — September 11, 2007 @ 12:52 pm
Oh, I’m catching up with your posts! Looking forward to seeing what you ate in Seattle, one of my favorite food cities. Hope you had a chance to eat cheese at Beecher’s at the market.
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Comment by mila — September 12, 2007 @ 9:24 am
I miss Vancouver & Seattle. Love poutine, too ! It’s been more than 10 yrs since we left Vancouver and went back to reside here in Manila. Steveston’s one of my favorite places and I can still smell the wharf. Are the tiny quaint shops still there ?
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Comment by agnes — September 12, 2007 @ 11:57 am