EVENT | Krispy Kreme's #DayoftheDozens is back on December 12!

You guys, the countdown is on to get a free dozen of the gloriously fluffy and glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Basically, buy a dozen, get a dozen - share it with your friends & family!

RECIPES | Lobster Stuffed Cannelloni with Classico Four Cheese Sauce

When I cook, I usually turn to pasta. It's not just because it's easy to prepare, but the recipe tend to have simple ingredients and never fail to impress the person eating it (I'm also not the best cook out there). My friends and I decided to cook Italian one night and decided to use one of my Classico sauces that I had - Classico di Parma Four Cheese to make a lobster-stuffed cannelloni.

RECIPES| All the small things with #PCDishOut!

Most holiday people strive to host the perfect dinner, from the perfect appetizers to the perfect turkey and dessert. Sure, those are all important aspects of hosting but what about the moment your guests walk in the door? This year, we're focusing on all the same things while using President's Choice Insiders Collection.

FOR FUN | Quick & Easy St Hubert Poutine Bites for Appy Hour

If you ever wished for a snack that combines poutine and chicken tenders, we've got the answer for you: St Hubert Poutine Bites! The quick and easy product is great for having people over as you can just pop them in the oven for 8 minutes and voila, they're ready!

CONTEST | We're ready to #PCDishOut this holiday season! Plus, a $100 PC® Gift Card giveaway!

If you work or live downtown, you might have noticed a big PC® sign at King Street West and Blue Jay's Way. It's actually a pop-up boutique for the President's Choice Insider Collection, open to the public, showcasing 70 new delicious and fun products to lend a helpful hand for the upcoming holiday season!

EVENT | Ford Canada's Farm-to-Car Dinner at Actinolite Restaurant

How much do you know about what goes into making a car? I for one, didn't know at all what kind of materials or ingredients are used in creating a vehicle of any sort except for the typical plastic, petroleum, etc. When I was invited to a dinner to learn about Ford Canada's use of food by-products in their cars, I really had no idea what to expect. Food in cars? What?! After a wonderful dinner at Actinolite, I definitely left with my mind blown - the cars are really becoming greener and more environmentally friendly from the inside, and out.

RECIPES | Baked Chicken & Eggplant with roasted veggies with Hidden Valley®'s Greek Tzatziki

Who doesn't like Greek food? I'm a huge fan, especially of Tzatziki - I slather it on the meats, the potatoes, you name it. This past weekend, being in a "cooking-mood," I decided to make a Baked Chicken & Eggplant with roasted veggies to enjoy it with the newest flavour in the Hidden Valley dressing family, the Greek Tzatziki.

LAUNCH | \MoRoCo Chocolat

One of Toronto's ritzy neighbourhoods, Yorkville wouldn't be the same without its popular luxury chocolat boutique, MoRoCo Chocolat.  Tucked away on Yorkville Ave., this whimsical spot not only offers amazing chocolate, but also has brunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and did I mention cocktails? 

I've been to MoRoCo on several occasions this year, whether to pick up some macarons or meet up with a friend for brunch, since my last post on MoRoCo. This post in particular features their new cocktail and dinner menu items for the season that I was invited to preview two weeks ago.

REVIEW | Wah Sing Seafood Restaurant

Wah Sing Seafood Restaurant is one of those restaurants I went to with my family since I was little and always forget to recommend it to others - it's like a friend that you stop appreciating because they're always there for you (maybe not the best way to describe a restaurant). Recently, we had a dinner with our foodie friends there and the love for the place just grew that much more.

Spicy Deep Fried Squid

CONTEST| #MyParmNight is finally here!

2015 is quickly coming to an end and that can only mean one thing....we'll all be attending those holiday parties soon and some of us might be hosting. Sobeys Parm Night couldn't have come at a better time because this year we're determined on being the best hosts as we can be! 

CONTEST | Mark your calendars for #MyParmNight on November 21 for 1 of 3 gift baskets worth $250!

Who likes cheese? We sure do! When the server is sprinkling Parmesan on my entree, I don't ever want them to stop. If you're reading this and nodding your head, this giveaway is for you.  We're partnered up with our friends at Sobeys to announce a fun contest, where you can win 1 of 3 Parm Party Baskets valued at over $250 each!

Real Food, Real People and Sobeys #BetterFoodForAll

I recently had an amazing opportunity to visit Stellarton, Nova Scotia to learn more about Sobeys, local foods and what our great country has to offer. An added bonus to the trip was to see a live cooking demo by Jamie Oliver himself.

REVIEW | Terra Restaurant

Terra Restaurant just recently celebrated their 20th anniversary during the month of October. As we all know, the food industry is a cut throat one and for a restaurant to be able to celebrate a 20th anniversary does tell us that they must be doing something right! This was our first visit to Terra and it definitely won't be our last.

Bison Carpaccio

REVIEW | Monica & Clara's 1-day & 3-day juice cleanse with Belmonte Raw

We've all heard the good, the bad and the ugly about juice cleanses. Some people claim that it works wonders and others have said there is no scientific evidence supporting it. We figured we'd try out Belmonte Raw's juice cleanse judge for ourselves.

