Ingredients for the second (i.e. main) course on the fifth episode of this season’s Chopped Canada were: lamb crown, tomato sauce, nutritional yeast and chrysanthemum leaves. The first thing that came to mind was roast lamb. But I was trying to figure out what exactly to do with it (if I were to make this […]
…and apparently in the perfect location! According to Retail Insider, the shoe line known for its red soles is going to be moving into the former home of Maison de la Presse later this year. The gorgeous Victorian architecture makes it ideal for the brand – it DOES have that “glam” effect, after all! Christian […]
Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts! This might sound a little odd, but why can’t one attempt to make tiramisu with quinoa instead of lady fingers? Can’t be THAT difficult, can it? And no, I am using ACTUAL quinoa for the “cake” rather than quinoa flour – it isn’t, after all, quinoa flour that […]
Barbie finally comes in different body types! Including petite! I know media are going to focus on “curvy” Barbie, because that’s what media (and body image activists) do, but it’s important to highlight other non-“standard” (whatever that means) sizing as well. I’m a short girl and as short girls know, we have our own “issues” […]
The Interior Design Show, 2016 edition was this past weekend at the Metro Convention Centre. As usual, there were many exhibitors targeting small spaces. Some of our top picks are: Porter & Charles (via Euro-Line Appliances): Seriously, these kitchens are THE BEST! Considering more and more people are purchasing tiny, 400-500 square foot condos, yet […]
Over the past few months, two new food ordering services have launched in Toronto. The first is UberEats, which was in “beta” earlier this year, and the other, DoorDash. DoorDash is available both as a website for desktops as well as an app for your phone, while UberEats is app only (during its “beta” phase, […]
Bean curd sheets, or tofu skins, are often see as savoury items at dim sum (fu pay guin). However, it was a mystery ingredient on the third episode of the third season, along with white Saturn peaches, black peppercorns and vanilla powder. If you look at it from a dim sum perspective (even though it’s […]
Mozart’s kid-friendly opera, The Magic Flute will be one of several productions in the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) upcoming season. The opera, a fairy tale, is a love story featuring magic (the flute and a set of bells), rescuing a princess (as well as kidnapping a prince) as well as evil (the Queen of the […]
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, […]
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 […]
