Having written plenty of negative reviews on this site, I’m proud to announce that this will be different. It’s taken me a while to formulate my thoughts and stew over any element that might not necessary be up to all our readers’ par (well particularly all foodie pars, which are waaaaay higher). So here we …
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May
So I have returned with another update for the Vegetable/Fruit of the month club. I would like to officially dub May as “LEEK” month, regardless of this vegetable’s ability to be harvested from mid-fall until early spring. Also, the true gems of the leek family that spring up (bad pun) around this time of year …
Barberians Steakhouse
To sum this restaurant experience up in one word is really easy since only one comes to mind when describing all the aspects of this dinner: outdated. From the decor to the service (although it was phenomenal) and especially to the food, the locale hold true to its well implanted roots on Toronto’s dining scene. …
La Boheme Cafe and Patisserie
Located in the heart of the swanky Yonge and Eglinton village, the offspring of the widely known Toronto patisserie Jules is definitely attracting the pretentious patrons that inhabit the area. It showcases the culinary talents of pastry chef Marc Tournayre but to be honest it’s not something I recommend going out of your way to …
Cowbell Restaurant
WOW might be the best word to describe my experience at this wonderful restaurant. From the warm atmosphere of its bistro-like decor, to the friendly yet non-invasive servers, this venue really does things well. It may be a little higher on the price scale than most restaurants of it’s kind, but the meal is definitely …
Yellow Griffin Pub
Finding ourselves in Bloor West and really craving a quality homemade burger, we decided to try out the Yellow Griffin Pub (Bloor and Runnymede) and wow, were we ever disappointed. Maybe our perception of a phenomenal restaurant involves too many ideals for it to be truly possible, but this place really didn’t even make the …
Chef’s House Restaurant
So having been on both sides of the counter in this King st East restaurant I can’t give a fair review on the food since I’m prone to forgiving mistakes a little more easily. However, I will try my hardest to be as unbiased as possible when judging my latest food experience there, since it …
Lemon: The New Bacon
Recently I can’t stop thinking about lemons and how I could add them, the juice, zest, slices, wedges, and whatever amount from a teaspoon to a few ounces and the result would only be a positive to the desired dish. Its just as versatile as anything else out there and gives bacon a run for …
April
Seasonal and organic food is very rapidly making a comeback in today’s culinary society, so I figured it would be absolutely necessary to discuss (at least once a month) the fruit or veggie that is being celebrated at that moment. Since it’s almost mid-April and the weather’s been exceptionally nice this year, I’m considering this …
Chef School Essentials Part 1 – Knife roll
So here we are, at the end of the whole chef school experience and a great time to talk about what was absolutely required and what pieces of kitchen paraphernalia are completely useless and shouldn’t be bought! And this is more than an open post so feel free to post your opinions and feedback! This …
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Battle For the Ages: Jam vs. Marmalade
I’m throwing it all out there, swinging for the fences, giving it the old 1, 2 knockout. What is the difference between the two? Is it because one is citrus the other fruit? If that is true then why can people get away with saying “onion marmalade?” Is it because one is made witht he …
New Generation Grill Fusion in the Annex
Just like any other korean grill house, you’re cooking your own meal in the little hot plates located in the center of each table. It’s a very neat idea for an interactive meal but really puts the pressure on the kitchen in order to produce phenomenal food without being able to cook it until the …
George Brown Food and Wine Gala
So last night I had the pleasure in partaking in a very interesting competition… the George Brown Food and Wine Gala! A chance for the current students to showcase their culinary, creativity and time management skills. Despite some planning issues on food rations for the masses, the college really provided guests with a wonderful sensory …
Epic Food Scan 4: Alien Potato Thing
Straight from the bowels of an irate alien comes this wonderful and oh-so appetizing potato concoction. Note the wonderful and descriptive title. Note the wonderfully articulated swirls. All in and all another epic food scan. Again, click to see the image in all its green glory.
Orange Coffee Cake
I need to thank Ryan Donovan’s mom for this recipe… although I’ve never met her or her son, I would really like to congratulate them on this wonderful recipe… I’ve adapted it slightly and it can change depending on what you have available in your pantry or your fridge… it’s yummy both fresh out of …