When the first food trucks came into the horizon a few summers ago, I wished there would be one that would park regularly in North York. To be able to enjoy foodtruckeats before, I have to wait for a food event to happen to find them. With the changes of the rules of food trucks […]
May 17, 2015
Originally posted on Ann's Filipino Food Diary:
Gata. Ginataan. This is any dish that has coconut cream or coconut milk dish. Gulay in turn is anything that is a vegetable. Coming from the Philippines, it must be rather obvious that we have a lot of dishes where coconuts are part of the recipe. One…
May 16, 2015
I have loved Paramount Fine Foods because of their decadent baklawas. Whenever I have cravings, I am lucky to be within the vicinity of their Thornhill restaurant and it is rather easy for me to give in to a craving. Last weekend, I was invited to try their new installation at Yorkville. Knowing the delicious […]
May 10, 2015
Yesterday was the first day this year where I really felt the warmth. The winter has been too long (again!) that to have blue skies and a temperature on the high twenties was such a blessing. You can see the difference on the streets as Torontonians came out in full force. Just like them, I […]
May 10, 2015
I have long been a fan of Chef Michael Smith. I have found him at FoodTV Network and I have learned a lot through his shows on how to cook my food better. He has a way of putting logic in techniques that I am able to easily understand and remember. Last Wednesday, I got […]
April 28, 2015
A week ago I met up with my good friend, Jojo. I have been friends with Jojo for such a long time to know that when dining with him, it is best where I can have a long time to sit as the conversation always gets long and detailed. Such is the case as we […]
April 26, 2015
Originally posted on Ann's Filipino Food Diary:
Another iconic Filipino dish is the Chicken and Pork Adobo. When the word has its Spanish origins, it is very different from what it means in Spain than what it means to a Filipino. In Spain, the word comes from “Adobar” which means “soaking raw meat in…
April 19, 2015
I just love brunches. Most of the time, I would revel at the new ideas at trending restaurants and consider lining up or coming early just to try it. The only caveat to that is that I tend to just eat and not stay. I feel guilty about staying long when there is a line […]
May 24, 2015
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