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Photos from a wonderful Saturday morning visit to

Photos from a wonderful Saturday morning visit to @fluffbakebar in @visit_houston. Thanks @sugarfairy for the BTS tour and hospitality! Check out the interview I did with Chef Masson in my previous Reel (Part 1 of my Tastes of Houston series).

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#Hosted #ChuonThis #FluffBakeBar #ExploreHOU #houstonbakery #houstonrestaurants #houstontx #houston #foodblogger #eattheworld #texasblogger #topchef #topchefjustdesserts

Tastes of Houston Part 1: Meeting Chef Rebecca Mas

Tastes of Houston Part 1: Meeting Chef Rebecca Masson (@sugarfairy) of @visit_houston’s @fluffbakebar!

Chef Masson (you might remember her from conquering @bravotopchef #JustDesserts) invited me in early one day to see the hectic and wonderful world of Saturday mornings at Fluff Bake Bar. It was easy to see why there was already a line around the corner even half an hour before opening! I tasted so many delicious cookies and desserts but also got to experience the first piece of brisket freshly delivered from @truth_bbq for their Brisket Breakfast Tacos, and the “Everything” croissants which are filled with cream cheese! Best of all worlds, and clearly one of the best of Houston.

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#Hosted #ChuonThis #ExploreHOU #visitHouston #travelblogger #foodstagram #foodblogger #houstontx #houston #sugarfairy #fluffbakebar #bakerylife #houstonbakery #houstonrestaurants #topchef #topchefs #topchefjustdesserts #bravotopchef #chefsofinstagram

If you want a solid Italian family-style meal in T

If you want a solid Italian family-style meal in Toronto, head to a @pianopianotherestaurant and let them pick a “best of” lineup for you!

This was my first time at their newest Colborne location, and it was a perfect post-gelato competition group dinner spot. It’s red-velveted funky and cozy; a little fancy but mostly whimsical. It has its own vibe but shares the same @chefvbarry menu as the other locations.

One thing to note: the flavours here are very powerful and heavy in chili, fennel, olive oil and salt, so assess your own preferences and plan accordingly!

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#pianopiano #pianopianotherestaurant #toronto #torontorestaurants #chuonthis #torontofood #torontoeats #torontolife #blogTO #torontofoodie #torontofoodies #italianfood #italiangelato #italianfoodlover #italiantoronto #trueitaliantaste

How do you tell the difference between good and gr

How do you tell the difference between good and great gelato? Here’s a quick rundown from the perspective of being a judge at the Canadian edition of the @carpigiani1946 @gelatofestivalworldmasters this year! There were so many delicious creations (we tasted a whopping 18 back-to-back) but could only pick a top 3 (@gelatobyjames.yvr @deathinvenicegelato and @gelato_north). These chefs will be going onto the @carpigianinorthamerica semi-finals in LA, where they will decide who goes onto the grand finale in Europe in 2025!

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#gelato #gelatoitaliano #gelatotasting #gelatoartigianale #gelatofestival #gelatofestivalworldmaster #carpigianigelatouniversity #gelatouniversity #gelatofestivalamerica #gelatofestivalworldmasters #gelatolovers #gelatoitaliano🇮🇹 #culinaryculture #foodcritic #foodheaven @gelatofestival

If you’ve been staring out the window thinking t

If you’ve been staring out the window thinking that you need something to look forward to, or want to do something truly exciting, join in on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru!

EDIT: the dates have been postponed from April to September, and if you are reading this, I can almost guarantee you will love the itinerary. There’ll be many adventures, but the trip is focused on discovering Peru’s culinary culture (from local markets to @maytalima (one of the top 50 restaurants in the world!)). All the info you need is in the link in my bio, or DM me with questions! You can fly in from almost anywhere in the world.

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#peru #perutravel #perutrip #peruwellserved #culinarytravel #foodietravel #foodtrip #peruadventure #perufood #welltravelled #peruvianfood #culinaryculture #culinarylife #culinaryexperience

@anelanutella is one of my most stylish and creati

@anelanutella is one of my most stylish and creative friends ever and she surprised us all for HER birthday by somehow managing to host 20 of us for an elegant seated Middle Eastern dinner in her small but very chic apartment. She even roped her neighbour (willingly) in to hosting the cocktails and apps portion of the night at her place. How cute is this tablescape??

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POV: Attending your (my) first high-stakes formal

POV: Attending your (my) first high-stakes formal cheese party!

Last night @aprilengelberg hosted her 10th annual cheese party and the stakes were higher than ever. I was so happy to score a runner-up spot!

P.S. The triple cream truffle and Norwegian Brunost were both purchased from Alex Farm Products at @stlawrencemarket (where a lot of cheeses from the night were purchased actually!). So many good ones from @official_global_cheese and @cheese_boutique as well!

Duly note: only about half the cheeses on the table were covered in this video and we ate so many we almost passed out but it was worth it.

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#Cheese #CheeseParty #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #Torontolife #Torontofood #stlawrencemarket #monfortedairy #winterpartyideas #cheeselover #cheeseplatter #cheeseboards #cheeselife #blogTO #torontoeats #torontocheese #torontofoodie #cheeseboutique #stlawrencemarkettoronto #globalcheese

It’s Cozy Cheese Season!! If you’re a fan of

It’s Cozy Cheese Season!!

If you’re a fan of cheese with character, let me introduce you to a very French Winter treat that you will LOVE.

Mont d’Or (or Vacherin Mont d’Or or Vacherin du Haut-Daubs) is an unctuous, nutty, raw milk cheese hailing from the Jura Region between France and Switzerland. It has a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status and is only available for for a few months in winter.

You can eat it as is but it’s amazing baked with a few slices of garlic tucked into it (maybe even some white wine and herbs), served with crusty bread, new potatoes and sausages (like a self-contained pungent fondue). We (specifically my cheese friends Beth and Craig!) added a green salad, cornichons, and beautiful morel mushrooms to this meal to round it all out, along with a few bottles of Vin Jaune and Veuve Clicquot. So good.

#vacherinmontdor #montdor #fondue #chuonthis #fromagefrancais #fromagesuisse #fromagesdumonde #frenchcheese #cheese #cheesesoftheworld #christmastraditions #frenchchristmas #traditionsfrançaises #culinaryculture

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