Recently, a PR company emailed me asking me if I was a “chocolate lover” and whether I’d be interested in writing a piece about pairing chocolate with tea in time for Mother’s Day. I, of course, said yes and a few days later, a package of four large chocolate bars from Green & Black’s Organic […]
The One of a Kind Show is in full swing and as usual, there are plenty of amazing vendors, ranging from fashion to crafts, art and more. Food is also one of the main attractions at the event and there are so many gift ideas in the form of stocking stuffers or even more formal […]
I recently had the pleasure to speak with Elie, one of the owners of Toronto’s newest cookie, tea and froyo bar, The Red Bench, located on Yonge, south of Bloor. The name, The Red Bench, was inspired by an actual red bench near co-owner (and Elie’s wife) Deena’s home in Paris, France. According to Elie, […]
City dwellers suffering from urban-related afflictions – too many late nights, too many lattes and maybe even nomophobia (the fear of losing one’s cell phone) can find relief at Grail Springs, a health spa and wellness retreat located in Bancroft, Ontario. Here you can escape the Big Smoke for the chance to relax and unwind […]
Last week, t-buds a tea lounge in the Yonge and Lawrence area of Toronto launched their Life Stages teas at an intimate event. The teas, which are blends from various herbs, are made for different people at different points in their lives. Made with unique blends of both traditional and ayurvedic herbs, there are everyone, […]
Most people know that alcohol is a great tool for cooks, but not everyone thinks of tea for cooking purposes. Tea has a beautiful earthy fragrance and brings new, unexpected depth and flavour to almost any dish. Green tea, black tea, jasmine tea, lavender tea or chamomile tea- they all work well, so be experimental! […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz You may have heard about Starbucks‘ recent logo makeover, which keeps the so-called “Siren,” yet taking away its name, Starbucks Coffee (the new logo is set to launch in the spring). Maybe there’s a reason for that. It could be that Starbucks wants to be known for more than just coffee, such as […]
Sarah Stevenson The studio was transformed into a garden for the first show of the day. Sarah Stevenson’s namesake line was presented with light French music playing in the background and with models in a collection that is full of lady-like floral dresses (mostly in creams, though there was also one which was dominated by a green) and […]
During my trip to London, I also got a chance to spend some time exploring the pricier stores, including Harrods. Yes, Harrods is one place you should visit, even if you don’t purchase anything (as I’ve said in an earlier post, it’s better to buy in the US or Canada for many North American brands). […]
