Walking through the night markets of Taipei, we craving something cool and sweet. We were not in the mood for a meal, but rather dessert. I was not in the mood for any dairy so ice cream and boba tea were out of the question. We knew what we had to get: Shaved Ice.
We happened upon a local shop selling the confection we desired. The shaved ice itself contained brown sugar and the toppings we chose were taro, sweet potato, red bean, and jellies. The perfect cool treat for a hot night.
After enjoying some of Halifax’s local brews at the Split Crow, we wandered down Barrington Street to discover this gem. The Middle Spoon offers some amazing desserts and equally delicious cocktails. I had the special cocktail of the night (of which I regretfully forget the name) and we split the Pumpkin Spice Mocha Cake and she got the suggested cocktail pairing. The dessert was light and sweet, not too heavy. It was just right in every way. The suggested pairing, called “Put a ring on it,” was light and complimented the sweetness perfectly. My cocktail was a mix of pomegranate juice, white rum, basil, and other tasty ingredients. Each sip had layers: sour, sweet, basil. None overpowered the other. Going to the Middle Spoon was a great way to end our first night in Halifax.
the mint tea drinkers society 