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 […]

How to Maintain Wooden Cutting Boards

I have an assortment of wooden cutting boards, ranging from small ones from Germany to larger ones made out of bamboo,  and nice thick one I use to serve cheese. I also use at least one every day. All that washing up afterwards can dry out the wood, especially in wintertime, so I regularly oil […]