Infused Oils and Vinegars and Other Delicious Food Show Faves

This year was my second time at the Delicious Food Show where many food-related brands, ranging from restaurants to food trucks and brands big and exhibited their wares for the public.  I was able to taste items from many of the exhibitors, ranging from some favourite restaurants like Tabülè (they were sampling various dips and […]

Passing the Hat to Christchurch, New Zealand and its World Buskers Festival

In January each year, a favourite feature of Christchurch comes alive; The World Buskers Festival. One of the biggest in the world, this festival goes beyond busking by bringing in comedians, fringe artists, musicians, visual artists and even former Cirque Du Soleil performers, such as Nate Cooper, in addition to the 55 buskers. Normally, the […]

The Ex and the end of Summer Time…

As I say each year, the day the Ex (CNE/Canadian National Exhibition) opens is the day summer starts to end.  With just two weeks until Labour Day weekend, and a summer that was less than summer-like (at least in Toronto), where has the time gone?  And because I’m taking classes again, post-Labour Day really will […]

B1tchin’ about Grilled Cheese and Apple Enchiladas

The Gourmet Food and Wine Expo has ended for another year and it was definitely another year of success for them, judging from the massive crowd that was in attendance on Friday night.  In fact, the crowd was so big that it was pretty difficult to navigate from station to station, meaning that it was […]