Baked Eggs is What’s for Dinner!

I like to go meatless at least once a week (though I don’t always get to) and recently, I decided to make baked eggs.  This would also make an amazing New Year’s Day brunch dish (if you’re still looking for ideas). Ingredients: 4 egg whites + 2 whole eggs (large) A little more than 1/4 […]

Deliciously Easy Baked Shakshuka

I first came across shakshuka at a local Aroma Espresso Bar, an Israeli coffee chain that has been popping up all over Toronto (I know that New York has a few as well, but I think Toronto has more per capita).  This egg and tomato sauce dish is delicious, and great for not just breakfast […]

Mary Katrantzou Brightens Up Cold Weather

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Mary Katrantzou presented her very artsy pieces at the last day of London Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2011 Collections (the official last day is actually Wednesday, but only men’s wear is being presented).  Resembling pieces of hand-painted antique china, these very colourful pieces are certainly different from what many other designers are presenting for next season.  […]

Sunset Grill Opens on Bloor Street

Cynthia Cheng Mintz I was saddened to hear about the closure of Le Pain Quotidien on Yonge North of Bloor.  However, it seems that a “replacement” has quickly sprung up.  While Sunset Grill does not have the trendiness of a Euro-inspired communal table type restaurant, it is a great place, for a so-called “lazy Sunday […]

Cantine: A Brunch Stop Before Shopping

  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 […]