I bring my lunch to work. I’d say about ninety percent of the time. For a few reasons. One, it tastes better than anything I can buy. Two, it’s healthier than anything I can buy (barring the occasional emergency Mr Noodles situation). Three, I’m frugal. Cheap I say. For the most part I take leftovers…
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How To: Asparagus
While official asparagus season falls in the months of May and June, I still find myself craving this green vegetable all summer long. It also happens to be one of the easiest and simplest veggies to prep, making it the perfect vegetable for the weeknight dinner rush. And best part…no knife required! Step 1: Grab…
How to: Watermelon
Ooowee, I sure do love me some watermelon! Wait…the first step in reading this post? – read it with southern drawl in mind. It will make more sense. Fine, not really – but it is really fun. I’ve recently seen a poor attempt at a watermelon salad in the prepared salad area of my grocery…
How To: Dine Out at The County General
The County General, Splendido’s more casual sibling, has been on my list for quite some time. Famous for its innovative twists on Southern comfort cuisine, I immediately fell in love with the vibe of this Queen West spot for its cottagy and homey feel…wooden tables and bars, blue checkered napkins, and clipboard menus…I was immediately…
How to: Kale
We are total kale lovers. I also swear it’s not because of the dietitian thing. Because it’s got a rap for being a super healthy green veg, I’m not sure it get’s the attention is deserves for being de-flippin’-licious. It’s also really versatile – raw, steamed, stewed, braised and baked to a delicious crisp; kale…
How To: Dine Out at Gusto 101
Choosing where to eat in a city filled with endless options and new restaurants opened daily can be challenging. One thing that makes it easier…wine on tap! Yes my friends, Gusto 101, an Italian restaurant from the people behind Cafe Nervosa, has their house wine on tap for only 1$ an ounce. This is great…
How to: Roast tomatoes
Off to a simple and delicious start! Roasting tomatoes is an incredibly easy way to coax mega flavour and sweetness out of cherry, grape, or mini plum tomatoes. They’re so versatile they can be used to punch up the flavour in just about anything that would normally include tomatoes. I used mine along with some…