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Last night I went to a press event for Nadege a most wonderful patisserie at 780 Queen street west. Executive chef and co-owner, Nadege, is as delightful as her product which includes, pastries, artisan sandwiches - on their own fresh baked bread, teas, beautifully designed sweets that are almost too pretty to eat, a wide selection of flavoured marshmallows, but my favourite has to be the macarons. Imagine light, crisp cookie wafers sandwiching a variety of thick and creamy ganches. I suggest trying the poppy, and rose - truly the best thing I have had in a while. Why I didn't I bring some home - I blame the free champagne.
I felt like a little ice cream today and now that our neighbourhood has Cream the Urban Dairy - conveniently located a block from my house - I went on over to see what they had. This is truly the best ice cream I have ever had. Made from scratch, their flavours are a unique and refreshing change from the norm. Today I saw a new flavour that I had to try, okay sit down and get ready for this, french toast ice cream with candied bacon sprinkles (which of course they make themselves) I don't know how to properly describe this most delicious mouth treat but it was fabulous, really fab-u-lous!
After a week long visit with my niece I finally have a moment to post some new favs. First, must, must, must get the new book Paris: made by hand by stylist and designer Pia Jane Bijkerk.
Her work is beautiful and this book is a look into 50 Paris shops that feature made by hand clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Second is one divine linen apron from Yumiko Sekine founder of Fog Linen Work. Fog Linen Work objects are produced in Lithuania where flax has been grown for generations. Check out her website, I beg of you. And, finally, because I am watching what eat these days and so only the best of treats will temp me - I present Paulette macarons. If anyone is going to San Fransisco or Beverly Hills please hook me up.
I woke up dreaming of the delicious food of my neighbourhood brunch place, Lady Marmalade.
Today was an exceptionally fine day. It started with a few hours soaking in the many waters at The Body Blitz spa with one of my best friends-Rhonda. We were so relaxed that we were actually light-headed when we left and in need of food so we checked out Sadie's Diner and juice bar a new spot at 504 Adelaide street west. I had the huevos rancheros, Rhon had the breakfast burrito and we both had the chocolate, peanut butter, banana smoothie ( actually Rhon had two) and who could blame her because they were delicious. Actually, everything was great: the company, the food, the decor ( I am coveting a paint by number of John Wayne), the service, everything.
Last night I went to a press event for Nadege a most wonderful patisserie at 780 Queen street west. Executive chef and co-owner, Nadege, is as delightful as her product which includes, pastries, artisan sandwiches - on their own fresh baked bread, teas, beautifully designed sweets that are almost too pretty to eat, a wide selection of flavoured marshmallows, but my favourite has to be the macarons. Imagine light, crisp cookie wafers sandwiching a variety of thick and creamy ganches. I suggest trying the poppy, and rose - truly the best thing I have had in a while. Why I didn't I bring some home - I blame the free champagne.
I felt like a little ice cream today and now that our neighbourhood has Cream the Urban Dairy - conveniently located a block from my house - I went on over to see what they had. This is truly the best ice cream I have ever had. Made from scratch, their flavours are a unique and refreshing change from the norm. Today I saw a new flavour that I had to try, okay sit down and get ready for this, french toast ice cream with candied bacon sprinkles (which of course they make themselves) I don't know how to properly describe this most delicious mouth treat but it was fabulous, really fab-u-lous!
After a week long visit with my niece I finally have a moment to post some new favs. First, must, must, must get the new book Paris: made by hand by stylist and designer Pia Jane Bijkerk. Her work is beautiful and this book is a look into 50 Paris shops that feature made by hand clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Second is one divine linen apron from Yumiko Sekine founder of Fog Linen Work. Fog Linen Work objects are produced in Lithuania where flax has been grown for generations. Check out her website, I beg of you. And, finally, because I am watching what eat these days and so only the best of treats will temp me - I present Paulette macarons. If anyone is going to San Fransisco or Beverly Hills please hook me up.
