While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a massive affair, celebrated with friends and family alike, sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet holiday meal with just yourself, and your special someone. During this season, eating turkey is almost guaranteed. And, let’s face it- not many couples can devour an entire turkey dinner between the two of […]
I love curry. While it is one of those subjective flavours that people either really love or really hate, I find that a hint of curry is the perfect addition to compliment many types of dishes. This South-Asian spice has travelled across the globe, flavouring dishes in almost every country. While it is known as […]
The key to an amazing meal is simple. Start with good, high quality ingredients, and make sure to include all the elements of a complete dish: a protein, some vegetables, a starch (such as pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.), and a sauce. To the average person, this may seem like an obscure equation for creating the […]
Walking into the Old Montreal location of Gibbys makes guests feel like they’ve gone back in time. Sticking with the vibe of the rest of the area, the restaurant, with its big iron gate and stone walls both inside and out, has a delicious menu filled with seafoods, steaks and other delicious delights. The restaurant […]
Last week I dined at Trattoria Mercatto at the Toronto Eaton Centre. It wasn’t my first trip to the new restaurant, but my third. However, it was the first time I had a full pizza there. There are several on the menu to choose from, about seven in total. The one I had this time […]
A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]
The unofficial start of summer next weekend marks not only the opening of cottages/summer homes and open toe shoes, but also being “officially” allowed to wear white as someone who isn’t a bride, flower girl or child taking her first communion. Little white dresses seem to be everywhere this season, and are, in a way, […]
The Cantonese have a unique term for individuals of Chinese descent raised in a western country – jook sing (hollow bamboo) – not Chinese, but not really “western” (appearance-wise) either. That is exactly what Toronto’s House of Chan is. Though this restaurant, which has been around for over 50 years, serves old school style Canadianized […]
Although red meat is not always a popular choice with the more health-conscious individuals, it happens to be one of my favourite foods. More than delicious, it is a good source of protein and iron; it is also incredibly versatile. Like anything else, moderation is key. But sometimes, everybody needs a luxurious steak dinner! I […]
This is a delicious, easy-to-cook meal for two or three. Prep time is about 25 minutes and cooking is 1 hour, 15 minutes. A great, healthy weekend dinner if you just want to relax. Ingredients Needed: 2 or 3 medium-sized tomatoes 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic 1 zuchinni 1 bell pepper (any size) 1 cup […]
