Ace's Frozen Bake Your Own's - thoughts?
CocoaChanel has the best assessment. But baguettes are simple to make at home, and I have two suggestions to make them easily. First, I use a bread machine to do the mixing and kneading. Secondly, I...
View ArticleKingyo is open
Haha, I totally agree with the ruleless-ness! I'm getting the impression that everyone is preaching about ramen orthodoxy and the idea of this "perfect bowl"... What does that mean?? Some places put...
View ArticleSweet Smoke in Oakville
Not sure of the details behind the closing but whenever I was there it wasn't super busy. I am wondering if the location had a big influence on that? The food quality was good and for the Oakville...
View Articlethe rude boy - roncesvalles???
I'll have to give this a try however there's something about it that bothers me. DT
View ArticleMaple Syrup festivals in GTA with actual locally produced Maple Syrup?
When we did the tour at Bruce's Mill, they said that due to regulations, they can't actually serve anything they produce since there are thousands of people traipsing through the forest. The tour guide...
View ArticleOkonomiyaki
Any updates on real okonomiyaki in Toronto with all the new Japanese izakaya and ramen shops opening lately?
View ArticleBest Pizza and Italian Food in Richmond Hill?
Try Oak Ridges Pizza House.you wont be sorry
View Articlefresh fava beans / Toronto
The produce shops on the Danforth might have some imported American favas available, although I didn't see any last weekend. I have bought them on the Danforth in the past, a couple months before Cdn...
View ArticleWeeknight dinner near Royal Alex
Paese might work, if you stick with pastas as mains. If you're willing to increase the budget to mains that are less than $30 , Luma would be a Cdn food option. O+B Canteen is cheaper, so it might fit...
View ArticleMama's Boys Burgers on Danforth Rd east of Birchmount
I'm always wary of getting a burger at a place that also serves souvlaki, because in my experience you're generally going to end up with a burger with onions and other spices mixed in. Whether or not...
View Articlele gourmet shawarma cafe on yonge north of lawrence
One piece of advice if eating here: Make sure that you watch them slice the meat fresh off the skewers, as they have been known to slip old, mushy meat that they have kept from days ago into...
View ArticleISO: modified corn starch
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure 'modified corn starch' is a generic term. There are several modified corn starches that I am aware of, which are used for different applications. Can I ask your...
View ArticleBest maple syrup available in the GTA?
Matbe right and maybe not, but having known maple syrup producers in the past, it was generally claimed that the light syrup is the I best. The production tecniques which I will not elaborate on, apply...
View ArticleMama's Boys Burgers on Danforth Rd east of Birchmount
While I prefer the smashburger style, a burger with "Mixin's" isn't a deal breaker. So long as it's good. DT
View ArticleBest maple syrup available in the GTA?
I've buy the dark amber maple syrup from farmer's markets by the 4 litre jug. I've tried the lighter maple syrups but the amber has the most beautiful intense maple taste. At the Brickworks I bought...
View Articlehogtown charcuterie
I've pretty much enjoyed everything I've bought there. The various pickles are fermented, not vinegar based, which is a big plus for me. For those not fond of dill, the cucumber version has none.
View ArticleBata Shoe Museum- great party venue
I went to an engagement cocktail party for around 170 at the Bata Shoe Museum- wonderful space, great staff who were supposedly great to deal with. Free tour of museum too!
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