For my birthday, Ryan got me a Peugeot Pepper Grinder, among other things (all edible). It is a beautiful work of art that has pretty much the same shape as one of my floor lamps! He insisted on getting me a grinder because whenever he would cook at my apartment and would ask for some pepper, […]
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DIY: Cinnamon Oatmeal Bath Powder
This quick, easy and budget-friendly powder is a great addition to your bath – it’ll leave you smelling like dessert! The oats will make your bathwater milky and moisturizing, and the baking soda is soothing to your skin. To prevent your bathtub drain from getting clogged with porridge, put the mixture in a little cheesecloth […]
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How I Organized My Spices and Herbs
I do a lot of cooking from different cuisines…Indian, Japanese, Persian, Arab, Mediterranean, Canadian among them. All of these use varying spices and herbs. Naturally I had to store these spices so they would be easily reached while cooking. I put two Ikea inserts into a drawer next to my stove to hold my spice […]
Toronto Eats: Early Dinner at Fat Pasha
Fat Pasha is a newly opened restaurant on a quiet corner in the Annex. I passed by it on a few weekday evenings and was surprised that it was packed each time. After looking closer at their funky graphic menu, I was convinced to try out the neighbourhood’s newest Israeli establishment. The beautiful wall mural […]
Cajun Spice Mix
I cook a lot from many different cuisines, from Japanese, Italian, Thai, Indian etc, and thus I need the spices and herbs to get those authentic flavours. This combination is representative of the Cajun cuisine from Louisiana, and can be used in classic dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, or blackened chicken or fish. Oddly enough, […]