The first episode of the third season aired on Food Network Canada, featuring, yes, the new host (who made his debut on the show’s teen tournament). Ingredients in the three rounds included candy necklaces in the first round as well as caramel-flavoured rice cakes and yarrow for dessert. The main course’s ingredients were rotisserie chicken, […]
Author: Cynthia Cheng Mintz
Gilt Acquired by Hudson’s Bay Co. for $250 M
With the acquisition, Gilt will be opening brick and mortar departments at at Off 5th (Saks Fifth Avenue’s “outlet” locations) stores and thus, loses its identity. Why? Because Gilt’s philosophy is centred around e-commerce, offering designer fashion, accessories and more at up to 70% of retail price for a limited of time (i.e. items will […]
What’s with Young People and Manners/Respect?
I can’t believe I’m saying this! I’m only 36! Anyway, my husband and I saw The Phantom of the Opera over the weekend – my first time seeing it live since 1994 (I saw the crappy movie version in 2004). While the production was just okay – the chandelier wasn’t as elaborate as I remembered […]
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Wishing all of you a very prosperous 2016! This year, we plan to focus much more on social media and less on blogging. But don’t worry, there’ll still be “regular” posts on DelectablyChic! Events we plan to cover this year include the usual, such as the Interior Design Show (the first big one of 2016), […]
Chopped Canada Teen Finale: Baked Eggs!
The Chopped Canada Teen finale aired on Boxing Day in Canada with the winners of the previous four episodes competing for $20,000 (a little surprised that the finalists – winners from the previous four episodes – weren’t awarded anything. Honestly, $1,000 to $2,500 towards their education would have been great!). Mystery ingredients for the three […]
Blending and Starting New Traditions for the Holidays
As a child, I wanted a “proper” Christmas, which we never really had. Sure, we put up a tree and I attended Catholic and Anglican schools, but I’m not sure if not celebrating the holiday the way one sees it in movies and books is because my parents are from Hong Kong or because December […]
Merry Christmas to Those Celebrating!
Have a great day with family! And enjoy Boxing Day on December 26! 🙂 Don’t forget to check our social media pages (especially Instagram) for holiday-focused posts!
Chopped Canada Teen Tournament #4: Pork Chops and Conehead Cabbage
Well, episode four was the last show before the final round, which will air on December 26 – Boxing Day – on Food Network Canada. Ingredients on this episode included frozen deep fried pickles and tempeh in the appetizer round as well as white chocolate chips and pizza dough for dessert. However, for the main […]
Chopped Canada Teen Tournament #3: Using Crumpets and Quince
With Christmas coming up, why not use the dessert round’s ingredients to create a sweet casserole dish for Christmas morning (who cares if the kids are going to get more hyper? It’s Christmas Day. It’s allowed). In the basket for round three were: crumpets, quince, butterscotch chips and whole allspice. Not too difficult to combine. […]
Chopped Canada Teen Tournament Episode 2: Goat Chops and ‘Cereal Treats’
There are always weird ingredients on Chopped, regardless of whether the chefs are adult professionals or kids! On episode 2, these included “ants on a log” (peanut butter and raisins on celery) and “marshmallow rice cereal” treats (basically Rice Krispies squares, but Chopped never gets food brand sponsorship (why IS that, anyway??), so a generic […]