Go east. No, further east. Out of Manhattan. To Queens. To almost past Queens. To the very end of the 7 subway line - Main Street Station. Not that it's the most convenient place to get to from Brooklyn, where I was staying. I had to cross into Manhattan from Brooklyn and then … [Read more...] about Foodie Paradise in Flushing, NY, Part 1: Dosa and Dim Sum
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From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
The Brooklyn Green Market happens three times a week and has a fair spread of producers. While generally not organic, there's a kind of eco-certification for one of the apple producers, some exquisite (and expensive) raw milk cheeses (nettle! Where is that in the Quebec cheese … [Read more...] about From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
Descartes’ Drinking Habits
Dear Dad, I heard a joke you'll like today. As a mathematician, I'm sure you'll appreciate it. So Descartes was at a dinner party and the host was offering drinks to all the guests. Host: "Would you like a drink, Descartes?" Descartes: "I think not," Descartes replied, and … [Read more...] about Descartes’ Drinking Habits
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
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
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
My Pickles, and the Trinity-Bellwoods Pickler
This is all the pickling I did this summer. I think I got everything in here. As long as you don't count the pickled sour cherries, which I think of more as dessert or a snack than as accompaniment to BBQ fare. sure, they look a little neon, which is creepy, but they tasted … [Read more...] about My Pickles, and the Trinity-Bellwoods Pickler