I designed this super cozy knit striped cowl for Donatello’s first Canadian winter last year. You see, he is from Colombia, a beautiful country with beautiful weather. I had to create something so warm that he wouldn’t feel the cold. I didn’t expect the polar vortex, but at least I created the most toasty winter warmer out there. […]
Happy Hour: Ponche de Creme
Ponche de Creme, or Ponche Creme, is a Trinidadian Christmas drink that is similar to eggnog. Before last Christmas, Ryan told me about a creamy drink made with sweetened condensed milk and rum – sounds pretty good to me! Then we visited his parents and his dad whipped this up. It is rummy, creamy, spicy, a […]
Spinach Cheese Balls
Each year, Ryan and I go to our friends’ holiday Wine and Cheese party. Being cheese lovers, we are always looking forward to see and try the dozens of cheeses that all the guests bring. This year, the host made these warm and incredibly moreish spinach balls. I couldn’t get enough! These are a great finger […]
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
When we lived in Saudi Arabia, lamb was cheap. It was a common meat, as common as beef, and it was found in all grocery stores and corner eateries. I remember eating it at least once a week, either as lamb chops, or as this roast, and I loved it before I became vegetarian over […]
Toronto Eats: Brunch at Insomnia
This year, Now Magazine‘s Best of Toronto list named Insomnia as the best brunch place in the city. As a brunch-loving city, this award is quite the honour. Our friends from other cities (like Vancouver or Saint John’s) were amazed at how popular brunch is in Toronto – but wholeheartedly embraced the meal. To celebrate my recent […]