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The Double P’s are known for buying gifts at grocery stores when we travel. And our friends have learnt that we love food-related gifts brought back from foreign countries. So imagine my delight when my dear pals Pat and Diane brought me this pair of ramen-noodle-inspired socks.
Four days after Luma officially opened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, I was lucky enough to score a reservation for my friend Ramos‘ birthday. This was at the height of the TIFF, and the building was buzzing with visitors, film buffs, volunteers and a couple celebrities. Since it’d only been open a few days and operating on a limited dinner menu, it’s unfair to judge the restaurant before it’s had time to settle. So instead I’ll share my experience in photos. Up first is the Ricotta Gnocchi ($17) that sits daintily in a light tomato fondue with basil, artichoke and roasted garlic.
If you think the gnocchi looks scrumptious, read on to ogle at more eye candy.
When I was a child, my dad would bring home take-out Fish & Chips for lazy Friday dinners. He’d place the packages on our kitchen table and my mom, brother and I would hurriedly unwrap the newspapers to reveal the golden-fried fish fillets. After a dusting of salt and some malt vinegar sprinkling, we’d dig in. It’s interesting how food can evoke childhood memories you haven’t thought of in years, but thanks to Harbord Fish & Chips (147 Harbord St.), it all came flooding back.
Read on to find out what’s best at this joint and what’s worth skipping.
The Double P’s are huge fans of potato chips, but we’ve discovered a healthy alternative that’s easy to make at home. My cousin Melanie brought Kale Chips into my life this summer and they are unbelievably crunchy, tasty and addictive. Her three kids rave about them (imagine kids eating kale, amazing!) and showed me how to make them in about seven minutes.
Sounds like seven minutes in heaven, wouldn’t you say? Read on for the simple step-by-step recipe.
Tags: potato chips
I currently work near Yonge & Bloor, which means I’m constantly on the hunt to find good-quality sushi in the area. I saw this article about Solo Sushi Bekkan in Toronto Life, which convinced me I had to go try it out for myself. The place is tiny (really really tiny), which is part of its charm, and if you don’t know its exact location, you’d definitely never stumble upon it.
Once you’ve found this hidden spot, read on to learn what to order at lunch.
