beyond the kitchen

Dinner at Inspire Restaurant

As regular readers of my blog know, I never do restaurant reviews except for the occasional sneak peek or special event - and then it's more of a...

Well, that was a nice break

At the end of last year, I decided to take a short break from blogging. Mainly to recharge, but also to focus on all the other things happening in...

Ramen Cheat Sheet {infographic}

Ramen. It's so versatile and one of my favourite noodle dishes to make. There's just so many different combinations. Check out this fun 'Ramen Cheat...

{event} summerlicious anniversary lunch – oliver & bonacini café grill

Aug 8, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out, events

Location: 2901 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Description on Summerlicious site: Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Bayview Village is the first of O&B's casual dining restaurants. This large urban space feels very downtown despite its North Toronto location. A gleaming...

{event} summerlicious anniversary lunch – bier markt don mills

Aug 1, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out, events

Location: 7 O'Neill Road, Toronto Description on Summerlicious site: Inspired by Belgium's passion and unparalleled reputation for the finer things in life, the Bier Markt brings you the ultimate dining experience; knowledgeable staff guiding you through the art of...

{event} summerlicious for our anniversary!

Jul 22, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events, personal

Paul and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary a couple of weeks ago and we celebrated by having a few lunches during Summerlicious. For those outside Toronto, Summerlicious (and Winterlicious) are two food festivals held every year here in Toronto. Winterlicious...

kawartha dairy – 2013 edition

Jul 17, 2013 | beyond the kitchen

Last year I had the ambitious notion that I would try every flavour on the Kawartha Dairy menu board. Boy, was I wrong! I only managed 14 flavours...but I loved every minute of it. 🙂 This year I wasn't really thinking about trying the ice cream wall again, but we've...

{event} toronto food fest 2013 – vendor edition

Jul 2, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events

The lovely Ashley from SmashCake was kind (and brave) enough to let me help out at her booth at the recent Toronto Food Fest. After doing the rounds at the event as a blogger/eater at the mediapreview hour, I slipped behind the table to join Ashley and Greg and saw...

{event} toronto food fest 2013 – eater edition

Jun 24, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events

This past Sunday, I got to play two very different foodie roles at the same event. First, Paul and I attended the media preview hour of the 2nd annual Toronto Food Fest (what this post is about) and then I slipped behind the SmashCake booth to see what life was like...

{event} taste of the food terminal 2013

May 29, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events

Last year, Paul and I attended the first ever Fresh Fest 2012 - the first time that the Ontario Food Terminal had been opened to the public. We had such a great time that I told my family, friends and co-workers all about it so that they could check it out this year....

{giveaway} maison le grand sauces closed

May 18, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, giveaways, products

I was recently approached by Maison Le Grand, a Canadian company, to try out their new line of Rosée Sauces and I can't wait to get my hands on them. Paul and I rarely purchase pasta sauces - we always make our tomato sauce own from scratch. However, from time to...

{sneak peek} if there are bao (buns) to be eaten, i’m first in line

May 5, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out

I had seen Hot Bunzz (@HotBunzzTO) around on Twitter for awhile but our first taste of their buns was at the September 2012 Toronto Underground Market where their Beef Basil Thai bun was a hit with both Paul and myself. I've been stalking following Hot Bunzz on...

happy mchappy day – wednesday, may 8!

May 4, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events

On Wednesday, May 8, McDonald's is celebrating the 20th McHappy Day in Canada and they need our help! For every Big Mac, Happy Meal or hot McCafe beverage that's sold on May 8, McDonald's will donate $1 to local children's charities, including Ronald McDonald Houses....