Author: Daniel Reyes Cocka

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Toronto | Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest

Who doesn’t love Grilled Cheese? I mean, let’s be honest. Be it your comfort food with Kraft Singles or dressed to impressed in brie and pear, this is a signature food concoction. For that very reason, my friends at Joylister are hosting THE Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest on Friday February 28th at Roy Thomson Hall.

Fresh off the success of Toronto Poutine Fest, this is a foodie’s dream come true and I cannot wait to attend! The evening will consist of live Tweeting and Instagraming with one hand while the other devours delicious interpretations of this classic dish. Continue reading “Toronto | Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest”

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Food & Wine | Tortilla de Patatas with a Guatemalan Twist

One of my favourite places in the world to be is in the kitchen. There is something quite magical when I look at my ingredients and become inspired to create. Recently I was approached by the successful UK based blog, www.yummyfoodblog.co.uk, to participate in a cooking competition via our various outlets. The task was this: create a recipe for a Mediterranean inspired dish that best represents me.

Immediately my mind went to Spain. Not only have I have fallen in love with the shores of Barcelona, but the food is what makes me smile on a regular basis. My cooking style at home, as experimental as it may be, is all about keeping it simple. I love comfort food and finding a way to make classic recipes my own.

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Valentine’s Day Contest | Why Tonic Blooms is the best way to show them you care

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re like me, it time to start thinking about making those in your life feel loved. Recently we got introduced to Tonic Blooms based here in Toronto, and we can say with certainty, that they are our new favourite florist. Not only do they offer beautiful flowers at an affordable price, but we’ve also got something special in store for you just in time for #ValentinesDay! Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Contest | Why Tonic Blooms is the best way to show them you care”

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Food & Wine | Diamond Estates Winter Wishlist

For those of you who have followed my partnership with Diamond Estates, you know how much I have come to love them and bringing their wines to your laptop and smart phone screens. With the launch of DoTheDaniel.com, Diamond Estates has joined on board for yet another year of seasonal posts to feature, review and critique their latest & greatest. This season I bring you my Winter Wishlist with wines for those cold nights, sunshine filled afternoons and beautiful snow glistening days.

Not all wine is created equal, and not all occasions call for the same type of wine. I offer you some quick tips and tricks in hopes that the next time you head to the LCBO or are in search of something unique to wow your taste buds that you take my advise. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Diamond Estates Winter Wishlist”