FEAST: Comfort Food for All
Those with food allergies and sensitivities finally have a place to relax and enjoy delicious comfort food made with love. FEAST which cleverly stands for “Fabulous…
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Vij’s Spinach and Split Pea Mash
Vikram Vij, master of modern Indian fusion, goes back to basics in his “Vij’s At Home: Relax, Honey” cookbook which he co-authored with…
YamChops: Healthy Eats, Tasty Treats
Toronto’s culinary scene just got a lot healthier and tastier with the June opening of YamChops at 705 College St, in the heart of Little Italy – the city’s…
Easy Salmon Cakes
This Easy Salmon Cake recipe can be pulled together in a flash with some leftover mashed potatoes and canned salmon. I consider this recipe, from the…
Field Trip – Great Food (and Music)!
The second annual Arts & Crafts Field Trip Music Festival took place this past weekend, June 7-8, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. Headlining were epic NYC band…
Broiled Tuna Steaks with Arugula
“The best fish deserves the simplest treatment”. Adapted from Top Chef Canada judge Mark McEwan’s latest cookbook, “Fabbrica: Great Italian Recipes Made Easy for…
Heavenly Street Food in Mauritius!
“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” – Mark Twain Mauritius is a tiny island off…
Yum Cha 2: Not Your Average Dim Sum Experience
Yum cha is a Chinese style morning or afternoon tea, which involves drinking Chinese tea and eating dim sum dishes. Yum cha in Cantonese Chinese…
Chicken Hot Pockets
These chicken “hot pockets” make a great snack on-the-go, or even a main when accompanied by steamed vegetables or salad. The flaky cream cheese…
Almond-Crusted Halibut with Braised Artichokes
Scarpetta Restaurant serves beautiful Italian fare in several North American cities, including my hometown of Toronto. This recipe has been adapted from “The Scarpetta…