The Spice Trader and The Olive Pit
A few weeks ago the bf decided to make a fancy cocktail for a party we were having. I don’t remember the exact details but I know it involved pink peppercorns and star anise which I was tasked with finding. Did I mention I had about 45 minutes to accomplish this feat? I felt like...
Restaurant Review: Origin
So the kids wanted to have dinner Saturday night at this new place called Origin at the corner of Church and King. It’s owned by Claudio Aprile of Colborne Lane fame, a molecular gastronomy place just a couple of blocks away. Origin has only had a liquor licence since Wednesday so I went with the...
Must Love Brussels Sprouts
It’s no big secret I love brussels sprouts and with the help of a couple of friends of mine, I have come up with a great dinner, one I love to have during the week in front of the TV. If you don’t love brussels sprouts then go back and re-read Jeremy’s ode to the...
Leek and Mushroom Croquettes
So I never bake. Ever. I love to cook but baking is all science and chemistry and I just don’t enjoy it as much as throwing stuff in pots and hoping for the best. However, the kid is a vegetarian so we’re always trying to come up with things to eat that are more interesting...
