The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, 2008. I first heard about this book at a pediatric nutrition conference. It’s not really a cookbook, but rather a comprehensive list of complementary ingredients. Don’t like the taste of radishes? Well you […]
DIY: Sakura Crocheted Basketweave Möbius Cowl
This is a warm and fuzzy möbius cowl that is worked in a basketweave stitch. Basketweave looks woven, and you can alter it so that it looks like it has been woven with larger or smaller warps and wefts. The basketweave stitch looks fancy but it’s really easy once you figure out the front-post double crochet […]
Toronto Eats: Dinner at Nana Thai Restaurant
Nana is the new sister restaurant of the busy Thai restaurant Khao San Road. Due to my recent obsession with Pok Pok, trying a new Thai restaurant was high on my list. Nana restaurant opens at 5pm for dinner, and Ryan and I were the first ones there, expecting a long line outside like at Khao San Road. The interior […]
DIY: Silky Fleece-Lined Triangle Scarf
Fleece is so warm and cozy, but it’s not always the most stylish. To add some glamour and warmth around my neck this winter, I paired a beautiful silky white and black scarf with some very practical fleece. This is a triangle scarf, which I usually wear tied around my neck with a big knot at the […]
Japanese Design: Eiko Ceramics by Eiko Maeda
Eiko Ceramics by Eiko Maeda is a collection of dainty, light, and beautiful pieces that are functional as well as stunning. Not only are the pieces lovely, but the styling and photography really showcase the ceramics themselves. Japanese meals often include a selection of small dishes that contain savoury items such as pickles, vegetables, a bit of […]