It’s October 2, which means that Thanksgiving (in Canada) is just under two weeks away. In the past, I’ve experimented with baking my own soda bread (somewhat of a disaster – tried to make it in muffin cups only to have them stick to the cups!), made quinoa stuffing (delicious) and this year, I will […]
Ottawa has always been a tourist destination being the nation’s capital. These days, the reason why people are flocking to Ottawa is a little different. Travellers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and more are looking to enjoy that mix of city and nature that Ottawa so uniquely offers but also for the diverse shopping experience. The […]
There are plenty of pizza places in Toronto, ranging from old school delivery chains like Pizza Pizza (a high school and university favourite, but I have to admit that I have since out grown them) and Pizzaiolo to more “new school” locales, especially in the downtown area. Some of the regular places my husband and […]
Unlike the awful weather last year, Diner en Blanc Toronto 2013 was sunny and warm. Attendees, all dressed in white, arrived in a parking lot near Queen and Church for the second annual event, some bringing their own food, while dined on delicious items provided by George Restaurant, with four meal choices, all named after […]
The past few weeks have been busy with holiday previews and sometimes, I don’t have the time to make dinner in the afternoon. Though I don’t generally make slow cooked recipes in the summer, I thought this one, adapted from a recipe I found online, was worth a try. This didn’t take long to put […]
Located on Queen Street a few blocks west of University, this new boutique hotel, so tiny that it only had a handful of rooms, has an equally eclectic restaurant, and is, according to chef, Eric Wood, “mixed with the seriousness of the financial district with the creativity of Queen Street.” However, I think the menu […]
After more than a year of its launch at Yorkdale (and several trips up), I FINALLY had a meal at Dine on 3, the mall’s remodelled food court (you can read about Dine on 3’s opening here) to try Glow Press, Rose Reisman’s designer grilled cheese/pressed sandwich outlet, with an emphasis on healthier choices. I […]
Summerlicious is in full swing and with just another week to go, I thought I’d share with you the delicious meal I had at BENT: Appetizer: Shrimp tacos (with charred onion tomato salsa, chipotle, avocado, in a taro shell) – the taro shell was very crispy and delicious. Warning: These tacos fall apart very easily! […]
Looking for a place to grab a quick lunch while shopping in the Yorkville area? Here are some of favourite spots… Holts Gourmet: Not only are there cold sandwiches, but soup as well as a wide range of pre-packaged salads and behind-the-counter options that one can pick from. On any given day, there are two […]
Facelifts are not an uncommon sight in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood – the ritzy area is known to attract the not-so-young and beautiful. Alas, little fixes here and there can improve one’s appearance only so much and sometimes one decides that a complete overhaul is necessary. Such was the case with the Four Seasons Toronto, a […]