RECIPES | Breakfast All Day Fries with McCain's #Modifry

I don't know about you, but I love having breakfast at lunch or dinner time, not just for breakfast. There's something comforting about eggs, potatoes and bacon that I appreciate any time during the day! So, what do I do? Use my bag of McCain's #Modifry to cook up a breakfast-inspired snack! I called it, the "Breakfast All Day." Keep reading for my super easy recipe.

LAUNCH | Café Boulud

Same great location, attentive service, and a beautiful hotel you enter through called the Four Seasons. So, what's different about the newly renovated Cafe Boulud? For one, it's the newly designed space that is modern and cozy;  another is a wide range of new menu items that is traditionally French but with influences that Chef Daniel Boulud soaked in from cooking and dining around the world in different cultures.

  

REVIEW | HoneyButter - Decadent Macarons and more...

Who doesn't love desserts? We certainly do and that's why we were so excited to try out HoneyButter's macarons!  

LAUNCH | Mighty Angus Burger for Mighty Mcdonald's Canada

Fast food is called fast food for a reason, it's in and out for those who are on the go or have no time. Don't let that fool you though, there is nothing fast about the time it takes for a new item to make it onto Mcdonald's Canada permanent menu as we learned when we attended the Mighty Angus Open Kitchen Flavour Session. 

GIVEAWAY | Brunchin' and Boozin' on the patio at Aroma Espresso Bars

Are you a brunch lover like myself? Then, I suppose you've already hit your favourite brunch spots this summer or maybe found a new gem in your neighbourhood. I love brunch because it's the perfect excuse to go back to the diner that you've been going for years or to discover a new place and catch up with friends over delicious food and coffee. Summer brunches are the cream of the crop, the cherry on top for me since I can eat on the patio and enjoy the warm sunshine that is becoming such a rarity in Toronto (haha). Last weekend, a few girls and I got together at Aroma Espresso Bar's Liberty Village location for some brunchin' and boozin - yes, you read that right.

REVIEW | Homemade, delicious cakes without a high price tag from La Dulce Torta

If you've ever met Monica and I, you'll know that we are not ones to turn down cake or any dessert for that matter. They're the perfect desserts for any occasion, and there's nothing more satisfying than that first cut into a cake. There's definitely an abundance of bakeries across Toronto, including one that we came across recently, called: La Dulce Torta.

REVIEW | Sweet O'Clock

Although we're still a little confused about summer in Toronto this year, there are days where I would love for nothing but a nice cold drink on a patio and there are days/nights where I wish I could crank up the heat in my house. For those hot and sweaty days, there's really nothing like a cold drink or a cold dessert to cool you down - I'm talking about some Taiwanese crushed ice desserts and milk teas!

EVENT | Get a taste of Barcelona in Toronto from August 14-23 with Estrella Damm

Who said summer's coming to an end? With better weather than ever before in Toronto, it's hard to head home after a day of work. This week's about to get better with Barcelona's popular beer brand, Estrella Damm launching a fun and delicious Tapas Journey program to run for 10 days.  20 of Toronto's best restaurants will be offering a pint of its smooth lager and 3 different tapas dishes for $20!  Tonight, we had the pleasure of getting a preview at some of my favourite restaurants: Marben, Valdez and Patria.

GIVEAWAY | Share your Menchies Creation to Win a VIP Pass (7 free Menchies Cups)

Can you believe that we've stepped into August, nearing the end of summer? We're obviously hoping that the hot weather will continue until at least October (please, please, please).  In the meantime, Clara and I have been indulging in ice cream, popsicles, frozen yogurt, parfaits - you name it - to keep cool.  From those, froyo is definitely the most fun to make, especially the ability to make your own creation with a variety of toppings & sauces.

With that being said, we're hosting a giveaway for our good friends at Menchie's, where you guys can win a summer VIP pass! 

REVIEW | Yasu

Just over a year ago, Yasu Sushi Bar opened in Harbord Village, sending a buzz around Toronto about the newest spot for the best nigiri.  We, of course were intrigued and couldn't wait to try it - what took us so long, right? Finally, we made reservations and experience the sushi-only omakase at Yasu, first hand.

Omakase translates to a meal, comprised of Chef's selections.  Yasu offers an 18-course Chef-selected nigiri meal with a dessert at the end.

RECIPE | Beef, Rice & Veggie stuffed Bell Peppers

Summer is the season of potlucks, backyard barbecues and get-togethers. Here's a crowd-pleasing menu item that you can easily cook up and will be a hit with the guests - Stuffed Bell Peppers!

REVIEW | Gladstone Hotel's Cafe

Queen street is one Toronto's streets that has so much to offer, not just for tourists but for locals as well. With charm, style, and plenty of shops and parks to take a stop by, you will find something new every time you take a walk through all the neighbourhoods branching off it.  Celebrating its 126th birthday, The Gladstone Hotel is definitely not a stranger to Torontonians as you have probably visited for food, drinks or even a staycation!  Last week, I stopped by for dinner at the hotel's cafe - for the first time!

