Note: Since first writing this a couple years ago I'd definitely add La Pnthere Verte and Cafe Verdure to the competition, and then Lola Rosa would really have its work cut out for it. But for now, it's a throwdown between Lola Rosa and Burritoville only. Montreal's two … [Read more...] about Montreal Campus Eats Throwdown: McGill vs. Concordia
Lovely, Dark, and Deep
I’ve been trying to put into words how I feel about Ton Sai. It’s incredible here. The water is warm, the views are spectacular, the rockclimbing is amazing. One of my favourites was a 6c (5.10+?) I led at Thaiwand Wall that was over 30 metres. It finished with a giant stalactite … [Read more...] about Lovely, Dark, and Deep
Like Water for Chocolate
I have to write this before the details fade. It blends too much together already—the bitter into the sweet, chocolate into cream. It started with an offer. A simple meal for three. It was late but it was warm and humid like Lima always is in summer, and I knew we could cook … [Read more...] about Like Water for Chocolate
Farmer’s Market Meets Kim Phat: Garlic Scape and Oyster Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Fish
"Rice, say the Italians, is born in water and dies in wine" -Much Depends On Dinner This is a perfect summer meal. The ultimate, light, comfort food topped with fresh grilled fish, all seasoned with top quality fleur de sel and organic sprigs of rosemary. I don't use a recipe … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market Meets Kim Phat: Garlic Scape and Oyster Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Fish
The Plateau Farmers Market and My Negotiations with Garlic Scapes
Last week my roommate and I had house-guests (not including the cat currently residing with us temporarily. She makes herself way too much at home to consider as a guest...). The guests we had, the good kind, were just in town for a few days, but that was enough time to make our … [Read more...] about The Plateau Farmers Market and My Negotiations with Garlic Scapes
Gluten-Free Pasta: Fusilli
I inherited a pasta maker. Nobody died...at least they hadn't yet and I knock on wood they still haven't. So maybe "inherit" is not the right word, but like Greg "inherited" a slow-cooker, I, loosely, inherited a small pasta maker. ...and I've been on a gluten-free flour kick. … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Pasta: Fusilli
Tomato Relish: This has Nothing To Do With A Hotdog Condiment…
This is the same recipe I made for my brother's big Indian dinner with friends in Toronto a few months back, except I skipped the onion (I hate raw onion), cut down on the salt (just a 1/2 tsp since my tomatoes were so amazing as they were), used parsley instead of cilantro … [Read more...] about Tomato Relish: This has Nothing To Do With A Hotdog Condiment…
Dehydrated Kale Chips
More raw eating. How can you make kale any better for you? Well, I don't think it gets better, but it gets tastier and less of a trial to force into your body, like potato chips. Not in that potato chips are hard to force into your body, but that it's easy to eat a lot of … [Read more...] about Dehydrated Kale Chips
Bison Ribs
I was craving ribs. This is a problem when you generally don't eat pork and beef, unless you know the best place to go for bison in the city...Fortunately, I do. There's a place on the suth side of the market, just around the corner from the chocolate place, next to the … [Read more...] about Bison Ribs
And the Winner Is: Mango Magic Pasta Salad!
I wrote this up as part of a bigger article on Midnight Poutine, but you should know that it's the best one on the page. There's something amazing about the sweetness and the thickness of the mango. You don't even cook the sauce. It's so healthy and delicious. there are a bunch … [Read more...] about And the Winner Is: Mango Magic Pasta Salad!