Meinhilde and I are lucky to live in a neighbourhood that we love. One of its many attributes is that everyone embraces the idea of sharing – neighbours leave goodies on the curb to the first person that can carry it home. I can’t even list how many treasures I’ve picked up, given a good scrub, […]
Month: April 2014
Canadian Style: Annie 50
Annie 50 is a clothing company from Montreal that I discovered at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto. All of the dresses and skirts that I tried on were of high quality and super flattering. I didn’t end up buying anything at the show, but they have an online store that still tempts […]
The Annex Flea
On Sunday April 13, Tomiko, Donatello and I visited the Annex Flea at 720 Bathurst St, just south of Bloor St. There were a couple of tasty treat vendors, including the resident coffee shop, a pie stall, and a galette stall.
Pink Macarons Filled with Vanilla Cream Cheese for Easter
I have to warn you: this is not a simple recipe. Macarons are one of the most delicate and finicky of baking adventures. The ingredients need to be precisely weighed with a scale and there is no room for improvisation. Having said that though, making this recipe is completely worth it! The pale pink pastry […]
Deviled Eggs for Easter
Deviled eggs are a staple appetizer at our family parties. You can play around with the fillings, adding a bit extra of what you like, and omitting the ingredients that you’d rather skip. I had green onions available, so I minced two of those and used them instead of a regular onion. Also, I generally […]