Coconut bread, also known as “cocktail bread” (gai may bao in Cantonese), is readily available at Chinese bakeries and grocery stores (like T&T). This sweet-tasting bread is perfect for making French toast, which is what we did on Christmas Day. As I didn’t really feel like using a skillet, I decided to bake mine. I […]
Remember the maple sugar spelt banana bread I made a few years ago? Well, I tweaked it again (since it was based on a recipe I found in a book) and made it with four different types of flour: spelt, rice, amaranth and almond. Result? Super-dooper moist! And it freezes really well, too. Great as […]
Picnic, the new grab and go that took over the old Carlton Cards spot at the Holt Renfrew Centre opened a couple of months ago and I’ve been meaning to write about it since. I’ve eaten there several times since its launch in February and have noticed much improvement in terms of selection. Half sandwiches […]
Gourmet quick bite restaurants are popping up all over the city, but few are anything like SLICED Gourmet, which recently opened on Bay and Elm. This restaurant, with its rustic interior, features both packaged, ready-to-eat sandwiches as well as the standard pressed with delicious fillings such as fig and prosciutto, a delicous-sounding Nutella-based sandwich called […]
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 […]
On weekends, my husband and I would usually enjoy a homemade breakfast at home. One of our regular breakfasts is steamed eggs. This very easy recipe takes no more than 15 minutes of cooking time and is very healthy. Steamed eggs and waffles You will need: Four eggs Various spices (I like sage, oregano and […]
UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, known for his healthy eating tips has restaurants in several cities which give young people the chance to train to become chefs. I had the opportunity to try the location in London. Risotto from the dining room’s tasting menu Fifteen, which is located in a more residential area, has two parts. […]
Cantine, a restaurant located at the Avenue Road and Davenport area, is an amazing place to grab some brunch on weekends before you hit Yorkville for some shopping. The brunch menu has a host of different choices, including sweet and savoury crepes, fritattas and omelettes as well as waffles and French toast. Egg dishes […]
