Ah, breakfast.To be honest breakfast has always been pretty low on my list of favourite meals. I usually have unorthodox desires (read non-breakfast desires) that I don’t always have the time to fulfill in the morning when I’m rushing to get ready for the day ahead. I went through a Japanese-inspired phase a couple weeks […] Read more…
2012 archive
Pumpkin and Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches
When I hosted Thanksgiving this year, I wanted to serve an array of desserts but try to steer away from doing the classics only. This is how this delicious treat idea came about – creamy pumpkin ice cream sandwiched between two crinkled, ginger cookies. The toughest part was finding good pumpkin ice cream. If it […] Read more…
Chevron Chic
Pretty patterns have always been on the top of my home decor love list, and I currently have a particular penchant for chevron. When things gets a little chaotic, I find solace in this predictable yet whimsical pattern. A little touch here and there is really all you need to add a little pizzazz to […] Read more…
Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes and Pancetta
Lazy fall weekends lend themselves so beautifully to meals like this one that I couldn’t resist not sharing it with all of you. Now that the leaves have started to turn and that the pumpkins have become the staple of most markets, I find myself yearning for the ultimate comfort foods around. This kind of […] Read more…
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…