While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a massive affair, celebrated with friends and family alike, sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet holiday meal with just yourself, and your special someone. During this season, eating turkey is almost guaranteed. And, let’s face it- not many couples can devour an entire turkey dinner between the two of […]
There’s something charming about home-made goodies. The sugary smells fill the house, and the end result is a tasty treat, made from scratch. The difference between home-made desserts and store-bought ones is all in the ingredients. Even high-quality bake shops tend to cut corners with cheaper ingredients, substituting butter for shortening or oils, and perhaps […]
I’ve been looking for a stuffing alternative for ages. My family has traditionally made sticky rice stuffing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it isn’t something that I normally keep around my pantry (and didn’t want to get just for one or two meals). I also wanted to cut down on the bread intake, so […]
Thanksgiving is approaching, which usually means holiday parties being hosted and attended. Whether you’re hosting a thanksgiving dinner, or going to friends’ or family’s to celebrate the season, little home-baked appetizers are always appreciated. Today I have the perfect treat to serve at your next gathering. These little pastries are filled with three varieties of […]
I love curry. While it is one of those subjective flavours that people either really love or really hate, I find that a hint of curry is the perfect addition to compliment many types of dishes. This South-Asian spice has travelled across the globe, flavouring dishes in almost every country. While it is known as […]
Summerhill Market, which has been a staple in Rosedale and Summerhill homes since 1954, has opened a second location on Mount Pleasant, north of Eglinton at the former Sherwood Market, which was owned by the uncle of current manager, Brad McMullen. This store, which is smaller than their first location offers what Brad calls “the […]
The key to an amazing meal is simple. Start with good, high quality ingredients, and make sure to include all the elements of a complete dish: a protein, some vegetables, a starch (such as pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.), and a sauce. To the average person, this may seem like an obscure equation for creating the […]
I tried Delica Kitchen on Yonge and St. Clair, one of the growing number of gourmet “mid-food” (not “fast food,” but not “sit down service” either) eateries around Toronto. The philosophy of the restaurant, according to the website is “not to create trends” but to stick with things they find good. While the food isn’t […]
On weekends, my husband and I would usually enjoy a homemade breakfast at home. One of our regular breakfasts is steamed eggs. This very easy recipe takes no more than 15 minutes of cooking time and is very healthy. Steamed eggs and waffles You will need: Four eggs Various spices (I like sage, oregano and […]
It started as an evening with the promise of three things: food, fun, and friends. How were we to predict the absolute beauty and hospitality offered by Enoteca Sociale? The simple, elegant menu we already knew; we had read it online. What we had no idea of, was the warm hospitality of the staff, the […]
