I’m so glad the internet exists. That way, I can watch fashion shows from other cities without having the need to travel! Once again, DelectablyChic! will be writing about select shows presenting at New York Fashion Week, including BCBG MaxAzria, Rebecca Minkoff and more. Look for posts coming by the day after each show. Most […]
Author: Cynthia Cheng Mintz
Chopped Canada Season Two, Episode 5: To the Sea and Beavertail Pastries
The fifth episode has the most challenging mystery ingredients to date, all picked by viewers through social media. From prairie oysters to blueberry compote to Peking duck and gefilte fish (no, not all in the same basket), it was definitely…different. For this week, the main course basket, containing gefilte fish (a white fish often served […]
Fresh off the Boat: 1990s Wonder Years, East Asian Style
Fresh off the Boat, the first family sitcom featuring predominantly Asian characters in 20 years, made its premiere on ABC last night. Told in a narration format (think The Wonder Years) and set in 1990s, it follows Eddie Huang, an 11 year old obsessed with hip hop and the “black sheep” of the family, his […]
Chopped Canada Season Two, Episode 4: No-Bake Sesame Treats
I just realized that I haven’t used ingredients found in the dessert basket yet, so this week, I’m going to discuss what can be made with the following ingredients: carrot juice, baba ganoush, sesame candy and tamarillo. Tamarillo, according to Wikipedia, is a shurb-like fruit, with a taste that is tangy and sweet. It also […]
OMG, Shakshuka is EVERYWHERE!: Five Toronto Places to Get it
When I first came across this delicious Israeli egg dish, it was at Aroma, an Israeli-based coffee chain that had opened up in the Toronto area. Eggs cooked in a tomato and roasted red pepper sauce, it is healthier and filling at the same time – perfect for this time of year. Since my first […]
Boyhood: Worth All That Hype? (Spoilerish)
Richard Linklater’s Boyhood has been sweeping the awards so far this year, receiving many of the major awards. But does it really deserve all that? I’m really not sure. I understand WHY it is getting rave reviews – filming one movie over the course of 12 years, chronicling the life of Mason from the age […]
Chopped Canada Season Two: Salmon Wontons with Vanilla Yogurt?
A while back, I made the mistake of purchasing vanilla yogurt instead of plain for a curry dish I had planned to cook. Whoops! I ended up making something else with the chicken due to the mistake. However, on Chopped Canada this past weekend, vanilla yogurt was part of the mandatory ingredients list for the […]
Mixed Feelings About UNIQLO’s Entrance to Canada
Yesterday, it was announced that UNIQLO, a Japanese fast fashion chain, will open its first Toronto stores in 2016. One location will be at the Eaton Centre, located on the Dundas side (i.e. opposite end to H&M), while the other will be part of Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s new wing. Many fashionistas I know are extremely […]
IDS 2015 VIP Party: Unique Home Items, Delicious Food and More!
January 22 was the VIP party for this year’s Interior Design Show. It was, as usual, an amazing event, where guests were able to see all of the booths before “public” viewing on Saturday, such as modern creations at Studio North, up close with Stone Forest’s tubs and sinks, and, of course, enjoy delicious food […]
Seriously, People? Lilly Pulitzer Fans Upset at Target Collaboration
I couldn’t believe it when I read the piece on Lucky Magazine’s website. This HAS to be a joke. Of course, it could very well be (since it was seen on social media), but if it isn’t, then those women aren’t worthy of wearing Lilly. The stereotypical demographic of Lilly Pulitzer wearers tends to be […]