Peruvian restaurants in Toronto are slim pickings. I figured there’d be more options than Montreal, but there just aren’t, that I know of. If I’m wrong, tell me. But I headed to the most written-about and liked place, anyway – El Fogon. Located up on St. Clair, this few-frills … [Read more...] about El Fogon: Peruvian Platters and Aji Amarillo
Archives for September 2011
In Search of Perfect Gochujang – Endgame
Not to spoil the end of the story or anything, but for all those impatient people out there, I found it – my MSG-free gochujang. Except it has corn syrup in it, which is disgusting. But at the same place I found it I also found a vegan apple-brown sugar hot sauce, homemade, … [Read more...] about In Search of Perfect Gochujang – Endgame
Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp and Creole Spices
When I lived in Newfoundland my family billeted a choir from Louisiana. Two girls came to stay with us for a few weeks and as a thank-you, the choir threw a big Mardi Gras party for all the host families. That meant tons and tons of food that I’d never seen before. I’d heard … [Read more...] about Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp and Creole Spices
The Urban Eatery: The Toronto Eaton’s Centre’s New North Foodcourt
The new chic-ed up north foodcourt at the Eaton Centre is…unique. Fast food abounds – Thai Express, cheap burgers, fries, shawarma, Chinese from vats with more MSG than lab rats could handle, New York Fries Poutinerie (since 1976 – the fries on the menu. The poutine is a new … [Read more...] about The Urban Eatery: The Toronto Eaton’s Centre’s New North Foodcourt
Because Sometimes Dinner Isn’t About the Food: Asuka and Aroma
Two Toronto restaurants: Asuka and Aroma. One Japanese/sushi up in Yorkville, the other Northern Indian down on King Street. When I go out for dinner it's a well thought-out plan. Never random, never out of desperation, and never something I don't expect to be excellent. I knew … [Read more...] about Because Sometimes Dinner Isn’t About the Food: Asuka and Aroma
Back in the Village, Part 2: Wanda’s Pie in the Sky
I needed a sugar fix like I needed a punch in the head. But I went to Wanda's Pie in the Sky anyway. It used to be in Yorkville in Toronto but relocated to bohemian-friendly, Prada-mocking Kensington Village a few years ago. Now it even tries to cater to vegans! Vegans! At a … [Read more...] about Back in the Village, Part 2: Wanda’s Pie in the Sky
How to Sprout Microgreens and Legumes: Interview with the Concordia Greenhouse Sprouting Master
Last week I spoke with Concordia Greenhouse sprouter, Stefanie Dimitrovas, about how to sprout chickpeas, alfalfa, mung beans and quinoa, as well as how to grow microgreens. She's in charge of growing and packing these little nutritional wonders for Le Frigo Vert and other shops … [Read more...] about How to Sprout Microgreens and Legumes: Interview with the Concordia Greenhouse Sprouting Master
My Pickles, and the Trinity-Bellwoods Pickler
This is all the pickling I did this summer. I think I got everything in here. As long as you don't count the pickled sour cherries, which I think of more as dessert or a snack than as accompaniment to BBQ fare. sure, they look a little neon, which is creepy, but they tasted … [Read more...] about My Pickles, and the Trinity-Bellwoods Pickler
Back in the Village, Part 1: In Search of Pork and Beef-Free Pierogies, Cabbage Rolls and Sauerkraut at the Ukrainian and Polish Festivals
You'd think vegetarian pierogies and cabbage rolls would be easy to find, wouldn't you? And surely some sauerkraut somewhere doesn't involve pork butt, but two Eastern European cultural festivals in Toronto later and I'm proven otherwise. I guess I was just spoiled by St. … [Read more...] about Back in the Village, Part 1: In Search of Pork and Beef-Free Pierogies, Cabbage Rolls and Sauerkraut at the Ukrainian and Polish Festivals
TexiCali Salad with Corn, Tomato and Peppers
Ingredients: 1 red onion or 3 shallots, diced 3-5 large delicious tomatoes, diced 2 bell peppers, any colour, diced 2 cups cooked chickpeas (you can use black beans for a more traditional texicali salad, but any bean will do. f you use dried black beans soak them the same … [Read more...] about TexiCali Salad with Corn, Tomato and Peppers