Pig Roast at the Queen City Yacht Club

Pig Roast at the Queen City Yacht Club, Kiku Corner

Our aunt invited us to the annual pig roast, hosted by the Queen City Yacht Club on Toronto Island. The event is held  every Labour Day weekend, but Ryan and I didn’t go last year because we spent the weekend at Sauble Beach with friends. We were happy to attend this year, though! There were two […]

Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market

Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday, Kiku Corner

A neighbourhood in Toronto, Kensington Market is adjacent to Chinatown, and a National Historic Site of Canada. It became a Jewish neighbourhood in the early 1900s, as the Jews weren’t allowed to do business in other parts of the city. Over time, waves of immigrants moved in and then out, creating a dynamic feel to the […]

Barley Salad with Grilled Chicken, Cranberries, and Dill

After cooking barley for the first time this summer, I was hooked. Barley is so easy to cook and unlike most other salads, this salad keeps a few days in the fridge without getting soggy. It’s a robust salad, great for a picnic or as a weekday lunch. I’ve tried quite a few variations and found that […]

Summery Garlic Salad Dressing

Summery Garlic Salad Dressing, Kiku Corner

I am not a big salad eater. I was never a fan of vegetables. I remember the first time I wasn’t forced to eat my vegetables: I was about 10 years old, and eating dinner at a friend’s house. Her parents served me a green bean dish, and I couldn’t offend her mother by not […]

Berry and Ricotta Tartine

Berries and Ricotta Tartine, Kiku Corner

On weekdays, my breakfast is oatmeal. It’s fast, healthy, and doesn’t require much brain power in the early hours of the morning. On weekends however, I like to break from routine and indulge a little bit. I had some beautiful strawberries that Meinhilde and Raphael picked at Whittamore’s Farm and a tub of vanilla ricotta.  Why […]