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
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