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By AnnieMar 6Mar 60

Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with Roasted Chickpeas

I’m not going to write a long story about how I visited Istanbul and fell in love with Turkish Eggs. I’m not ashamed to say that I fell in love with Turkish Eggs because of Nigella Lawson (and if you prefer, you can watch her BBC video and then come back here for my recipe!). The truth is, I did visit...

Travel

By AnnieFeb 12Feb 130

How to Pack an Efficient Toiletry Bag for (Almost) Any Kind of Travel

Even if you don’t enjoy the process of packing, being intentional about creating a well-packed toiletry bag or dopp kit will contribute to smoother,...

Restaurants

By AnnieFeb 1Feb 20

Toronto: The Poet Café

Once upon a time, I used to work at an unusual law firm that insisted that each associate, student and partner take turns choosing poetry to kick off each...

A formal portrait of my homemade pogi kimchi! Seei

A formal portrait of my homemade pogi kimchi! Seeing Michelle of @kimchikoreahouse and their Instagram Stories (saved in their highlights, and a few steps in mine) inspired me to jump back on the fermentation train. It takes a whole day to make, but I found a good rhythm of alternating between salting and washing cabbage and drafting emails and conducting videoconferences. 😊Another box on #QuarantineFoodBingo checked off! || #ChuonThis #quarantinefood #homemadekimchi #kimchi #koreanfood #chuonthiskitchen #quarantinebingo #foodphotography #fbcigers #foodblogger #pogikimchi #kimchee #urbanhomesteader #donutcomeforme #ChuonKorea

I checked the #dalgonacoffee square off my #quaran

I checked the #dalgonacoffee square off my #quarantinefoodbingo today! But, I came up with another slightly upgraded version. Instead of Nescafé, I used @foursigmatic #mushroomcoffee (intro thanks to @jordanharbinger). Less chemical taste and less jitters. I originally poured it over almond milk, but it was still so sweet. So, I made an iced espresso on the @nespresso.ca Vertuoline and then added a little of the almond milk and most of the Dalgona whipped crema on top of that. It mixed well with the existing Nespresso crema and the extra bitterness was much needed! I probably will stick to my black coffee for the next while, but am happy I finally tried this Tik Tok and Instagram trend! .
#coffee #ChuonThisKitchen #Nespresso #delonghi #foodtrends #whippedcoffee #icedcoffee #quarantinefood #tiktokcoffee #foursigmatic #ChuonThis #ChuonThisCafe #nespressomoments

The result of my cooking, baking and painting effo

The result of my cooking, baking and painting efforts over the last few days (weeks?): My #QUARANTINEFOODBINGO! .

I don’t usually do a ton of Instagram challenges, but this one is truly a labour of love ♥️. So, if you get a kick out of it, please for the love of all things food, share your progress and play food bingo with me🥫🥟🍷🍜!! My current bingo progress is in photo 2. Also, you can download and print a physical copy from the blog post if that tickles your fancy. Have a great weekend, friends! .

#quarantinefood #quaratinebingo #quarantinecooking #pantryorganization #chuonthisstudio #chuonthisart #foodillustration #bingo #bingochallenge #blogTO #torontolife #foodblogger #dalgonacoffee #sourdoughstarter #stayhome #stayhomechallenge

I present to you...#Budaejjigae! I had to walk sev

I present to you...#Budaejjigae! I had to walk several laps around my apartment building in order to work up the appetite to make and eat this crazy Korean Army Base Stew. As you might have deduced, this dish’s origin can be traced back to the Korean War, when Korean soldiers were introduced to the iconic processed food staples (like @spambrand and @kraft_brand and @heinz) of America for the first time. Lo and behold, the idea stuck, and today, entire restaurants and streets in Korea are dedicated to making this dish, and this dish only.
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The only sad thing about the situation is that it’s really hard to eat by yourself. But, I’m starting to think that making a family-style or family-sized meal for one person isn’t all that silly of an idea. I mean, you don’t have to eat it all at once! My current philosophy is: just because you’re stuck by yourself at home doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of “communal food experiences”, right?
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Process and recipe are in Instagram Stories. Please let me know if you make this!
#Koreanfood #chuonkorean #ChuonKorea #armybasestew #quarantinefood #quarantinecooking #pantrymeals #lifeandthyme #fbcigers #foodbloggers #chuonthiskitchen #lecreusetcanada #lecreuset #stayathome #ramenrecipes #feedfeed #alonetogether

I know this post was literally never requested, bu

I know this post was literally never requested, but I have been finding such a little pocket of joy in reorganizing my pantry over the last week. @vanhaarfagre thinks I’m nuts but I can’t help who I am.🙋🏻‍♀️It’s productive but also calming, which is kind of what I think a lot of us are looking for right now. And because I’m a glutton for punishment, I even wrote a whole blog post dedicated to deciding which herbs and spices to buy based on the kind of food you actually like to eat. Swipe to see:
1. My pantry today.
2. My pantry a week ago.
3. My pantry a year ago.
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Oh, and if you’re reading this in real time, I’m also going to go on Stories in a bit to give y’all a look. If you don’t have anything else to do in 5 minutes, join in for a random tour of my spices lol. || #ChuonThisKitchen #pantryorganization #pantrygoals #herbsandspices #lifeandthyme #fbcigers #chuonthis #foodbloggers #socialisolation

