Ame 19 Mercer Street Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●●☺○ 9 1/2 out of 10 Japanese I would be completely happy if I died and found out that heaven is exactly what I experienced last night. I went to Ame feeling very suspicious. When I left Toronto two years ago, the restaurant was still … [Read more...] about Ame Sushi
Chana Dal (Yellow Split Peas): Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking”
Chana dal is not the same as yellow split peas, despite my misleading title. Yes, split peas are very similar and they're a fine substitution, but no, they're not the same. Rube's, in St. Lawrence Market, did not have Chana Dal. I could have asked where else to find it, I could … [Read more...] about Chana Dal (Yellow Split Peas): Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking”
Cachumber! Gesundheit!
No, that didn't really happen...no one sneezed in the tomato, onion, and cilantro relish. I made this dish to complement the rest of the big Indian meal I cooked last week mostly because of the colour, but also because I figured that if anything was bland, this would add enough … [Read more...] about Cachumber! Gesundheit!
Akhrote ka raita (Yogurt with Walnuts and Cilantro)
My brother and I bought a chip and dip dish. This is a much better use for it... This is also such a simple recipe. No cooking involved! Yogurt is often served with an Indian meal to beat the heat of spicy meat and vegetable dishes. It balances out and tempers a plate of mixed … [Read more...] about Akhrote ka raita (Yogurt with Walnuts and Cilantro)
Basmati Chaaval (Perfect Basmati Rice): Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking”
"The Ill-est Meal I've had since Christmas" - Ed Squires, dinner guest This post is actually all about rice. You see a lot of other dishes in the above photo, but rice is definitely the central point of any Indian meal. When you eat rice every day like in South-East Asia, it … [Read more...] about Basmati Chaaval (Perfect Basmati Rice): Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking”
Dakshini Murgh (Chicken with Roasted Coriander in an Almond Curry Sauce)
Dakshini Murgh Chicken with Roasted Coriander in an Almond Curry Sauce I decided to make a huge Indian dinner for friends. 10 people, 7 dishes, and 1 day of amazing smells, colours, textures and flavours. The menu: Dakshini Murgh (Southern Indian Chicken with Roasted Coriander … [Read more...] about Dakshini Murgh (Chicken with Roasted Coriander in an Almond Curry Sauce)
Da Gianni e Maria, March 2010
Update: this restuarant is now closed Da Gianni e Maria Trattoria 796 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●☺○○ 8 1/2 out of 10 Italian A lot of things have changed along the uprooted sidewalks of St. Clair West. For years the neighbourhood wasted away while pedestrians … [Read more...] about Da Gianni e Maria, March 2010
To market, to market…
I wimped out. I wish I had a backbone. I went to St. Lawrence Market in Toronto and did a ton of shopping today. 4 kinds of dijon. Should definitely last more than a month this time. 8 Jerusalem artichokes, 8 duck legs, thyme, organic grapes, a cup of large black Italian olives … [Read more...] about To market, to market…
Alex’s Kitchenware Supply
Alex's Kitchenware Supply 160 Baldwin Street Kensington Market Toronto, ON It all started when my brother over-slept. I had gone on a mission to stock his kitchen. He doesn't cook a whole lot, it's true, but there are some things that everyone definitely needs. Knives. He had … [Read more...] about Alex’s Kitchenware Supply
Oyster Boy
Oyster Boy 872 Queen West Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●●○ 9 out of 10 (for the oysters) ●●●●●●●○○○ 7 out of 10 (for cooked food) Oysters, just oysters These are good oysters...I didn't want to look at the price, but these were very, very good oysters. American Blue Point and Kumamoto, … [Read more...] about Oyster Boy