#FIRSTLOOK: “THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY” OPENS IN THEATRES JULY 17, 2020
With some movie theatres set to open as soon as this Friday, one Toronto-made production is set to ring-in a return to the cinemas!
Synopsis:
What if you saved a souvenir from every relationship you’ve ever been in? The Broken Hearts Gallery follows the always unique Lucy (Geraldine Viswanathan), a 20-something art gallery assistant living in New York City, who also happens to be an emotional hoarder. After she gets dumped by her latest boyfriend, Lucy is inspired to create ...
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#COOKING: CHEESY LATKES RECIPE
Cheesy Latkes. Our favourite place to get a Rösti (like a giant Latke) in Toronto, Mövenpick Marche recently ceased operations and we will miss them! We are left to our own devices and since we have creative freedom at home, we're doing these classic Potato Pancakes our way - with cheese. Latkes are popular among several cuisines including Jewish, German, Russian, Polish, Austrian, Hungarian and more. Serve these with a dollop of sour cream and smoked salmon, roast chicken or sausage if you ...
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#RECIPE: PERIWINKLES IN BLACK BEAN-CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE
Fried Periwinkles in Black Bean-Chilli Sauce. Periwinkles are a river snail, hence if you love mussels or clams, these will be up your alley! It's best to pluck the flesh out with a toothpick but so worth the work!
Ingredients:
2 lbs Periwinkles, cleaned
2 tbsps Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chillies, seeded and minced
2 shallots, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsps tapioca starch
1/4 cup chicken stock/water
2 tbsps white/cooking ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC”
Happy Bill & Ted Day! Don't forget to check-out this brand-new Trailer!
Synopsis:
Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
See the Trailer:
VVS Films release BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Friday, August 28, 2020.
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
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#EDITORSNOTE: LAUNCH OF “MR. WILL WONG COOKING”
This pandemic has brought out the worst of us and also the best of us. If you've been following along our Social Media channels you'll notice that this extra time at home as awoken a culinary renaissance for us and we've taken delight in sharing food inspiration and recipes on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If Recipes like Baked Lobster and Cheese Pasta, Dumplings, Mexican Shrimp Casear Cocktail, Peach & Blueberry Pie or just how to make basic amazing White Bread pique your curiosity, ...
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#COOKING: CORN CHEESE RECIPE
Corn Cheese. This is huge in Korea and you'll realize exactly why once you try. Imagine cheese, peppers, corn and chewy rice cakes all together. A sweet, textural sensation! You can serve it as an accompaniment to your rice or noodles and it's just as perfect on its own! What better way to observe Meatless Monday than with an amazing veggie dish that stands on its own?
Ingredients:
1 7 oz. can corn kernels, drained and pat dry
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 sweet green pepper, ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCE X PRINCESS DIARIES – JUNE 2020
And in the blink of an eye the 2020 season has begun at Woodbine Racetrack! We heard the cries of frustration of the racing community and we couldn't be happier for them. While we won't be permitted to watch races in-person for a bit, watching them on TV from home gives us a bit of comfort seeing familiar faces once again, even if from afar. The purses are bigger than ever, the daily handles are gastronomical. Some new stars are emerging and some are back with a ...
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#COOKING: MEXICAN SHRIMP CAESAR COCKTAIL RECIPE
Mexican Shrimp Caesar Cocktail. If you love Shrimp Cocktail, your mind will be blown by this. This is NEXT. LEVEL. Thanks to my dear friend Cherie DeVaux for introducing me to this. You'll need plenty of Tortilla Chips to scoop-up this deliciousness that is a bit like Chips & Salsa, Shrimp Cocktail, Gazpacho and also a Caesar all-in-one! My life will never be the same. Gorgeous, fresh flavours. If you can locate some meaty, jumbo Argentinian Shrimp to make this happen, believe me, it is ...
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#COOKING: PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Cheesecake. We got this idea from a limited edition menu item at The Cheesecake Factory and have been mesmerized ever since. We made a few modifications and love our version too! This part-baked, part non-baked delight should be made a day in advance to let all the flavours absorb and the Cheesecake to set. 🍍🍒
Pineapple Cake:
1 can pineapple slices
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tbsps sour cream, room temperature
4 tbsps whole ...
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#COOKING: TARO-COCONUT CHICKEN RECIPE
Coconut-Taro Chicken. Pure decadence, this comforting dish is rich and creamy. The marriage of Taro (a versatile sweet, starchy potato), and Coconut is a union that came long before Bubble Tea and is just as perfect savoury. This one is dedicated to our friends at Taro PR!
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken drumsticks, chopped into thirds and de-boned if you like
1 block of Taro, 1/2" thick slices, then divided into quarters
1 small purple onion, sliced thin
1 can coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken ...
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