Monthly Archives: May 2016

Happy to be back =)

Posted on May 16, 2016 by stenoodie

This view. 🙂 The adrenaline and excitement. Some nerves. Some tiredness in the middle, but so awake. The snacks! The professionalism. The friendliness. The community. The industry.

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Silver Spoons 2016: Wine, Food, Art Event Recap

Posted on May 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Silver Spoons 2016: Gourmet Food, Wine Tasting, Art Fair. This past weekend was the much-anticipated and highly buzzed-about event at District 28 hosting gourmet food, wine tasting, and art fair from local businesses in Toronto.

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Chef’s Plate: Salmon and Herb Salsa

Posted on May 14, 2016 by stenoodie

For my second dish of this fourth shipment of Chef’s Plate for me, we made a Salmon and Herb Salsa with Orzo, Sweet Potatoes, and Baby Arugula. I have to say that this was one of the best-tasting dishes that … Continue reading →

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The Launch of Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts

Posted on May 13, 2016 by stenoodie

This past Wednesday, Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts launched officially in Canada. Acapeli’s: a “luxurious line of gluten free, dairy free, kosher pareve ice cream alternative marries artisanal ingredients and delicious flavours for a rich and elegant epicurean adventure”.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Face

Posted on May 13, 2016 by stenoodie

Two weeks ago, I posted about the guard standing in front of the Chamber of Deputies and marching about in the city of Luxembourg in Luxembourg. It just so happened that in the space between the two government buildings, there … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Posted on May 12, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the honour and pleasure of attending the Queen’s 90th birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is a large upscale hotel in Toronto with historical significance. It was opened in … Continue reading →

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Page One Coffee & Bar

Posted on May 11, 2016 by stenoodie

After our dinner at Imanishi Japanese Kitchen, some of the foodies wanted to get a coffee, so we happened to stop by Page One to check it out. Page One is newly opened in Toronto, located on 106 Mutual Street … Continue reading →

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Imanishi Japanese Kitchen

Posted on May 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Four food enthusiasts and I went for dinner at Imanishi Japanese Kitchen on a Saturday evening. Imanishi Japanese Kitchen is located on 1330 Dundas Street West in downtown Toronto. It’s a small casual restaurant where you can share Japanese tapas … Continue reading →

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It happens?!?

Posted on May 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Today’s job was a half-day in a new and unfamiliar territory as I had mentioned yesterday. I had arrived supppperrrrr early, almost an hour and a half beforehand not only to get there early but also because I had to … Continue reading →

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Chef’s Plate: Turkey Schnitzel with a German Potato Salad

Posted on May 9, 2016 by stenoodie

The cooking begins yet again with Chef’s Plate! For this fourth shipment of the pre-measured ingredients and chef-inspired meals delivery, I ordered the Turkey Schnitzel with a German Potato Salad and Pickled Red Cabbage.