Rich Breakfast Waffles

Rich Waffles

These waffles are rich and buttery, with a hint of cinnamon. Ever since I made this recipe for the first time, no other waffle measures up. Growing up, I don’t remember eating homemade waffles very often. Our Oma would make delicious dessert waffles that were more like cookies than a breakfast food, so I liked […]

Flavoured Waters: Orange Lemon Water

Orange Lemon Water

If you ever get tired of plain water (ooh how fancy you are, that fresh clean water is too boring!), try flavouring it with cut up fruits, vegetables and herbs. In this case, refreshing citrus like orange and lemon are sliced up and added to a jug of water. Keep this in the fridge for […]

Zucchini and Thyme Tart

This zucchini and thyme tart is not really a new recipe. If you’ve browsed through the Kiku Corner archives, you might notice a trend of veggie-based puff pastry tarts. One was a Rustic Puff Pastry Leek Galette, the other a Tomato and Boursin Tart for Mother’s Day. Whatever the combo, I love them. Here, I used summer zucchini, fresh thyme […]

Montreal Eats: Dinner at Rumi

Montreal Eats: Rumi

We went to Montreal for the Formula 1 race, and on Friday Tomiko, Ryan, and I met an old high school friend for dinner. She suggested Rumi, a restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern, North African, and Central Asian cuisine. Since all of us had gone to school in Saudi Arabia, we were all excited to try […]

Canadian Design: Little Bellwoods

Trinity Bellwoods Park is a popular green space in the middle of downtown Toronto. Locals often flock there on the weekends for leisurely picnics on the grass. The park’s most celebrated resident is the white squirrel, an albino animal that has become a legend in our city. This special squirrel has inspired local businesses- including a nearby coffee […]