#FOOD: CHOTTO MATTE
We are so delighted to have the opportunity finally to visit CHOTTO MATTE! Let's say it together once, "chot-toe mat-tay", The Japanese phrase translates to "Please wait a moment", and this proved exactly well worth the wait. Situated at Bay x Wellington at Toronto's Brookfield Place (161 Bay St), the brainchild of founder Kurt Zdesar is so much more than just a restaurant. It is a sensual feast bursting with colour, energetic music, fabulous Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine and inspired ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A STARBUCKS CANADA GIFT CARD
Starbucks Canada have just unveiled their 2021 Holiday Menu! While some of our favourites won't be returning this year, we're excited about these new festive Red Cups and Sugar Cookie Oat Latte!
NEW HOLIDAY BEVERAGE
Sugar Cookie Oat Latte
This non-dairy beverage features blonde espresso, sugar cookie syrup and oat beverage, topped with red and green sprinkles for a modern twist on a holiday classic. Available hot or iced.
NEW HOLIDAY CUPS
Wrapping Paper: With a festive ...
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#INTERVIEW: BRUNO FELDEISEN ON SEASON FIVE OF CBC’S “THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW”
By Mr. Will Wong
Bruno Feldeisen has travelled the world, wowing palates internationally with his vision and skill. In addition to being the Executive and Executive Pastry Chef at the likes of Semiahmoo Resort, Four Seasons Hotel New York and Vancouver, in Toronto he oversaw the offerings at Soho Metropolitan's Senses, as stars feasted on his creations during TIFF. In addition to adding Cook Book Author to his Résumé, Feldeisen soon can be seen in the upcoming fifth season of CBC hit ...
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#FOOD: SHAN SHAN CAFE | LA PETITE COLLINE
There are few places that can excite us enough to come out almost weekly during a Pandemic. And for us, Shan Shan Cafe, also known as La Petite Colline, was the one spot we couldn't get enough of.
The elegant space which sadly couldn't host indoor dining until only this past weekend as the province entered Phase III of its reopening, is now ready to be enjoyed. We were so thrilled to be invited for a private tasting of their Dine-In Menu, having devoured many of their takeaway items in ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: SCOOBY-DOO EATS ARRIVES IN CANADA
Scooby-Doo EATS is ready to make its debut, coming to us from the same people who brought us Garfield Eats. The selection of frozen entrees, a collaboration between Entergage Inc. and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, includes burgers, hot dogs and lasagna, arriving at popular Canadian grocers and PenguinPickup.
Supporting Canadian farmers with ingredients coming from local traditional breed livestock without added hormones, anti-biotics, or growth stimulants of any kinds, 55% of sales are ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN LADY GAGA OREOS
If you know us, you know how much we love Gaga! Lady Gaga x Oreo have joined forces to collaborate on some limited edition Oreos inspired by her sixth studio album CHROMATICA!
Ours finally arrived in the mail today after finding them online at Vancouver's DANK MART. We unbox them and give them a taste.
Check it out!
We want you to join the fun too! We have a couple extra packs and want to share them with some lucky Readers!
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#COOKING: CHERRY-ALMOND CAKE RECIPE
Cherry Almond Cake. We love a good, simple cake. And Cherry-Almond is one of my favourite nostalgic flavour combinations. This one is timely and festive. Ensure you use organic and pure flavourings, as extracts labelled "imitiation" flavouring can ruin it all. Enjoy this crunchy, crumbly, buttery perfection which would fit right into your Holiday baking rotation!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Almond Flour, sifted1/2 cup White Flour, sifted1/2 cup organic raw sugar1/2 cup butter, room ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A STARBUCKS REUSABLE CUP AND GIFT CARD!
While we're living in times of uncertainty, one thing's for certain. STARBUCKS' HOLIDAY MENU IS BACK! And so are those adorable Holiday Cups in four festive styles!
Our favourite beverages returning are:
Peppermint Mocha
Back for its 18th year, this holiday classic is made with our signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavoured syrup. It's all topped off with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
Caramel Brûlé Latte
The Caramel Brûlé Latte ...
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#FOOD: SUPREME OREOS TASTE TEST
Earlier this year, American clothier SUPREME partnered with OREO for a rare collaboration for the former's Spring/Summer 2020 collection. The three-packs of biscuits donning the Supreme logo and the cookies coloured red, on-brand, surfaced and quickly got hawked and were sold for up to $92k (US) on eBay. We finally got our hands on a 3-pack and were we ever excited to try! It was a dilemma though, because we were torn between keeping it as a memento as well!
Well, these expire in like a couple ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “COOKED WITH CANNABIS” TRAILER
In case you weren't aware "Milkshake" Hitmaker Kelis has embarked on a culinary career and she returns as Host of exciting new Cooking Competition Series, COOKED WITH CANNABIS!
Synopsis:
Long gone are the days of pot brownies and marijuana cookies. Today, the top chefs around the country and around the world are creating cannabis-infused culinary masterpieces. Here lies the most fun-filled, fascinating and mouth-watering cooking competition series that gives a whole new meaning to the word ...
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