Although faced with tough competitors on it’s Queen West block, this little cafe beats out both Nadege and Dufflet (two of the biggies of the Toronto pastry world). The decor and store front are definitely not worth a double take, but they work perfectly well with the unpretentious desserts they serve. A tiny bench outside …
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Eat Your Colors
EAT YOUR COLOURS I really like colourful food ~ vibrant squash, heirloom tomatoes, black garlic, peppers, beans, salts (the list is endless). Germans call these truffle potatoes. Upon opening the pack it’s easy to see these are from the ancient Andes culture called Peruvian purple. They have a very long history stretching continents.The skin is …
Nadege Patisserie in Toronto
Have you ever had a very strong urge to overpay for mediocre products?! Well if that’s the case, Nadege Patisserie (Queen West between Bathurst and Ossington) is the place for you. With clinically white walls and bare decor this cafe offers its patrons almost as much warmth as the Mental Health Ward of a hospital. …
Avec Eric
Just had the pleasure of stumbling on to Avec Eric on YouTube. I was searching through YouTube related searches with Bourdain, Batali, Reichl, and Richman. If you don’t know the history behind the culinary war of words between Bourdain and Richman I suggest you google it and enjoy. Back to why I am writing this …
Food Humour
Kraftwurst – We are Pork Products! It’s fun to laugh at food!! Jill www.CHEFinBERLIN.com
New Generation Sushi on Bloor
Located west of Spadina on Bloor, this busy Toronto restaurant definitely caters to the nearby university crowd with their affordable pricing, quick service and good food. It’s become a bit of a regular spot for dinner for two very tired chefs providing enough nutrition for us to consider it a blessing that neither one of …
Marben Revisited
I must admit, it was definitely the creativity and passion that went into making the food exceptional that brought me back to Marben after only a couple weeks. It’s Wellington West location in Toronto is definitely one that is starting to attract more and more attention. Just like on opening day, the patio and most …
Unnamed Salad; looking for help….
A couple days ago I made this salad and have been looking to give it a name. Having not come up with anything myself I was hoping to reach out and get some ideas from fellow foodies… Here is the following salad in order of construction on the plate (bottom to top): – Prosciutto di …
Mum’s Birthday: Three Course Meal…
Yesterday I had written out this blog entry only to erase it before publishing, so here I go again… Finished up cooking brunch at the Harbord House during the World Cup Final. Drove home, but before getting there dropped by a Sobey’s to grab a couple ingredients for the dinner. Here is said dinner… First …
Terroni Restaurant
If you’re in the mood for real Italian food (not frozen pizza or spaghetti in a can) Terroni is be the place for you! Affordable prices, a pleasant atmosphere and food that’s very simple yet extremely tasty make this restaurant a great spot for dinner. With two locations in downtown Toronto (Queen west and Adelaide …
All tiramisu wishes it was Lime Thyme!
I was recently given the opportunity to create my own dessert for Ma Maison, the pastry shop where I’m currently employed and after many months of trial and error it’s finally out. With the guidance of the pastry chef and a very vague idea, Lime Thyme was born. It is our take on a traditional …
Marben Restaurant
Having just reinvented itself and reopened its doors, this Wellington West restaurant is going to leave it’s mark on the Toronto food scene. Although I know a few people “on the inside”, I’ll try to be as unbiased as possible when composing this review. Dim lights, comfortable seating, light music and the pleasant aroma coming …
Video: Amazing cooking tip
I came across this gem of a tip and I simply had to share it. Please note the large professional kitchen and emphasis on safety. Amazing.
Nutritional Gatekeepers
Nutritional Gatekeepers GET REAL! Like many of you, I am passionate about food and have been working in professional kitchens more than half of my life. After a quick tour visiting families and putting a ton of miles on the car, I wanted to share just a few oddball observations of my road trip through …
Strawberry Shortcake Continued…
It seems as though I may have a fixation with this little dessert but it’s one of the simplest I know to make and it’s really good for clearing your pantry and your fridge. So this time I made it a little different due to the lack of whipping cream in my house. So this …