REVIEW | XXI Chophouse at The Doctor's House

To be honest, when I first heard someone mention The Doctor's House in Kleinburg, I had no idea what they were talking about. Then someone mentioned a cute white building in a quaint neighbourhood and I became even more confused. It's a good thing we were invited to experience XXI Chophouse and I'll never look back. 

 

LAUNCH |Blinco's Crepes & Coffee

I'm a big fan of crepes, especially savoury crepes! When I heard about Blinco's Crepes & Coffee opening just a few blocks away from me, I couldn't wait to try it out.  Blinco's had its grand opening just yesterday so it's really new to the neighbourhood. If you're in Etobicoke like myself, this may become your new crepe spot.

LAUNCH | Rexfords Lifestyle - healthy, hearty & delicious gourmet meal subscription

Many of you have probably heard of or seen meal subscription services popping up in Toronto (Uber Eats, anyone?) We've tried services before that delivers ingredients so we can make our own meal but haven't experiences a service that delivers pre-cooked meals that we simply heat up and enjoy - this is exactly what Rexfords Lifestyle offers.

REVIEW | The Drake Hotel

Happy weekend! I hope everyone is enjoying the amazing weather in Toronto - it's about time, right? With weekends, always comes brunch dates with your S.O., friends, family, or a blind date (maybe?) and even thought I haven't been to this  spot in a while, I decide to write about it now since I just had a craving for their delicious chicken & waffle. I'm talking about The Drake Hotel.

EVENT | Nota Bene Happy Hour

For all you fellow foodies that work downtown, you may or may not see me enjoying a glass of Cava and munching on some delicious bar snacks after work hours at Nota Bene Restaurant for the next month or so.  Why? Because they have 10 new menu items offer at $4 each, between 4PM and 7PM everyday.  I mean, if you go with a friend and order everything, it's $20 per person - how awesome is that? Cheers!

 

RECIPE | Curry & Yogurt Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

I'll be honest, I don't cook a lot. Clara's more of the home cook/baker, while I tend to eat out at restaurants more often then not.  However, I do try to prepare lunch to take to work everyday, which is almost always a salad with my protein of choice: chicken. It does get boring though.

I was looking through some chicken recipes to try (easy and quick is a must for me) this weekend on Ricardo Cuisine called the "30-minute chicken & vegetable curry" and decided to give it a try - of course, with my own spin on it. I call it, Curry & Yugurt Chicken with Roasted Vegetables!

REVIEW | Chef`s plate - Restaurant quality dishes in your very own home!

Chef's Plate is similar to Fresh Canteen (read our review here) which lets busy business people enjoy their time to the maximum without having to sacrifice quality. We all know what its like to work 9-5, commute home only to be too tired to do anything... So what do we turn to? Fast foods and dishes that probably aren't all that healthy for us. Chef's Plate solves that dilemma by delivering fresh ingredients to your door to make dishes that are worth sitting down for. 

REVIEW | Patria

Any news about brunch comes as extra exciting for the both of us. It's probably because everyone we try to have brunch, we search high and low for a place that can accommodate or even find that hidden gem that takes reservations. We could barely contain our excitement when we found out that Patria also serves brunch! 

McDonalds - The Great Canadian Taste Adventure

As much as we love going to a fancy restaurant for a three course meal with things we don`t know how to pronounce, the guilty pleasure for both of us will always be McDonalds. Everyone has their classic choices whether its a BigMac or a Filet-O-Fish but we were pretty pumped to try out some new options from the Great Canadian Taste Adventure. 

EVENT | Brunch In The City with Canola Eat Well at Windsor Arms Hotel

Both Clara and I are big fans of brunches and we're not ones to ever pass up on an opportunity to do so. A week ago, I received an invitation for a "Brunch In The City"at the Windsor Arms Hotel, hosted by Abbey Sharp and Chef Christine Tizzard, so of course I said yes!  I went with an empty stomach and curiosity about what I'll be learning about Canola Oil.

GIVEAWAY | Win a $50 Giftcard to try Elephant & Castle's new summer menu

With the weather warmer up in Toronto, there's a lot of changes to be seen in the city: events, activities, patios and of course the new summer menus at restaurants! Elephant & Castle is introducing an addition of 4 new items to their regular menu, calling it their "Summer Fresh Menu." They're also being generous and teamed up with The Food Sisterhood to giveaway a $50 Gift Card to one lucky winner to be one of the first to try the new menu!

LAUNCH | Buonanotte Supper Club

We were treated to a special tasting of a Summer Menu at Ristorante Buonanotte in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district.  It is actually located in a quiet street off John St, and Wellington St., which is why I've never heard or seen it, even though I wok 5 minutes away.  I didn't really know what to expect for dinner as I did some research beforehand and there were a lot of disappointing reviews about this place.  But, I went with an open mind as it would be my first time dining there!

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