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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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Fall in Montréal. That is all. 🍁 – #ChuonThi

Fall in Montréal. That is all. 🍁

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@lalabakeshop.ca is now open for business! This mo

@lalabakeshop.ca is now open for business! This modern Vietnamese bakery is a place you need to visit the next time you’re around Spadina Station and are in the mood for a fun snack or dessert.

Pictured are: the pork floss seaweed roll (a childhood favourite with flavours that are also very popular in Taiwan, but made much richer, bouncier and tastier than its grocery store counterparts); the Banh Mi Croissant (replacing the French baguette with a croissant makes perfect sense and this creation also leans into the strong authentic pâté taste); the “Pandanmisu” (a tiramisu-in-a-box but with flavours of matcha and pandan instead).

I couldn’t try everything in one day but co-owner (and my friend) @bt.tribal has me convinced I need to return soon for their durian and lava salted egg yolk buns. Can’t wait to come back for all that and more!

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Semifreddo success! All I can say about this class

Semifreddo success! All I can say about this classic Italian semi frozen mousse is that a) it tastes amazing (with the right ingredients) and b) it looks way harder to make than it actually is.

The process basically involved whipping egg yolks, then making espresso (for this flavour) and combining with sugar to make a syrup, then combining those together with whipped cream to soft peaks and pouring it into a mold with toasted hazelnuts at the bottom. Flip out and serve after 3 hours; drizzling with a homemade chocolate sauce and crushed amaretti cookies.

Have you tried eating and/or making #semifreddo before?

Thanks @italchambers @trueitaliantaste @chefmattia_ and @eatalytoronto for another delicious virtual #AuthenticItalianTable #TrueItalianTaste class.

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“Family-Style Dining” – I didn’t realize how

“Family-Style Dining” - I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it! I’ve also missed, and was happy to return to @marbenresto, a Contemporary Canadian farm-to-table restaurant on Wellington West that now has a hint of British flair thanks to head chef @chrislockefood. The fact that they’re committed to reducing food waste also made them the perfect place for our @teroproducts media event. Here are just a few of my photos from a generous and vibrant spread that they created yesterday:

1. Smoked trout tarts // Onion and Cheese tarts
2. Popcorn Chicken
3. Fogo Island Cod with Green Sauce, potatoes, sweet potato purée
4. Tanjo Family Farms Roast Chicken in a butter sauce with haricots verts and crispy potatoes
5. Ploughman’s Board // Ontario Cheese Board
6. Fried Cauliflower with lime dressing, puffed rice, fermented peppers and herbs
7. Chicken Tandoori Scotch Egg
8. Zeppole
9. Hob Nob Sandwich filled with Armagnac ice cream and sponge toffee

I’m excited for Marben. The patio is still open. Their Thanksgiving at home kit is ready. They’re leading the charge with a “thanks but don’t tip” policy. Add them to your downtown dinner list if you haven’t already!

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I’ve really enjoyed my balcony @italchambers @tr

I’ve really enjoyed my balcony @italchambers @trueitaliantaste Great Italian Wine classes over the last few months, but like all good things, the series has now come to a close.

Our last class was all about the Etna DOC Appellation of Sicily. I loved hearing directly from winemakers @stefbiondi @cirobion and @graci_etna about life and winemaking next to an active volcano! Two Etna wines for you to check out (available in Ontario through @cavinonawine):

2018 Outis Etna Bianco DOC, Azienda Agricola Biondi: Bright gold. Nose has aromas of wet stones, with hints of flowers, apricot, peach, and herbs. On the palate, the wine is very flavourful with lively balancing acidity.

2018 Etna Rosso DOC, Azienda Agricola Graci: Finely meshed red with round and creamy tannins woven with a subtle streak of smoky minerality. Flavours of dried cherry and raspberry fruit, a touch of cured tobacco and accents of ground white pepper and citrus.

Thanks to @terroni.to and @spaccio_to for proving another great antipasto selection as always!

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