Category Archives: Food

Shakes & Franks // Eating in Toronto

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dee

It’s important to choose a great dinner date no matter what the occasion. That’s the first thing I do when I discover a new-ish restaurant in Toronto that I am DYING to try. When it came to Shakes & Franks … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Toronto | Tagged Coca Cola Glass Bottle, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes, Nutella Milkshake, Queen Street East Restaurants, Shakes & Franks, The Beaches, Toronto Hot Spots | Leave a comment

Buca, Yorkville // “Full of Friend Love”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dee

At the end of our Girls Lunch today Cammie text me, “I’m full of friend love.” So – not only did we leave STUFFED with delicious Italian cuisine – but we also left lunch filled with quality best friend time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Anolini, Best Friends, Buca Yorkville, Buratta Pizza, Canoli, Girls Lunch in Toronto, Italian Cuisine, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Yorkville | 4 Comments

Playa Cabana Hacienda // Let’s Go Mexican

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dee

Local, healthy Mexican food in TORONTO! That is what Playa Cabana Hacienda is all about and I had a taste, first hand, this past weekend. Mexican food is all the rage right now, its super trendy in case you missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Authentic Mexican Food, Burritos, Dupont Street Toronto, Fish Tacos, guacamole and chips, Local Mexican Food, tequila and grapefruit, tequila cocktails | Leave a comment

Napoli, Italy Traditions // Red Peppers

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Dee

Mid Sunday morning, what do I stumble upon in my Nonna’s backyard? Red peppers. 2 bushels to be exact, paired with 2 barbecues (one charcoal, one gas) and four family members, working hard at roasting – peeling – cleaning – … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Food | Tagged Charcoal Barbecue, End of Summer Canned Goods, Fall Italian Traditions, Homemade Canning, Napoli, Nonnies, Nonno & Nonna, Preserving red peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Varone Tradition | 2 Comments

I scream, you scream…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Dee

for HOMEMADE cookies and ice-cream at BAKERBOTS! Holy F-BALLS, Suni wasn’t kidding when she said that this would be the BEST Ice Cream Sandwich that I’d ever eat in Toronto. Located at 205 Delaware Avenue, right outside of Ossington Subway Station. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Toronto | Tagged double chocolate cookies, Homemade ice cream sandwiches, Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream, london fog ice cream, ossington area | Leave a comment

That Spicy-Raw-Fishie Stuff // Sushi

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dee

Sometimes I’m fearful. Scared to leave my desk while at my internship because people pop into my pod with stuff for me to do on a constant basis. Last Friday, I took a chance, and left with Samia (Graphic Design Assistant) … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Toronto | Tagged Heart of the City, I love my City, Lunch deals, Nom nom nom, Sushi | 5 Comments

Two Bite Saloon, how are you?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dee

Deep in the soul of the city – Toronto of course – Bloor Street/Ossington area, exists a little joint called Two Bite Saloon. There you will find a: “Southern style slider-house serving GMO free meats, organics and everything local! [With] … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Corn Bread, Hipster Restaurant, Indie Restaurant, Kale, Mini burgers, Poutine, Pulled Pork Slider, Sliders, Twins of different Races, Two Bite Saloon, University Roommates, Wild Catfish Slider | Leave a comment

Italians can be Ukrainian for a day // Cooking

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dee

This past Monday was Thanksgiving, so in Canada we had the day off from work, and/or school. What do Canadian-Italians do on their day off? WE COOK. On the menu was something special. Something that my Nonna and mom haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Food, Toronto | Tagged Cabbage roll recipe, Cabbage Rolls, cooking, homemade food, Italian infused cuisine, Learning how to cook Cabbage Rolls, Ukrainian food | 2 Comments

It’s the littlest things like “Tomato Love”.

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dee

I’m unemployed. YES it’s only been about two weeks since I returned from Ottawa, but believe me it isn’t that exciting or glamorous. My biggest thrills have been exercising, finding jobs that match my qualifications, and eating at Nonna’s house. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Toronto | Tagged Garden photography, Getting published, Home grown vegetables, Instagram, Newspaper, Tomato, Toronto Post Newspaper | 2 Comments

It tastes better in Ottawa // Shawarma

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Dee

Shawarma. Need I say anything else? Of course I should. I planned a Shawarma, beer night with the majority of my best friends (still living) in Ottawa. Set to happen the evening after I handed in my last assignment – … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Friends, Ottawa, Post-Graduate Studies | Tagged Aude Dubliner Pour House, ByWard Market, Celebrations, Downtown Ottawa, Moving Home, Shawarma | 4 Comments