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 […]
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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 […]
Toronto Eats: Dinner at Barrio Coreano
Barrio Coreano is a new restaurant in Koreatown in Toronto. It is one of a group or Mexican restaurants, and because if its location, has a decidedly Korean twist. The food and drinks menus are written on blackboards on the wall. The tacos were exceedingly tasty and just $5-6! The decor was also cool: bright […]