Now that the fun and festivities of the end of the year are over, it’s time to start a new year with a new, lighter menu. Eating healthier options is far from boring; using wholesome ingredients like vegetables and grains, and lightening up on the use of butter, cream, and cheeses, will make your waistline […]
Hong Kong offers many amazing, top-tier restaurants as well as other, more affordable eateries of all types, not just Chinese food (as a Torontonian, I consider myself very spoiled when it comes to authentic Chinese cuisine. To the point that I can’t name any Canadian-Chinese style eateries that serve egg rolls and crunchy “noodles” that […]
They say that Hong Kong is a mixture of East and West as well as old and new, and this is definitely evident in the Stanley area of the region. Located in the southern part of the area and named after the 14th Earl of Derby, Edward Smith-Stanley (the NHL’s Stanley Cup is named after […]
“Welcome to Winnipeg!” the WestJet flight attendant announced as our plane landed amid flowing palm trees on a November afternoon. There was a brief moment of silence before the passengers erupted into laughter. It was a cruel joke, but one we didn’t mind being on the receiving end of. We had, after all, just landed […]
As the weather becomes colder, we look to delicious, hearty foods to keep us warm and satisfied through the fall and winter months. One of my favourite cold weather dishes is gnocchi- an Italian potato-based creation that is deliciously dippable! Gnocchi is traditionally served with marinara sauce, but works well with any sauce. The menu […]
The Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival held its annual event December 3 and 4, providing a bevy of information and displays on raw food and vegan living. Vendors, speakers and chefs gathered together to promote the vegan and raw food lifestyle, showcasing vegan foods and products. The festival was well organized, and the vendors were generally friendly […]
Built in the heart of the Great Depression, Maple Leaf Gardens (aka “The Gardens”) was home to Toronto’s NHL team for decades, truly a part of Toronto’s cultural history. Many people, especially those over a certain age, attended their first concerts at the venue. Performers there have included Elvis, Frank Sinatra as well as Queen. […]
After Hallowe’en many of us are left with the same situation and tradition of disposing a pumpkin or pumpkins! Now, in the great tradition of re-using what we already have in front of us let’s turn that pumpkin into something delicious and no, we’re not roasting seeds. Pumpkin soup is a great source of fibre, […]
I recently had lunch at MBCo, a gourmet quick bite restaurant in Yorkville. I hadn’t been there in several months and even longer for anything more than coffee. The place has changed a great deal. I recall having lunch there when it first opened and sandwiches were always served with a small side salad. Not […]
I recently had the amazing privilege of dining at Per SE, the Manhattan restaurant known for its tasting menu. For $295 (yes, you read it correctly) per person, one gets an amazing nine course meal that changes daily. There are always two menus, one “Chef’s Tasting Menu” and the other, vegetarian. There is also some […]
