Chef’s Note: It’s that time of year where everyone is looking for a ghoulish treat. Well here is one I have put together using the traditional pumpkin to make an eerie good tasting treat for the occasion. Try my Pumpkin pasta recipe, so ghoulishly delicious…Enjoy! Ingredients Needed: • 2 to 3 small pumpkins (one to … [Read more…]
BURLINGTON, ON October 3, 2023 – Popular TGTV series “The Travel Guy” and “Gourmet Escapes” return to Canadian and U.S. screens via brand-new VideoElephant FAST channel TRAVEL ESCAPES which has just launched on PLEX TV. Viewers are invited to join in on a breathtaking journey, from spectacular travel locations to some of the world’s most unique … [Read more…]
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Cup participants represented Ontario’s diverse wine community included students representing the wine education spectrum of Court of Master Sommeliers, CAPS and WSET certified professionals TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 – The Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) — Canada’s only national non-profit sommelier association — is pleased to announce the … [Read more…]
When it comes to spoiling yourself, there’s nothing quite like taking yourself out for a really great breakfast. Toronto has endless breakfast options, from on-the-go treats, to sit-down feasts, there’s something for all budgets and time scales. We’ve taken on the arduous task of searching out the very best of these breakfasting options and can … [Read more…]
Guinness 0 is partnering with mentalist Kevin Hamdan for a magic-hour activation in downtown Toronto today at Yonge-Dundas Square from 6 – 7 p.m TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2023 – Guinness 0 Non-alcoholic Draught from the world’s leading delicious stout, has officially made its way into Canada, featuring the same beautifully smooth taste, perfectly balanced flavour, and unique dark colour that is unmistakably Guinness. And the … [Read more…]
With staycations still very much a thing during late summer and into fall, why not step outside the city walls and take a well needed, well deserved exhale? You do not need to go to France or Italy to experience the luxury of sipping on a glass of wine while nibbling on an assortment of … [Read more…]
TORONTO, August 30, 2023 – Mississauga’s Wallace Wong, Michelin trained chef and former Chopped Canada winner, is proving he’s a cut above the rest as he stars in his own episode on the esteemed series MasterClass. The episode is called Knife Skills and airs on September 5th, as the chef shares his remarkable expertise with … [Read more…]
Chef’s Note: Pink Pancakes Barbie style with white chocolate poke-a-dot medallions are sure to be a hit with anyone. This is an ode to the pink poke-a-dot dress Barbie wears in the movie. Have fun at breakfast and add a little splash of colour to a simple recipe that makes adults remember the Barbie days … [Read more…]
ST. CATHARINES, ON – August 16, 2023 – 13th Street Winery, proudly posts their “Ontario Winery of the Year” banner right at the entrance of the property, and rightly so, National Wine Award of Canada 2022 is definitely something to boast about. The winery is located right in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, in … [Read more…]
Chef’s Note: Cupcakes are one of the easiest desserts to make. Being creative will make them memorable. You’ll be surprised what food colouring can do. Since the Barbie craze, I decided to try my hand at what I call Barbie Muffin Cupcakes. These are sure to be a hit at breakfast or any time both … [Read more…]