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This has been a really long work week but one thin

This has been a really long work week but one thing that has made it so much better is this guava bolo de rolo from @ninacakeroll! This is a traditional Brazilian roll cake that kind of looks like a Swiss roll but tasted nothing like it. It’s dense and decadent and best enjoyed in tiny slivers with a cup of coffee.

@laraellery arranged to have it delivered to me for my birthday (thank you ❤️!). And since we work very closely together, she knows I’ve also been helping myself to a slice after each stressful Zoom meeting this week. As our big national trial advocacy competition comes to close today, so too, is this roll. Now, onto the delicious doce de leite cookies!

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@parallel_brothers! Having brunch at this modern

@parallel_brothers!

Having brunch at this modern Middle Eastern “kinda in a warehouse” cool, casual eatery reminded me of the first time I went to New York where every food item I tried was like a breath of fresh air. We ordered a little too much for two people (always forget how dense tahini can be), but every dish was fantastic. A selection of dips, fluffy pita, Shakshuka and the Parallel Salad. But I have to say, the falafel was the most beautiful version of the dish I’ve ever seen. Great for takeout but seriously worth the in-person visit if you can.

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The Lifecycle of the Shanghai Red-Braised Lion’s

The Lifecycle of the Shanghai Red-Braised Lion’s Head Meatball (上海紅燒獅子頭) 🦁

This is one of my all-time favourite dishes, but it is a labour of love. They’re called “lion’s head” because they’re usually extremely oversized and served with greens arranged like a lion’s mane on the plate. (“Ah ha!” you say to yourself).

Short version: make fatty, bouncy, aromatic-blended pork meatballs, deep fry gently to preserve shape, make brown sugar-soy based braising liquid, simmer for a long time, blanche Shanghai-style bok choy, arrange on plate, add meatballs and drizzle with braising liquid. Serve with fluffy white rice.

Blanching tip: add a little vegetable oil to the water to preserve vibrancy of the greens, and cook the bottoms of the bok choy before submerging the tops to keep the crunch to mush ratio perfect.

Simply the best.

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Quick appreciation post for @roselle_to’s latest

Quick appreciation post for @roselle_to’s latest chocolate-mousse-meringue-gooey-caramel-hint-of-orange creation. It was truly “merveilleux” as advertised. 😉 Last weekend to grab it (if there are even any left)!

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Annual #galettedesrois appreciation post! This yea

Annual #galettedesrois appreciation post! This year, I purchased mine from @gouterbyra (along with a ton of other delicious items). While Epiphany (January 6) is the “official” day to eat this treat, most people would probably agree that it’s “acceptable” to enjoy them until the end of the month. Swipe to see and hear the insane level of flakiness on this pastry, and to see the adorable little ceramic fève that I got inside to crown myself king for the day (sorry @gingerrosefood @stophero)!

By the way, @gouterbyra’s last day for galette des rois orders is tomorrow, and yes, they deliver!

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Just like in 2020, I didn’t make a “Best Thing

Just like in 2020, I didn’t make a “Best Things I Ate in 2021” post. Instead, my “Reflection Post” this year was on how the Pandemic taught me to eat with (what I’m calling) “vigorous intention”. I look back on some of the unexpected food lessons and habits I picked up over the two years, which I’ve already been leaning on a lot in the first week of 2022. If you’re feeling a little aimless in your kitchen these days, maybe this will spark a little something for you too.

#ICYMI, link in bio.

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Despite what else might be happening around us, co

Despite what else might be happening around us, cookie tins and boxes are always a good idea. This one was made by our family friend and pro baker @ouheckno. The eggnog canalés (not a cookie but one of my favourite things to eat anytime, anywhere) were a real standout!

What are your favourite cookies to make and gift for the holidays?

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Alright, I said no more ice cream content for awhi

Alright, I said no more ice cream content for awhile, but this is an exception! Equally ice cream-obsessed friend @alxdwu and I had been meaning to go to @wongsicecream all summer to add them to “the list” but we never made it. Then, when I saw the announcement that they were closing up shop for good (December 24, 2021 will be their last day), I was like man, we gotsa go NOW. They churn out fun Asian-inspired flavours in densely-packed takeout-only pints (in American Chinese-style takeout containers). Blond Kinako Brown Butter was objectively excellent. Korean Banana Milk was good, but perhaps excellent if you grew up drinking Banana Milk and similar flavours and live for the nostalgic taste bud hit. Sad they’re closing; glad we went. Best of luck for your next venture Ed and team!

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