Finding My Roots Through the Cuisine of Macau

At a recent charity event, I bid on a set of cookbooks which included one called Fat Rice, featuring the cuisine of Macau (Fat Rice is also the name of a Chicago restaurant featuring food from the area).  As my grandmother was from Macau, I was extremely intrigued by the very existence of the book […]

Chowing Down in Chi-Town: Chicago’s Culinary Experience

As someone who enjoys health and wellness retreats, embarking on a foodie excursion to Chicago would require me to adjust my expectations. There would be a dearth of fruits and veggies at mealtime, to be sure – after all, the city is known for its deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs, and pierogis. In fact, it was […]

CityTarget Coming to Toronto Soon?

We all know that Target is set to arrive in Toronto next year.  While most of the locations will be in more suburban/residential parts of the city, there will also be at least one set to be a “CityTarget,” which was announced recently.  While there is no set or even estimated opening date, the announcement […]