Where to buy sodium alginate and other rare ingredients.
So I've been able to find some common ingredients (xanthan gun, citric acid, etc.) but can't for the life of me find others (sodium citrate, maltodextrin, etc) and the Québécois molecule-r link is just...
View ArticleThe Dumpling House on Gerrard
We just had dumplings at the one on Spadina the other day. I know it was "the one" that was in the news a few years ago (for all the wrong reasons), but I thought that it was pretty good. But I will...
View Articlebread baking class(es)
this will probably be deleted by the mods, but since you asked -- i'd recommend taking a look at: 1) peter reinhardt, the bread baker's apprentice 2) jeff hammelman, bread and 3) www.thefreshloaf.com...
View ArticleBanjara on Bloor- & Madras on Bloor is it worth a visit? New to Bloor and...
I like both places. Madras is pretty much the only place you can get south indian west of Greenwood. However, although I thought they shared a kitchen, whenever I get naan at Madras, it doesn't taste...
View ArticleGoulash House Newmarket
We live a block away so are lucky enough to have been a few times now. Schitzel is great, and the goulash is a masterpiece. Tradititonal sides made just as they are back home, and spaetzle just like my...
View ArticleSchnitzel restaurants
It's still around. Was there last week. Schnitzel was generously sized, crispy and light.
View ArticleIs Dining Date Night still working?
I sent a suggestion to them and received a thanks via e-mail that said they were going to be doing some revisions. Sorry, I didn't save it. No, in order to receive the DDN discount you have to book...
View ArticleChristmas at Toronto: Good idea or not?
I agree with the other posts that Christmas Day is probably not the best time to visit Toronto. I am an American and had the good fortune of living in Toronto for almost 3 years. It is a world class...
View ArticleWhite M&Ms in GTA?
A Finnish brand called Fazer makes a candy called Avec which is just like Smarties but comes in white, pastel pink, and pastel green, and tastes minty. Unfortunately, it only comes in 150 g bags, mixed...
View ArticleKNIFE in toronto
Definitely worth checking out. Eugene is a great guy, nice to have his shop here.
View ArticleShiso Tree Cafe - An interesting 'Pasta' find inside J-Town!
Has anybody tried this place recently? Reports on other blogs have suggested that quality has declined....
View ArticleGreat pecan pie?
i enjoy the pecan pie (and pecan squares) at yummy stuff on queen west. buttery crust and very fresh pecans.... they don't always bake the pies (though they always have the squares) so call ahead to...
View ArticleFood in Aurora / Newmarket?
I live for butter tarts, and I have to say that nothing even comes close to the Maid's Cottage Butter Tarts.
View ArticleA-ok foods (ramen by yours truly)
actually, it is possible to have a vegan version of foie gras (though i have never had it). ;) http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2011/12/vegan_foie_gras_in_process.php...
View ArticleHas anyone used Fooddel? (New delivery service from St. Lawrence Market)
I saw a groupon for Fooddel offering $40 of SLM goods for $19. I guess it's basically like a Grocery Gateway for the market. Their website looks like there's a reasonable selection. $10 delivery charge...
View ArticleWhere to find the BEST Eggplant Parmesan in TO?
Highly recommend Alimento. Light, delicious and well-priced. I remember having one from 7 Numbers Danforth. It was good, but not their best item on the menu.
View ArticleThe Best Vegetarian Sandwiches in Toronto
I totally agree; as a meat eater I sometimes take the Eggplant sandwich instead (although I usually get the chicken w/ eggplant). I'd avoid their "veggie" sandwich, though, because I think its just...
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