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
El Fogon: Peruvian Platters and Aji Amarillo
Peruvian restaurants in Toronto are slim pickings. I figured there’d be more options than Montreal, but there just aren’t, that I know of. If I’m wrong, tell me. But I headed to the most written-about and liked place, anyway – El Fogon. Located up on St. Clair, this few-frills … [Read more...] about El Fogon: Peruvian Platters and Aji Amarillo
In Search of Perfect Gochujang – Endgame
Not to spoil the end of the story or anything, but for all those impatient people out there, I found it – my MSG-free gochujang. Except it has corn syrup in it, which is disgusting. But at the same place I found it I also found a vegan apple-brown sugar hot sauce, homemade, … [Read more...] about In Search of Perfect Gochujang – Endgame
Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp and Creole Spices
When I lived in Newfoundland my family billeted a choir from Louisiana. Two girls came to stay with us for a few weeks and as a thank-you, the choir threw a big Mardi Gras party for all the host families. That meant tons and tons of food that I’d never seen before. I’d heard … [Read more...] about Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp and Creole Spices
The Urban Eatery: The Toronto Eaton’s Centre’s New North Foodcourt
The new chic-ed up north foodcourt at the Eaton Centre is…unique. Fast food abounds – Thai Express, cheap burgers, fries, shawarma, Chinese from vats with more MSG than lab rats could handle, New York Fries Poutinerie (since 1976 – the fries on the menu. The poutine is a new … [Read more...] about The Urban Eatery: The Toronto Eaton’s Centre’s New North Foodcourt
Because Sometimes Dinner Isn’t About the Food: Asuka and Aroma
Two Toronto restaurants: Asuka and Aroma. One Japanese/sushi up in Yorkville, the other Northern Indian down on King Street. When I go out for dinner it's a well thought-out plan. Never random, never out of desperation, and never something I don't expect to be excellent. I knew … [Read more...] about Because Sometimes Dinner Isn’t About the Food: Asuka and Aroma
Back in the Village, Part 2: Wanda’s Pie in the Sky
I needed a sugar fix like I needed a punch in the head. But I went to Wanda's Pie in the Sky anyway. It used to be in Yorkville in Toronto but relocated to bohemian-friendly, Prada-mocking Kensington Village a few years ago. Now it even tries to cater to vegans! Vegans! At a … [Read more...] about Back in the Village, Part 2: Wanda’s Pie in the Sky
How to Sprout Microgreens and Legumes: Interview with the Concordia Greenhouse Sprouting Master
Last week I spoke with Concordia Greenhouse sprouter, Stefanie Dimitrovas, about how to sprout chickpeas, alfalfa, mung beans and quinoa, as well as how to grow microgreens. She's in charge of growing and packing these little nutritional wonders for Le Frigo Vert and other shops … [Read more...] about How to Sprout Microgreens and Legumes: Interview with the Concordia Greenhouse Sprouting Master