We haven’t even entered Kruger National Park and we’ve already seen three elephants behind the fence at the Crocodile Bridge gate. Just five minutes past the entry, we spot giraffes in the distance, followed by heaps (not the official name…) of impalas, a type of antelope with … [Read more...] about South Africa: On Safari at Kruger National Park
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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
With Montreal’s Wine-Tasting Season Back in Person This Year, There’s No Reason to Wing It at the SAQ
For anyone who likes to make an informed purchase, whether on wine, winter wardrobes, or weird cat barista aprons, the pandemic was a depressing time to be a consumer. Testing before buying was really not a thing anymore. October and November used to be the season of wine salons … [Read more...] about With Montreal’s Wine-Tasting Season Back in Person This Year, There’s No Reason to Wing It at the SAQ
Good Food Grocery Delivery and Meal Kit Review Update for Hello Fresh
I've never used grocery delivery services before Good Food. I'm also generally upset by all the packaging in meal kits, but here I am promoting the Good Food grocery delivery service, with decent prices, regular sales, and fast delivery. But I had a discount in the mail that made … [Read more...] about Good Food Grocery Delivery and Meal Kit Review Update for Hello Fresh
Biodynamic Oregon Wines, Sustainable Fish Jerky, Hazelnut Butter, and The Hot Ones Season 4 Hot Sauce
"Who imports this wine?" I asked the person standing behind the Troon Vineyards table at a wine tasting of Washington and Oregon wines in Montreal last week. "Flor," said the man, smiling as though he had a lot of respect for the company I'd embarrassingly never heard of. But … [Read more...] about Biodynamic Oregon Wines, Sustainable Fish Jerky, Hazelnut Butter, and The Hot Ones Season 4 Hot Sauce
Taco for a Shot: My Article on Food Incentives to Vaccination in the Montreal Gazette
My latest article in the Montreal got a different name than the one I'd originally pitched. Titled "Why Aren't Quebec restaurants Using Free Food as a Vaccination Incentive?" instead of "Taco for a Shot." The straightforward question as a title certainly gets the point … [Read more...] about Taco for a Shot: My Article on Food Incentives to Vaccination in the Montreal Gazette
Healthy and Savoury Lentil and Quinoa Salad Bowl
When I first wrote this recipe in 2011, I called it the perfect potluck dish. Hah! Potlucks! Remember those?Now I just have to call it a Dijon- and balsamic-punched, high-protein meal. It's not as sweet-and-sour as my variation on Yotam Ottolenghi's quinoa salad with lime and … [Read more...] about Healthy and Savoury Lentil and Quinoa Salad Bowl