Tag: Food & Wine

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Food & Wine | Quini App makes you the expert!

With the advance of iPhone & iPad apps, involvement with the brands and experiences we all have on a day to day basis is becoming more focused on the consumer and what they have to say. As a Food & Wine fan, interacting with the brands and partnerships I love is an important part of my blogger life. But what about what all of you have to say about the wine you drink and enjoy? Lucky for us, Quini has launched its new wine tasting and rating app for the masses. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Quini App makes you the expert!”

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Food & Wine | Get Naked in The Kitchen

In the day and age of processed food and quick fix meals, sometimes it’s hard to know what we’re putting in our body. Add to that all the new studies on what you should and shouldn’t be eating, when to eat it and how much to eat. It gets a bit confusing, wouldn’t you agree?

I personally try to stay ahead of the food trends (as seen on my latest monthly contribution column to Get Out Canada) and eat at the latest restaurant hot spots. But what I really enjoy is to come home and be in the kitchen cooking, doing what I love. The sad part is that not many people share this enthusiasm or knowledge, and aren’t even sure where to start. The problem is that people need to fall in love with food again. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Get Naked in The Kitchen”

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Food & Wine | O&B Caters Redefines The Word “Catering”

As most of you will know, the next two words embody quality, elegance and leadership in the Food & Wine world in Canada. Oliver & Bonacini. The iconic company was founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini and has grown to be one of the most successful fine dining companies in Canada. With Restaurants of the highest quality such as Canoe, Auberge du Pommier and Luma (to name a few!), Oliver & Bonacini is in my mind, one of the best there is.

This past week I was invited to an intimate event of Toronto’s Food elite to celebrate the launch of O&B Caters at Jackie O Floral Affairs & Event Design. After over ten years in the restaurant industry and with their incredible roster of restaurants and events, I was shocked that it had taken this long for O&B Events to get on board the proverbial catering train. Continue reading “Food & Wine | O&B Caters Redefines The Word “Catering””

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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”