SIAL 2017: Sorbets from Fontaine Santé, Vegan Burgers from the UK and MORE!

SIAL 2017, was, as usual, overwhelming.  So many brands not yet in the GTA, or even Ontario or Canada, period!  Of course, there are brands which are already here, like Fontaine Santé, known for its hummus (they were sampling just about everything they had – including beet hummus (which isn’t available everywhere).  And now, they […]

Diversity and Kids of Immigrant Families

Recently, OMNI Television, a network of stations catering to a diverse ethnic community, started a campaign, asking the federal government and CRTC in Ottawa to offer the channel to all Canadians across the country and not just in certain communities.  While this is extremely important to help new Canadians integrate into society, they are often […]

Bridal Gift Guide 2016 Part 4: Hostess With the Mostess

DelectablyChic! is back with its highly anticipated Bridal Gift Guide Series by T. U. Dawood.  Last week, we brought you Part 3: Bridal Perfumes. We continue this week with Part 4:  Hostess With the Mostess.  During wedding preps, you will often have bridesmaids and guests over – maybe future in-laws. These gems will make your entertaining […]

Toronto Fashion Week Cancelled

NOTE:  I have started a new section where we can show our support to Canadian fashion and its designers.  I am encouraging everyone to share images of them on Instagram wearing pieces by Canadian designers and using the hashtag #isupportcanadianfashion.  More details here!   It was announced today that Toronto’s semi-annual fashion extravaganza will not […]

COC’s Centre Stage 2015: November 3

Centre Stage, Centre Stage 2015, COC, Canadian Opera Company, Music, Canadian singers, competition, Ensemble Studio

Centre Stage, The Canadian Opera Company’s annual competition for its Ensemble Studio program will be held on November 3, 2015.  As many of you may know, the Ensemble Studio is a unique program where talented singers are given the opportunity to train with the Canadian Opera Company.  First, second and third place winners will be […]

World MasterCard Fashion Week: October 19-23

Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week starts next Monday, October 19.  DelectablyChic! will be covering some of the shows – namely select presentations on October 19-21, possibly other days as well.  In addition to runway and studio presentations, we will also be writing about possible new discoveries at the press and buyers’ brunch, held on the […]

So What *IS* My ‘Official’ Mother Tongue?

It’s not census time in Canada, but one question has always been in my mind.  What am I supposed to answer when they ask about my so-called “mother tongue?”  Do I REALLY say that it’s Cantonese?  Or should I say that it’s English?  I feel like I’m lying either way, as I’m sure many children […]

Malls are the Place for Luxury Brands?

A recent post from CCP Luxury noted that luxury brands are more likely to launch in malls than on “high streets” here in Canada.  But it wasn’t always this way.  Usually, people expect that such stores go to, say, Bloor Street in Toronto or Robson Street in Vancouver.  However, over the past few years, many […]

GIFTS MADE EASY for the Beauty Lover and Luxurious Lady, Modern Man and the Entertainer

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to think about the upcoming holiday season. Whether it’s your best friend, your mom, sister or otherwise, you probably know someone who is obsessed with beauty products that just make her look AMAZING! Or maybe there’s a guy in your life who wants to be the same way. […]