The BBQ may be hubby's domain but I'm usually on dessert duty... one of my favourites. I recently visited Le Dolci Food Studio — a quaint little bakery and studio kitchen located across the street from the Trinity Bellwood park in Toronto. I've taken their macaron making class in the past and adore … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles
Last weekend we did double dinner entertaining for both sides of the family with grandparents and kids over to our house. Thank goodness the weather was warm enough that we could sit out in the backyard and enjoy a BBQ! That's how hubby "takes care of dinner". Culturally there are just a few … [Read more...]
Best Brunch Spots In Toronto To Treat Mom!
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I don't really want it sneaking up on me like it does each and every year. That weekend is full of love from my own kids but also for my mom, mother-in-law, sister and friends. I know, I know, us moms should be celebrated each and everyday but hey... it's … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Quick Mussels and Beer!
There are so many types of food that go well with beer, don't you think? I swear Hubby thinks that even chocolate goes well with a good beer. I won't argue with that! But beer is definitely a refreshing compliment to cuisine that is full of flavour and spices! Aside from drinking beer straight … [Read more...]
Urban Kitchen: Pasta Carbonara
I had almost forgotten one of my most favourite pasta dishes in the world until hubby and I were on vacation last year. We had spent a couple of weeks driving along the Cote d'Azur. We ventured to the edge of Monaco and stayed in a neat spot a cliff in Eze. It's a quaint little world of unhurried … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Delicious Clam Chowder from Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Connecticut
I admit that a road trip to Connecticut never really crossed my mind. Until now. Connecticut is known as a family friendly state rich with history, arts and culture. It's somewhere worth exploring if your family enjoys road trips. Located just within a couple hours drive from Boston and New York, … [Read more...]
For the love of KALE! Chef Andrew Muto shares his passion
Kale has taken centre stage in the green leafy vegetable aisle at my local grocers. It's touted as a super food and rightly so! Kale is packed with anti-oxidants and anti -inflammatory properties according to my friend and chef Andrew Muto. I tried to serve it to my family the other night replacing … [Read more...]
GAME ON! Recipe for a “More-ish” Party Mix!
You gotta have snacks ready for Superbowl weekend, right? Recently my younger kid mentioned how I haven't made my "cereal fun mix" in a long time. So, I dug through my recipe box (I soooo need to update that thing as it is overflowing) and found it! It's a total crowd pleaser and makes you feel … [Read more...]
A Juice Recipe to Kick-start the New Year!
I don't know about you but I've had a few too many sugar cookies over the holidays. I've also had a few too many plates of leftover stuffing and a few too many croissants. Don't forget about all the cocktails and whatnot. But no regrets. We've all indulged a bit and that's okay. But now, my body is … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Italian Panettone Christmas Pudding
Our friends in Woodbridge were the first to introduce us to many Italian traditions. We feel like family when we see them. In fact their kids call us Zia and Zio. "Yes, my Zia is Chinese," Steph would say without a blink of an eye to her friends. That's what about the Italians! We're all family. I … [Read more...]