The appetizer round ingredients for episode 16 consisted of cassis flavoured macaron (one faux pas I heard during the episode – at least ONE contestant (a professional) pronounced it MACAROON. If you’re in the culinary industry, shouldn’t you KNOW it’s MACARON? Macaroons are a different species entirely), jalepeno peppers, pork tenderloin and loquats. The first […]
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Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Best Gifts for Yourself
This year, we are featuring a special “Self-Gifties” part to our annual DelectablyChic! Holiday Guide. So often we women are so busy looking after everyone else, we forget to take care of ourselves. There is no better time than the Holidays to treat yourself to something special. Pamper Yourself at the Spa: Author T. U. […]
Beauty, Shopping and Into the Gloss at Holt Renfrew’s ‘Powder Puff’
The beauty event, Powder Puff, was held at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street store in Toronto Tuesday evening. Featuring special guest, Emily Weiss from Into the Gloss, the online beauty publication, who had a brief interview with Lisa Tant (VP, Fashion Editor at Holt Renfrew), the event was very much make-up and beauty centric. Make-overs, manicures […]
Brunch at MoRoCo Chocolat in Yorkville
I have to admit that I love brunch. Whether it be fancy at a hotel or super-casual at a greasy diner, it’s almost always great. Recently, my husband and I stopped by MoRoCo Chocolat (Mo and Ro stand for Montana and Rory, children of the owners, and the “Co” is, of course, chocolate) in Toronto’s […]
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2011: What to See and Try
As Lizz Hill wrote earlier, the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo is at the Metro Convention Centre until Sunday, November 20. With vendors from all over the world as well as tastings and tutorials, it’s definitely a fun-filled weekend for Toronto area foodies. Some of the best stalls include: Amethyst Wine Agency: This place sources […]
Bobbette & Belle Deliciously Styles Leslieville
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The latest in yummy desserts and stylish cakes has arrived in Toronto’s Leslieville area. Bobbette & Belle, owned by pastry and dessert veterans, Allyson Meredith Bobbitt and Sarah Bell, opened its doors to the public on November 13 to line-ups waiting to go in. Located on Queen Street East, two blocks east of Jones Street, […]