There's a new spot in my neighbourhood and no I'm not talking about that cool Mexican, rustic Italian, trendy tapas or burger spot. Instead it's exactly what the neighbourhood was really missing - a gourmet food spot that EVERYONE can shop at, regardless of food...
City & Gift Guide
Gift Guide: Father’s Day
BBQ Dad Organic Beef Burgers, $13/6 pack, Beretta Farms; Jamie Oliver Grill, $120, jamieoliverbbq.com; ManBque Cookbook, $27, Indigo; 3 piece wood handle grill set $80, Crate and Barrel; Adjustable Nonstick Burger Press, $20, Williams Sonoma; Cuisinart Meat...
Gift Guide: Mothers Day Ideas
The Coffee / Tea Lover Kate Spade Travel Mug $18, Indigo; Cafe Milk Frother, $180, Breville; Mug $10, Indigo; Gold French Press $115, Bodum; Dahlia Tea Mug $20, Davids Tea; Tea of the Month Club $130, Teavana; Macaron with Earl Grey filling $2.35 each,...
New York City: Pips Place NYC
New York, New York... I was down in NYC for my birthday weekend back in January and got my eat on all weekend long. Besides doing lots of fun touristy things like Times Square, Broadway show (Kinky Boots - so good), and Central Park. We did a ton of walking despite...
Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day 2014
Under $100 1. Cotton Candy Marshmallows $9 Nadgege Patisserie 2. Before He Cheats Nail Polish $20 Sephora 3. Come to Bed Red Nail Polish $18 Butter London 4. Teddy Bear Hair 5 Piece Brush Set $79 Too Faced 5. Rose Champagne $70 Veuve Cliquote Under $500 1....
Scottsdale/Phoenix: True Food Kitchen
Oh sunny Scottsdale. How I miss you, especially now that I'm back in Toronto, braving hail, snow, and ice storms, etc. I was lucky enough to live in Scottsdale for a few years, and loved the dry desert heat, relaxed atmosphere, mountains to climb, and endless...
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
My name is Vanessa and I'm a snackaholic. If I'm stressed, I snack. If I'm happy, I snack. Entertaining? I snack. You get it. Sometimes I have to be careful that my snack intake on a given day doesn't outdo my actual meal calories. I have many snack weaknesses,...
Holiday Gift Guide 2013
The Glamorous Gourmand 1. Bodum Columbia 34oz Coffee Press, $107, Crate and Barrel 2. Spindle Flatware, $24/set, and Gold Carving Knife, $78 to $158 Anthropologie, 4. Caramelized Onion & Maple Confit, $11, Indigo, 5. Fleur de Sel, $32, Barneys 6....
Some Kitchen Nice-to-Haves
Rice Cooker The workhorse of any Asian kitchen. I’ve always grown up around rice cookers and it baffles my mind that rice is made any other way (exceptions are paella and risotto). I grew up with a rice cooker from an Asian supermarket that was covered with flowers....
Top Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
During the holidays, we get to indulge a lot, and we can't forget about breakfast. Lounging around the table in PJs with loved ones has always felt like a special bonding time, especially during the holidays. Here are a few of my favourite recipes to try during these...