Picnic, the new grab and go that took over the old Carlton Cards spot at the Holt Renfrew Centre opened a couple of months ago and I’ve been meaning to write about it since. I’ve eaten there several times since its launch in February and have noticed much improvement in terms of selection. Half sandwiches […]
Not only was there a lot of junk in the mystery boxes, but last night’s show also featured one of the most “mature” candidates yet. Chef Philip was in his early 60s! Not that age really matters, of course. But it was interesting to see the difference in dishes he made and the other candidates, […]
I’m of Chinese descent and I am fairly attuned to my heritage (though I cannot read the language). However, I was really disappointed to hear about the all-Chinese Crest White Strips ad that was seen in Richmond, BC. While yes, I know that the area has a HUGE Chinese population, an all-Chinese ad (Chinese is […]
Those who know me know that I rarely follow a recipe to the T. There are always some changes here and there, usually to suit my tastes. So when I saw Dede Med’s Mediterranean braised chicken recipe, I knew that I was going to make my own version of it. Mine is a little different […]
Warm weather may just be appearing in Toronto (hey, it was 20 C earlier this week), but summer clothes have already begun to hit stores. I recently had the opportunity to take a look at some of the summer pieces from LOFT at their PR agency, Edelman. Some of these looks are already available in […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a media dinner at Milagro Cantinas on Mercer, one of three locations in the city. The dinner, which included tastings of several “authentic” dishes on the menu was courtesy of foodie PR company, Butter PR. I have been to Milagro several times in the past, mostly to its […]
How sweet! There was definitely something dessert-focused in each round of the 16th show. I have to admit that the ingredients seemed a bit more challenging this time – cupcakes with liver for the main? Unlike many of the previous episodes, I can’t even begin to think what I’d do with such a mix. But […]
A while back, I posted a picture of a whole chicken I made in a slow cooker. This was inspired by a recipe I found over at The Little Kitchen and something that I intend to make for my family this coming Easter weekend. My husband and I are only having my parents over, so […]
I was first introduced to Monica’s line at Fashion Week several seasons ago, when she presented a collection of seasonless, office-appropriate looks. For her upcoming collection, she has moved from the office to the resort for something that is very different. The Nicole is one of several pieces in the collection Her new collection, dubbed […]
Recently, my husband and I went for a maple syrup tasting. Not the kind one has on a field trip to, say, Kortright Centre, in elementary school, but a proper, sit down tasting menu where every course had at least a touch. The dinner was held at Reds Wine Tavern, located in the financial district […]
