September 2012 archive

Toronto: Dining at Momofuku

When I was at chef school in New York, I often made my way to the East Village for a pork bun bite at Momofuku. At the time, there was a small line but nothing like the phenomenon it has become today. Pork belly, though certainly not invented by David Chang, has become a trendy […] Read more…

 

The Easiest Blueberry Tarts

No matter how satisfying making dough is, sometimes you just need a fast alternative. Don’t get me wrong, I love making dough from scratch – taking a few simple ingredients and turning them into a pliable, versatile dough always seems rather magical. But for those times when you’re really in a pinch, I’ll let you […] Read more…

 

Shallot and Herbed Mussels (with Fries!)

Mussels and fries. Need I say more? This classic combo, a staple for so many restaurants, is so easy to put together at home… and dare I say better? Mussels – like scallop and shrimp – often get a bad rep as being finicky, but they are incredibly easy to put together and so flavourful […] Read more…