It had been a quick minute since my Saturday morning routine involved running to the St. Lawrence Market looking for what I used to think was the best food and free samples in Toronto. The City where I studied music, drank my first Đu Đủ (papaya) smoothie, and slurped my first … [Read more...] about Back to Hogtown: My Summer Hunting Down the Best Food, Cocktails and Sake in Toronto
Multiculturiosity.com voted Top 5 Montreal Food Blogs
My almost 15-year-old(!) blog, multiculturiosity.com, is officially one of the top 15 Montreal food blogs according to Feedspot. My recipes, restaurant write-ups, and travel writing came in 5th overall, after Eater Montreal and Shut Up and Eat. I'd never heard of Feedspot before … [Read more...] about Multiculturiosity.com voted Top 5 Montreal Food Blogs
Very, Very Last-Minute Gift Recommendations for Food Lovers
Quick! Whether you forgot to get a stocking stuffer, a host gift, or something for a third cousin who'd never let you live it down, here are some last-minute gift recommendations that foodies might love. Books About Food Two recommendations this year come from former … [Read more...] about Very, Very Last-Minute Gift Recommendations for Food Lovers
Re-Branding Barolo as an Anytime Wine
When two lovely Italian gentlemen invite you to a lunch and to drink wine, you say yes. Well, in real life you think harder about it, because who are these Italian gentlemen, you may ask? But when the offer comes through a PR department and includes a four-course lunch … [Read more...] about Re-Branding Barolo as an Anytime Wine
Soif Wine Bar: The Hidden Gem of Gatineau in Any Season
I have a favourite place to eat in Gatineau since moving here this year. Really, it was my favourite place in Gatineau before I moved here, and it's worth the trip from Ottawa (or further) if you haven't been to Soif Wine Bar yet. What you need to know: The food … [Read more...] about Soif Wine Bar: The Hidden Gem of Gatineau in Any Season
With Montreal’s Wine-Tasting Season Back in Person This Year, There’s No Reason to Wing It at the SAQ
For anyone who likes to make an informed purchase, whether on wine, winter wardrobes, or weird cat barista aprons, the pandemic was a depressing time to be a consumer. Testing before buying was really not a thing anymore. October and November used to be the season of wine salons … [Read more...] about With Montreal’s Wine-Tasting Season Back in Person This Year, There’s No Reason to Wing It at the SAQ
Making Connections and Low-Carb Chicken Pad Thai with Cabbage Noodles
I moved yesterday. It had been 15 years. I turns out my belongings require a lot more boxes now. Twenty years ago, my whole life fit into two boxes (plus a rolling desk chair). Now, my collection of honeys, date molasses, and spices alone fill two boxes. Combined, all my … [Read more...] about Making Connections and Low-Carb Chicken Pad Thai with Cabbage Noodles
Pichai: Excellent Thai and Natural Wine in Montreal
I'd been hearing about Pichai, a Thai restaurant on the renovated St-Hubert street, for ages. People who spend more time and money eating out than me days were saying you couldn't get Thai this good anywhere else in the city. My standards for Thai are high after a few months in … [Read more...] about Pichai: Excellent Thai and Natural Wine in Montreal
Good Food Grocery Delivery and Meal Kit Review Update for Hello Fresh
I've never used grocery delivery services before Good Food. I'm also generally upset by all the packaging in meal kits, but here I am promoting the Good Food grocery delivery service, with decent prices, regular sales, and fast delivery. But I had a discount in the mail that made … [Read more...] about Good Food Grocery Delivery and Meal Kit Review Update for Hello Fresh
Biodynamic Oregon Wines, Sustainable Fish Jerky, Hazelnut Butter, and The Hot Ones Season 4 Hot Sauce
"Who imports this wine?" I asked the person standing behind the Troon Vineyards table at a wine tasting of Washington and Oregon wines in Montreal last week. "Flor," said the man, smiling as though he had a lot of respect for the company I'd embarrassingly never heard of. But … [Read more...] about Biodynamic Oregon Wines, Sustainable Fish Jerky, Hazelnut Butter, and The Hot Ones Season 4 Hot Sauce