Detox Diaries: The Final Chapter
Some unseasonably warm February weather brings with it a bombardment of targeted emails, Facebook ads, and general advertising touting the detox and cleanse phenom: ‘What to eat to feel better, boost fat burn and help prevent...
Day Four of The Detox Diaries: Craving Bread
Busy day work wise, and I have a volunteer meeting after work. This is the first day that I am not eating dinner at home and potentially eating out at a restaurant where my good friend Alcohol is available. And Bread. For today,...
The Detox Diaries: Work Day
Ok: It’s a work day. Let’s see how this goes. Gurgling stomach continues: I run to the bathroom two hours before my usual rising time. The Wild Rose Herbal laxative (the second set of three bitter pills) is definitely working. I...
Winners Announced in our Win 1 of 3 Contest!
We started last Monday, October 17th and our pizza cravings lasted until Friday, October 21st. We couldn’t WAIT to give our followsummer pizza lovers a chance to win 1 of 3 free pizzas to be enjoyed at one of...
Los Colibris: Mexican Anytime
Frankly, I will eat Mexican anytime, anywhere, and that includes the gloppy, salty, Tacos and Enchiladas, Tex-Mex so evident here in Toronto. I have always bemoaned the fact that we have no real Mexican food here in this city so...
Chef Interview: Romain Avril
Born in Paris, the tellement French and very charming Chef Romain Avril always knew he was destined to be in the kitchen. From a very young age, Avril’s passion for cooking was evident, tugging at both him and his...
Italian Comfort Food in the Junction
The Junction was unusually hopping on a coolish, windy October Tuesday and sans reservation, we walked into NODO, Sicilian-born chef Roberto Marotta’s (@ChefRobMarotta) Italian-inspired take on the old country’s...
Tasting Café Boulud
I am feeling very French these days: particularly as it pertains to French food. Next week, followsummer flys to France to report on the country’s Fête de la Gastronomie. Overnight to Paris on Air France, arrive for le...
DINE Magazine’s Happy 9th!
Yorkville was buzzing with some Pre-TIFF Glam Tuesday evening as local foodies, chefs and fans of DINE Magazine gathered at the Four Seasons to help Sara and Adam Waxman celebrate the nineth issue of their popular food, lifestyle...
A Rainy Night Dinner at Eastside Social
Tuesday, wet, rainy. Seemed a perfect day to head east to Leslieville and dinner at Eastside Social with my partner and our good friend Brian. ‘A Tuesday in July, shouldn’t be a problem getting a table’ says...