I'll admit I don't usually love apples, and I don't usually love apple desserts, but when I tasted the spartan apples in the Lufa Farms Fresh Basket I was more than a little shocked by how good they were. Apparently it's actually very hard to grow apples organically and these … [Read more...] about New Harvest Apple Crumble
Archives for October 2011
Ethiopian Injera Disaster
I'm too embarrassed to even post a picture of my injera. So you'll have to imagine the dark, teff-based, supposed-to-be-sponge-y bread I made last week. Injera is that Ethiopian pancake-type bread that serves as both a bed and utensil for stews and salads in Ethiopian cooking. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Injera Disaster
EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
I've recently been published by EnRoute! Here's a link to the article I wrote on eating my way through Lima, Peru. I really miss lucuma...and ceviche. Mostly lucuma. Please click 'share' to spread the article on facebook, twitter or whatever other social media you use to disrupt … [Read more...] about EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
Those lovely cultivated blueberries that came in the Lufa Farms Fresh Basket back in the summer? Well one week I managed to not eat them all at my drop-off point, and somehow also managed to freeze a few cups before I could wolf them all down at home. I did it all in the hopes … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
100-Mile Meal and Community Dinner Chez Robin des Bois, October 16th and Interview with Organizer Tim Murphy of Santropol Roulant
Next Sunday evening, October 16th, boulevard St-Laurent's eco-friendly, mostly volunteer-run, local culture and food-promoting, fine dining-ish restaurant, Robin des Bois, is hosting the 4th annual 100-Mile Meal and Community Conversation. The event, put on by Santropol Roulant, … [Read more...] about 100-Mile Meal and Community Dinner Chez Robin des Bois, October 16th and Interview with Organizer Tim Murphy of Santropol Roulant
Quinoa Lentil Salad with Watercress and Mint
I can’t believe I don’t have a picture of this dish! Quinoa, lentils, and arugula in a simple balsamic-dijon vinaigrette is the perfect potluck or lunch dish. Whole grains, protein, greens and a mild flavouring that is best served at room temperature makes for a nourishing, … [Read more...] about Quinoa Lentil Salad with Watercress and Mint
Khao San Road: The Best Thai in Toronto?
No I haven't eaten at every Toronto Thai restaurant, but I've eaten at my fair share. Though, to be extra fair, I have been in Montreal (land of so-so Thai) for a long time and have maybe forgotten what the general standard for Thai is in Toronto. Still, newly opened and … [Read more...] about Khao San Road: The Best Thai in Toronto?
The Beet Organic Cafe: Because what do you eat when you can’t eat anything?
On the day when you're told you can digest almost nothing, what do you eat? I saw my food allergist and she told me that for a short period of time to a long period of time depending on the food, I had to lay off: 1. Dairy (used to avoiding it, no problem) 2. Wheat and gluten … [Read more...] about The Beet Organic Cafe: Because what do you eat when you can’t eat anything?
Farmer’s Market Review: Sustainable Butterfish Roti and Rice Bread Sandwiches; Stasis’ Pickles and Preserves
I want to love all farmers' markets, but the first time I went out of my way to go to one (about 5 years ago) I was a little disappointed. Sure, the lettuces were beautiful and there were mountains of tomatoes of all colours, but I was looking for gourmet dinner, and instead I … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market Review: Sustainable Butterfish Roti and Rice Bread Sandwiches; Stasis’ Pickles and Preserves
J-Town and the Best Selection of Sustainable and Unsustainable Fish, Budget Curries and Noodles, Onigiri, and Pastries Around
I’ve been trying to get to J-Town for years. But getting up to Markham is a trial for a person without a car. From the apartment where I was staying in Toronto the one-way trip would have taken 1 hour and 30 minutes by metro and bus. And I’d probably want to come back downtown … [Read more...] about J-Town and the Best Selection of Sustainable and Unsustainable Fish, Budget Curries and Noodles, Onigiri, and Pastries Around