Our aunt took us to Ippudo for dinner on a Sunday evening in New York. Ippudo is a Japanese restaurant with locations in the East Village and the West Side. We do a lot of our own Japanese cooking, so I wasn’t too enthusiastic about it (although obviously our aunt never disappoints with her restaurant […]
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Brooklyn Eats: Vinnie’s Pizzeria
On our recent trip to New York, Ryan’s to-do list included eating excellent pizza. While we had a great pizza at Patsy’s Pizzeria in Manhattan, the slices at Vinnie’s were really amazing! We took the L train from Manhattan to Brooklyn to tour some flea markets. Around lunch time we started to feel hungry, and we […]
Crustless Fiddlehead and Butternut Squash Quiche
No clue about tonight’s dinner? Here’s a quick and easy meal where you can use almost any veggie in your fridge. I had some fresh fiddleheads and roasted squash and knew they’d be perfect for my picnic quiche!
Toronto Eats: Appetizers at Southern Accent
During the lovely Toronto summertime, our family created a new tradition where we have appetizers and drinks on the patio on Friday evenings after work. By the end of the busy work week, we’re tired and may not have seen each other at all! Friday evenings on the patio are a great chance to relax, catch […]
DIY: Recipe Swap
On Sunday evenings throughout this winter, Tomiko and I held a Crafty Circle with a few of our friends. One of these friends recently sent this email around, and I tried it out. At first glance it reminds me of an old-school chain letter/email, but this one actually has some benefit! Within a few hours […]