I was first introduced to the Jerk on my first trip to Jamaica. It was an awakening of my tastebuds that I fell in love with instantaneously. Any Jamaican will tell you the history of the jerk. Traditionally, Jerk was meant to help preserve fresh meats longer but over the course of time it's become … [Read more...]
How to be a Taste-maker
You may have heard the word 'taste-maker' buzzing around in your lifestyle magazines. I've got a few friends around the world who I could easily peg as one and what I love about them is that they have style that is true to themselves. They aren't followers but leaders when it comes to how they live … [Read more...]
The Ice Cream & ART Social and the Underground
I've known Albert Tan for years. We worked (sort of) together many moons ago and became friends. His wife Carey Sookochef is super cool and talented. She's an illustrator with work seen in national magazines and newspapers. Together, they've got to be the most creative couple I know. But what's so … [Read more...]
Crazy about Ramen!
It's called RAMEN (rah-men) noodles and I'm totally addicted. It's slightly chewy and long wheat noodles that are added to a delicious soup and served in the biggest bowl you can find. As a child I've always loved noodles in soup and it continues to be one of my favourites to eat and slurp away - my … [Read more...]