Turkish Eggs, aka Çılbır: poached eggs served i

Turkish Eggs, aka Çılbır: poached eggs served in a warm, garlicky yoghurt sauce with Aleppo pepper butter, herbs, and in this case, crunchy roasted chickpeas. One of the best things about traveling is being able to experience familiar things in a different light, and this dish is a perfect example. I’ve had yoghurt before. Garlic before. Butter and peppers before. Definitely poached eggs before. But combining them together in this, might I be so bold to say, sensual way? Would have not thought it myself, but for Istanbul (and a @nigellalawson video). I’ve finally uploaded the recipe to the site, so go make it this weekend! For those of you who already made it from a quick post I did last year, let me know if this is better! @xomdg || #TurkishEggs #ChuonThis #chuonthiskitchen #Çılbır #fbcigers #Turkishfood #foodforthought #culinaryculture #poachedeggs #lifeandthyme #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #torontolife #tasteofhome #buzzfeedfood #foodblogger #turkishbreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastaroundtheworld

The regular food at @lenarestaurante is pretty goo

The regular food at @lenarestaurante is pretty good but the catered food served in their event space upstairs is REALLY good! I had no idea they had such a beautiful dining room upstairs in addition to their main dining room and basement dining room until very recently. We had an event here tonight and I loved every item they served. Definitely order the beef empanadas with chimichurri! || #Leña #lenarestaurant #ChuonThis #ChuonToronto #empanadas #empanadasargentinas #torontoevents #torontorestaurants #blogTO #torontolife #foodphotography #leñarestaurante #downtowntoronto #southamericanfood #eateverything

Not sure if I am reminiscing so hard on the @rosew

Not sure if I am reminiscing so hard on the @rosewoodbahamar’s #ManorBar because I remember the drinks being good, or because I think these armchairs look like croissants... 🥐! I’ve got two posts on everything #BahaMar and #TheBahamas currently in the works. || #chuonbahamas #TravelTuesday #interiordesign #stunninginteriors #bardesign #rosewood #rosewoodbahamar #ChuonThis #fallconvention #croissantchairs #currenthomeview #loungelife #RWJourneys

We learned yesterday that unlimited noodle refills

We learned yesterday that unlimited noodle refills at @hey.noodles was a thing. 🍜 We learned today that anyone who *actually* orders refills is a true beast lol. This is a very satisfying Chongqing-style noodle joint to add to your Chinatown list! Thanks @imdijana @ngc224m31 for the recommendation. || #heynoodles #heynoodlespull #ChuonThis #Noodlepull #chuonToronto #chongqingnoodles #porknoodle #torontofood #torontorestaurants #chinatown #chinatowntoronto #noodlelife #noodlelover #noodsnoodsnoods #torontolife #blogTO #heynoodlepull

The mustard sticks (especially the Gruyère!) from

The mustard sticks (especially the Gruyère!) from @kozliksmustard in @stlawrencemarket are one of my favourite Saturday morning treats. If you’re wondering what else to eat in and around the #StLawrenceMarket and @oldtowntoronto area, I’ve got a guide for you and a new #EssentialTorontoItinerary on the blog! #ChuonToronto #ChuonThis

I am sharing a very personal post on the blog toda

I am sharing a very personal post on the blog today, but it’s not about my emotions...it’s about packing toiletries ✈️🧼🧴😅! Maybe it’s from a decade of being in Scouts and Girl Guides, but I am very passionate about packing properly for every kind of travel. Some may argue obsessed. This is kind of a different style for me, so let me know if you love it or hate it, and/or if there are any other packing struggles you need help with! || #ChuonThis #travelbloggers #minimalistpacking #muji #minimalisttravel #mujicanada #ikea #ikeacanada #travelhacks #toiletrybag #doppkit #travelbetter #chuonthistravel #packingtips #toiletrybagpacking #toiletrypouch

Holy Batman, do I have a new Toronto coffee shop (

Holy Batman, do I have a new Toronto coffee shop (and🥐) alert! @thirdwavetoronto just opened in the St. Lawrence Market/Old Town neighbourhood and I am truly taken aback by how good the coffee and butter croissants are. There is a sweet juiciness to the dough that I have not had before, and all I can say for now is that I am very into it. || #ChuonThisCafe #ChuonToronto #ThirdWaveCoffee #CoffeeShops #TorontoCoffee #TorontoCafe #Croissant #ChuonThisCroissant #ButterCroissant #croissant🥐 #yyz #blogTO #torontolife

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