You see that this mustard from Löwensenf clearly says "EXTRA HOT", right? I don't know what happened to this mustard, but it certain was not extra hot. It wasn't even hot. Which may or may not be the mustard's fault. I bought this mustard expecting that nose-tingling, … [Read more...] about The Story of a Not-So-Spicy Mustard
My Best Meal in a Long Time: Perch, Ottawa
I should have known. When Nancy Matsumoto puts a new restaurant in her Top 10 list, you should probably go there. That's what she did in 2022 when she ranked Perch in Ottawa as #4 on the Canada's Best New Restaurants list for enRoute magazine. So it was foolish that even after I … [Read more...] about My Best Meal in a Long Time: Perch, Ottawa
SIAL 2024 in Montreal: Moroccan Dates, Greek Olives and Gluten-Free Indonesian Kecap Manis
"How does the taste of these Moroccan medjools compare to Californians?" I ignorantly asked a Moroccan importer at Canada's biggest food and restaurant import/export-heavy festival, SIAL. "Taste it," he said. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference. They were just very, very … [Read more...] about SIAL 2024 in Montreal: Moroccan Dates, Greek Olives and Gluten-Free Indonesian Kecap Manis
Tips to Help You Save Money on Your Next Grocery Bill: My Radio Segment with Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800
Yesterday morning I had a long overdue media reunion Joanne Vrakas on CJAD Radio in Montreal to chat about saving money on groceries in this time of inflation. I'd been a quasi-regular on the now defunct Breakfast Television Montreal for a couple years where Joanne was a co-host … [Read more...] about Tips to Help You Save Money on Your Next Grocery Bill: My Radio Segment with Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800
Alice Medrich’s White Chocolate Mousse Cake from “Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts”
Who doesn't love a fancy cake, but who has the time and patience to make them? Alice Medrich's cookbook "Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts" is a game-changer for anyone who wants to learn to lighten up their cakes and other baking without failing 5 times before they … [Read more...] about Alice Medrich’s White Chocolate Mousse Cake from “Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts”
Scallops and Mezcal: Scallop Crudo and Seared Scallops from “Good Fish” (and why I eat more seafood in Arizona than in Montreal)
To me, scallops cooked any way are a treat. But while you might think that finding big, juicy, sustainable ones in Montreal would be easy, the odd truth is that I usually eat more scallops when I come to Tucson, Arizona. That's why it took me ages to make the scallop crudo with … [Read more...] about Scallops and Mezcal: Scallop Crudo and Seared Scallops from “Good Fish” (and why I eat more seafood in Arizona than in Montreal)
Summerlicious Toronto 2023: Where to Eat in the Last Two Days of the Summer Food Festival
There are just two more days for you to check out Summerlicious and get a god deal on what's usually a pricier meal at a Toronto restaurant. How to choose? I went a bit crazy with Summerlicious reservations this year because there was a gluten-free category and a ton of … [Read more...] about Summerlicious Toronto 2023: Where to Eat in the Last Two Days of the Summer Food Festival
Back to Hogtown: My Summer Hunting Down the Best Food, Cocktails and Sake in Toronto
It had been a quick minute since my Saturday morning routine involved running to the St. Lawrence Market looking for what I used to think was the best food and free samples in Toronto. The City where I studied music, drank my first Đu Đủ (papaya) smoothie, and slurped my first … [Read more...] about Back to Hogtown: My Summer Hunting Down the Best Food, Cocktails and Sake in Toronto
Multiculturiosity.com voted Top 5 Montreal Food Blogs
My almost 15-year-old(!) blog, multiculturiosity.com, is officially one of the top 15 Montreal food blogs according to Feedspot. My recipes, restaurant write-ups, and travel writing came in 5th overall, after Eater Montreal and Shut Up and Eat. I'd never heard of Feedspot before … [Read more...] about Multiculturiosity.com voted Top 5 Montreal Food Blogs
Very, Very Last-Minute Gift Recommendations for Food Lovers
Quick! Whether you forgot to get a stocking stuffer, a host gift, or something for a third cousin who'd never let you live it down, here are some last-minute gift recommendations that foodies might love. Books About Food Two recommendations this year come from former … [Read more...] about Very, Very Last-Minute Gift Recommendations for Food Lovers